In this episode, Jeff picks out a wine to pair with his cream of mushroom soup…
Wine Tasted:
Tendril 2010 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
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Stay Rad,
Jeff
What Pinot Noir are you drinking these days? Leave a comment, and let us know about it.
In celebration of episode number 100 of Stay Rad Wine Blog TV, Jeff shares this Champagne with long-time friend, and fan favorite, Dave TheVegetarian.
Wine Tasted:
Joseph Perrier NV Cuvee Royale Brut Blanc de Blancs
Also…
Congratulations to Kayla “The Barrel Thief” Koroush and C. “The Flying Giraffe” Colton. You have each won a Silver Oak Calendar. I will be contacting you shortly by email to get a mailing address.
Stay Rad,
Jeff
What’s your favorite higher-end Champagne? Leave a comment, and let us know.
Today is #ChardonnayDay!
I ain’t gonna lie…
This mofo snuck up on me this year.
Luckily, I had this bad boy on hand…
Jason-Stephens 2012 Estate Select Chardonnay
100% of the grapes from the Jason-Stephens 2012 Estate Select Chardonnay come from their vineyard in the back woods of the Santa Clara Valley. Jason-Stephens does two Chards. The Estate Chardonnay is 100% Stainless Steel fermented and aged, while the Estate Select sees a fair amount of oak and goes through secondary malolactic fermentation. It’s 14.5% alcohol, and retails for 30 bucks.
Color: Bright straw yellow.
Nose: Very clean nose of green apple, lime, pear, and wet rocks.
Taste: There’s a good weight to this wine. It’s got a big initial hit of toasty oak up front, which quickly gives way to buttered green apple, minerals, and lime zest.
Score: This wine is pleasant, but the finish is a bit awkward. All-in-all, it’s a solid effort from one of my favorite local wineries. 86+
While tasting the wine, I put together a quick little Indian dish for dinner…
Basmati Rice with Curried Chickpeas and a Samosa that One of my Students gave me for the Last Day of School
Pairing: The acid of the wine plays well with the lemongrass of the curry. It really makes the spices pop. What a great pairing… I rule!
Stay Rad,
Jeff
In this episode, Jeff talks about the difference between Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio, as well as a little news about this here little blog…
Wine Tasted:
A to Z 2010 Oregon Pinot Gris
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1. Click HERE to vote for your favorite wine blogs.
2. Click HERE to learn more about how to win what’s in that Silver Oak bag.
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Jeff
Which do you like more… Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio? Leave a comment, and let us know what you think.
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Wow!
I don’t know where to begin, but I’ll try.
This is my phone…
My Nokia
I mean…
It was my phone.
When my parents moved to a different state while I was in college, they got it for me.
I didn’t really think I needed a cell phone. Honestly, I used to make fun of people who had cell phones.
But…
When your folks are footing the bill, it’s tough to say no.
This Nokia became my primary form of communication from 2001 to 2002.
Then, my parents started to get upset at the roaming charges (whatever those are) that were starting to rack up on their phone bill, so they discontinued service to my phone.
Like I said, I didn’t really think I needed a cell phone, so I never bothered to set up a service plan of my own.
I did, however, hold onto the phone. After all, I’ve got a whole lot of people’s phone numbers in it.
Truth be told, I still look up numbers on my Nokia ever once in a while.
Anyways…
In October of 2002, I started dating a beautiful young lady named Kara.
She would eventually become my bride…
Here’s proof!
Well…
After dealing with my not having a cell phone for 10 years, she bought me one for my birthday in 2012…
Here it is!
Now…
Even though I never really thought I needed one, I figured I could use the phone for photo and video content on the wine blog that I had just started the year before.
At this point, can say that my phone is the most important piece of blogging equipment I own.
Well…
This morning, I got the news…
Stay Rad Wine Blog is now a finalist in the 2013 Wine Blog Awards for Best Original Photography or Video…
Wow!
Needless to say, at this point, I’m stoked to the hella.
I’m especially stoked to be in the running along side some amazing blogs in the same category.
Please take some time today to dive into The Journey of Jordan, What’s in the Bottle, Chasing the Vine, and my personal favorite, 4488: A Ridge Blog. You’ll be glad you did. They have some killer content!
If you feel so inclined, you can vote for your favorites at WineBlogAwards.org.
Of course, if you’re a fan of this…
or this…
this…
or maybe even this…
I’d love to have your vote here!
Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to spend it with me… Me and my phone, that is.
Stay Rad,
Jeff
For those of you who haven’t been keeping track, the last post on this blog was episode number 98 of Stay Rad Wine Blog TV.
Ninety-Freaking-Eight!
I’ve been racking my brain for something special to do for episode number 100 (which should be up in about a week) for a while now. I’ve had some ideas, but nothing really stuck until just recently…
Remember when Kara and I visited Silver Oak Napa Valley last month?
A place that some folks know for making killer Cabernet, like this one…
As well as a place that some folks know for having this killer water tower on its labels…
Well…
At the end of our visit, Erin (our amazing host), left us with a bag full of Silver Oak schwag to give away to readers like YOU…
Here’s the bag!
What’s in that Silver Oak bag?
Well…
Let’s take a look…
Two Silver Oak 2013 Calendars!
These Silver Oak calendars are packed full of some amazing pictures that were taken when they took a miniature model of their water tower on tour.
Do you want to see the tower next to the Golden Gate Bridge?
Have you ever wanted to look at the tower next to the Seattle Space Needle?
Are you wondering what the tower would look like next to the Statue of Liberty?
You’re going to want to check out this calendar.
Lucky you… I’m giving both of these calendars away!
To be eligible to win one of these Silver Oak calendars, just do one (or all) of the following things:
1. “Like” the Stay Rad Wine Blog Facebook page. You can do this from the homepage of StayRadWineBlog.com. Next, go to the Stay Rad Facebook page and leave a comment, telling me what your favorite post or episode on Stay Rad is. You can reach the Facebook page here.
2. Follow @JeffIsRad on Twitter. You can do this from the homepage of StayRadWineBlog.com. Tweet me @JeffIsRad, telling me what your favorite post or episode on Stay Rad is.
3. Leave a comment below this post, including a link to your favorite post or episode on Stay Rad.
4. Leave a comment below this post, telling me what you want to see on the 100th episode of Stay Rad Wine Blog TV.
I will pick two winners on episode 100 of Stay Rad Wine Blog TV.
To guarantee your entry into the giveaway, please make sure to get your comments in by the end of the day on Friday, May 24th.
Good luck, y’all.
Stay Rad,
Jeff
In this episode, Jeff picks the perfect wine to go with a greasy cheeseburger…
Wine Tasted:
Stepping Stone 2011 North Coast Red Rocks
After the Fact:
Jeff was WAY off. This wine saw NO OAK… Just 5 months in a stainless steel tank.
Stay Rad,
Jeff
Have you had any of the Stepping Stone Rocks wines? What’s your cheeseburger and wine pairing? Leave a comment and let us know.
In this episode, Jeff finally tries the Layer Cake Shiraz…
Wine Tasted:
Layer Cake 2011 Shriaz
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Jeff
Have you ever had any of the Layer Cake wines? Leave a comment, and let us know what you think.
Is it summertime yet?
In Northern California, it sure has been feeling like it.
On hot days like these, you’ve gotta get you some nice, cold, white wine.
Luckily, the folks at Cornerstone Cellars just sent me this sample…
Stepping Stone 2012 North Coast White Rocks
Stepping Stone is the entry-level label by Cornerstone Cellars. The Rocks series releases a different red and white wine blend each year. The goal is to provide interesting, approachable, and affordable food-friendly wines every vintage.
The 2012 White Rocks is a blend of Chardonnay and Muscat Canelli selected from the California North Coast AVA. It rolls in at $18.
Color: Pale yellow, with a bit of a greenish tint.
Nose: Honeysuckle, pear, lime and minerals. Nice!
Taste: There is a great viscosity to this wine. The White Rocks is loaded with citrus flavors of lemon and lime, with just a touch of melon. There are some subtle grassy notes, as well as a hint of honey. If I were tasting this blind, I would swear that this was a Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend.
Score: This is a fun wine. It’s got a great balance of fruit, mineral, and acid. It’s a solid 89 for me, and well worth your 18 dollars.
This wine was great, so you know I had to pair it with some food…
Mediterranean Turkey Slider with Tzatziki, Lemon Arugula Salad, and Roasted Corn
Now that ROCKS!
Stay Rad,
Jeff
What’s your summertime wine of choice? Leave a comment, and let us know.
In this episode, Jeff tries two fantastic Albarinos from the Rias Baixas region of Spain for #AlbarinoDay…
Wine Tasted:
Mar de Frades 2011 Albarino and Pazo Torrado 2011 Albarino
Check out the article that Jeff wrote for the Albarino Explorers Club here.
Stay Rad,
Jeff
What’s your favorite Albarino? Leave a comment, and tell us about it.
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