The Sipping Point: Wine, Food & More!

Chloe Wine Collection creates affordable wines that are classic, balanced and all wrapped up in a bow. The winemaker behind Chloe Wines in none other than Georgetta Dane. Georgetta’s path to Chloe Wines started in her home country of Romania and involved her husband’s night out at the pub with his buddies. Listen to her journey to the US and now as Lead Winemaker at Chloe Wine Collection. Her story is inspirational for us all!

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The 6 colors for Provence Rose Wines. photo credit: WinesofProvence.com

Summer is officially here on Monday, so break out the Rosé!

Great Rosé wines are wonderful any time of year but especially in the warmer months. If there is a mecca for pink wines than it would be in Provence, France. No other wine region is so tied to the wonderful soft pink hues Rosé lovers have come to love. In fact the Rosé Research Center along with the Provence Wine Council has created spectrum of color for Rosé from around the world. They have found that 6 of these colors best represent the beautiful wines made in the Provence wine region of France. In today’s show, Laurie talks to David Keck MS, sommelier at Camerata at Paulie’s Wine Bar in Houston, TX about the wines of Provence and they taste 4 great examples of what is produced in the region.

Uncork your favorite Rosé and have a listen!

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I recently had the pleasure of meeting Jean Trimbach of Maison F.E. Trimbach in Alsace, France at Bistrot Lepic in Washington, DC. During our interview (audio below) we talked about the history of this famed wine estate, the style of his wines and why he believes these wine should be on your dinner table.

Jean is part of the 12th generation of Trimbachs to make wine from these classified vineyards since 1626. Pierre Trimbach (Jean’s brother) is the winemaker who focuses his effort on making wine in the tradition that was handed down to him from generation to generation. Following our interview I got taste through the line of wines which focus heavily on Riesling (40% or production) but also includes Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Muscat, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Noir.

Two outstanding wines are made that regularly garner praise from critics and wine collectors alike. The first is the Clos Ste. Hune which some call the DRC of Alsace and the Cuvee Frederic Emile which is made from Grand Cru vineyards. Blessed with ideal wine growing climate Alsace is drier than Burgundy or Champagne with only 550mm of rain per year.

Jean commented at lunch that he sees lots of growth potential for his brand in the US as well as Asia. Jean Said, “Asian food and Trimbach is Rock & Roll!” Well if Trimbach is Rock & Roll I say turn up the volume and enjoy these world class wines!

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Lisa Mattson is the marketing brains behind Jordan Winery’s award winning BLOG, spirited wine videos and their popular club newsletter. These are just a few of the things she does to keep their winery top of mind when you are shopping for a great Cabernet or Chardonnay.

In her spare time Lisa has written a dating memoir for all of you that love to curl up with a glass of wine and a book. Entitled The Exes in My Glass: How I Refined My Taste in Men & Alcohol this book chronicles Lisa’s journey from Midwestern girl to a power player in the wine marketing industry. Laurie talks to Lisa about Jordan Winery, her journey in writing the book and of course they taste Jordan Cab and Chardonnay along the way!

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Ste. Michelle’s Canoe Ridge Vineyard manager Mimi Nye, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington

Mimi Nye has been growing grapes at Chateau Ste Michelle’s Canoe Ridge Vineyard located in the Horse Heaven Hills wine region in Washington state.

Originally a city girl, Mimi’s path to viticulture was a winding one but now she is known as one if its top viticulturists. For over 30 years Mimi has been farming grapes in Horse Heaven Hills and she shares with Laurie what makes this region so well suited for wine!

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Laurie tastes and talks with Sam Spencer, one of the partners that created Head High Winery in the Sonoma Coast appellation of California. Sam Spencer comes to Head High Wines with a long and distinguished career as a winegrower, wine-industry consultant, and vineyard developer for the past two decades on California’s North Coast. After studying viticulture at the University of California at Davis, Sam got his start as wine director of a bustling wine bar in San Francisco. He went on to build multiple wine brands from the soil up. Sam, a father of two, is a lifelong sailor and surfer and an avid cyclist and skier.

Wines Tasted:

Head High Red Blend 2013

Head High Pinot Noir 2013

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Tim Herlihy, US Brand Ambassador at Tullamore D.E.W., joined Laurie for a tasting of 3 of their Irish Whiskeys along with reports from his 50 city Irish Pub Tour of the USA! Learn what makes Tullamore DEW so special, the effects of barrel aging, whiskey tasting tips, how St Patty’s is celebrated in Ireland and more!Follow Tim’s journey by connecting with him on Instagram and Twitter @TullamoreTim

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4/8/2016  Wine Dine & Punchlines on the Spirit of Baltimore. Join Laurie for her comedic wine tasting show that also will include a buffet dinner following the show along with a tasting of 5 wines!

4/23/2016 Wine & Laughter Dinner at Robert Morris Inn, Oxford, MD featuring some of Laurie’s favorite wines from Australian and New Zealand. Join her for a delicious 4 course dinner crafted by Chef Salter paired with wines Laurie hand selected!

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Laurie sips and chats with Susannah Siger owner of Ma Petite Shoe in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. Her shop features fashion forward European shoes and gourmet chocolates from all over the world. Laurie and Susannah talk about some interesting chocolates from all over the world along with a few wines to pair for your Valentine’s Day celebrations.

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4/8/2015 Wine Dine & Punchlines on the Spirit of Baltimore. Join Laurie for her comedic wine tasting show that also will include a buffet dinner following the show along with a tasting of 5 wines!

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This week on The Sipping Point Laurie sips a French 75 Squared with Doni Belau. Ms Belau is the author of Paris Cocktails: An Elegant Collection of Over 100 Recipes Inspired by the City of Light and founder of GirlsGuidetoParis.com Doni shares what she learned about the exciting Paris cocktail scene, how she “researched” the book with 2 sips of each drink and so much more!!

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