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  • 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. Ripe black cherry and blackberry fruit flavors with medium firm tannins, good acidity and a nice minerality on the finish.

    14.5% ABV


    Synthetic cork closure

    Score: 89

    3 min
  • 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 portrait of what makes this New World négociant tick. Unfortunately most of these tasting notes are for wines now sold out but Lot 25 is still available and now on sale, along with Lots 42 and 26. All of which are recommended.

    Show Notes:

    00:23 - Introduction


    01:53 - Interview with Cameron Hughes

    26:53 - Tasting notes

    27:04 - Lot 25, Carneros Sparking Wine NV ($19)

    27:32 - Lot 26, Sauvignon Blanc 2006 ($12)

    28:00 - Lot 29, Lake County Meritage 2005 ($11)

    28:28 - Lot 30, Chardonnay 2005 ($12)

    28:57 - Lot 31, Syrah 2005 ($12)

    29:23 - Lot 38, Shiraz 2005 ($20)

    30:10 - Lot 42, Shiraz 2005 ($18)

    30:42 - Best of Tasting: Lot 38, Shiraz 2005 ($20)

    31:03 - Best Value: Lot 26, Sauvignon Blanc 2006 ($12)

    31:21 - Feedback

    31:36 - Next Show Theme


    Copyright 2007 Acan Media, Inc. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/

    33 min
  • 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 (’gold coast’) wine, we are drinking affordable Burgundy from the Côte Chalonnaise and the Mâconnais.

    Since I favor red wines this time of year, I selected a village wine from Mercurey made by the well known Faiveley family. Listen to the podcast for more details but here are my tasting notes:

    J. Faiveley, Domaine de la Croix Jacquelet, Mercurey 2003 ($20) - Deep ruby color with aromas of dark cherry, fennel and sage. Rich black cherry and raspberry fruit with a touch of earth finishing with firm tannins and good acidity. The bold fruit balances the tannins so I expect this wine to improve with a year or two more in the cellar. Alternatively, you could give it a couple hours in the decanter to open up before enjoying. A very good value in Pinot Noir.

    13% ABV


    Natural cork closure

    Score: 88

    Rating: 3.5/5 stars


    Copyright 2007 Acan Media, Inc. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/

    4 min
  • 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, NFL and LPGA fans drinking more wine?

    29:33 - Regarding wine becoming mainstream in American culture…

    35:23 - Is Costco, et. al. changing the 3-tier wine distribution system?

    47:22 - Plugs for each participants’ blog

    50:15 - Contact details

    50:24 - Next month’s theme and participants


    Copyright 2007 Acan Media, Inc. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/

    52 min
  • Winecast Update - 12/15/06
    A short update on the progress of “A Menu for Hope III” and an additional option for the winner of my prize: your own private Winecast.
    Feedback: [email protected] Copyright 2006 Acan Media, Inc. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
    3 min
  • 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 Campaign.
    Show Notes:
    00:21 - Introduction and show theme
    00:39 - Gamay Noir background
    01:20 - Interview with Drew Dickson from Andrew Lane
    08:22 - Tasting Notes
    08:53 - Andrew Lane, Gamay Noir, Napa Valley 2004 ($18/sample)
    09:15 - Amity Vineyards, Gamay Noir, "Anden Vineyards" 2004 ($17) *
    10:07 - Laboure-Roi, Beaujolais-Villages, Saint-Armand 2004 ($11)+
    11:17 - Best of Tasting *
    11:22 - Best Value +
    11:29 - Menu for Hope III Campaign
    13:23 - Contact Details
    13:40 - Next Show Theme
    15 min
  • 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 - Tasting Notes
    05:04 - Kaesler, Semillon, “Old Vines”, Barossa Valley 2004 ($14) * +
    05:41 - Chateau Ste. Michelle, Semillon, Columbia Valley 2003 ($9)
    06:33 - Stormhoek, “The Sixteen Barrel”, Semillon 2004 ($20/sample)
    07:50 - Best of tasting * and best value +
    08:23 - Contact Details
    08:43 - Next Show Theme
    Copyright 2006 Acan Media, Inc. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
    10 min
  • Quick Picks 3
    I get behind the mic once again to talk about two Rhone-style wines from the Curtis Winery in California.
    Copyright 2006 Acan Media, Inc. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
    4 min
  • 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 of vanilla. Round and soft in the mouth with boysenberry and blackberry flavors, some spice and silky, sweet tannins. An excellent value drinking as well as wines more than twice it’s price.
    13.9% ABV
    Composite cork closure
    Score: 88
    Copyright 2006 Acan Media, Inc. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
    3 min
  • 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 show theme
    01:06 - Pinotage background
    04:00 - Tasting Notes
    04:50 - Zonnebloem, Pinotage, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2003 ($12) *+
    05:14 - Robertson Winery, Pinotage, Robertson, South Africa 2003 ($9)
    05:39 - Fleur du Cap, Pinotage, Coastal Region, South Africa 2004 ($12)
    06:19 - Best of tasting (*) and best value (+)
    06:51 - Show announcements
    07:58 - Clip from Evil Genius Chronicles podcast
    11:21 - Podsafe song from Mark Mallman
    12:10 - Pandora's Bottle from "Between the Devil and Middle C" (buy on Amazon or eMusic)
    15:18 - markmallman.com and tour dates
    15:56 - Contact Details/Sign my listener map!
    16:28 - Next show theme
    Copyright 2006 Acan Media, Inc. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
    18 min

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