Archive for the ‘Stay Rad Wine Blog TV’ Category

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 94: Don’t let hot dogs and Barbera scare ya’.

April 13, 2013

In this episode, Jeff uncovers what could be the best wine pairing for a hot dog…

Wine Tasted:

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Damilano 2009 Barbera d’Asti

Food Tasted:

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All Beef Hot Dog with Lagunitas Maximus IPA Braised Onions and Peppers

After the Fact:

I was so exited about the wine and food, I forgot to score the wine on video.  Give it a 90+.

Stay Rad,

Jeff

What is your go-to wine and hot dog pairing?  What is your favorite food to pair with Barbera d’Asti?  Leave a comment, and let us know.

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Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 93

April 11, 2013

In this episode, Jeff does another blind tasting…

Wine Tasted:

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C’mon foo! You know this is a blind tasting. If you really want to see what it is, watch the video, or scroll down.

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Domaine La Milliere 2009 Vin de Pays de Vaucluse

After the Facts:

1. This wine was a GV Special.

2. This wine is available for $15 on various online retailers.

3. Vaucluse is in the Southern Rhone of France.

4. This Vin de Pays is not made of a typical Rhone grape.  It’s Merlot!

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Jeff

What is your go-to value region for old world wines?  Leave a comment and let us know.

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Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 92: Monkeying Around With My Dog

April 5, 2013

In this episode, Jeff and Angel taste another Colorado wine from The Infinite Monkey Theorem

Wine Tasted:

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The Infinite Monkey Theorem 2012 Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon

After the Fact:

Check out Jeff’s review of The Infinite Monkey Theorem 2011 Cabernet Franc here.

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Jeff

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 91: 2010 Rhones Revisited

April 1, 2013

In this episode, Jeff tries another 2010 Rhone. This should be good… Should be.

Wine Tasted:

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Coudoulet de Beaucastel 2010 Cotes du Rhone

After the Fact:

The wine showed better after about another hour in the glass.  Still… At $27, I cannot recommend you pick this one up.

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Jeff

When’s the last time a wine let you down?  Leave us a comment, and tell us about it.

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Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 90: It’s Wednesday. Chardonnay.

March 27, 2013

In this episode, Jeff pairs a value Chardonnay with some leftover pasta.

Wine Tasted:

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Jeff

What wine is in your glass this #WineWednesday?  Leave a comment, and tell us about it.

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Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 89: Let me be Franc

March 21, 2013

In this episode, Jeff tastes a Colorado wine sent to him from Jeff Eckles of TheLonelyVine.com

Wine Tasted:

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And here’s the bottle top.

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Jeff

Ever had a wine from Colorado?  What’s your favorite?  Leave a comment, and let us know.

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Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 88: Talkin’ ’bout Chard’

March 20, 2013

In this episode, Jeff tries a not-so-typical Napa Chardonnay…

Wine Tasted:

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Jeff

How often do you drink Chardonnay?  How much do you usually pay for it?  Leave a comment, and let us know.

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Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 87: Petite Shiraz?

March 6, 2013

In this episode, Jeff tries a Shiraz and a Petite Sirah from a well-known Zinfandel producer…

Wine Tasted:

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Ravenswood 2010 Vintners Blend Shiraz and Ravenswood 2010 Vintners Blend Petite Sirah

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Jeff

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 86: Going Somewhere?

February 28, 2013

In this episode, Jeff gives some love to Petit Verdot…

Wine Tasted:

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St. Somewhere 2010 Petit Verdot

After the Facts:

1. I forgot to give this one a score on video.  Check out the Rad Wine Reviews page to see what I gave this one.

2. The wine worked great with the pasta.  Big cranberry notes came out of nowhere.

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Jeff

What weekday wine do you want Jeff to taste next week?  Leave a comment and let us know.

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Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 85: Rhymes with Heritage

February 13, 2013

In this episode, Jeff tries a Trader Joe’s Meritage. He also shows you how to pronounce Meritage.

Wine Tasted:

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Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve 2010 Napa Valley Meritage

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Jeff