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2008 J Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley Review

One of our favorite viewers Personal Chef Mary Hathaway, a.k.a. The Dinner Diva sent us some of her favorite wines to try. They include J Vineyards Pino Noir 2008 from the Russian River Valley. As well a Cabernet that Mary and her husband Mark (who has won several wine making awards) created with grapes from the Livermore Valley in CA. 

Milk Stout from Left Hand Brewing Company

I love dark beers, and this one does not disappoint. Most stouts in my opinion loose a lot of appeal when bottled, something a fresh stout off the tap is hard to replicate unless your name is Guinness - But these guys do a great job of presenting a flavor packed brew in the bottle.

Weekly Wine w/Gary Vaynerchuck: 2010 La Cana Albarino

With more than 12,000 hectares under vine in Rias Baixas, it's a shame that Americans have only just recently discovered the virtues of Albarino. Thankfully, we've discovered the wines in a big way, with more than 48% of Albarino exports hitting U.S. shores.

Weekly Wine w/Gary Vaynerchuck: 2009 Frank Family Vineyards Chardonnay

The current Daily Grape Newsletter is loaded with 70+ white burgundy tasting notes and reviews, but sprinkled in the mix are a handful of Chardonnays from other regions around the world. This flight of White Burgundy set the Chardonnay bar high... they're hard to compete with.

Kris Pinot Grigio Review (2009)

We taste the 2009 Kris Pinot Grigio in this Review from The Taste Spot's "Totally Random Wine". If you have a wine you would like us to review send your suggestions here.

Weekly Wine w/Gary Vaynerchuck: Cazin Cour Cheverny Cuvee Renaissance

Gary's explanation why:
Anyone who has watched my wine shows over the last 5+ years know that I'm constantly pushing people to try new and different wines. This wine may transcend that mission better than any other. Romorantin is an ancient varietal dating back to the 15th century, and François Cazin is "the man" in Cour-Cheverny.

Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc Review

We taste this great bottle of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Nobilo.

Weekly Wine w/Gary Vaynerchuck: 2008 Parxet Titiana Brut Rose Pinot Noir Cava

With the summer weather you're going to want to drink something fresh and lively. Cavas are produced in the same method as Champagne at a fraction of the price. Many can be hit or miss, but this one both has a friendly price tag and impressive structure for its price point. Lounging by the pool or cooling off after mowing the lawn…this wine is a no brainer.

Weekly Wine w/Gary Vaynerchuck: 2007 Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

For all you longtime Italian fans out there, you very well know that about 10 years ago, Tuscan wines were as hot as Saved by the Bell. In the last fews years, popularity has waned... not only are sales down, but prices have followed suit for many high end wines, especially in the Super Tuscan and Brunello categories.

Totally Random Wine Review

We try the new offering from Adler Fels Winery. This one is called "Totally Random Wine". I loved the name so much, I'm re-naming our wine review segment after it. Its a damn good wine too! I give it an A. For its 9.99 price point - you can't go wrong! Find out more about it here. 

Grace Hill Winery Tour and Tasting

I love finding little hidden gems on the road. That is exactly how I would describe Grace Hill Winery in Whitewater Kansas (just outside Wichita). We tried their great wines and met the vintner with loads of passion for what he does, David Sollo! He was super friendly and shared with us the story of the winery and where it is headed. If you are ever in this area of the country and looking for something other than a Wichita Restaurant, this is a "Must Visit" location in my book.

Malbec is the Food Truck of the Wine World

This is one of my favorite drinking wines.  What do I mean by that? It’s a great wine to go with almost any occasion.  Whether it’s steaks, seafood, spicy food, sweet food, you name it; this wine usually will go with it. It’s one of my favorite’s bottles to sip on the patio on a nice summer afternoon or evening.

 

Coast to Coast Wine Tasting with Augusta Winery

We try some of the unique blends of wine from Missouri's Augusta Winery and Montelle Winery with vintner Tony Kooyumjian. Try the wines for yourself by placing an order at their website here.

Weekly Wine With Gary Vaynerchuck

Stop drinking the same old Pinot Grigio! There are so many other tremendous white wines coming out of Italy, and the quality has never been better than it is today. What Italy excels with most are its indigenous grapes, and this is a prime time example. Fiano di Avellino, from Campania along the front "ankle" of Italy's boot, brings some sick (in a good way) aromatics and a juicy flavor profile.

Taste Spot EXCLUSIVE: Gary Vaynerchuck to bring us exclusive Wine Picks!

I'm very excited to share a new weekly feature that will be coming to our food blog: TheTasteSpot.com very soon! Gary Vaynerchuck will be giving TheTasteSpot.com viewers a new "Weekly Wine" pick... every week. This is a pick that will only be published on line at TheTasteSpot.com along with tasting notes and exclusive thoughts on the wine that can only be found at TheTasteSpot.com.