Tune In to Wine with David Kohl : Bordeaux, Burgundy &; Beyond

David Kohl presents the Gavi zone within Piedmont in Northern Italy, where refreshing white wines are produced from the native Cortese grape. These mineral rich wines pair perfectly with porcini mushrooms and today we prepare a fresh mozzarella pizza drizzled with truffle oil. #wine #italianwine #whitewine #piedmontwine #wineculture

Sardinia’s history as a wine growing region dates back to The Ancient Greeks. Cannonau is the region’s indigenous red wine grape. Here at The Grape Explorer we encourage the discovery of unique wine grapes so that consumers do not solely rely upon the better known varietals. Cannonau is rich with mineral tone and has been heralded as a benefit for cardiovascular health, in tune with Sardinia’s renown as a “Blue Zone” for citizens thriving for 100 years or more. These are top value wines that retail under $25. Drink now or age in the cellar

Negroamaro is a red wine grape indigenous to Puglia Italy, an area known as “Heel of the Boot”. While this region on The Adriatic Sea is rich with wine growing history dating back thousands of years to The Ancient Greeks, it is often overlooked. Even native Italians focus on their country’s more widely recognized regions. But these offerings from Puglia deserve attention from the industry. Today we focus on a 2012 selection, aged 10 years in the bottle before distribution. With aromas of dried figs and cedar, it is a pleasant surprise to learn that the retail price is under $25.

Serbia’s history of wine production dates back to Roman times. Many vineyards are located within Fruska Gora region nearby to Belgrade. The signature grape known as “Portuguiser” is quite light in style , reminiscent of Gamay. The herbaceous character of Portuguiser pairs perfectly with food and its inexpensive price tag should appeal to adventurous consumers. #wineculture #wine #serbianwine #redwine

The Southern Rhône wine region of France is best known for its Chateauneuf du Pape appellation, but the lesser known Lirac appellation provides tremendous value worth discovering. The red clay soil of Lirac provides fertile conditions for the Grenache grape to thrive . With a retail price that is heavily discounted vs. neighboring Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhône wine lovers will learn to value Lirac’s offerings. #wineculture #wine #rhonevalley #grenache #redwine

David Kohl recalls his first visit to VCC (Vieux Chateau Certan) in 1990 for a barrel tasting with proprietor Alexandre Thienpont. Sensing David’s enthusiasm for the wine business, Alexandre very generously offered an introduction to Jacques Thienpont and his own Pomerol project Chateau Le Pin, which at that time was valued in the $100 per bottle range. Today of course Le Pin sells for many thousand $$ per bottle ! In this video David Kohl also tastes the 2019 La Gravette de Certan, a very impressive selection from a fabulous vintage. #wine #pomerol #bordeauxwine #vieuxchateaucertan #chateaulepin

How is Pomerol just like Rock & Roll ? Listen to David Kohls references ! Can you follow all of the references to rock music & rock lyrics ? Just a bit of fun. #wine #tailgate #rockconcert #rockandroll #pomerol #bordeaux

Here at The Grape Explorer our mission is to educate consumers on all types of wine grape varietals , even those which are lesser known by consumers. Northeast Italy’s Friuli region is largely known for its white wines, yet global warming has heated the climate enough to generate an impressive harvest of red wine varietals from the Refosco grape. With aromas of tobacco leaf, crushed herbs & smoke, Refosco is infused with a unique character that the adventurous wine consumer will appreciate. #wine #wineculture #winevideo #italianwine

At a recent trade show, David Kohl had the pleasure of meeting Ken Takehisa, a master Sake producer from Japan. This proved to be a very intriguing event, as Sake is such a hot topic these days in The USA with top restaurants featuring Sake selections along with their wine list. Always interested in learning something new, David heard that Ken’s range of Sake selections are brewed in the Junmai Kimoto style, and that a rice “polish rate” contributes to a classification from entry level Sake up through premium status. Sake is quite versatile : food pairings extend beyond Japanese cuisine | sushi and are often featured now at steakhouses. It’s always fascinating to discover the relationship between food & culture. #sake #japan #junmaikimoto #winevideo #foodpairing

David Kohl believes that The Loire Valley produces an amazing array of wines that are often overlooked & underrated by consumers. Domaine Boutet Saulnier produces “Les Brosses” a single vineyard Vouvray offering of 100% Chenin Blanc that deserves attention. The Domaine is operated by Christophe Boutet,who cultivates a classic Vouvray from the chalky soil composition that perfectly complements the Chenin Blanc grape varietal. #frenchwine #wine #whitewine #cheninblanc #loirevalley