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Chateauneuf du Pape – Episode 102

admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:00:01 +0000

Today’s question was sent in from Charles from lower Manhattan who asks about Chateauneuf du Pape.

“In 1989 and 2004 was the percentages of the different varieties in Chateauneuf du Pape:

Variety % 1989 % 2004

Grenache 79,25 72,00

Syrah 5,66 10,50

Mourvedre 4,76 7,00

Cinsault 3,33 2,50

Clairette 2,34 2,50

Grenache Blanc 2,02 2,00

Bourboulenc 1,02 1,00

Roussanne 0,50 1,20

Counoise 0,43 0,50

Muscardin 0,33 0,40

Vaccarese 0,13 0,15

Picpoul 0,11 0,15

Picardan 0,10 0,05

Terret Noir 0,02 0,05

It’s always mentioned that 13 different grapes are used in Chateauneuf du Pape. In the table above you can count 14. In the rules Grenache Noir and Grenache Blanc are only counted as one variety. Picpoul can be found as a red variety.
In the rules about pruning is mentioned Grenache Blanc an Picpoul Noir – totally 15 varieties.”

(Source: http://www.chateauneuf.dk/en/production/grapes.htm)

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First Growth Bordeaux – Episode 89

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:00:15 +0000

Today’s question was sent in from Ryan who asks about First growth Bordeaux.

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The quickest way to chill a wine – Episode 72

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 03:18:49 +0000

Today’s question was sent in from Joe from the Upper West Side who asks “What is the quickest way to chill a bottle of wine”?

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Does lower euro means lower wine bill ? – Episode 69

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 02:53:12 +0000

Today’s question was sent in from Constance from the East Side of Manhattan who asks “Does lower euro means lower wine bill ?”.

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Why Rosé have such a bad reputation? – Episode 68

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 19:32:43 +0000

Today’s question was sent in by Joseph from the Upper West Side who asks “Why do Rosé have such a bad reputation?”.

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Is Pinot Noir ever blended? – Episode 64

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 20:19:00 +0000

Today’s questions was sent in from Andy from the West Village (Manhattan, NY) who asks about Pinot Noir, is it ever blended? If not, why?

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When does blending take place in the wine making process? – Episode 63

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:50:38 +0000

Today’s question was sent in from Tom from Chicago who asks about blending: “When does blending take place in the wine making process?”

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Could you tell the difference between a good wine and a great wine? – Episode 59

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 09:00:43 +0000

Today’s question was sent in from Stephen from the upper west side who asks “Could you tell the difference between a good wine and a great wine?”.

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What is the difference between Shiraz and Syrah? – Episode 57

admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 09:00:08 +0000

Today’s question was sent in from Matthieu from Mount Kisco who asks “What is the difference between Shiraz and Syrah?”.

Video sum up: Shiraz and Syrah

Actually Syrah and Shiraz are the same grapes. They are refered diffrently either side of the equator:

Syrah North of the equator
Shiraz South of the equator

Syrah is a very important grape in certain parts of the world like Australia or France. It makes a fairly dark, spicy, fragrant wine which can be fairly simple to extraordinary complex and long lived.

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How to become a Sommelier? – Episode 56

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:00:02 +0000

Today’s question was sent in from Brad from Australia who asks “How to become a Sommelier?”.

Video sum up: How to become a Sommelier?

A sommelier is that individual in a restaurant who is responsible to work with you on your wine drinking decision for the evening and help you navigate through the wine list.

Cru and Veritas in New York have thousands of wines on their list.

There are two ways to become a Sommelier:

take a course but it takes time and money. You can attain a certain stature that is rare in the world (Master of Wine, Court of Master Sommelier).
you can work at a very good restaurants during your off hours. It will be a good experience to be taste good or great wines and learn from people who know a lot about wine.

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