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

Australia’s presence in the global wine market is often overlooked, but today we put a worthy spotlight on Barossa Valley producer Torbreck Vintners who each year honor a top performing small batch varietal as “Growers Cut”. Tasting this 100% Shiraz offering is a powerful experience rich in exotic spice + deep pomegranate. Reminiscent of a top Rhone selection, Torbreck’s production is a strong signal that the best of Australian wines deserve more international attention. #australianwine #shiraz #redwine #torbreck

Italy’s volume of indigenous wine grapes is vast, and it is well worth the effort to discover new offerings. Today we highlight the little known white wine grape “Timorasso” local since the 15th Century to the Piedmont region within Colli Tortonesi DOC. Reps from Montalbera Vineyard explained that Timorasso nearly became extinct back in the 1980’s but was preserved thanks to the efforts of acclaimed Italian winemaker Walter Massa who has earned the nickname “the high priest” for his miraculous rescue methods. Tasting notes reflect mineral tones + rich stone fruits, certainly rewarding to those who search for Timorasso on a retail shelf. #winetasting #italianwine #whitewine #wine

Here at Brasserie Marseilles in NYC’s theater district, the hearty duck confit is best enjoyed with a half-bottle of Lacoste Borie, an elegant offering produced by Xavier Borie as the 2nd wine of famed Grand Cru Classe estate : Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste. The Borie family is highly esteemed within Bordeaux, with Xavier’s brother Bruno at the helm of Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou in St. Julien. #lacosteborie #winemaker #bordeauxwine

Costieres de Nimes wine region within France’s Rhone Valley produces mineral-rich white wines that pair perfectly with a butternut squash risotto enjoyed at Marseilles brasserie in NYC’s theater district. #brasserienyc #costieresdenimes #whitewine

David Kohl enthusiastically selects Sauvignon Blanc from France’s Loire Valley as his favorite go-to wine choice., based on the unique expression of the region’s soil composition. Today we taste an offering from Loire’s lesser known appellation of Reuilly, often overshadowed by neighboring superstars Sancerre + Pouilly Fume. #loirevalley #winepodcast #sauvignonblanc

The wine regions of Spain are emerging with top value offerings for budget conscious consumers. White Wine grape Macabeo is grown throughout Northern Spain and is prevalent within Rioja and Calatayud. Today we taste a floral toned selection rich in orchard fruits. #macabeo #whitewinel #winefromspain #winepodcast

Famed Bordeaux Winemaker Michel Rolland is well known for his projects in South America + California but many consumers are not aware of his efforts to develop Israel’s wine profile beyond the concept of merely kosher wine. Today we taste the 2009 vintage of Michel Rolland’s “Makura” brand produced from Cabernet grapes near Haifa on the Mediterranean Sea. Aged 36 months in French Oak with deep plum notes, this rich offering exemplifies Israel’s campaign to rival the Napa Valley profile. #michelrolland #winemaker #israelwine #mediterraneanwine

Presenting a mineral rich Chablis from Premier Cru Region “Vosgros”. Maison Louis Robin dates back several generations to today’s proprietors Thierry + Beatrice Robin. The 2025 vintage displays all the classic characteristics of Chablis’ famed Jurassic soils: known as Kimmeridgian. 100 million years ago this land was submerged and it is not unusual for Chablis vineyards to unearth treasures such as fossilized seashells. #chablis #kimmeridgiansoil #vosgroswine

Spotlight on Spain’s Navarra region for its value based wine production : nestled adjacent to Rioja nearby to The Pyrenees, Navarra is known for its spice toned Garnacha varietals Iike this offering from Vina Zorzal in the $15 range. France’s Pyrenees region grows this red wine grape as Grenache, and its ability to be served chilled is an added plus for savvy consumers on a budget. #garnacha #spanishwine #pyreneeswine

Iberia produces excellent white wines. Not to be confused with Spanish Albarino, wine lovers should learn that Portugal’s Vino Verde region is home to the native Alvarinho grape. Today we present a selection from Quinta de Pedra, cuvée Milagres rich in exotic jasmine notes. This 2019 varietal harvested from old vines is still drinking freshly and can be aged for at least another few years. #whitewine #alvarinho #winefromportugal