The Wine Aisle: Recent Episodes

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Presented by North Coast Co-op. Join Kirsten and Jen as they share their expertise and love for all things wine while taking a trip down the Co-op's wine aisle.

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This episode is all about Kirsten's favorite: Rosé.

Wines mentioned:

  • Azul y Garanza Rosé
  • Lechuza Rosé
  • Jeauneaux Robin Champagne Rosé
  • Llopart Rosé Cava
  • Pizzolato Paloma Rosé
  • Day Lemonade Rosé
  • Le Galantin Bandol Rosé
  • Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé
  • Domaine Houchart Rosé
  • Murgo Rosé
  • Channing Sisters The Envelope
  • Channing Sisters Ramato
  • St Amant Rosé of Barbera
  • Pleiades Rosé
  • Heart's Leap Rosé
  • Fieldbrook Rosé
  • Trinity River Vineyards Rosé
  • Mont Gravet Rosé
  • Day Vineyards Hock and Deuce Syrah

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Kirsten, Jen and Taylor discuss their favorite white wines.

Wines Mentioned:

  • Rombauer Chardonnay
  • Carmenet Chardonnay
  • Storrs Chardonnay
  • Moonstone Crossing Chardonnay
  • La Playa Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chateau Grillon Sauternes
  • Allimant-Laugner Riesling
  • Thanisch Riesling
  • Frost Bitten Ice Riesling
  • Hogue Riesling
  • Ramato Pinot Gris
  • Rare Earth Pinot Gris
  • Blue Quail Pinot Gris
  • Domitia Picpoul de Pinet
  • Bernard DeFaix Chablis
  • Costamolino Vermentino
  • Lunaria Pecorino
  • La Bretonnaire Muscadet
  • Dry Creek Chenin Blanc
  • Delas Cotes du Rhone Blanc
  • Azul y Garanza Viura

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Kirsten, Jen and Taylor give a brief overview of red wines and discuss their favorites. 

Wines Mentioned:

  • Roth cabernet
  • Turnbull cabernet
  • Turnbull sauv bl
  • Velvet devil merlot
  • Folie a deux merlot
  • Right bank Bordeaux – merlot heavy
  • Immortal zin
  • Shenandoah zin
  • St. amant zin mohr fry
  • St. amant zin marian’s vineyard
  • Grenache
  • Cannanau
  • Garnacha
  • Duca di salapuruto Nero d’avola
  • Le Due Arbie Sangiovese – Chianti
  • Nebbiolo
  • Seghesio Barolo
  • El Coto Tempranillo Rioja

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Kirsten, Jen and Taylor discuss how the COVID 19 Pandemic has affected the wine industry at large and at home. 

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Kirsten, Jen and Taylor discuss their wine picks for Valentine's Day.

Wines Mentioned:

  • Seghesio Barolo
  • Otima Warres 10 Year Old Tawny Port
  • Ramos Pintos Ruby and Tawny Ports
  • St. Amant Tawny Port
  • Bootleg Ruby Port
  • Moonstone Crossing Port
  • Frog Alley Port style dessert wine
  • Co-op Red Blend
  • Frost Bitten Late Harvest Riesling
  • Masi Amarone
  • Llopart Cava Rose
  • Pizzolato Prosecco Rose
  • Massenez Cassis Liqueur
  • Massenez Cherry (Griote) Liqueur
  • Massenez Framboise (Strawberry) Liqueur

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Kirsten and Jen are joined by Taylor to discuss some frequently asked questions about wine.

Wines mentioned:

  • Honoro Monastrell
    Channing Daughters Envelope – Orange wine 2014
    Argiolas Vermentino
    La Cana Albarino
    Nisia Verdejo

Other mentions:

  • Wine Blast – Wine podcast Kirsten mentioned
  • http://thefrenchwineguy.com/ - Eric Stauffenegger is leading a tour in Beaujolais this summer

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Before The Wine Aisle, there was Kirsten's guest appearance on North Coast Co-op's other podcast, Cheese the Day. 

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Kirsten and Jen talk about what you should be drinking this New Years holiday.

Wines mentioned in the show:

  • Michel Dervin Blanc de Noir Champagne
  • Fourney et Fils Blanc de Blanc Champagne
  • Fourney et Fils Brut Reserve Champagne
  • Opera prima Sparkling
  • Scharffenberger Cremant
  • Roederer Brut (California)
  • Llopart Cava Rose
  • Allimant-Laugner Cremant Rose
  • Delas Cremant de Limoux
  • Laurens Cremant de Limoux
  • Kila Cava
  • Pizzolato Paloma Prosecco Rose
  • Hattingly Valley Brut
  • Lu & Oly Unethered bubbles
  • Los Chuchaquis Sparkling Albarinio
  • Oniric Pet-Nat

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Kirsten and Jen talk about their favorite wines of the holiday season.

Wines mentioned in the show:

  • Dry Creek Vineyards Chenin Blanc
  • Vouvray
  • George DuBoeuf Beaujolais Nouveau
  • Coup de Boules Sparkling Gamay
  • Whitethorn Pinot Noir Humboldt
  • Whitethorn Pinot Noir Lost Coast
  • J.Lohr Valdigue, “Napa Gamay”