Give It A Shot – Trader Joe’s 2011 Petit Reserve Rose

Continuing with our theme this week of rose wines or more specifically rose wines from Trader Joe’s, we have another vintage from 2011. The Petit Reserve is a blend comprised of grapes from Napa Valley. It’s available in limited quantities for $5.99. At the end of the video we will also discuss…

ByAboutBeveragesJune 29, 20120Comments

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Give It A Shot – Trader Joe’s 2011 Josefina Syrah Rose

Just passing the longest day of the year and being in the thick of summer, we thought it would be a good idea to enjoy some wine appropriate for the season. Today we have the 2011 Josefina Syrah Rose from Trader Joe’s. This style usually comes with the stigma of being very sweet…

ByAboutBeveragesJune 27, 20120Comments

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Give It A Shot – Kim Crawford Marlborough Pinot Noir 2010

Switching hemispheres and styles for the show today we head down to New Zealand. Specifically the Marlborough region for the Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2010. Our first experience with this winemaker was with their Sauvignon Blanc which if you haven’t had it, is very good and not to be missed. Obviously these…

ByAboutBeveragesMay 11, 20120Comments

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Give It A Shot – Badet Clement Co Revelation Chardonnay 2010

Choosing not to commit a faux pas by having an imported wine week without something from France, we decided to begin there. Today we have the Badet Clement Revelation Chardonnay 2010. Available exclusively at Trader Joe’s, this wine is designated as Vin de Pays d’Oc or “wines of the country”. At a…

ByAboutBeveragesMay 9, 20120Comments

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Give It A Shot – Oak Ridge Winery Three Girls Cabernet 2010

The answer to a trivia question you never thought would be asked, “What is the oldest operating winery in Lodi, California?” Oak Ridge Winery is the answer and they just so happen to have a wine at our tasting table today. Their 3 Girls Cabernet Sauvignon is only one of over a dozen…

ByAboutBeveragesApril 25, 20120Comments

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Give It A Shot – 2010 Alamos Torrontes

I know this is not the consensus of most people who live in Arizona, but it is getting too warm too early. Temperatures are already in the mid 80s and it feels like fall just ended. Yes I said fall. We don’t have winter. What we do have with these increasing…

ByAboutBeveragesMarch 28, 20120Comments

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Give It A Shot – Coronado Vineyards 2009 Syrah & Vinturi Wine Aerator

Looking for a wine to take to a Thanksgiving dinner? This 2009 Syrah from Coronado Vineyards that we will be tasting on the podcast may be just right. My family and I (Andrew) recently took a trip down to Wilcox where the winery is located. We had a very enjoyable time in…

ByAboutBeveragesNovember 23, 20110Comments

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Give It A Shot – J. Lohr Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

We take a quick detour from all the seasonal beers we have been having to enjoy a glass of wine. Today on the show we will be tasting the J. Lohr 2009 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon. We have enjoyed this varietal and their Pinot Noir in the past so with any luck this…

ByAboutBeveragesOctober 12, 20110Comments

Health News Wine

Red wine good for those with “sedentary lifestyle”

Now this sounds like a study I could throw my weight behind. Not that I’m overweight mind you, but I do like to relax when possible with either a TV show or say six straight hours of L.A. Noire. In another study that can be thrown into the “What else can resveratrol do…

ByAboutBeveragesJuly 7, 20110Comments

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Give It A Shot – Summer White Wines Part 2

Summer White Wine Week comes to a close here on the podcast today and in an effort to keep everything in balance we will be trying two white wines once again. The first will be the Espiral Vinho Verde which is a low-alcohol, slightly sparkling wine from the northwestern part of Portugal. The…

ByAboutBeveragesJune 9, 20110Comments

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