Archive for the ‘Stay Rad Wine Blog TV’ Category

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 163: I’m drinkin’ some shandies.

May 8, 2015

In this episode, Jeff tastes through three samples of fruit beers from the Traveler Beer Company…

Beer Tasted:

Illusive Traveler Grapefruit Ale, Currious Traveler Lemon Shandy, and Forbidden Traveler Apple Ale

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Jeff

What’s your favorite fruit beer?  Leave a comment, and let us know.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 162: Wine Tasing at the Dionysus Dash

May 3, 2015

In this episode, Jeff explores the effects of running on how we taste wine…

Wine Tasted:

Clos la Chance 2014 Reserve Chardonnay Pure

Clos la Chance 2014 Reserve Viognier

Clos la Chance 2012 Reserve Merlot

Clos la Chance 2011 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

And here are some pictures from the race…

Jeff and Kara Before

The View from the Starting Line

The Prize Table

Your 3rd and 1st Place Divisional Champs

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Jeff

Alright athletes, tell us what your favorite wine and sports pairing is.  Leave a comment, and let us know.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV 161: Hometown on a Hot Day

May 1, 2015

In this episode, Jeff has Pinot Noir on his mind…

Wine Tasted:

Hartley Ostini Hitching Post 2013 Hometown Pinot Noir

Food Pairing:

Sausage and Asparagus Pizza with Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Goat Cheese on a Whole Wheat Crust

After the Fact:

Hey… I forgot to give you a score!  This Pinot Noir is an easy 91.  Easy.

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Jeff

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 160: Zio for Me, Yo

April 8, 2015

In this episode, Jeff tries a couple of Italian wine samples from an American director…

Wine Tasted:

Ziobaffa 2013 Pinot Grigio and 2012 Toscana

Ziobaffa 2013 Pinot Grigio and 2012 Toscana

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Jeff

What’s your favorite 10 – 15 dollar Italian wine right now?  Leave a comment, and let us know.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 159: The Winification of Beer

April 4, 2015

In this episode, Jeff spends a little time talking about this beer with wine tendencies…

Wine… I mean… Beer Tasted:

Sierra Nevada 2015 Idaho 7 Single Hop IPA

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Jeff

Okay, wine people… What’s your favorite beer right now?  Leave a comment, and let us know what you think.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 158: Getting Horizontal with Merlot

February 28, 2015

In this episode, Jeff tastes two Trader Joe’s 2012 Merlots from two different AVA’s in the Napa Valley…

Wine Tasted:

Trader Joe's 2012 Oakville and Rutherford Grand Reserve Merlot

Trader Joe’s 2012 Oakville and Rutherford Grand Reserve Merlot

One Problem:

The natural cork in this wine was so dry that I could not pierce it with a cork screw.  This is never a good sign.  This would never happen with a screw top or synthetic cork.

The natural cork in this wine was so dry that I could not pierce it with a cork screw. This is never a good sign. This would never happen with a screw top or synthetic cork.

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Jeff

What’s your favorite Napa Valley Merlot?  Why do you still think natural cork is better than synthetic closures?  Leave a comment, and let us know.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 157: Jeff and a Brown Bag

February 28, 2015

In this episode, Jeff sits down with a brown bag of wine…

Brown Baggin' It

Brown Baggin’ It

After the Fact: My apologies for calling it “Cantena”.  The name is “Catena”.

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Jeff

What color is #TheDress?  Leave a comment, and let us know.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 156: How’s Your Vertical?

February 16, 2015

In this episode, Jeff tastes through some samples of Cabernet Franc from Cornerstone Cellars…

Wine Tasted:

Cornerstone Cellars 2011 and 2012 Black Label Cabernet Franc

Cornerstone Cellars 2011 and 2012 Black Label Cabernet Franc

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Jeff

Cabernet Franc: European or Californian?  Leave a comment, and let us know.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 155: Try Fun

February 12, 2015

In this episode, Jeff tries a Sangiovese from the Sierra Foothills…

Wine Tasted:

Tryphon Vineyards 2009 Sierra Foothills Sangiovese

Tryphon Vineyards 2009 Sierra Foothills Sangiovese

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Jeff

What’s your favorite domestic Sangiovese?  Leave a comment, and let us know.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 154: Soul Fight

January 30, 2015

In this episode, Jeff samples a product which claims to remove sulfites from wine on a killer sample of some Finger Lakes Riesling.  Watch all the way to the end of the show to learn how to get yourself some FREE STUFF…

Wine Tasted:

Villa Bellangelo 1866 Reserve 2012 Riesling with Just the Wine sulfite drops

Villa Bellangelo 1866 Reserve 2012 Riesling with Just the Wine sulfite drops

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Jeff

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