Taste!: Recent Episodes
Kate
Today we’re taking a stroll through California wines. What the AVAs mean, how the geography affects the growing conditions and trying to bend our heads around the laws !
Vin en Vacances is the brainchild of dipWSET wine educator, Wendy Gedney. Here’s a half hour chat about the ups and downs of oenotourisme in Languedoc
Ever wondered how the fizz gets into your champagne? And what’s the big deal about champagne versus other sparkling options ? ... listen on, I’m going to reveal the secrets of the fizzy stuff from Lambrusco to Asti and all sparklers in between !
Day 15 of lockdown ! Here’s a remote record with the fabulous Carol & Steve from The Princess & The Bear - enjoy !
Tonight, around a table loaded with some amazing Bordeaux - 5 friends who chipped in on a mixed case discuss what you can expect, and crucially are top growths really worth the money ?
We’ve made it to France :) This épisode deals with the dry wines from the left and right bank.
Oooof an hour long podcast dealing with the intricacies of everything from Rias Baixas to Rioja. Hold on to your seats !
Sitting round my kitchen table here in the Minervois with Wendy Gedney from Vinenvacances.com & Marcel van Baalan from sommelier4aday.com chewing over winemaking styles and choices for white grapes. Santé !
Kate has her head back in the books for the grapes, AVAs and Wine Laws of New York State
More chat with Marcel from www.somellier4aday.fr about Malpere and Domaine La Louvière!
So, apologies this podcast is in two parts - we were rudely interrupted by EDF mid chat so make sure you listen to part two, too. My guest today is Marcel van Baalan from sommelier4aday.fr and we’re talking Malpere !
A quick overview and history followed by grape breakdown, laws and the key AVAs of Sonoma