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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...

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...

Most of May I was on a road trip checking out California wines so this show aired on June 1 and what a surprise, California Zinfandel comes up next! We are also well within the grilling season and Zinfandel is always a good partner with that. When does barbeque season...

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...

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;...

Dreams of Golden Slopes: Burgundy’s Cote d’Or While great wines come from Chablis, Cote Chalonnaise and Maconnais in Burgundy, it’s the Côte d’Or region where the greatest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines are found. The red and white Burgundy wines from the Cote d’Or...

Officially called Bourgogne and established as an AOC wine region in 1935. Burgundy has a higher number of appellations d'origine contrôlée (AOCs) than any other French region, and is often seen as the most terroir-conscious of French wine regions. Continuing our...

This radio show aired on March 2 and followed my coverage of the Maconnais subregion of Burgundy. This show covered its neighbor to the north; Cote Chalonnaise. This subarea produces white, red and sparkling wines, unlike the Macon, which focused on Chardonnay. The...

I have been covering the Burgundy wine region for over a month now on radio, but neglected to keep up with my blog, so the next several. blogs will focus on the subregions of Burgundy and all its wines. That will include recommended wines to try in each area. This...

This Salon Saturday radio show aired on February 3 when I covered Italian red wines for Valentine’s Day. However these luscious reds are good anytime, certainly with Italian cuisine, but also any hearty meal, charcuterie board or roasted meats. I actually look for...