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French Sparkling Wine: Crémant
This blog is based on the Spirits of New Mexico radio show that aired on July 3, 2021. We do on-air tasting of one or two wines to illustrate what is available in a particular wine region, or as a contrast of what influence a wine region has on a grape or blend. We...
Champagne and the Traditional Method
This blog is based on the Spirits of New Mexico radio show that aired on June 26, 2021. We do on-air tasting of one or two wines to illustrate what is available in a particular wine region, or as a contrast of what influence a wine region has on a grape or blend. We...
Old World Rosé Wines: France and Italy
This blog is based on the Spirits of New Mexico radio show that aired on June 19, 2021. We do on-air tasting of one or two wines to illustrate what is available in a particular wine region, or as a contrast of what influence a wine region has on a grape or blend. We...
Old World Rosé Wines: Rhône Region
This blog is based on the Spirits of New Mexico radio show that aired on June 12, 2021. We do on-air tasting of one or two wines to illustrate what is available in a particular wine region, or as a contrast of what influence a wine region has on a grape or blend. We...
The Red Wines of the Loire Valley
This blog is based on the Spirits of New Mexico radio show that aired on June 5, 2021. We do on-air tasting of one or two wines to illustrate what is available in a particular wine region, or as a contrast of what influence a wine region has on a grape or blend. We...
The Red Wines of Spain
This blog is based on the Spirits of New Mexico radio show that aired on May 29, 2021. We do on-air tasting of one or two wines to illustrate what is available in a particular wine region, or as a contrast of what influence a wine region has on a grape or blend. We...
Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat Passes away at 68
I don’t usually add a second segment from our radio show, but this one I had to because I was affected by Jim’s passing. Great winemakers should be remembered. I received word from my friend Walter Blood the other day that Jim Clendenen has passed away last Sunday. I...
The White Wines of Spain
This blog is based on the Spirits of New Mexico radio show that aired on May 22, 2021. We do on-air tasting of one or two wines to illustrate what is available in a particular wine region, or as a contrast of what influence a wine region has on a grape or blend. We...
The Wines of Austria and Gruner Veltliner
This blog is based on the Spirits of New Mexico radio show that aired on May 15, 2021. We do on-air tasting of one or two wines to illustrate what is available in a particular wine region, or as a contrast of what influence a wine region has on a grape or blend. We...
The Wines of Burgundy: Beaujolais
This blog is based on the Spirits of New Mexico radio show that aired on May 8, 2021. We do on-air tasting of one or two wines to illustrate what is available in a particular wine region, or as a contrast of what influence a wine region has on a grape or blend. We use...