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

When Italy was ruled as a monarchy, its royal family hailed from Piedmonte, expressing a passion for regional Barolo wine produced from native Nebbiolo grape. Hence, Barolo became known as "the wine of kings". Nebbiolo is quite a challenging grape to harvest, yet Barolo's misty + damp climate provides the perfect conditions for sustainable growth. Did you know that "Nebbia" is the Italian word for mist / fog ? And since The 1800's, Barolo has been closely associated with the Conterno winegrowing family, with legendary Aldo Conterno long considered to be the most talented winemaker in Barolo's storied history. David Kohl recalls his travels through Italy where he was pleased to be acquainted with family descendants Giorgio & Paolo Conterno. #italianwine #aldoconterno #barolo #piedmontewine #learnaboutwine

Here is a hidden gem because it is lesser known than other areas of Tuscany. The Carmignano winegrowing region is actually in a close 10 mile proximity to Florence, with a vineyard history that dates back 3,000 years to The Etruscan Era. David Kohl highlights his past visit to the Villa di Cappezanna estate, owned today by the family of Count Bonacossi, where he was privileged to participate in a 15 year vertical tasting of their Sangiovese-based blended selections. Villa di Cappezana's varietals retail in the range of $30 , providing maximum value. #villadicappezanna #carmignanowine #tuscany #tuscanwine #italianwine

David Kohl recalls his visit to Chateau Carbonnieux, a Grand Cru estate in Pessac Leognan appellation of Bordeaux, where he was greeted by owner Anthony Perrin who proudly displayed their prized 1784 letter from Thomas Jefferson proclaiming Chateau Corbonnieux as one of the finest vineyards he had visited during his role as Ambassador to France. The beautiful label is framed in a gold oyster shape, as homage to the vineyard's proximity to the famed Arcachon oyster beds. #bordeauxwine #grandcruclasse #chateaucarbonnieux #thomasjeffersonwine #anthonyperrin

Abbruzzo's winegrowing region in Italy is nestled between The Appenine Mountains & The Adriatic Sea, harvesting its native grape montepulciano to produce easy drinking varietals of fruitful yet spicy wine @.truly bargain prices Often sold in magnum form + priced in the range of $12, Montepulciano d' Abbruzzo has long been considered the perfect wine selection when hosting a casual party or a large family dinner. Think of it as the perfect pizza wine ! #montepulciano #italianwine #pizzawine #abruzzo #valuewine

David Kohl highlights the historic Chinon region of France's Loire Valley, flourishing since The 16th Century & now registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Clos de L' echo is one of the most special red wine selections produced in Chinon, deriving its charming name from the literal echoes that resound throughout the vineyard as reflected off the walls of the town's medieval stone castle. By regulation, Clos de L' echo is produced from 100% cabernet franc grapes, adding a unique spin to its limestone character. These wines can be cellared for longevity. #cabernetfranc #chinonwine #learnaboutwine #winetasting #loirevalley

David Kohl highlights Domaine Michelas St. Jemms, a family run winegrower in the Crozes Hermitage region of The Northern Rhone Valley, currently producing value-centric yet sumptuous 100% Syrah offerings. Their powerful "Fleur de Syrahne" selection over-delivers : Rich in mineral structure with roasted fruits supporting its deep color, @ 91 Point score from Jeb Dunnuck + a retail price under $25.. This is an unbeatable combination of benefits for the wine consumer. #crozeshermitage #domainemichelasstjemms #learnaboutwine #rhonewine #jebdunnuck

Bordeaux's Grand Cru Classe estate Chateau Ausone is considered the premier vineyard in the St. Emilion appellation. Its compact land area @ 7 hectares allows production of only 1000 cases of wine per harvest, thus requiring a highly allocated distribution program. In fact, David Kohl recalls vintages where he was allocated only 1 single bottle of Chateau Ausone ! He now shares his tasting notes of the 2022 vintage and recalls meeting gracious owner Alain Vauthier during a recent visit to the property #chateauausone #bordeauxwine #grandcruclasse #saintemilion #2022vintagebordeaux

Bordeaux's Chateau La Gaffeliere lies within walking distance from the charming medieval village of St. Emilion, and has been owned by the noble family of Malet-Roquefort for over 300 years. Its historic significance is enhanced by the discovery of 2nd Century ancient Roman ruins on the property. Following a state of the art renovation of its production facility, and amidst consistent reviews from the major wine writers scoring @ upwards of 97 points, many were stunned when this premier estate announced its decision in 2022 to depart the formalities of grand cru classification. #bordeauxwine #grandcruclasse #chateaulagaffeliere #grandcru #saintemilioni

The search for great everyday drinking wine at a reasonable cost often leads to The Rhone Valley's abundant offerings. Characterized by spice tones & dark fruits, Rhone selections fall within an affordale pricing range that belies their big + bold structure, enhanced by rich Syrah & Grenache. True value provided here. #rhonevalley #rhonewine #affordablewine #bigwine #cotesdurhone

Cahors wine growing region is the jewel of France's Sud Ouest appellation and is historically renowned as The Birthplace of Malbec. During the missionary era, Malbec was later introduced to Argentina. Chateau Pech Sirech is one of the finest vineyards within the territory, situated at Cahors' highest elevation, and has been designated as 100% organic by AB Council (Agriculture Biologique) in France. #cahorswine #sudouestwine #chateaupechsirech #sudouestappellation #organicwine