Don't Fear the Grape

Topic: Syrah, or Shiraz, a wine that has gained immensely in popularity in the past few decades.

Tasting: 2007 Santa Rita 120 Shiraz

Price: $10.00
Varietal: 100% Shiraz
Region: Chile > Maipo Valley
Website: www.santarita.com

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

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Topic: Wine and the Holidays – In this episode we have decided to get with the season and discuss wine and the holidays.

Tasting: 2007 Banfi Rosa Regale

Price: $22.99
Varietal: 100% Brachetto d’Acqui
Region: Italy > Piemonte (Piedmont)
Website: www.rosaregale.com

Tad’s Rating: Love It!
Patrick’s Rating: Love It

Recipe Links:

Wassail:
www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/wassail-recipe/index.html
www.ehow.com/how_4670444_wassail-traditional-christmas-drink.html
Eggnog:
www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/eggnog-recipe/index.html
www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/eggnog-recipe2/index.html
Hot Buttered Rum:
www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/hot-buttered-rum-recipe/index.html

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Topic: Riesling – Discussion of the different facets of Riesling.

Tasting: 2008 Hogue Late Harvest White Riesling

Price: $9.99
Varietal: 100% Riesling
Region: Washington > Columbia Valley
Website: www.hoguecellars.com

Tad’s Rating: Drinkable (Extremely)
Patrick’s Rating: Like It

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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: Like It
Patrick’s Rating: Like It

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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: Like It
Patrick’s Rating: 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

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