Paul Champoux, owner of Champoux Vineyards, is considered one of the finest wine grape growers in the country. Two years ago, he was bitten by a mosquito, and the resulting West Nile virus paralyzed him. He has worked hard to recover for the past two years and is almost able to walk again. Here, he talks about his vineyard, his illness and a new grape variety he is playing with.
Sunday 17 July 2011
Thursday 14 July 2011
Years in the making.
This week while Danny and Brad battle fatigue from staying up until the small hours of the morning to watch the Tour de France we finally get around to talking about a wine we've been meaning to review for more than four years. The classic Rhone style blend that makes up Grant Burge's Holy Trinity makes it a great drop to enjoy while watching Cadel battle it out with the Schleck brothers. We also check out the high end Riesling from Pikes in the Clare Valley and a great Bordeaux blend from Margaret River producer Woodlands.
Friday 8 July 2011
Charlie Hoppes Wine Boss
Charlie Hoppes, known as the "Wine Boss," has opened a new production facility in Richland, Wash., where he makes wine for six wineries under one roof. We take a tour of the facility and talk to Hoppes about the advantages of having everything in one location.
Monday 4 July 2011
Bridlewood Estate Winery Video Tour
Tour Bridlewood Estate Winery with Judit & Corina from http://www.winedinetv.com
A beautiful video tour of the winery & vineyards and a quick review of English Pleasure Syrah.
Bridlewood Winery was designed for high-quality, artisan winemaking. Just inside the adobe façade of this Spanish-style winery, state-of-the-art equipment is the order of the day: pneumatic bladder presses, temperature controlled fermenters, gentle grape and wine handling systems, and the finest European and American oak barrels. Winemaker David Hopkins selects grapes from dozens of Central Coast vineyards to create his intense , lush Pinot Noir, aromatic Viognier and elegant Chardonnay. Each wine is as unique as the Bridlewood property itself. Nestled on the eastern edge of the Santa Ynez Valley, 30 miles north of Santa Barbara, our 105-acre estate is set on a high bench of ancient seabed. The picturesque landscape features a Mission-style winery, hillside vineyards and breathtaking views of the surrounding region.
~Bridlewood Estate Winery Winner Circle "English Pleasure" Syrah opens with floral notes of dark cherries, rose petals and violets. This is soon followed by the scents of cedar, sandalwood, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. This is an elegant wine that is full of silky tannins with a velvety finish.
A beautiful video tour of the winery & vineyards and a quick review of English Pleasure Syrah.
Bridlewood Winery was designed for high-quality, artisan winemaking. Just inside the adobe façade of this Spanish-style winery, state-of-the-art equipment is the order of the day: pneumatic bladder presses, temperature controlled fermenters, gentle grape and wine handling systems, and the finest European and American oak barrels. Winemaker David Hopkins selects grapes from dozens of Central Coast vineyards to create his intense , lush Pinot Noir, aromatic Viognier and elegant Chardonnay. Each wine is as unique as the Bridlewood property itself. Nestled on the eastern edge of the Santa Ynez Valley, 30 miles north of Santa Barbara, our 105-acre estate is set on a high bench of ancient seabed. The picturesque landscape features a Mission-style winery, hillside vineyards and breathtaking views of the surrounding region.
~Bridlewood Estate Winery Winner Circle "English Pleasure" Syrah opens with floral notes of dark cherries, rose petals and violets. This is soon followed by the scents of cedar, sandalwood, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. This is an elegant wine that is full of silky tannins with a velvety finish.
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