Salon Saturday: GSM Red Blends

This blog is from a show that aired June 15, 2024. Still on the topic of red blends, here is a particular red blend that by its name tells you what it contains. That blend is called GSM, for Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre. What’s in a Name: GSM Blends If you ever get...

Salon Saturday: Australian Shiraz and Noir Bar

This radio show aired on June 8, and yes, I’ve fallen behind on my blogs. I blame it on summer and Hawaii from which I just returned. However, the grilling season is still on so here’s another great barbecue wine: Shiraz. And when I say Shiraz rather than Syrah, I’m...

Salon Saturday: Beaujolais Wines

This radio show aired on April 27. The previous week we covered Cote d’Or and as we recover from sticker shock I have good news; the last subregion of Burgundy has quality wines, but at a much lower cost. That would be Beaujolais, which while known for its fruity and...

Salon Saturday: Burgundy-Cote d’Or Whites

The White Wines of Cote d’Or The radio show aired on April 13, 2024. The previous show we explored the Cote d’Or with a focus on its Pinot Noir-based wines. This week we return to cover the Chardonnay-based wines. The Burgundy wine region is quite broad in latitude;...