Exploring the Wine Glass

Winephabet Street; Q is for Quarts de Chaume

The sweet wines of Quarts de Chaume (GAAR DU CHOME) have nearly infinite aging potential. Made with the Loire’s hallmark Chenin Blanc grape, they offer complex, nuanced flavors that can pair with both rich savory dishes and desserts. This appellation is located on a small parcel of land in a single commune on the right bank of the Layon: Rochefort-sur-Loire within the Anjou district.

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Tyson Stelzer; Wines of Tasmania

Today, I have a special treat. I had the privilege of attending a very intimate tasting hosted by Tyson Stelzer in support of Wine Australia and Wine Tasmania. Tyson Stelzer is a multi-award winning wine writer, television presenter and international speaker. He was named The International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year 2015 in the International Wine & Spirit Competition, The Wine Communicators of Australia Australian Wine Communicator of the Year 2015 and 2013 and The International Champagne Writer of the Year 2011 in The Louis Roederer International Wine Writers’ Awards. The wines were exceptional and Tyson was not only a fantastic host, but an incredible person to interview. His knowledge and passion are exceptional. I know you are going to enjoy this interview and I’m hoping it peeks your curiosity to seek out some wines from Tasmania.

~Slainte!

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James Suckling; Tasting the Greatness of the Andes

When the email arrived in my mailbox asking me if I was interested in attending the James Sucklinng Great Wines of the Andes in NYC, I immediately responded yes. This event was the fift anniversary and had more than 100 leading producers from Chile, Argentin and Uruguay.

The podcast was recorded in a room filled with over 500 people, so there is a lot of background noise. I have done my best to lower that noise, but alas it is still there. I hope you can listen through it, since there is really some interesting stories and wines! 

In this episode:
Danielle Thomas; U.S. Market Director, Almaviva

Charles de Bournet Marnier Lapostolle; Chief Executive Officer, Clos Apalta

Michel Couttolenc; Vice President Sales & Marketing N. America, Errazuriz

Patricia Castro; PR & Corporate Communications, Grupo Penaflor

Our Wines + Your Moments = Great Memories

Join our wine club. The Chalk Club 3 bottles of Dracaena Wines 2x per year. Choose between all red or red and rose'. 

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Drink Now or Drink Later; Wine Writer WrapUp

Today, October 1, 2018 is our official release day for our 2016 Paso Robles Cabernet Franc!! We have won many awards and have received 90+ ratings since our first vintage in 2013.  Place your order today and receive special release day bonuses: head to our website to see the specials and to place your order!  

On this episode: 

Debbie Gioquindo and Michael Kelly

1. What’s everyone drinking?
   
   
2. Episode 7- Drink Now or Drink Later
   ~Are you more of a drink now or drink later person?

~As much as 90 percent of the wine bought in the U.S. is drunk within 24 hours, - thoughts on that number?

~95 percent of all wine purchased in the U.S. is consumed within a week - thoughts on this number?

~Do you have any “rules” on how old a bottle is before you open a bottle?
~Some regions are expected to sleep for awhile (ie. Bordeaux) Do you typically purchase these bottles?

~How do you determine when to open a bottle that has been sleeping? Any apps to help you?
~What type of wine do you think is the most sleepable? The least sleepable?

~Thoughts on seeing more screwcaps on ageable wines?
~ It has been said  expensive wines can age better than inexpensive wine; Thoughts?

~Any other thoughts on wine drinking habits?

     3. Riddle Time -
         I am a protector
         I sit on a bridge
         One person can see through me
         Others wonder what I hide
         What am I?
         ANSWER: see below

         4. Wrap-Up Time
         The time for you to plug yourself a bit. What’s happening with you in the           upcoming week.

        5. Next month’s title and date. - THURSDAY, October 25th 8pm EST                      Embarrassing Wine Moments

riddle answer: Sunglasses

Riddle score: Rick 4, Nick: 2, Debbie: 1

Our Wines + Your Moments = Great Memories

Join our wine club. The Chalk Club 3 bottles of Dracaena Wines 2x per year. Choose between all red or red and rose'. 

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Winephabet Street; P is for Picpoul

Picpoul can trace its history back to the 17th century when, along with Clairette,  it was the basis of the then hugely popular Picardan that was exported from the Languedoc to Northern Europe. Its plantings dwindled after the onslaught of phylloxera at the end of the 19th century as growers resorted to hardier and more disease resistant grapes.

Records from the early 17th century indicate that it was blended with Clairette (another white Rhône varietal) to form the popular sweet Picardan wine (not to be confused with the Châteauneuf du Pape varietal of the same name) which was exported by Dutch wine traders from Languedoc throughout Northern Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. After the phylloxera invasion at the end of the 19th century, Picpoul was not widely replanted. Today it is best known from Picpoul de Pinet, the crisp light green wine of the Pinet Region in the Côteaux de Languedoc.

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Our Wines + Your Moments = Great Memories

Join our wine club. The Chalk Club 3 bottles of Dracaena Wines 2x per year. Choose between all red or red and rose'. 

Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at dracaenawines@gmail.com.

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Find out more about us and our award winning Paso Robles wines on our website.

Looking for some interesting recipes and wine pairings? Then head over to our wine pairing website.

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Get to Know Cabernet Franc

As the founder of the now internationally recognized wine holiday #CabFrancDay, I am on a mission to get the word out to as many people as possible about how great a variety this grape is! I am thrilled to see that there are more and more wineries that are producing a single varietal Cabernet Franc wine! (of course, I think ours is the one you should try!) 

I hope you enjoy this brief introduction to Cabernet Franc and #CabFrancDay!

Slainte! 

Our Wines + Your Moments = Great Memories

Join our wine club. The Chalk Club 3 bottles of Dracaena Wines 2x per year. Choose between all red or red and rose'. 

Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at dracaenawines@gmail.com.

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Find out more about us and our award winning Paso Robles wines on our website.

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Cooperage; the art and science of the wine barrel

On this episode I delve into the world of wine barrels. I take you through the process of choosinng the tree, which parts of the tree are used and how the barrel comes to its shape. There is so much that occurs behind the scenes and it can take up to three years before a barrel is ready for sale. These beautiful pieces of art impart a huge characteristic onto the wines they hold. As promised, here is the photo of the barrel parts. And please be sure to check out the video on Youtube of Saury Cooperage. 

 

Our Wines + Your Moments = Great Memories

Join our wine club. The Chalk Club 3 bottles of Dracaena Wines 2x per year. Choose between all red or red and rose'. 

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Winephabet Street; O is for Orvieto

Orvieto is an Italian wine region located in Umbria and Lazio. It is primarily known for its white wines made from a blend of mostly Grechetto and Trebbiano, which is sold under the Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) Orvieto and Orvieto Classico. Blended red wine and eight varietal reds are sold under the Rosso Orvietano DOC.

The Orvieto zone is in the province of Terni in the south-western corner of Umbria. It extends southward into the Viterbo province of Lazio and north to the border between Terni and the province of Perugia. The Orvieto Classico region is characterised by tufa (a variety of limestone formed when carbonate minerals), limestone and volcanic soil.

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Our Wines + Your Moments = Great Memories

Join our wine club. The Chalk Club 3 bottles of Dracaena Wines 2x per year. Choose between all red or red and rose'. 

Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at dracaenawines@gmail.com.

Please like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dracaenawines

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Find out more about us and our award winning Paso Robles wines on our website.

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To Decant or Not to Decant; Wine Writer WrapUp

This week I sat down with a group of wine writer friends for another edition of Wine Writer’s Wrap Up. The topic was all about decanting.  It may not be such a volatile topic, but people seem to have a definitive opinion on wether or not you should decant and how long.  Give it a listen and afterwards, let me know what your thoughts are. Do you decant your wines? When and why?

On this episode:

Amber Burke - Winetraveleats.com

Nick Berube - WineCommGuy.com

Michael Kelly - californiawinesandwineries.com

John Taylor - pairswithlife.net

1. What’s everyone drinking?

2. Episode 6 - To Decant or Not to Decant
         ~Do you decant your wines on a regular basis?

         ~Dr. Gavin Sacks, an associate professor at Cornell University’s               school of Department of Food Science, notes that separating                     clarified wine from the solids suspended in the bottle was the                   original motivation behind decanting wine

         ~Do you decant for the oxygenation benefits or to help remove the           sediment?

        ~Do you have any “rules” before you decant?
        (let stand up for a certain amount of time? Hold a light to the                    neck?)
 
       ~How do you determine how long you let sit after decanting?

       ~Decanting typically is with reds- do you decant whites? When and         why?

      ~Are there any wines or regions you suggest NOT decanting?            

 

     3. Riddle Time -

          The sun bakes them,

          The hand breaks them,

          The foot treads them,

          The mouth tastes them.

          ANSWER: see below! 

4. Wrap-Up Time
     The time for you to plug yourself a bit. What’s happening with you           in the upcoming week.

5. Next month’s title and date.

September 10th 8pm EST - Drink Now or Drink Later

Riddle Score: Riddle Score: Rick 4, Nick: 2

Our Wines + Your Moments = Great Memories

Join our wine club. The Chalk Club 3 bottles of Dracaena Wines 2x per year. Choose between all red or red and rose'. 

Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at dracaenawines@gmail.com.

Please like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dracaenawines

Find us on Twitter, Instagram , Pinterest, Google + and Snapchat (@dracaenawines)

Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

Find out more about us and our award winning Paso Robles wines on our website.

Looking for some interesting recipes and wine pairings? Then head over to our wine pairing website.

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The History of Paso Robles

This is a short but sweet episode. I wanted to give a little insight into the history of the place that Michael and I have fallen in love with. We visited once and it was love at first sight. We had no clue at that point what this amazing area would mean to us. Counting the days until it is our home full time!

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Our Wines + Your Moments = Great Memories

Join our wine club. The Chalk Club 3 bottles of Dracaena Wines 2x per year. Choose between all red or red and rose'. 

Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at dracaenawines@gmail.com.

Please like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dracaenawines

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Find out more about us and our award winning Paso Robles wines on our website.

Looking for some interesting recipes and wine pairings? Then head over to our wine pairing website.

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