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

Argentina Red Wine Grape “Bonarda” + a Spicy Chorizo

Most consumers know that Argentina produces Malbec -based red wines, but the red grape known as Bonarda is also widely planted in Argentina’s Mendoza Region. Similar to the history of Malbec, Bonarda originated in France (under the now extinct varietal Douce). Rich in blue fruits, Bonarda is a perfect pairing for spicy chorizo #winepodcast #redwine #bonarda #mendozaargentina #chorizo

Rhône’s Vacqueyras Red Wine : a Poor Man’s Chateauneuf du Pape

The rock star of France’s Southern Rhone winemaking region is undoubtedly Chateauneuf du Pape but many consumers do not know that neighboring Vacqueyras was elevated to its own appellation in the 1990s and today produces rich red wines from Grenache + Syrah grapes with distinct spice tones and a price under $20. #winepodcast #rhonevalley #vacqueyras #winelover #southernrhone #chateauneufdupape

Australian Wine ‘Shiraz’ Paired with a Creamy Australian Cheddar

David Kohl loves to pair wines with cheese and today finds that a creamy Australian Cheddar brings out the best qualities of the ruggedly fruity Australian Shiraz grown in The Clare Valley with maritime proximity to the southern coastline. Many consumers may not realize that ‘Shiraz’ is actually the French grape Syrah brought to Australia in the 1800s by James Busby who is known as The Father of Australia’s Wine Industry. Shiraz is historically city in Iran but James Busby found that the exotic connection was a favored label for the transported grape varietal. #shiraz #australianwine #winepodcast #wineandcheese #jamesbusby #clarevalley

Bordeaux’s Region of Listrac

Today David Kohl highlights Bordeaux’s region of Listrac, nestled between Margaux & Haut Medoc. The Fourcas Plateau is a valuable feature of Listrac, and Chateau Fourcas Dupre is a top quality Cru Bourgeois Superieur vineyard, under the radar of most consumers but producing elegantly structured wines that retail in the $20 range. #winepodcast #listracwine #bordeauxwine #crubourgeoissuperieur #bordeauxvalues

Italian Wine “ Baby Amarone” from Verona Region

On a recent road trip stopping at New Haven Style “Sally's Apizza” , the wine list highlighted a selection from Allegrini in Verona known for their Amarone production. Pallazzo Della Torre is Allegini’s so named “Baby Amarone” a more budget friendly offering created under the same technique utilizing dried grapes. Three italian grapes are featured as Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Corvinone. #winepodcast #amarone #babyamarone #veroneseigt #italianwines #italianwine

Old School Pizza Experience @ Frank Pepe New Haven

David Kohl highlights Frank Pepe New Haven Style Pizza, now celebrating their 100 Year Anniversary. The old school experience is enhanced by the charming wine service of Sicilian Nero d’Avola served in a rustic pitcher with Nona glasses. #newhavenstylepizza #pizzawine #sicilianwine #pizzaroadtrip #newhavenpizza #frankpepepizza #pizzalover

Old School Pizza Experience @ Frank Pepe -New Haven

David Kohl is on a road trip and makes a stop at iconic Frank Pepe New Haven style pizza, where the old school experience is enhanced by the charming wine service of Sicilian Nero d’Avola via rustic pitcher. #winepodcast #pizzalover#frankpepepizza #oldschool

An IGP Wine Growing Region of France : Cotes de Gascogne

France’s IGP wine growing regions are not bound by the same regulations as their counterpart Appellation territories such as Burgundy or Bordeaux. Today we taste a unique white wine from Domaine Tariquet in IGP Cotes de Gascogne, featuring a blend of 6 different grape varietals and a smoky spice tone with notes of lemon curd. #winepodcast #igpwine #cotesdegascogne #winegrapes #domainetariquet

France’s IGP Wine Region : Cotes de Gascogne

The IGP winegrowing regions of France are not bound by the same regulations found within the appellation territories such as Bordeaux or Burgundy. Today we taste a unique white wine from Domaine Tariquet in IGP Cotes de Gascogne featuring a blend of 6 different grapes and a smoky spice tone with notes of lemon curd. #winepodcast #igpwine #cotesdegascogne #winegrapes #domainetariquet

Bordeaux Vineyard Owned by Family of Famed Eiffel Tower Creator

Today David Kohl presents a crisp white wine produced by Chateau Bel Air, owned by the descendants of famed engineer Gustave Eiffel, who created Paris landmark The Eiffel Tower. Located in Bordeaux’s region of Graves de Vayres , Chateau Bel Air’s white wine offering reflects honeycomb notes and is a blend of grapes Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc & Muscadelle. The white wines of Bordeaux are often overlooked but provide tremendous consumer value. #winepodcast #bordeauxwine #bordeauxvineyard #whitebordeaux #gustaveeiffel #eiffelwine