Winecast, a podcast by Tim Elliott

Winecast, a podcast by Tim Elliott episodes:

• 12.19.2014

  Winecast 77 - Champagne

  My first true Winecast in 5 years to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this podcast and wine blog. And there is no better theme than the celebrated, often imitated, but never duplicated sparkling wine region where the modern wine industry...

  
• 02.26.2012

  TMiW 2 – The Tastes They Are A-Changin’

  Jeff Lefevere and I return to review the top wine stories of the past month including tongue-twisting wine names, a disturbing wine manifesto, trends in wine marketing, the stellar 2009 Bordeaux vintage and much more.

  
• 01.29.2012

  TMiW 1 - Looking Back, Looking Forward

  This is the premier episode of This Month in Wine, a monthly discussion about what is going on within the wine world from a consumer and insider perspective. Hosts: Tim Elliott and Jeff Lefevere Topics: What’s up with Good Grape? Is wine blogging on...

  
• 12.20.2009

  Winecast 76 – Merlove

  Five years and one day after I started this blog and podcast I get back behind the mic and restart regular podcasting. This episode features an interview with Rudy McClain, the filmmaker of the documentary Merlove. I also pick three...

  
• 03.30.2009

  Unfiltered 9: The Return

  Jeff Lefevere and I are back with another edition of the Unfiltered podcast after nearly a year in hiatus. We are joined by Tina Caputo, the Editor-in-Chief of Vineyard & Winery Management magazine, Joel Vincent, Executive Director of the OpenWine...

  
• 12.31.2008

  Quick Picks 11 - Chateau Clos Rene 2000

  Another Quick Picks sharing a wine I enjoyed over the Holidays, an aged Bordeaux blend from Pomerol. Château Clos René 2000 ($30-60) - Deep crimson-purple in color with aromas of black cherry, dark currant, pencil lead, fennel and mint. Rich black...

  
• 12.19.2008

  Quick Picks 10: Santa Ema Rivalta 2003

  I’m back in action on the 4th anniversary of my first podcast with a high-end Carmenere-led blend from Chile. Vina Santa Ema, “Rivalta” 2003 - ($68/sample) Dark purple in color with aromas of black currant, plum, blueberry, fennel, mint and vanilla....

  
• 08.03.2008

  Winecast 75 - Etienne Hugel

  I'm back with an interview with Etienne Hugel of Hugel & Fils. This family winery has been passed from father to son for 12 generations and makes some of the best wines from France’s Alsace region. We also talk about...

  
• 04.09.2008

  Winecast 74 - The Wines of Israel

  The first of several shows recorded last year, this podcast focuses on the wines of Israel with an interview with blogger & retailer Richard Shaffer from Israeli Wine Direct and winemaker Zeev Smilansky from Meishar Winery. Show Notes: 00:27 - Welcome &...

  
• 04.01.2008

  Unfiltered 8 - AWBA, Twitter, Amazon & more

  Jeff Lefevere and I start our second season of Unfiltered with a panel of wine bloggers, podcasters, winery owners and retailers. We welcome Ryan from Catavino, Jeff Stai a.k.a. El Jefe from Twisted Oak, Craig Camp from Anne Amie Vineyards, Kaz...

  
• 03.14.2008

  Repost 1: Amazon Enters Wine Retailing

  I am back behind the mic for another podcast and this time I'm reading a post from last week and reflecting about the comments. Feedback: [email protected] Copyright 2008 Acan Media, Inc. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/

  
• 12.20.2007

  Unfiltered 7 - Wine Blogging Today

  As I begin my 4th year of podcasting I present the final Unfiltered show of it's first season. Jeff and I welcome a panel of some of the top wine bloggers today: Alder Yarrow, Dr. Debs and Gabriella & Ryan Opaz....

  
• 12.02.2007

  Quick Picks 9 - Bodegas Castano, "Hecula" 2004

  I’m back with another pick that I thought I hadn’t yet blogged but I wrote about the 2003 vintage for WBW 35. Bodegas Castano, "Hecula", Monastrell, Yecla 2004 ($14) - Very dark purple-black with aromas of blackberry, bacon, licorice and vanilla....

  
• 11.22.2007

  Quick Picks 8 - Tablas Creek Roussanne

  Another Quick Picks just in time for the Thanksgiving table featuring two Roussanne-based wines from Tablas Creek Vineyard. Tablas Creek Vineyard, Roussanne 2005 ($27) - Light straw in color with aromas of pear, pineapple and orange blossom. Crisp pear and pineapple...

  
• 11.19.2007

  Winecast 73 - Cameron Hughes

  The first of several podcasts from the archives, this one recorded in late May and mid-June but not edited and released until now. I spent about an hour with Cameron Hughes in his San Francisco offices and captured an interesting...

  
• 11.14.2007

  Quick Picks 7: Faiveley Mercurey 2003

  Another Wine Blogging Wednesday and this time I’m podcasting for the first time since WBW 23. Neil from Brooklynguy’s Wine and Food Blog came up with a great theme this month: ‘Silver’ Burgundy. Instead of investing in a Côte d’Or...

  
• 11.13.2007

  Unfiltered 6 - Bottlenotes & Dover Canyon

  Jeff Lefevere and I return for another podcast after a hiatus of 6 months. We welcome Alyssa Rapp, founder and CEO of Bottlenotes and Mary Baker, owner of Dover Canyon Winery. 00:25 - Welcome and Introductions 01:09 - Background of Bottlenotes 16:28 -...

  
• 06.17.2007

  Wine for Newbies

  I’m clearing the decks this week of podcasts recorded earlier this year. I’m starting with a live show recorded on Talkshoe in April. Bill Wilson from Wine for Newbies podcast and blog joined me to talk about how he got...

  
• 05.09.2007

  Unfiltered 4 - Inertia Beverage

  Another Unfiltered podcast recorded two weeks ago with co-host Jeff Lefevere and I welcoming guest Paul Mabray from Inertia Beverage Group and panelist Mark Fisher from the Dayton Daily News and Uncorked blog. 00:23 - Welcome and Introductions 01:15 - Inertia Beverage...

  
• 03.21.2007

  Unfiltered 3 - Capozzi Family Winery

  The third outing for the Unfiltered podcast with Jeff Lefevere and I welcoming guest Josh Hermsmeyer from Capozzi Family Winery & Pinotblogger.com and panelist Andrew Barrow from Spittoon & Wine Sediments. 00:23 - Welcome and introductions 01:04 - Capozzi Family Winery Q&A; 05:52...

  
• 02.28.2007

  Quick Picks 6 - Chase Cellars Zinfandel

  Quick Picks rolls into 2007 with a look at the standout Zinfandels from Chase Family Cellars tasted at last month's ZAP tasting in San Francisco. Tasting notes: Chase Family Cellars, Zinfandel, Hayne Vineyard 2004 ($45) - Ruby-purple in color with aromas of...

  
• 02.22.2007

  Unfiltered 2 - Stormhoek

  My second podcast with co-host Jeff Lefevere of Good Grape joined by Jason Korman from Stormhoek winery, Tyler Colman, a.k.a. Dr. Vino and Alan Baker, the Cellar Rat. Show Notes: 00:23 - Welcome and introductions 01:15 - Stormhoek Q&A; 21:10 - Why are NASCAR,...

  
• 02.05.2007

  Unfiltered 1 - Twisted Oak

  A new monthly podcast featuring a panel of wine bloggers and an industry guest. Co-host Jeff Lefevere of Good Grape and I welcome Tom Wark from FERMENTATION and Jeff Stai from the Twisted Oak Winery. Show notes: 00:24 - Welcome and introductions 01:53...

  
• 01.20.2007

  Iberian Wine

  I'm back and starting my third year of podcasting with the longest Winecast yet, a discussion and tasting of four wines from the Iberian peninsula with Ryan Opaz of Catavino. Show Notes: 00:21 - Welcome and introduction 01:10 - Your Iberian wine questions...

  
• 12.20.2006

  Nebbiolo

  This week’s podcast is about the noble grape of Italy’s Piedmont: Nebbiolo. I also reflect on my first year of podcasting and talk about plans for making the show better in 2006. Show Notes: 00:20 - Welcome and show theme 00:41 - Nebbiolo...

  
• 12.16.2006

  Quick Picks 5 - Bodegas Borsao

  Another Quick Picks podcast highlighting two outstanding values from Spain’s Bodegas Borsao. Show Notes: 00:13 - Bodegas Borsao background 00:51 - Bodegas Borsao, “Red Wine” 2005 ($8) 01:29 - Bodegas Borsao, “Tres Picos“, Garnacha (Grenache) 2004 ($15) 02:01 - Next show theme Feedback: [email protected] Copyright 2006 Acan...

  
• 12.11.2006

  Gamay Noir

  Another look at the Gamay Noir grape, this time focusing mostly on New World examples from Napa Valley and Oregon. I interview Drew Dickson from the Andrew Lane Winery and announce my raffle prize in the Menu For Hope III...

  
• 11.16.2006

  Quick Picks 4

  Another Quick Picks podcast celebrating both my birthday and the release of Beaujolais Nouveau today. My favorite from my tasting today is featured. Louis Tete, Beaujolais Nouveau 2006 ($13) - Clear ruby/purple in color with aromas of strawberry, cherry and banana....

  
• 11.14.2006

  Semillon

  I return to try to answer a listener question from 2005 and talk about Semillon, the great grape of Bordeaux. I also review three wines from the New World. 00:21 - Welcome and show theme 00:32 - Listener question 02:11 - Semillon background 04:56...

  
• 11.02.2006

  Quick Picks 3

  I get behind the mic once again to talk about two Rhone-style wines from the Curtis Winery in California. Feedback: [email protected] Copyright 2006 Acan Media, Inc. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

  
• 09.27.2006

  Quick Picks 2

  A return to the Quick Picks format last seen almost a year ago with a review of a value-price Zinfandel. Tasting Notes: Castle Rock, Zinfandel, Sonoma County 2004 ($10) - Dark purple in color with aromas of blackberry, sage and a touch...

  
• 09.23.2006

  Pinotage

  Today's show is a return to podcasting after seven weeks off this time focusing on Pinotage, the red varetial from South Africa. I also play a podsafe song about wine and make a couple of announcements. Show Notes: 00:22 - Welcome and...

  
• 08.01.2006

  Stormhoek

  Today's podcast is a return to my vintner profile format with an interview with Jason Korman and Hugh Macleod of the Stormhoek Winery. Show Notes: 00:22 - Welcome 01:07 - Introduction of Stormhoek Winery 02:32 - Interview with Hugh Macleod and Jason Korman 29:16 -...

  
• 07.12.2006

  Live to Hard Drive

  Today's podcast is something completely different than I have ever attempted, a live recording from a podcast event held in Minneapolis on June 12, 2006. Although I am flying a bit by the seat of my pants before a live...

  
• 07.05.2006

  Bar-B-Que Wines

  This month Wine Blogging Wednesday returns to it's normal first Wednesday of the month and host Vivi's Wine Journal has picked a very appropriate theme for July: Barbecue Wines (or is it BBQ, or Bar-B-Que?). The history of BBQ appears...

  
• 06.06.2006

  Live Austrian Wine Adventure 2

  The podcast today is another dispatch from Beau Jarvis of Basic Juice on his Live Austrian Wine Adventure. Show Notes: 00:22 - Welcome and introduction 01:09 - Beau's interview with Domäne Müller 14:25 - A conversation with the Neumeister winery 25:09 - New poll on...

  
• 05.31.2006

  Willamette Valley Vineyards

  Today's podcast is another vintner profile interviewing Willamette Valley Vineyards founder and President Jim Bernau. I also play a podcast promo and talk about a new poll on Winecast. Show Notes: 00:21 - Welcome, show theme and sponsor message 03:07 - Interview with...

  
• 05.24.2006

  Live Austrian Wine Adventure 1

  Today's show is the first special edition from Beau Jarvis' Live Austrian Wine Adventure featuring interviews with Weingut Wohlmuth and Weingut Gross. You can find more information and stay up-to-the-minute at Beau's blog. Show Notes: 00:22 - Welcome and Introduction 01:12 - Beau's...

  
• 05.19.2006

  Fabulous Favorites Festival

  This month, Wine Blogging Wednesday is on a Friday because founder Lenn Thompson of the Lenndevours wine blog has teamed up with Alberto from Il Forno a premier food blog and founder of Is My Blog Burning. So for IMBB...

  
• 05.14.2006

  Lite (alcohol) Reds

  This edition of Wine Blogging Wednesday (WBW for short) is a bit different than normal for me as I’m the host wine blog this time. The theme I picked was also a bit of a change for both WBW and...

  
• 05.14.2006

  Austria

  Today’s super-sized podcast is an overview of the wines of Austria, featuring an interview with Beau Jarvis of Basic Juice as he kicks off this Live Austrian Wine Adventure. Show Notes: 00:21 - Welcome and show theme 00:36 - Wines of Austria 03:13 -...

  
• 05.14.2006

  Verdejo

  Today’s podcast is based upon last month’s WBW post that featured the Spainish white grape Verdejo, and I also welcome my first show sponsor, iBank 2 from IGG Software Show Notes: 00:22 - Welcome 00:33 - iBank 2 Sponsorship 01:41 - Verdejo Background 03:42 -...

  
• 05.11.2006

  Sonoma’s Russian River Valley

  Today’s podcast is a return after more than a month away from the mic with a look at Sonoma’s Russian River Valley AVA. Show Notes: 00:22 - Welcome 01:01 - Russian River Valley Background 02:20 - Tasting Notes 02:40 - Papapietro Perry Winery, Pinot Noir,...

  
• 05.10.2006

  Verdejo

  Today’s podcast is based upon last month’s WBW post that featured the Spainish white grape Verdejo, and I also welcome my first show sponsor, iBank 2 from IGG Software. Show Notes: 00:22 - Welcome 00:33 - iBank 2 Sponsorship 01:41 - Verdejo Background 03:42 -...

  
• 05.07.2006

  Sonomas Russian River Valley

  Today’s podcast is a return after more than a month away from the mic with a look at Sonoma’s Russian River Valley AVA. Show Notes: 00:22 - Welcome 01:01 - Russian River Valley Background 02:20 - Tasting Notes 02:40 - Papapietro Perry Winery, Pinot Noir,...

  
• 05.07.2006

  Wolffer Estate Vineyards

  Today’s podcast is another vintner profile show with a discussion with Wolffer Estate Vineyards winemaker Roman Roth. Show Notes: 00:23 - Welcome and show theme 00:35 - Wolffer Estate Background 01:24 - Discussion with winemaker Roman Roth 25:03 - Tasting Notes 25:15 - Wolffer, La Ferme...

  
• 04.04.2006

  Wolffer Estate Vineyards

  Today’s podcast is another vintner profile show with a discussion with Wolffer Estate Vineyards winemaker Roman Roth. Show Notes: 00:23 - Welcome and show theme 00:35 - Wolffer Estate Background 01:24 - Discussion with winemaker Roman Roth 25:03 - Tasting Notes 25:15 - Wolffer, La Ferme...

  
• 03.13.2006

  Concannon Vineyard

  Today’s show is a bit different from my normal format of talking about a wine varietal or region, into what I hope will be a monthly feature I’m calling vintner profile. The idea is to give you the back-story directly...

  
• 03.10.2006

  When in Rhone

  This month’s theme for Wine Blogging Wednesday, our monthly, global wine tasting event, is provided by Jathan from the Winexpression blog. He encouraged us to find wines made from Rhône varietals no matter where in the world they came from...

  
• 02.16.2006

  Alsace

  On today’s podcast, I focus on the wines of France’s Alsace region and review, “The Emperor of Wine”, by Elin McCoy. Show Notes: 00:21 - Welcome 00:33 - Alsace Overview 03:19 - Tasting Notes 03:34 - Pierre Sparr, Pinot Blanc “Reserve”, Alsace 2003 ($12) # 03:53...