Posts Tagged ‘Wine Tasting’

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 131: Blanc to the Future

April 13, 2014

In this episode, Jeff tries a three vintage vertical of Sauvignon Blanc samples from Cornerstone Cellars

Wine Tasted:

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Cornerstone Cellars 2011, 2010, and 2009 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Food Pairing:

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King Crab Mac and Cheese. The acidity of the Sauvignon Blanc cut through the fattiness of the crab and the cheese. The salinity of the wine also highlighted the seafood. This food pairing does a great job of showcasing the richness of the Cornerstone Sauvignon Blanc.

Next Day Bonus Food Pairings:

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Shrimp Ceviche. This spicy and rich ceviche brought out some of the ripe fruit flavors in the wine.

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Super Burrito Al Pastor. The savory burrito highlighted the herbaceous notes in the Sauvignon Blanc. I would show you a picture of the burrito unwrapped, but that would make for a messy meal.

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Jeff

What’s the oldest Sauvignon Blanc you’ve had?  What are your thoughts on aging your white wines?  Leave us a comment, and let us know what you think.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 130: Pinot What I’m Sayin’?

April 10, 2014

In this episode, Jeff tries a 2011 Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley of Oregon…

Wine Tasted:

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Elizabeth Chambers Cellar 2011 Winemaker’s Cuvee Pinot Noir

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Jeff

What’s your favorite red wine to drink in warm weather?  Leave a comment, and let us know.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 126: Goin’ South

January 3, 2014

In this episode, Jeff does a blind tasting of two new world, South American, Bordeaux wines.

Wines Tasted…

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Come on, guys! This is a blind tasting! But… If you really want to see what they are, scroll down.

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Lamadrid 2011 Single Vineyard Reserva Malbec

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Aresti 2010 Reserva Carmenere

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Jeff

Leave a comment, and tell us about your experience with Argentine Malbec, Chilean Carmenere, and South American wines in general.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 125: Taking My Time with Food and Wine

December 22, 2013

In this episode, Jeff takes his time in analyzing these two fine samples from Cornerstone Cellars. Get yourself a nice bottle of wine, and a big plate of food, before you watch this one… This one may take a while.

Wine Tasted:

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Cornerstone Cellars 2010 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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Cornerstone Cellars 2010 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

Food Pairing:

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The Big Roy featuring Roasted Garlic, Bacon, Pepper Jack, and Garlic Aioli with a side of Fries, House Ketchup, and Chipotle Ketchup from Cafe 152 Burger in Gilroy

Wine Samples provided by Cornerstone Cellars.

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Jeff

What’s your take on the Cabs of Napa Valley, Howell Mountain, and Cornerstone Cellars? Leave a comment, and let us know.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 124: They Gave Me a Ferrari!!!

December 5, 2013

In this episode, Jeff takes this Ferrari for a spin…

Wine Tasted:

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Ferrari NV Rose

Links:

Ferrari NV Rose sample provided by Gregory White PR.

Don’t forget to visit Jeff Eckle’s blog, The Lonely Vine.

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Jeff

Leave a comment, and let us know about the last, legit, pink, sparkling, Italian wine you had.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 123: Giving Thanks for Food and Wine

November 27, 2013

In this episode, Jeff recommends this Cotes du Rhone for your Thanksgiving feast…

Wine Tasted:

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Le Clos du Caillou 2009 Cotes du Rhone

After the Fact: Jeff hasn’t done any videos in a while, so he’s a bit rusty.  Please forgive him for referring to this wine as a Cotes du Rhone Villages, when it is obviously a Cotes du Rhone.

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Jeff

What do you want to see on Stay Rad Wine Blog.  Leave a comment, and let us know.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 122: Rosé. What do you say?

October 29, 2013

In this episode, Jeff dives in to a nice Rosé.

Wine Tasted:

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Sables d’Azur 2012 Cotes de Provence

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Jeff

What’s your favorite Rosé wine? Leave a comment, and tell us about it.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 121: Stickybeak!

October 15, 2013

In this episode, Jeff breaks open a sample from Stickybeak

Wine Tasted:

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Stickybeak 2011 Toscana

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Jeff

Don’t forget to enter the Stay Rad Free Wine Giveaway for a chance to get $50 in free wine.

What’s your favorite Super Tuscan? Leave a comment and let us know.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 120: Well…

October 10, 2013

In this episode, Jeff tries a $5 wine with no detectable sulfites…

Wine Tasted:

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WELL REaD 2012 California Red Wine

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Jeff

Have you tried this wine?  Leave a comment and tell us about it.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 118: Let’s take a Peak!

August 29, 2013

In this episode, Jeff opens up a value wine for #CabernetDay.

Wine Tasted:

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Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve 2011 Lot #18 Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon

After the Fact:

1. Jeff forgot to score this wine on camera.

2. To see what he scored it, check out the Rad Wine Reviews Page.

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Jeff

Have you tried this wine?  What’s your favorite value Cabernet Sauvignon?  Leave a comment, and let us know.