Tune In to Wine with David Kohl : Bordeaux, Burgundy &; Beyond

Top Value Pomerol Wine : Chateau L’Enclos

At Rothmann’s Steakhouse on Long Island, Sean Gantner has assembled a tremendous wine list packed with value. Tonight we select a 2019 Pomerol priced at the value level of $90 : Chateau L’Enclos. This awesome Bordeaux selection delivers a perfect complement to our Gorgonzola crusted filet Mignon served with carmelized onions and sautéed mushrooms. Pomerol is a very special appellation with pricing that can range into several hundred if not several thousands of dollars so this particular value based offering deserves attention. #wine #winepodcast #winelover #pomerol #bordeauxwine

Applewood Bacon paired with Bordeaux at Rothmann’s Steakhouse

Back again at Rothmann's Steakhouse on Long Island with our Half-Bottle of 2019 Bordeaux Pichon Comtesse : what a perfect pairing with the menu appetizer choice of Smoked Applewood Bacon glazed with maple-soy. A wonderful experience ! #winepodcast #wine #winelover #rothmannssteakhouse #applewoodbacon #2019bordeaux

The Value of Half-Bottle Wine Lists in Restaurants

Here at Rothmann's Steakhouse on the North Shore of Long Island, David Kohl marvels at the quality of the wine list assembled by Sean Gantner, in particular the awesome list of half-bottles. Half-Bottles allow diners to enjoy perhaps more than one special offering during the evening. Half-Bottles age faster and thus can be consumed at a younger stage. Tonight we are pleased to highlight a 2019 Pichon Comtesse, 2nd wine of the acclaimed Bordeaux Grand Cru Classe Pauillac estate Chateau Pichon Lalande. #wine #winepodcast #halfbottlewinelist #bordeauxwine #rothmannssteak #chateaupichonlalande #2019bordeaux

“Bulls Blood” rich red wine from Hungary

A true ‘bang for the buck’ is this $10 rich red wine selection from Hungary called Bulls Blood. With a name that honors the soldiers who defended Hungary during the 16th Century Ottoman Invasion, the offering features native grape Kekfrankos blended with several other red wine grapes including Merlot & Cabernet. Full of spice tone and dark fruits, adventurous consumers will enjoy this value based tasting experience. #winepodcast #wine #hungary #hungarianwine #redwine #kekfrankos #bullsblood #winelover

Pujol Family Vineyards in Languedoc Region

As a 5th generation wine-growing family based in Minervois within France’s Languedoc region, Vignobles Pujol installed a wonderful tradition of hosting a weekly family luncheon attended by all ages from Grandparents thru Grandchildren every Wednesday precisely at 12.30 pm. Today we taste their offering “Mercredi 12H30” named in honor of this festive weekly event. Vignobles Pujol produces certified organic, rich red wines featuring blends of Grenache & Syrah. Retailing in the range of $15, these selections offer true value to the consumer. #wine #winepodcast #languedoc #minervois #redwine #syrah #organicwine

Southern Rhone Wine Region of Sablet

Domaine de Cabasse is based in France’s Southern Rhone region, producing rich red wines that feature Grenache varietals blended with Syrah. Today we feature the Domaine’s offering from village of Sablet, one of the most compact growing regions in Southern Rhone, and because Sablet is not as well known as neighboring Gigondas or Chateauneuf-du-Pape, there is tremendous consumer value at hand. Retailing in the $25 range, these Sablet offerings reflect the garrique nature of Rhône wines combined with underlying mineral tones. The 90 Point Decanter review is a testament to its impactful tasting experience. #wine #winepodcast #rhonevalley #rhonewines #sablet #redwine

Cremant d’ Alsace from Domaine Freud

David Kohl had the pleasure of meeting the Alsace vignerons of Domaine Freud during a recent trip to France. With a wine-growing heritage dating back to The 17th Century, Domaine Freud based in eastern France’s Pfaffenheim region produces a dry style Cremant d’Alsace with nuances of orchard fruits, from a blend of white wine grapes : Pinot Blanc & Pinot Auxerrois. Considered a “cousin” to Champagne due to method of fermentation, Cremant d’Alsace has experienced a recent surge in popularity due to its value based pricing in the $25 range. #wine #winepodcast #cremant #cremantdalsace #alsace #pfaffenheim #alsatian

Pecorino : Italian White Wine from Abruzzo

David Kohl loves the white wines of Italy and was pleased to reconnect with the Pecorino white wine grape while judging in Chicago during Sommelier’s Choice Awards event. Pecorino grapes grow in Abruzzo region, along The Adriatic Sea and share a name with the better known Pecorino cheese, both of which have an affiliation with “Pecora” the Italian word for sheep. While Pecorino cheese is made from sheep milk, the Pecorino white wine grape has been known as a favorite snack of sheep grazing in local vineyards. Consumers looking for an Italian white wine more adventurous than a simple Pinot Grigio would be wise to seek out Pecorino varietals that retail in the value range of $15. #winepodcast #wine #italy #italianwine #abruzzo #pecorino #whitewine #sommelierschoiceawards

Rich Red Wine Blend from Mexico

David Kohl presents the thriving winemaking region of Mexico. While best associated with cerveza & tequila, many do not realize that The Domecq Family, with historic roots in Jerez-Spain, established vineyards in the early 1960’s within Baja Peninsula : Valle de Guadalupe. This achievement predates Napa Valley although the story is not widely known. Today we taste a rich red offering from Domecq that is a unique blend of 3 grapes : Carignan along with Barbera & Ruby Cabernet. Ruby Cabernet is a hybrid grape (Cabernet / Carignan) that was created to withstand a high heat threshold. The blended selection reflects a spicy black cherry nuance with hints of cocoa. Retailing in the $15 range this is a great discovery. #winepodcast #wine #mexicanwine #mexico #bajamexico #domecq #redwinelover #mexicanfood

Exciting South Florida Wine Event on July 20, 2025

David Kohl is thrilled to announce the upcoming “virtual” wine tasting event online July 20, 2025 @ 5 pm where he will showcase 4 tremendous wine values to be purchased for $80 at a few of South Florida’s top wine shops : Clementine’s Wine Gourmet in Coral Gables. & also Vintage Liquors in Pinterest. Buy these wines today to participate in the online wine education / wine tasting event. Invite your friends, make it a party ! Wines to be featured are :. Provence Rose / Pas du Cerf- Diane. Perigord Home of Black Truffle / Sauvignon Blanc. Award Winning Prosecco from Veneto / Contarini. Chillable Red Bordeaux / Maison La Martine#winelover #coralgables #pinecrestflorida