Wine Words

Grüner Veltliner, Austria's most famous wine, has citrus flavors that make it another great summer wine. This episode includes Grüner Veltliner from Jurtschitsch, Count Karolyi, Jäger, Leth and Birgit Eichinger. The reviews and descriptions are by Wine Library and Anne Krebiehl from Wine Enthusiast.

Verdejo wines from Rueda Spain have fresh citric acidity that make them perfect for summer. Learn about the flavors and tastes of this Spanish wine in this episode of Wine Words. This episode includes wines from Garciarévalo, Reina de Castilla, Blanco Nieva, Bodegas Naia, and Martínsancho with reviews and descriptions from Michael Schachner from Wine Enthusiast and Ken's wine guide. 

Nebbiolo is a northern Italian grape most notable for producing Barolo and Barbaresco, but there are other great Nebbiolo wines to try too. Find out about the bold flavors of these other amazing Nebbiolo wines from Paitin di Pasquero, Sandrone, Principiano Ferdinando, Pelassa, and Andrea Oberto. Reviews and descriptions are from Kerin O’Keefe from Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, and Kevin Day. 

Learn about the flavors of Gewürztraminer and how it is more than just a sweet white in this episode. Reviews and descriptions by Anne Krebiehl from Wine Enthusiast, Kens Wine Guide, and Thierry Meyer from Decanter.

Nerello Mascalese is a unique Sicilian wine that everyone should try once. Find out where this grape grows, and the flavor profile of this amazing wine in this episode. Reviews and descriptions of Passopisciaro, Pietradolce, Firriato, and Tasca D’Almerita wine by JJ Buckley, VinePair, and Kerin O’Keefe from WineEnthusiast 

For those that still think Pinotage has a bad reputaiton or for those that don't even know what it is, this epiode is for you. Learn about the origin of Pinotage wine in South Africa and how to find a good one. Reviews and descritpions from Lauren Buzzeo from Wine Enthusiast, Christian Eedes from WineMag, and Tim Atkin from Decanter. 

There are some great wines at great prices at your local grocery store if you're just willing to look. In this epiode I have tips and suggestions for finding good everyday "grocery store" wine. Reviews and descriptions from Virginie Boone, TotalWine, Kens Wine Guide and Jim Gordon. 

If you have never tried or even heard of Japanese wine, this episode is for you. Learn about the Japanese wine that is making waves in the global wine industry - Koshu. Reivews and descriptions by Susan Kostrzewa from Wine Enthusiast and James Button from Decanter.

Spring is here which seems like the perfect time to talk about Texas wines. Learn about how Texas is gaining traction in the wine industry and listen to some mouth watering wine descriptions. Wine reviews and descriptions by Fiona Adams andAlexander Peartree from Wine Enthusiast, and Texas Monthly’s Top Texas Wines. 

Learn about the flavors of Chilean Carménère. Reviews and descriptions from James Button from Decanter, Isaac Baker from terroirist, and Michael Schachner from WineEnthusiast. 

Learn about the flavors of the Hamacher Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as I reminisce about my trip to the Hamacher tasting room near Portland, Oregon. Reviews are by Paul Gregutt from WineEnthusiast, KLwines http://www.klwines.com/ and wine makers notes from Hamacher wines http://www.hamacherwines.com/. 

Learn about the tastes and flavors of Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand. This is a perfect episode for lazy sunny afternoons. Reviews and descriptions from MaryAnn Worobiec from WineSpectator, Melanie Brown from Decanter and Christina Pickard from WineEnthusiast. 

Learn about Malbecs from the Mendoza province of Argentina. Reviews by Michael Schachner from WineEnthusiast magazine, Alistair Cooper from Decanter maganize, Christelle Guibert from Decanter, Alder from vinography.com and Alamos poetry http://www.alamoswinesus.com/flavor/taste-of-malbec.