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

It is important for wine lovers to travel in Sonoma County, so they can taste local wines that are poured at top restaurants such as Songbird Parlour —these wines are not available via traditional distribution networks. MacLaren Winery specializes in Syrah, a red wine grape most closely associated with France’s Northern Rhone Valley. #winetasting #sonomacounty #syrah

It’s not just about Chardonnay here in Sonoma County. David Kohl dines at Songbird Parlour on Halibut Crudo with a glass of “Homage Blanc” which is a 250 case small-batch production from local winery Sixteen-600 as a tribute to Rhone style blends of Grenache Blanc + Roussanne. #sonomacountycalifornia #whitewine #winepodcast

When visiting Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, stop by Fog Harbor Cafe for top rated Chowder + an amazing view of “Chateau Alcatraz”. Remember to pair it with crisp Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley’s Honig Vineyard for a grand lunchtime experience. #fishermanswharf #californiafoodie #winelunch#fogharborfishhouse

David Kohl is impressed with the quality of limited release Pinot Noir offerings from Marine Layer Winery : so named for the foggy Pacific Mist that rolls in to create the perfect micro-climate for Pinot Noir grapes. Manager Tyler Hayes explains the story behind the winery’s latest highlighted selection : Gravenstein Hills #sonomacoast #pinotnoir #marinelayerwines

David Kohl visits The Saint, an elegant wine bar in Napa Valley’s St. Helena region where private label wine brand “NIGHT” is featured. Today we taste the Spring Mountain varietal. A deep and rich selection of that reveals why Spring Mountain wines have achieved a cult following. #springmountainwine #winepodcast #napavalley #winetasting

The acclaimed Cathiard Family behind Bordeaux Grand Cru Classe estate Smith Haut Lafitte have launched their presence in Napa Valley, and today we visit the elegant property to taste their signature Cabernet Sauvignon offering with Candace Bernard-Cathiard, a proud family member who shares some historic insights. #napavalley #cabernetsauvignon #cathiardvineyard

It was indeed an honor for David Kohl to spend an afternoon visiting the majestic Opus One vineyard to taste a range of selections dating back to 2012 and meet with estate winemaker Michael Silacci who graciously presented a preview of the soon to be released 2023 vintage. #opusone #napavalley #winepassion

It is rare to find Albariño wine grapes grown in California, but Marimar Torres is the perfect vintner to do so, considering her acclaimed family heritage in Spain dating back more than 300 years. David Kohl tastes the unique offering at Willi’s Wine Bar in Santa Rosa, a tribute to the renowned namesake wine bar in Paris. #albarino #winebar #winetasting

Savvy wine collectors are tuned in to the exclusive offerings of Pinot Noir by Williams Selyem, including their Drake Estate selection highlighted today during David Kohl’s visit to the vineyard. #williamsselyem #pinotnoir #williamsselyempinotnoir #sonomavineyard

When visiting California Wine Country, the history is rich with estates that harvest the region’s signature Zinfandel grape. Tonight with our baked lamb flatbread, we taste two classic Zins : Turley Old Vines vs Ridge Vineyards, with Ridge emerging as the bolder selection and Turley providing an elegant experience. #winetasting #zinfandel #californiazin