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

Italian winemaker Bruno Fina honed his craft with Super Tuscan creations, and today is a pioneer in developing “Super Sicilian” offerings by blending Sicily’s indigenous grapes with French grapes such as Merlot to produce a non- traditional Rose varietal that we taste today as a perfect summertime selection. #brunofina #supersicilian #sicilyrose

Today’s news cycle is filled with updates on the wild fires burning near Bordeaux France. Our hearts are filled with deep felt concern for friends and colleagues who remain on high alert through this disaster. The catastrophic events situated near the Atlantic Coastal Arcachon Basin are in close proximity to the Bordeaux wine growing regions of Pessac, Graves, and Cadillac. The Bastide Family of Cadillac is acclaimed for their White Bordeaux selections. #bordeauxwildfires #bordeauxfires #bordeauxmetropole

Jan + Florian Thienpont are successful young winemakers based in Cotes du Franc region who hail from a historic Bordeaux heritage. One of their creative offerings is “Chemin de Merveilles” or Path of Marvels, a nod to the mythical 8th Century era of Charlemagne. As a certified organic, low alcohol Merlot that was produced to be served as a chillable red wine, this creation reflects an ingenuity designed to appeal to the younger generation of wine drinkers. #winetasting #bordeauxwine #thienpont

Red Wine lovers in search of value should be aware that France’s Southern Rhone Valley produces rich varietals with deep herbal spice tones that retail in the $20 range. Today we highlight “Cotes du Rhone Villages” and its Cairanne cru appellation. Grenache + Syrah are the signature grapes, and selections reflect black fruits and earthy Mediterranean style garrique nuances. #winelovers #rhone #grenache

The release of blockbuster movie “The Odyssey” brings to mind that Ancient Troy evolved into the region we know as modern day Turkey, whose winemaking history dates back 7000 years. Today we taste a crisp white wine from Turkey’s Kavaklidere vineyard produced from unique indigenous grapes : Emir, Narince, Sultana. With close proximity to The Aegean Sea, Kavaklidere vineyard thrives with selections that reflect nuances of citrus fruits. #winetasting #theodyssey #turkishfood #indigenouscuisine

Italy produces a wide range of treasured white wine grapes, extending far beyond Pinot Grigio that is recognized by the average consumer. Today we highlight Arneis, a crisp+ fruity white wine grape varietal from Langhe Region that flys under the radar of recognition. Typically grown in tandem with Nebbiolo, Arneis is rich in character and its price range of $25 will lead the adventurous wine lover to a top value offering. #winetasting #arneiswine #italianwine

Grand Cru Classe wine estate Domaine de Chevalier in Pessac region of Bordeaux, owned by the acclaimed Olivier Bernard, also operates a highly regarded vineyard in Sauternes known as Clos des Lunes that produces dry style of white wines that retail in the value range of $20. #domainedechevalier #whitebordeaux #olivierbernard #winelovers

The Burgundy wine region of France is well known for its powerful negociant firms such as Louis Jadot & Louis Latour. Another such name in this regard is Patriarche, founded in 1780 and highly regarded for its extensive wine cellar covering 4 kilometers in City of Beaune. Today we taste a classic Chardonnay offering from Patriarche, available in the $20 range. #whiteburgundy #chardonnay #patriarche #winelovers

Here at NYC Waldorf Astoria, the excellent wine list includes 2017 Bordeaux - Chateau Leoville Barton : this is indeed a wonderful discovery, since the 2017 Bordeaux vintage was largely overlooked by the traditional wine review community. But now almost 10 years later, this selection is drinking beautifully and reveals itself to be quite a value choice if you can locate it on a wine list or online retailer. #waldorfastoria #leovillebarton #chateauleovillebarton #2017bordeaux #winelistvalues

Here at the NYC Waldorf Astoria we enjoy appetizer course of Wagyu Tartare with some elite wine pairings that are complete gems poured by the glass : 2019 La Dame de Montrose from Bordeaux-St. Estephe along with a 2022 Tignanello Super Tuscan. What a powerful experience to kick off our evening. #waldorfastoria #tignanello #wagyutartare #ladamedemontrose