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December 30, 2005
Champagne, Champagne and More Champagne Review of Veuve Clicquot Champagne. The history and traditions of Champagne. Review of Iron Horse Wedding Cuvee. Hosting a New Year's Eve's Party with Chef James Porter, Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar, Scottsdale, AZ. Review of Roederer Champagne. Wine and Food Pairing: Champagne paired with Tapino Appetizers.
December 23, 2005
Our Christmas Show Review of Bordeaux. The Moods of the Season: How Moods are Reflected in Wine Menus with Molly Ringe, Sommelier and General Manager, Barking Frog Restaurant, Woodinville, WA. Serving Suggestions: How Much Wine to Buy for Holiday Entertaing with Javier Velesco, Sommelier, Fleming's Prime Rib and Steakhouse, Scottsdale, AZ. Discussion on how Restaurant's store wines. Wine and Food Pairing: Mulled Spice Wine and Amaretto Biscotti.
December 16, 2005
Holiday Ideas for the Wine Enthusiast Review of 2002 Pirramimma Petit Verdot from Australia. Last Minute Shopper with Kaylin McGee, Oenophilia, Hillsborough, NC on Gifts and Gadgets for the Wine Enthusiast. Starting a Wine Collection with Michael Fine, Owner, Sportsman's Fine Wines & Spirits, Phoenix, AZ. Wine and Food Pairing: 2003 Twenty Bench Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with Holiday Beef Tenderloin in a Red Wine-Peppercorn Sauce.
December 9, 2005
The Corking Controversy Review of Burgundy Chardonnay. Corks: Screw Tops, Composites or the Real Thing? We'll learn more by chatting with Heinz Heidenreich, Strategic Accounts Manager for Cork Supply USA. Turning Grapes into Gourmet Vinegar with Ryan MacDonnell, Round Pond Winery, Napa Valley, CA. Cary Gott, Winemaker at Round Pond Winery shares his special winemaking techniques. Wine and Food Pairing: Round Pond Nebbiolo with Porcini Mushroom and Fontina Cheese Tart .
December 2, 2005
Simple Holiday Hors D'oeuvres to Pair with Wine Review of Casa Barranca Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2004. Chat with Bill Moses, Owner, Casa Barranca Winery, Oaji, CA on making contemporary artisan wines using Old World traditions. Chef Andy Broder, Founder of Andy Food, A Cooking Studio, Scottsdale, AZ, provides ideas for simple holiday hors d'oeuvres to pair with wine. Wine and Food Pairing: 2000 Zenato Amarone Classico Della Valpolicella with Parmesan Cheese Palmiers.
November 25, 2005
"Building Excitement About Wine!" Review of Beaujolais Nouveau 2005, catch what the excitement is all about! Chat with William Sherer, Master Sommelier, Aureole, Las Vegas, NV, about his wine bar's big cellar in the dessert. Terry Jicinsky, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, Las Vegas, NV, fills us in on the ultimate wine spots in Las Vegas. Just for the "fun of it", bargain wine recommendations from some of the Valley's retail wine experts:
Angeline Winery's Russian River Valley Chardonnay - $10.95
Angeline Winery's Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon - $10.95
Jewel Petite Sirah - $9.99
Jewel Viognier - $9.99
Jewel Firma - $9.99
Castle Rock Columbia Valley Merlot - $9.99
Castle Rock Sonoma County Zinfandel - $9.99
Gascon Malbec - $11.99
Fantelli Torrontes - $11.99.
Wine and Food Pairing: 70's super-brand Mateus Rose' with Southern Deep Fried Turkey.
November 18, 2005
"The Sweet Ending"
Review of Ice Wine, an increasingly popular dessert wine produced in Germany and Canada. Karl explains how Ice Wines are made. Discussion on what it takes to become a Sommelier and interview with a Peter Neptune, Master Sommelier, Newport Beach, CA. Chat with Mary Cech, Author, The Wine Lover's Dessert Cookbook, Santa Fe, NM. Wine and Food Pairing: Tawny Port with Mary's Honeyed Fig Tart.
November 11, 2005
"A Celebration of Spanish Wines & Foods"
Review of Albarino, a peachy, spicy white wine from Spain. What's happening in the food world from Spain with Jeffrey Shaw, Marketing Director, Foods from Spain, New York, New York? Debbie and Karl discuss the differences and hints on matching Spanish Cheeses with wine. Innovative wines from Spain with Doug Frost, Master Sommelier and Master of Wine, Prairie Village, KS. Wine and Food Pairing: Spanish Sherry with Pork Tenderloin in a Sweet Sherry Sauce.
November 4, 2005
"Late Harvest Tour at Granite Creek Vineyards"
Karl and Debbie go on the road with a visit to Granite Creek Vineyards as the winery wraps up its harvest in picturesque Northern Arizona. Chat with Owners Kit and Robin Hoult and their son, winemaker Kelsey Hoult, about what is involved in owning and operating a small production organic winery in Chino Valley, AZ. Tasting and review of four of Granite Creek Vineyards organic varietals. Wine and Food Pairing: Granite Creek Vineyards Wines with Grilled Italian Sausages with Black Harvest Grapes .
October 28, 2005
"Chat with the Wine Witch about Wine Clubs, Alcohol Levels in Wine & Spooky/Scary Wine Labels"
Comparison review of Pinot Grigio (Zenato Pinot Grigio delle Venezie 2004, an Italian, versus Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2004 from California). The Wine Witch, Anna Maria Knapp, San Rafael, CA talks about the Benefits of Joining a Wine Club. Discussion about alcohol levels in wine. Spooky/Scary Wine Labels for Halloween. Wine and Food Pairing: Viognier with Pumpkin Mushroom Fettuccine.
October 21, 2005
"The Aging of Wines & Wine Blogs"
Review of Savennieres - can you believe its age? Karl talks about the aging of wines. What wines should be kept for aging and he explains the suggested timelines for aging specific varietals of wine. Wine blogs - chatting with Alder Yarrow, host of Vinography.com, one of the most popular wine blogs on the web today. Robert Hopkins, Southern Provencian, Flagstaff, AZ, chats with us about what is involved in importing French estate wines. Wine and Food Pairing: Chateauneuf-du- Pape and Baked Fish Fillets with Tomatoes, Capers, Bread Crumbs & Cheese.
October 14, 2005
"Que Syrah Shiraz"
Review of Bourassa Vineyards Rhapsody3 Syrah 2003, a spicy, blackberry, sweet chocolate, leathery flavored red wine. Karl talks about the unique characteristics of Syrah/Shiraz. Victor Baroussa, Proprietor of Bourassa Vineyards, Napa, CA shares with us how we can own grapevine in Napa Valley as well as throw a "wine blending winemaking" party. How to keep your wines cool with wine storage solutions from Ben Argov, Le Cache Premium Wine Cabinets, San Francisco, CA. Wine and Food Pairing: Cuvaison Carneros Chardonnay 2003 with Roasted Chicken with Vanilla Flavored Leeks and Parsnip Puree.
October 7, 2005
"Encountering Wine Flaws and A Look at French Champagne"
Review of Piper Sonoma Brut Sparkling Wine 2004. How do you know if a wine is flawed? What causes the most common wine flaws? Karl explains what to look for when a wine is flawed. Review of Methode Champenoise (French Champagne.) Chat with Importer Richard Betts, Chief Wine Guru, Awesome Wines, Phoenix, AZ. Wine and Food Pairing: Isabel Estate Pinot Gris 2004 and Classic Swiss Cheese Fondue.
September 30, 2005
"Making Scents of Wine Aromas and Wine-Infused Chocolates"
Review of Concannon Central Coast Petite Sirah 2003, a spicy, rustic red wine. Karl talks about how to identify wine scents. Wine-Infused Chocolate Tasting with Alisha Lumea, co-owner of Cocoa Vino, Brooklyn, NY. Plus, how Cocoa Vino uses traditional European production methods in exploring new flavor harmonies and creating unexpected pairings in their chocolates. Interview with Richard Dore, Owner, Foxen Winery & Vineyard, Santa Maria, CA. Food and Wine Pairing: Foxen Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2002 and Roasted Salmon with Winter Vegetables and Horseradish Cream Sauce.
September 23, 2005
Good Libations takes a short break from production as Karl and Debbie tour the wine country.
September 15, 2005
"World Tour: From Australian Wines to French Cognacs"
Review of Fiulot Barbera d'Asti, Prunotto 2003, a fruity spicy red wine. Chat with Deborah Gray, Importer of boutique wines from the Australian Wine Connection, Carlsbad, CA. Cognac, The Liquid Gold Spirit. Learn about the differnet levels of quality, how it is made, and how to use cognac in cooking. Wine and Food Pairing: Daniel Bouju Empereur XO with Beef Tenderloin in a Cognac Sauce.
September 9, 2005
"Hosting a Wine Tasting Party" Review of Marsanne, a classic, flowery, lemony white wine. Hosting a Wine Tasting with Marian Jansen op de Haar, Sommelier and Director of Wine for Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Newport Beach, CA. Chat with Brad Ring, Editor of Winemaker Magazine on making wine at home. Wine and Food Pairing: French Cotes-du-Rhone, a spicy red wine from the Rhone Valley, with Braised Short Ribs with Mustard.
September 2, 2005
"The Dynamics of a Wine Auction" Review of Valckenberg
Gewurztraminer Pfalz 2003, a medium-dry white wine with spicy tones. Discussion of wine auctions with Fritz Hatton, St. Helena, CA, Christie's International Wine Consultant and Vintner of Arietta and Kongsgaard Wines. Hints on selecting the best wine to pair with food with Chef Mark Tarbell, Tarbell's Restaurant, Phoenix, AZ. Wine and Food Pairing: Herencia Remondo La Montesa 2001 Rioja, a Spanish fruity red wine with Clams and Chorizo.
August 26, 2005
"Quail Distributing Portfolio Tasting Experience" Join Karl and Debbie as they broadcast from the 7th Annual Quail Distributing Portfolio Tasting Experience at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ. With over 500 of the finest wines and beers available in Arizona showcased at this event, listen in as Karl and Debbie chat with some of the most interesting and informative winemakers, importers and buyers from around the world.
August 19, 2005
"Wine & Music" Review of Chappellet Napa Valley Chenin Blanc 2002, a dry, honeyed white wine. Discussion on how wine pairs with music with Bruce Cohn, Founder and Proprietor of B.R. Cohn Winery and former manager of the Doobie Brothers, one of rock'n'roll's perennially favorite American bands. In the cellar with David Newton, sommelier at D-Vine Wine Bar & Bistro, Mesa, AZ, and lead musician with the electric acoustical group "Newton's Theorem." Wine and Food Pairing: Reynolds Family Winery Stags Leap Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 with Rack of Lamb with a Pistachio Crust.
August 12, 2005
"Wine Writing" Review of Consilience Viognier 2003, a peachy, floral white wine that originated in France and is now made in other parts of the world. In the cellar guest, Lizbeth Congiusti, The Silly Sommelier, Scottsdale, AZ, who will share her secrets on how to hold a successful wine tasting event without even serving wine! Chat with Natalie MacLean, Ontario, Canada, James Beard award winning wine writer. We will discuss her hints on how to become a wine writer. Wine and Food Pairing: Earthquake Zinfandel 2003 with Spice-Flavored Marinated Grilled Flank Steak.
August 5, 2005
"Boutique Wine Bars" Review of Torrediluna Pinot Grigio 2004, a refreshing summer white wine from Venezie, Italy. Wine tasting and chat with Brian Mahoney, Proprietor, Terroir Wine Pub, Scottsdale, AZ on the popularity of boutique wine bars. Jeff Virnig, Winemaker for Sinskey Vineyards, will discuss what is meant by the term "terroir" in wine making. Wine and Food Pairing: Giacomo Vico Barbera D'Alba 2003, a spicy, fruity red wine also from Italy, with Grilled Halibut in a Spanish Romesco Sauce.
July 29, 2005
"Sparkling Wines & Olive Oils" Review of Blanc de Blancs Iron Horse Vineyards Sparkling Wine 1997. Chat with Joy Anne Sterling, Partner, Iron Horse Vineyards, Sebastopol, CA, consistently named "Sparkling Winery of the Year" by Wine & Spirits magazine. Discussion of olive oil production with Laurence G. Sterling, Director of Public Affairs for Iron Horse Vineyards. Wine and Food Pairing: Henry's Drive Padthway Reserve Shiraz 2003 from Australia with Beef Shish Kebabs with Lemony Tahini & Couscous.
July 22, 2005
"Ordering Wine in a Restaurant" Review of 2003 Schug Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. Discussion on how to read a wine list and hints on ordering wine in a restaurant with Javier Velasco, Wine Manager, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, DC Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ. Chat about the difference glassware makes when enjoying wine. Wine and Food Pairing: 2002 Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay with Sauteed Chicken with Nuts, Mushrooms & Cream Sauce.
July 15, 2005
"All About Wine Cellars" Review of 2000 Fontanafredda Barolo Serralinga D'Alba. Discussion on building a wine cellar in your home and the importance of keeping your wines at the perfect temperature. Chat with Eric V. Orange, Malvern, PA, Founder of www.localwineevents.com, THE place to go to find a wine tasting or event. Interview with Darryl Roberts, Publisher of Wine X magazine who shares with us what the "Wine X" crowd is all about. Wine and Food Pairing: 2001 Bouchard Aine & Fils Beaujolais Village with Greek Pork and Lemon Appetizer Meatballs.
July 8, 2005
"Wines for Women" Review of 2004 Beringer's White Lie Early Season Chardonnay. Interview with Michele Ostrove, Editor, of the new Wine Adventure magazine, the first wine magazine targeted to women. Chat with Leslie Sbrocco about her book on Wine for Women: A Guide to Buying, Pairing, and Sharing Wine. Meet Stephanie Browne, Founder Divas Uncorked, Inc., an organization who makes wine more approachable to women. Special Guest Kathryn Portanova, Owner of Arcadia Fine Wines, Scottsdale, AZ. Wine and Food Pairing: 2003 Domaine Vincent Delaporte Sancerre with Citrus Grilled Salmon.
July 1, 2005
"Tell Me About the King of White Grapes" Review of Rieslings, King of white grapes - a frequently misunderstood and mispronounced wine -Annie's Lane Riesling. An historical look at wine making in the United States with David Sloane, Executive Director of Wine America, The National Association of American Wineries, Washington, DC. Interview with Natalie MacLean, Ontario, Canada, highly acclaimed James Beard Award Winning Author on the importance of wine rankings when selecting a wine. Wine and Food Pairing: Dynamite Zinfandel with an American holiday favorite, Smoked Brisket of Beef with Barbeque Sauce.
June 24, 2005
"Down in the Cellar" - Meet Hosts Karl S. Von Senden and Debbie J. Elder live from Karl's sumptuous and well-stocked wine cellar. Review of 1999 Corte Pavone Brunello di Montalcino, an Italian red wine made from Sangiovese grapes in Tuscany. Chat with Bryan Cooper, Social Director of the Sonoma Wine Shop, Sonoma, CA. Interview with John Gorham, Food & Beverage Director of the Millennium Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ on the Supreme Court's recent ruling on wine shipping and how it affects consumers across the U.S. Learn about 2002 Santiago Ruiz Rias Baias Albarino White Wine, a Spanish white, peachy-spicy wine great for Summer. Wine and Food Pairing: Albarino with Grilled Halibut Drizzled with Chive Oil over a Salad of Herbs.
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