Winecast

I review wine software for the Palm OS, a couple of stories from the wine world and taste three Australian Shiraz:

- Rosemount Estate Diamond Label Shiraz 2002 ($10)

- Yalumba "Y Series" Shiraz 2002 ($12)

- Meerea Park "The Aunts" Shiraz 1999 ($16)

A special edition of the show devoted to sparkling wine, just in time for the New Year! I talk about the history of sparkling wine, how it's made, Champagne glass types and taste three wines from around the world:

- Seaview Brut, 2001, South Eastern Australia ($9)

- Mumm Napa Blanc de Noirs, NV, Napa Valley ($16)

- Taittinger Champagne Brut, NV, Reims, France ($30)

On today's show, I talk about wine accessories, a couple of stories in the wine world and taste three Cabernet Sauvignons:

- Buehler Vineyards, Napa Valley 2000 ($24)

- Kenwood, Jack London Vineyard, Sonoma Valley 2000 ($26)

- Luis Felipe Edwards, Estate bottled, Colchagua Valley, Chile 2001 ($12)

On today's show, I talk about why I started this podcast, some podcasting influences, how I taste wine and tasting notes on three California Zinfandels:

- Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Fish Net Creek 2001 ($10)

- Rosenblum, Vintners Cuvee XXV, NV ($12)

- Ravenswood, Amador County 2001 ($17)