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

White Wine from Chile : Casablanca region Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is embraced as one of the most familiar white wine grapes. With a history that began in the Bordeaux & Loire regions of France, it continually gained in popularity, and now grows in vineyards all over the world from USA to New Zealand. Casablanca winegrowing region of Chile, situated near Santiago on the Pacific coastline, has currently emerged as another top source of unique and affordable Sauvignon Blanc selections. David Kohl shares his tasting notes on a $15 retail offering that far outperforms its price range. #sauvignonblanc #chilewine #chileanwine #whitewinevalues #pacificcoastwines

Wine from Argentina : Mendoza Uco Valley, with roots in Bordeaux

During the last several decades, many of Bordeaux's storied winegrowing families & their acclaimed winemakers have set up shop with vineyard investments + consulting projects in Argentina's Mendoza region. For example, cousins in The Cuvelier Family, known for their Grand Cru estate Leoville Poyferre in St Julien appellation of Bordeaux, operate Cuvelier Los Andes in Mendoza's Uco Valley. Malbec is the grape of choice and selections retail in an affordable range of $25. #argentinawine #mendozaargentina #cuvelierfamily#leovillepoyferre #michelrolland

Wine from Italy : Barolo from Piedmonte , known as “the wine of kings”

When Italy was ruled as a monarchy, its royal family hailed from Piedmonte, expressing a passion for regional Barolo wine produced from native Nebbiolo grape. Hence, Barolo became known as "the wine of kings". Nebbiolo is quite a challenging grape to harvest, yet Barolo's misty + damp climate provides the perfect conditions for sustainable growth. Did you know that "Nebbia" is the Italian word for mist / fog ? And since The 1800's, Barolo has been closely associated with the Conterno winegrowing family, with legendary Aldo Conterno long considered to be the most talented winemaker in Barolo's storied history. David Kohl recalls his travels through Italy where he was pleased to be acquainted with family descendants Giorgio & Paolo Conterno. #italianwine #aldoconterno #barolo #piedmontewine #learnaboutwine

Wine from Italy : Tuscany region of Carmignano, a hidden gem area located 10 miles from Florence

Here is a hidden gem because it is lesser known than other areas of Tuscany. The Carmignano winegrowing region is actually in a close 10 mile proximity to Florence, with a vineyard history that dates back 3,000 years to The Etruscan Era. David Kohl highlights his past visit to the Villa di Cappezanna estate, owned today by the family of Count Bonacossi, where he was privileged to participate in a 15 year vertical tasting of their Sangiovese-based blended selections. Villa di Cappezana's varietals retail in the range of $30 , providing maximum value. #villadicappezanna #carmignanowine #tuscany #tuscanwine #italianwine

Chateau Carbonnieux in Bordeaux History : Thomas Jefferson’s favorite white wine vineyard

David Kohl recalls his visit to Chateau Carbonnieux, a Grand Cru estate in Pessac Leognan appellation of Bordeaux, where he was greeted by owner Anthony Perrin who proudly displayed their prized 1784 letter from Thomas Jefferson proclaiming Chateau Corbonnieux as one of the finest vineyards he had visited during his role as Ambassador to France. The beautiful label is framed in a gold oyster shape, as homage to the vineyard's proximity to the famed Arcachon oyster beds. #bordeauxwine #grandcruclasse #chateaucarbonnieux #thomasjeffersonwine #anthonyperrin

Wine from Italy: Montepulciano d’ Abbruzzo, a top value for spicy & fruitful everyday drinking wine

Abbruzzo's winegrowing region in Italy is nestled between The Appenine Mountains & The Adriatic Sea, harvesting its native grape montepulciano to produce easy drinking varietals of fruitful yet spicy wine @.truly bargain prices Often sold in magnum form + priced in the range of $12, Montepulciano d' Abbruzzo has long been considered the perfect wine selection when hosting a casual party or a large family dinner. Think of it as the perfect pizza wine ! #montepulciano #italianwine #pizzawine #abruzzo #valuewine

Loire Valley of France : Chinon Clos de L’ echo

David Kohl highlights the historic Chinon region of France's Loire Valley, flourishing since The 16th Century & now registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Clos de L' echo is one of the most special red wine selections produced in Chinon, deriving its charming name from the literal echoes that resound throughout the vineyard as reflected off the walls of the town's medieval stone castle. By regulation, Clos de L' echo is produced from 100% cabernet franc grapes, adding a unique spin to its limestone character. These wines can be cellared for longevity. #cabernetfranc #chinonwine #learnaboutwine #winetasting #loirevalley

Rhône Valley of France : Fleur de Syrahne

David Kohl highlights Domaine Michelas St. Jemms, a family run winegrower in the Crozes Hermitage region of The Northern Rhone Valley, currently producing value-centric yet sumptuous 100% Syrah offerings. Their powerful "Fleur de Syrahne" selection over-delivers : Rich in mineral structure with roasted fruits supporting its deep color, @ 91 Point score from Jeb Dunnuck + a retail price under $25.. This is an unbeatable combination of benefits for the wine consumer. #crozeshermitage #domainemichelasstjemms #learnaboutwine #rhonewine #jebdunnuck

Bordeaux Grand Cru Series : Chateau Ausone in St. Emilion 2022 Tasting Notes

Bordeaux's Grand Cru Classe estate Chateau Ausone is considered the premier vineyard in the St. Emilion appellation. Its compact land area @ 7 hectares allows production of only 1000 cases of wine per harvest, thus requiring a highly allocated distribution program. In fact, David Kohl recalls vintages where he was allocated only 1 single bottle of Chateau Ausone ! He now shares his tasting notes of the 2022 vintage and recalls meeting gracious owner Alain Vauthier during a recent visit to the property #chateauausone #bordeauxwine #grandcruclasse #saintemilion #2022vintagebordeaux

Grand Cru Bordeaux Series : Chateau La Gaffeliere in St. Emilion

Bordeaux's Chateau La Gaffeliere lies within walking distance from the charming medieval village of St. Emilion, and has been owned by the noble family of Malet-Roquefort for over 300 years. Its historic significance is enhanced by the discovery of 2nd Century ancient Roman ruins on the property. Following a state of the art renovation of its production facility, and amidst consistent reviews from the major wine writers scoring @ upwards of 97 points, many were stunned when this premier estate announced its decision in 2022 to depart the formalities of grand cru classification. #bordeauxwine #grandcruclasse #chateaulagaffeliere #grandcru #saintemilioni