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A great discovery at Beverage Trade Network’s international tasting was this beautifully exotic rose wine from Switzerland’s Neuchatel region. Importer Thor Thorvaldsson, a Swiss native explained that most of his country’s wine production is locally consumed rather than exported to The USA. The stunning length on the finish of this unique rose is most impressive so it was a pleasure to find this absolute gem. #winepodcast #winelover #neuchatel #swisswine #uniquewine #wineregions #rosewine
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The grape known as Chasselas produces a unique white wine varietal with a taste that is akin to a Macon Chardonnay. Today we present a Chasselas offering from the Neuchatel region of Switzerland, imported to The USA by Swiss native Thor Thorvaldsson. Golden in color with hints of lemon, this mineral rich Chasselas is grown in Neuchatel s chalky soils. For an off-the-radar tasting experience the adventurous consumer will enjoy discovering Chasselas white wine selections. #winepodcast #winelover #chasselaswine #Neuchatel #swisswine
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Switzerland is indeed a wine producing country, but since most of the production is consumed locally, Swiss wines are not widely exported to American retail shelves. At Beverage Trade Network’s international tasting event in Chicago we were pleased to meet Thor Thorvaldsson, who has set up distribution of Swiss wines from Neuchatel here in The USA. His Pinot Noir offering reflects peppery notes along with limestone minerality. Pinot Noir is a fragile grape that does not necessarily grow well in all regions, but the effects of climate change have allowed Neuchatel, which sits along the same latitude as Burgundy, to harvest these impressive 100% Pinot Noir selections. #winepodcast #swisswine #pinotnoir #switzerland #winelover
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We love the “Killer B’s” of Italian Wine : Barolo, Barbaresco & Brunello. Currently Brunello di Montalcino reigns as the rock star of Tuscany. With power + elegance, the wines are produced from grapes known as Sangiovese Grosso. Today we taste a 2018 varietal from Fattoi vineyards, a classic Brunello that is offered at the unbelievably special price under $50 at Vintage Grapes in Port Washington NY. #wine #winepodcast #italy #italianwine #brunello #tuscany
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Barossa Valley is regarded as Australia’s premier winemaking region, located in the south nearby to coastal Adelaide. While many consumers are only familiar with Australian Shiraz, the locally produced Cabernet Sauvignon is a superior offering. Today we taste a 2017 vintage Cabernet rich in black fruits, with hints of eucalyptus and we pair it with an Australian cheddar from Adelaide Hills. #wine #winepodcast #cabernetsauvignon #adelaidehills #australianwine
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Loire Valley’s Bourgueil region sits across the river from Chinon and traces its wine making history back to Year 990 from activity within its Benedictine Abbey. Today we highlight a 100% Cabernet Franc varietal produced by a 7th generation winemaker in Bourgueil. Silky & mineral rich, these wines retail in the value range of $30. #wine #winepodcast #loirevalley #bourgueil #cabernetfranc
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The Romorantin White Wine Grape is one of the least recognized varietals, but it is definitely worth discovering. Commissioned to be grown as a signature grape in Loire Valley by France’s King Francois I during the late 15th Century, Romorantin today is quite scarce and found primarily in the Cour Cheverny region of Loire. #wine #winepodcast #loirevalley #courcheverny #romorantin
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It seems every media story carries stressful news regarding tariff negotiations, but it’s important to remember that wine brings joy to the world : Let’s Make Wine Fun Again . . . blending fragrant Combier rose liqueur from France’s Loire Valley with sparkling wine is a festive idea perfect for springtime celebrations. #wine #winepodcast #frenchliquer
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Sherry wine has played a fascinating role in literary history : from Edgar Allen Poe’s “Cask of Amantillado” to Shakespeare’s Falstaff and Dickensian Novels we see Sherry as an illustration of refined lifestyles. While not as popular today, dare we mention Niles & Fraser Crane ? Sherry is produced in the Jerez region of Spain, from Palomino grapes. In today’s episode we taste a dry Sherry with a nutty and rich character, perfect as an aperitif. #wine #winepodcast #sherrywine #jerezsherry #amantillado #shakespeare
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The Mediterranean island of Cyprus is an ancient winemaking region, producing a rich wine known as Commandaria. As a blend of both white & red grapes (known as Mavro & Xynisteri) the unique flavor is derived from a special winemaking process that utilizes sundried methods. #wine #winepodcast #cyprus #commandariawine #winemaking
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It is said that when George Washington and the Founding Fathers toasted their signing of our Declaration of Independence, Madeira was the spirit of choice. Produced on its namesake volcanic island off the coast of Portugal, Madeira has long been a staple of American wine culture. David Kohl recalls the thrill of tasting a Civil War vintage 1864 Madeira at Fort Lauderdale’s favorite wine venue : Wine Watch. #wine #winepodcast #madeira
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Steve Girard now operates his winemaking talents in Oregon, but as founder of Girard Winery in Napa Valley’s Oakville region circa 1980, he was renowned as one of the elite players in California’s wine business. Today we taste 2021 vintage Girard Cabernet Sauvignon and while under new ownership is a tribute to the Girard legacy. Bright fruits & nutty aromas produce a wine ready to drink now at an unbelievable value in the $40 range. #napavalley #napacab #oakvillenapa #winepodcast #wine
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When family patriarch Don Bacardi relocated to Cuba from his native Spain in The 1800s, he bought a distillery and succeeded in producing a unique variety of rum that has become a global sensation. Now produced in Puerto Rico, Bacardi Rum is an iconic brand with a rich historic character. #winepodcast #rumpodcast #cubanrum #rumandcoke #bacardi #bacardirum
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