Jasmine and Bryan revisit Paso Robles as we talk about this 100% organic vineyard. Please listen as we venture into this very affordable sustainably farmed blend. Wine, from on the vine, to the road, Tasted.

Episode 19. We figuratively move to the coast of California and cover the 2014 Belle Glos and briefly talk about the discovery of the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA and its location. How is Bordeaux battling climate change? Who picks out our wine to pair with the meals? Who is spoiled rotten with wine? 

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This week is about a 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon by Joe Wagner. We talk briefly of the Wagner family, native California grapes, Napa Valley and Torial wine. We hope you enjoy this episode to start off 2021. Wine, from on the Vine, to the Road, Tasted.

Cava is the subject for this podcast. We talk about about Spanish Champagne, why we can not call it Spanish Champagne anymore, stages of Traditional and Ancestral Methods, Wineforces, pretty wine labels and Terence Stamp. Wine, from on the Vine, to the Road... Tasted.

This was a Syrah 2015 from Walla Walla Washington. It delivered remarkable taste of bramble berry and a tartness of cranberries with a touch of maple syrup in the mid palate. The acidity was bright and alive awakening the herbaceous notes of thyme and sage with a touch of rose petals on the finish. The density of the wine was medium bodied. 

This wine is in honor of James Otis Kenyon who was a struggling dentist with his practice in Milton Freewater, Oregon. A competitor moved into his town causing him to burn down his competitors practice. No one knew what happened to James. His family ended up moving to Walla Walla Washington. James eldest son, Robert Otis Kenyon, began the family's legend in Walla Walla. His other son, Stephen Otis began winemaking and viticultural practices. He became dedicated to sustainable and bio-diverse farming in the art of wine. His style of wine is Bordeaux and Rhone varietals. 

 This was a fantastic and noteworthy wine. It is a highly rated wine with memorable taste! We hope you enjoy this one on the Walla Walla AVA. 

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Alsacian wine... French, Swiss, German...humm. Alsacian appellation is quite unique in the influence its had since its beginnings of wine making. From a variety of mostly white grape varietals to the very much prized pinot noir grape varietal brings you some of the most stunning and impressive wines! Exception pinot noir is one of Alsace secret weapons...Wow what a wine! These grapes grow on the hillside of the Vosges mountain range. Pinot Noir makes 9.9% of wine production in Alsace. Serve this silky red at a temperature of 57.2 degrees F to 60.8 F or 14 degrees to 16 degrees Celsius. Exception Pinot Noir is satiny and silky , on the palate, delivering a beautiful finish that calls for a dance with a beautiful meal! Or you can take your chances with Bryan in the Swiss side of the Alsace...dancing in his Lederhosen! 

Pair this wine with the finest red meat, such as rib of beef, sirloin, or duck breast. It will also pair well with beef bourguignon, stew and matured cheeses.

This wine was around $30.00. A great price point for elegance and a seamless style of wine. Enjoy! Wine...from on the vine...to the road tasted. 

Jasmine and Bryan taste a Chardonnay from one of the founding Mexican-American wineries in California, Ceja. We talk about the Brasero Work Program from 1942-1964, DDT, resveratrol and of course this wonderful chardonnay. 

Jasmine and Bryan stick around the Sonoma Valley for one more week, but this time on the coast and a Chardonnay. We paired this weeks wine with salmon, wild rice and of course a salad. We very briefly cover the history of the Sonoma Coast from Russian Traders, loggers and farmers as the valley goes through a rollercoaster of transitions. We talk about livestock replenishing soil necessities and the weather changes in the Coachella Valley. Most of all we talk about this fabulous wine.

The 2016 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is a fine balance of richness and acidity delicately toying with the finish in the back of your mouth. Hints of crisp apple, hazelnut and helping the salmon with the taste of lemon or lemon rind. The AMICI does contain a light mineral finish, cleaning your taste buds and palate getting it ready for the next bite or sip. 

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From Sonoma County comes this peppery jem of a wine, The Burning Man Petite Sirah from the Dry Creek Valley AVA. Jasmine and Bryan talk about the current temps in the Coachella Valley, Shark Week, Bourbon docs, Hybridizing and of course our favorite Petite Sirah. Wine, From on the Vine, to the Road, Tasted.

We figuratively transport ourselves to Italy, Argentina and France as Jasmine and Bryan are invited to a patio get together involving a total of 4 people, 2 side dishes, 1 main course and 4 wines. They made the food and we brought the wine. We briefly talk about one of Jasmines favorite vintners, Albino Armani, bird nests from Trader Joes, Barsac and coffee.