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

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

David Kohl’s ”State of the Wine Industry” Update June 2025

In this State of the Industry update David Kohl discusses tariffs, VOS Selections lawsuit against the tariffs as unconstitutional and other topics impacting today's wine business metrics #wine #winepodcast

Bosnia’s Native White Wine Grape : Zilavka

The Balkan country known today as Bosnia has faced much geopolitical unrest including the breakup of former Yugoslavia, but throughout historic challenges the ancient wine growing culture of Bosnia has endured. Proximity to both The Adriatic Sea and the mountainous regions surrounding Sarajevo have created a unique micro-climate that benefits growth of Bosnia’s native white wine grape : Zilavka. David Kohl tastes a Zilavka offering that retails in the $20 range, and finds it a close parallel to Sauvignon Blanc in its character. Always a pleasure to discover value based, top quality wines to share with adventurous consumers. #winepodcast #wine #bosnianwine #winelover #zilavka #whitewine

The Black Sea Wine Region: Moldova

Nestled along The Black Sea wine region, Moldova had once been known for its sweet wines reminiscent of sherry, while controlled by Soviet Bloc influences. Now a member of The EU and able to attract private capital investments, Moldova’s vineyard activity has been elevated. “Viorica” is Moldova’s native grape, producing uniquely fragrant dry white wines with a floral nose of jasmine. Rich in orchard fruits such as pear, Moldovan wine offerings retail under $20 and deserve to be discovered by consumers seeking value and a rewarding tasting experience. #wine #winepodcast #moldova #blackseawines #moldovanwines #viorica #whitewine #winelover

Delightful White Wine from Transylvania in Romania

The Transylvanian wine growing region in Central Romania dates back 5,000 years. Its native grape known as “Feteasca Regala” produces a delightfully refreshing white wine with rich nuances of lemon peel and orchard fruits. It is always a pleasure to discover an off-the-radar tasting experience that delivers this level of quality, in a $6.99 price range that benefits adventurous consumers. #wine #winepodcast #winelover #transylvania #romanianwine #feteascaregala #whitewine

Pinot Noir from Transylvania in Romania

David Kohl’s search for top value wine regions leads to the vineyards of Transylvania in Central Romania, where we taste a mineral-rich Pinot Noir with interesting spice tone & bright acidity. Formerly within the Soviet Bloc, Romania is today a member of The EU and able to attract private capital investment into its wine growing industry. Pinot Noir is a fragile grape and does not easily flourish, so it is quite impressive to experience the quality of this offering which retails in the unbelievable price range of $6.99. #wine #winepodcast #pinotnoir #romania #transylvania #winelover #easterneuropeanwine #redwine

An Exotic Neuchatel Rose Wine from Switzerland

A great discovery at Beverage Trade Network’s international tasting was this beautifully exotic rose wine from Switzerland’s Neuchatel region. Importer Thor Thorvaldsson, a Swiss native explained that most of his country’s wine production is locally consumed rather than exported to The USA. The stunning length on the finish of this unique rose is most impressive so it was a pleasure to find this absolute gem. #winepodcast #winelover #neuchatel #swisswine #uniquewine #wineregions #rosewine

Unique Chasselas White Wine Varietal

The grape known as Chasselas produces a unique white wine varietal with a taste that is akin to a Macon Chardonnay. Today we present a Chasselas offering from the Neuchatel region of Switzerland, imported to The USA by Swiss native Thor Thorvaldsson. Golden in color with hints of lemon, this mineral rich Chasselas is grown in Neuchatel s chalky soils. For an off-the-radar tasting experience the adventurous consumer will enjoy discovering Chasselas white wine selections. #winepodcast #winelover #chasselaswine #Neuchatel #swisswine