Episode 5: Beaujolais Nouveau

Topic: Beaujolais Nouveau – Discussion of Beaujolais Nouveau, its history and production and how it differs from Beaujolais.

Tasting: 2009 Domaine Rochette Beaujolais Villages Nouveau

Price: $15.49
Varietal: 100% Gamey
Region: France > Beaujolais > Beaujolais Villages

Tad’s Rating: 4 Stars Like It
Patrick’s Rating: 4 Stars Like It

Episode 4: Celebrity Labels

2007 Coppola Zinfandel

Topic: Exploring the world of celebrity wines.

Tasting: 2007 Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Red Label Zinfandel

Price: $16.00
Varietal: 89% Zinfandel 11% Petite Sirah
Region: California
Website: www.franciscoppolawinery.com

Tad’s Rating: 4 Stars Like It
Patrick’s Rating: 4 Stars Like It

Links mentioned in this episode:

Rubicon Estate: www.rubiconestate.com
Francis Coppola Winery: www.ffcpresents.com, www.franciscoppolawinery.com
Fess Parker Winery and Vineyard: www.fessparker.com
Greg Norman Estates: www.gregnormanestateswine.com
Ernie Els Wines: www.ernieelswines.com
Andretti Winery: www.andrettiwinery.com
No. 99 Estates Winery: www.gretzky.com/wine
Two Paddocks: www.twopaddocks.com
Dan Aykroyd Signature Reserve and Discovery Series Wines: www.danaykroydwines.com
Remick Ridge Vineyards and Smothers Winery: www.smothersbrothers.com/remick.html
Private Cellar Wine: www.mickfleetwoodprivatecellar.com
Marilyn Wines: www.marilynwines.com
Graceland Cellars: www.signaturewines.com/elvis
Koala Blue: www.koalabluewines.com.au
Celebrity Cellars: www.celebritycellars.com

2000 Edmeades Zinfandel

I picked this bottle of Edmeades Zinfandel up a couple of years ago at a wine sale. It had been sitting in my wine cooler until on a whim I decided to open it up. Boy, was I ever surprised.

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Episode 3: How to Buy Wine

2007 Echelon Pinot Noir

Topic: Tips on where to buy wine, reading a wine label and storing wine.

Tasting: 2007 Echelon Vineyards Pinot Noir

Price: $8.49 on sale
Varietal: 87% Pinot Noir 13% Other Rhône Varietals
Region: France > Vin de Pays de I’Île de Beauté
Website: www.echelonvineyards.com

Tad’s Rating: 4 Stars Like It
Patrick’s Rating: 4 Stars Like It

Tip: Always store your wine on its side to prevent the cork from drying out