Exploring the Wine Glass

It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today I sit down with David Parker founder and CEO of Benchmark Wine Group, located in Napa Valley. Benchmark Wine Group is the leading source of fine and rare wine for wine retailers, restaurants and collectors around the world.  

We discuss how to begin collecting wine, some suggestions for not only varietals but regions that will age well and provide the best bang for your buck if you add them to your collection. David also shares his knowledge of the best conditions to store wine to allow them to age properly and how all wines worthy of collecting do not need to be hundreds of dollars.   

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It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today we are travelling virtually to Italy thanks to a Master Class arranged by Napa Valley Wine Academy, America’s premier wine school. Franciacorta is located in the Lombardy region of northern Italy within the Brescia province, the region is nestled at the foothills of the Alps. Franciacorta refers not only to the name of the region, but the wine and the style of production. Franciacorta, like Champagne, makes their sparkling wines using the traditional French méthode champenoise, or “Classic Method,” with the second fermentation in the bottle. 

Join me as we dive into the very special region that produces exceptional sparkling wines led by Peter Marks Master of Wine and Giammario Villa Master Taster.

Want to read about Franciacorta: click here for an article I published.  And please listen to my previous podcast episode Craving Bubbles? Pour Franciacorta

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Looking for some interesting recipes and wine pairings? Then head over to our wine pairing website. 

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It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today I am sitting down with Dave McGee, owner and co-winemaker at Monochrome Wines in Paso Robles. The winery is located in Tin City and specializes in the production of unique and complex white wines.  Dave decided to follow his hear, try out some new ideas and have fun and that is exactly what he has accomplished. Join us as we discuss his methodical and experimental approach to producing incredible white wines.  

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Find out more about us and our award winning Paso Robles wines on our website. 

Looking for some interesting recipes and wine pairings? Then head over to our wine pairing website. 

Thanks for listening and remember to always PURSUE YOUR PASSION!

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It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today we return to Winephabet Street where the letter of the day is O and it stands for Orange wine.  We went right to the source to get the best information on making Orange or Amber wine. Craig Camp of Troon Vineyard is a trail blazer in the field, and we were lucky enough to sit down with him and pick his brain. While you are listening, please take a moment to scroll down on your phone, to subscribe rate and review and tell all your wine loving friends about Exploring the Wine Glass Podcast.  

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Looking for some interesting recipes and wine pairings? Then head over to our wine pairing website. 

Thanks for listening and remember to always PURSUE YOUR PASSION!

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It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!  

Please take a moment to scroll down or swipe to subscribe rate and review Exploring the Wine Glass. That one minute it will take you is so valuable to helping other wine lovers find me on the podcast channels.  

Today I am socially distancing in a unique tasting room in Paso Robles. I am sharing a glass with Todd Ross, owner of Hayseed and Housdon.  HIs winery is a true garagiste, in fact his tasting room is in a renovated garage! In addition to making small lot, high quality wine, Hayseed and Housdon is equally committed to giving back to the local community. So sit back and enjoy and then head to hayseedandhousdon.com to check out their amazing wines.  

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Find out more about us and our award winning Paso Robles wines on our website. 

Looking for some interesting recipes and wine pairings? Then head over to our wine pairing website. 

Thanks for listening and remember to always PURSUE YOUR PASSION!

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