Exploring the Wine Glass

Exploring the Wine Glass

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Exploring the Wine Glass episodes

  • Ep. 71 Wine Writers' Wrapup; Drink Now or Drink Later
    Today, October 1, 2018 is our official release day for our 2016 Paso Robles Cabernet Franc!! We have won many awards and have received 90+ ratings since our first vintage in 2013.  Place your order today and receive special release day bonuses: head to our website to see the specials and to place your order!  
    On this episode: 
    Debbie Gioquindo and Michael Kelly
    What’s everyone drinking?
    Episode 7- Drink Now or Drink Later~Are you more of a drink now or drink later person?
    ~As much as 90 percent of the wine bought in the U.S. is drunk within 24 hours, - thoughts on that number?
    ~95 percent of all wine purchased in the U.S. is consumed within a week - thoughts on this number?
    ~Do you have any “rules” on how old a bottle is before you open a bottle? ~Some regions are expected to sleep for awhile (ie. Bordeaux) Do you typically purchase these bottles?
    ~How do you determine when to open a bottle that has been sleeping? Any apps to help you? ~What type of wine do you think is the most sleepable? The least sleepable?
    ~Thoughts on seeing more screwcaps on ageable wines? ~ It has been said  expensive wines can age better than inexpensive wine; Thoughts?
    ~Any other thoughts on wine drinking habits?
         3. Riddle Time -          I am a protector         I sit on a bridge         One person can see through me         Others wonder what I hide         What am I?         ANSWER: see below
             4. Wrap-Up Time         The time for you to plug yourself a bit. What’s happening with you in the           upcoming week.
            5. Next month’s title and date. - THURSDAY, October 25th 8pm EST                      Embarrassing Wine Moments
    riddle answer: Sunglasses
    Riddle score: Rick 4, Nick: 2, Debbie: 1
    58 min
  • Ep. 70 Welcome to Winephabet Street; P is for Picpoul
    Picpoul can trace its history back to the 17th century when, along with Clairette,  it was the basis of the then hugely popular Picardan that was exported from the Languedoc to Northern Europe. Its plantings dwindled after the onslaught of phylloxera at the end of the 19th century as growers resorted to hardier and more disease resistant grapes.
    Records from the early 17th century indicate that it was blended with Clairette (another white Rhône varietal) to form the popular sweet Picardan wine (not to be confused with the Châteauneuf du Pape varietal of the same name) which was exported by Dutch wine traders from Languedoc throughout Northern Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. After the phylloxera invasion at the end of the 19th century, Picpoul was not widely replanted. Today it is best known from Picpoul de Pinet, the crisp light green wine of the Pinet Region in the Côteaux de Languedoc.
    If you like what you hear, please give us a 5 star review, so that others can find us! We appreciate your support.
     Our Wines + Your Moments = Great Memories
     Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at [email protected].
    Please like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dracaenawines
    Find us on Twitter, Instagram , Pinterest, Google + and Snapchat (@dracaenawines)
    Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
    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!
    Sláinte!
    When you aren't drinking our Cab Franc or Rose' why not give our sponsor a try! With Winc, you take a fun palate profile quiz to provide you with recommended wines. Using our link;  www.trywinc.com/Winephabet  to receive $22 off your first purchase. If you like the suggestions, add them to your cart, if not, choose the wines you want! Put four in  your cart, and they handle the shipping.
    51 min
  • Ep. 69 Get to Know Cabernet Franc
    As the founder of the now internationally recognized wine holiday #CabFrancDay, I am on a mission to get the word out to as many people as possible about how great a variety this grape is! I am thrilled to see that there are more and more wineries that are producing a single varietal Cabernet Franc wine! (of course, I think ours is the one you should try!) 
    I hope you enjoy this brief introduction to Cabernet Franc and #CabFrancDay!
    Slainte! 
      Our Wines + Your Moments = Great Memories
    Join our wine club. The Chalk Club 3 bottles of Dracaenawines 2x per year. Choose between all red or red and rose'. 
    Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at [email protected].
    Please like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dracaenawines
    Find us on Twitter, Instagram , Pinterest, Google + and Snapchat (@dracaenawines)
    Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
    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!
    13 min
  • Ep. 68 Cooperage; the art and science of the wine barrel
    On this episode I delve into the world of wine barrels. I take you through the process of choosinng the tree, which parts of the tree are used and how the barrel comes to its shape. There is so much that occurs behind the scenes and it can take up to three years before a barrel is ready for sale. These beautiful pieces of art impart a huge characteristic onto the wines they hold. As promised, here is the photo of the barrel parts. And please be sure to check out the video on Youtube of Saury Cooperage. 
       Our Wines + Your Moments = Great Memories
    Join our wine club. The Chalk Club 3 bottles of Dracaenawines 2x per year. Choose between all red or red and rose'. 
    Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at [email protected].
    Please like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dracaenawines
    Find us on Twitter, Instagram , Pinterest, Google + and Snapchat (@dracaenawines)
    Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
    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!
    23 min
  • Ep. 67 Welcome to Winephabet Street; O is for Orvieto
    Orvieto is an Italian wine region located in Umbria and Lazio. It is primarily known for its white wines made from a blend of mostly Grechetto and Trebbiano, which is sold under the Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) Orvieto and Orvieto Classico. Blended red wine and eight varietal reds are sold under the Rosso Orvietano DOC.
    The Orvieto zone is in the province of Terni in the south-western corner of Umbria. It extends southward into the Viterbo province of Lazio and north to the border between Terni and the province of Perugia. The Orvieto Classico region is characterised by tufa (a variety of limestone formed when carbonate minerals), limestone and volcanic soil.
    If you like what you hear, please give us a 5 star review, so that others can find us! We appreciate your support.
     Our Wines + Your Moments = Great Memories
     Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at [email protected].
    Please like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dracaenawines
    Find us on Twitter, Instagram , Pinterest, Google + and Snapchat (@dracaenawines)
    Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
    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!
    Sláinte!
    When you aren't drinking our Cab Franc or Rose' why not give our sponsor a try! With Winc, you take a fun palate profile quiz to provide you with recommended wines. Using our link;  www.trywinc.com/Winephabet  to receive $22 off your first purchase. If you like the suggestions, add them to your cart, if not, choose the wines you want! Put four in  your cart, and they handle the shipping.
    38 min
  • Ep. 66 Wine Writers' Wrap Up; To Decant or Not to Decant
    This week I sat down with a group of wine writer friends for another edition of Wine Writer’s Wrap Up. The topic was all about decanting.  It may not be such a volatile topic, but people seem to have a definitive opinion on wether or not you should decant and how long.  Give it a listen and afterwards, let me know what your thoughts are. Do you decant your wines? When and why?
    On this episode:
    Amber Burke - Winetraveleats.com
    Nick Berube - WineCommGuy.com
    Michael Kelly - californiawinesandwineries.com
    John Taylor - pairswithlife.net
    1. What’s everyone drinking?
    2. Episode 6 - To Decant or Not to Decant         ~Do you decant your wines on a regular basis?
             ~Dr. Gavin Sacks, an associate professor at Cornell University’s               school of Department of Food Science, notes that separating                     clarified wine from the solids suspended in the bottle was the                   original motivation behind decanting wine
             ~Do you decant for the oxygenation benefits or to help remove the           sediment?        ~Do you have any “rules” before you decant?        (let stand up for a certain amount of time? Hold a light to the                    neck?)         ~How do you determine how long you let sit after decanting?        ~Decanting typically is with reds- do you decant whites? When and         why?       ~Are there any wines or regions you suggest NOT decanting?            
     
         3. Riddle Time -
              The sun bakes them,
              The hand breaks them,
              The foot treads them,
              The mouth tastes them.
              ANSWER: see below! 
    4. Wrap-Up Time     The time for you to plug yourself a bit. What’s happening with you           in the upcoming week.
    5. Next month’s title and date.
    September 10th 8pm EST - Drink Now or Drink Later
    Riddle Score: Riddle Score: Rick 4, Nick: 2
    Please visit our sponsor: 
                                                 
    use our link: www.trywinc.com/WrapUp to take your fun palate profile quiz, receive your wine recommendations and get $22 off your first order. 
          Our Wines + Your Moments = Great Memories
    Join our wine club. The Chalk Club 3 bottles of Dracaenawines 2x per year. Choose between all red or red and rose'. 
    Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at [email protected].
    Please like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dracaenawines
    Find us on Twitter, Instagram , Pinterest, Google + and Snapchat (@dracaenawines)
    Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
    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!
    riddle answer: Grapes
    29 min
  • Ep. 66 Wine Writers’ Wrap Up; To Decant or Not to Decant

    This week I sat down with a group of wine writer friends for another edition of Wine Writer’s Wrap Up. The topic was all about decanting.  It may not be such a volatile topic, but people seem to have a definitive opinion on wether or not you should decant and how long.  Give it a listen and afterwards, let me know what your thoughts are. Do you decant your wines? When and why?


    On this episode:


    Amber Burke - Winetraveleats.com


    Nick Berube - WineCommGuy.com


    Michael Kelly - californiawinesandwineries.com


    John Taylor - pairswithlife.net


    1. What’s everyone drinking?


    2. Episode 6 - To Decant or Not to Decant
             ~Do you decant your wines on a regular basis?


             ~Dr. Gavin Sacks, an associate professor at Cornell University’s               school of Department of Food Science, notes that separating                     clarified wine from the solids suspended in the bottle was the                   original motivation behind decanting wine


             ~Do you decant for the oxygenation benefits or to help remove the           sediment?

            ~Do you have any “rules” before you decant?
            (let stand up for a certain amount of time? Hold a light to the                    neck?)
     
           ~How do you determine how long you let sit after decanting?

           ~Decanting typically is with reds- do you decant whites? When and         why?

          ~Are there any wines or regions you suggest NOT decanting?            


     


         3. Riddle Time -


              The sun bakes them,


              The hand breaks them,


              The foot treads them,


              The mouth tastes them.


    29 min
  • Ep. 65 The History of Paso Robles
    This is a short but sweet episode. I wanted to give a little insight into the history of the place that Michael and I have fallen in love with. We visited once and it was love at first sight. We had no clue at that point what this amazing area would mean to us. Counting the days until it is our home full time!
    If you like what you hear, please give us a 5 star review, so that others can find us! We appreciate your support.
    Our Wines + Your Moments = Great Memories
     Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at [email protected].
    Please like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dracaenawines
    Find us on Twitter, Instagram , Pinterest, Google + and Snapchat (@dracaenawines)
    Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
    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!
    Sláinte!
    17 min
  • Ep. 64 Welcome to Winephabet Street; N is for Negroamaro
    photo courtesy of: italianculturalcentre.ca
    Negroamaro is a dark-skinned grape best known in the Puglia region in southern Italy. This is the most important and exclusive vine of Puglia! covering roughly 12,000 hectares (29,652 acres) of land throughout the region, but it is especially widespread on the Salento Peninsula.  
    The origins of the name “Negroamaro” are not precisely known. There are several different theories about the origins of the name: some believe that «negro» (black) is a clear reference to  its very dark colour, a peculiarity which has been particularly appreciated since the times of the Benedictine monks; «amaro» (bitter) could refer to its strong tannins, or to the fact that in the past the wine was  left to ferment with the grape-skins for a long time, so that by the end of fermentation it was dark and very bitter. The most probable explanation is that the name Negroamaro derives from the fusion of the Greek word mavros and the Latin word niger, both meaning “black” and referring to the colour of the grapes, so that  Negroamaro actually means black-black.
    If you like what you hear, please give us a 5 star review, so that others can find us! We appreciate your support.
     Our Wines + Your Moments = Great Memories
     Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at [email protected].
    Please like our Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/dracaenawines
    Find us on Twitter, Instagram , Pinterest, Google + and Snapchat (@dracaenawines)
    Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
    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!
    Sláinte!
    When you aren't drinking our Cab Franc or Rose' why not give our sponsor a try! With Winc, you take a fun palate profile quiz to provide you with recommended wines. Using our link; www.trywinc.com/Winephabet  to receive $22 off your first purchase. If you like the suggestions, add them to your cart, if not, choose the wines you want! Put four in  your cart, and they handle the shipping.
    41 min
  • Ep. 63 Aridus Wine Company; Making Wine in Arizona
    photo credit: Aridus Wine Company
    I had the privilege of attending a tasting event at Napa Valley Wine Academy in early July.  When I heard that an Arizona winery was coming to Napa, I had to take the drive north to find out more. 
    Aridus Wine Company opened its doors in 2012 after restoring 28000 sq foot apple warehouse.  It is a family owned winery that also acts as a custom crush facility. After tasting the wines, I wanted to delve a little deeper into the story behind this winery and learn about the winemaker, Lisa Strid.
    The podcast is broken up into two parts. The first you will hear from Lisa as she talks about the winery and what its like to grow grapes in Arizona. The second portion is an interview with Lisa herself. Hope you enjoy!
    You can watch my unedited interview with Lisa on our YouTube channel by clicking here.  Also, please head to Aridus Wine Co to find out more about their wines and how to order. 
    If you like what you hear, please give us a 5 star review, so that others can find us! We appreciate your support.
    Our Wines + Your Moments = Great Memories
     Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at [email protected].
    Please like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dracaenawines
    Find us on Twitter, Instagram , Pinterest, Google + and Snapchat (@dracaenawines)
    Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
    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!
    Sláinte!
    1 hr

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I promise I’ll never tell you what to drink, but I’ll always share what’s in my glass. A Podcast from the owners of Dracaena Wines