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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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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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What is an Ice Wine? – Episode 65

admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 14:44:35 +0000

Today’s question was sent in from Lio from Brooklyn who asks about Ice Wine.

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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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Are sulphites in wine bad for your health? – Episode 62

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 16:05:24 +0000

Today’s question was sent in by Sandy from Manhattan who asks about Sulphites in wine and are they bad for your health.

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Low alcohol wine – Episode 61

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 19:56:14 +0000

Today’s question was sent in from Milo from the upper west side who asks about low alcohol and non alcohol wine.

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What makes a wine iconic? – Episode 46

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:00:24 +0000

Today’s question was sent in from Robert in the Village in Manhattan who asks “What makes a wine iconic?”.

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What could you pair with… pickles? – Episode 45

admin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 09:00:03 +0000

Today’s question is “What could we pair with… pickles?”.

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What is a value wine? – Episode 44

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:00:17 +0000

Today Jeremy will try with his guest, Mike from Boston, what to answer the question: is a value wine? They will thus judge two Bordeaux Cabernet, one between $10 and $15 and another one between $40 and $50.

How do I remove red wine spills from carpet? – Episode 43

admin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:00:18 +0000

Today’s question was sent in from Edwin from New Rochelle who asks “How do I remove red wine spills from carpet?”.

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