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

2025 Vintage Bordeaux : Smith Haut Lafitte en primeur week kicks-off

David Kohl kicks off en primeur week in Bordeaux with a visit to the luxurious Smith Haut Lafitte in Pessac region. With the passing recently of Daniel Cathiard this vintage is quite emotional for Florence who we had a chance to see and acknowledge our respects. As usual the white wines were the show stoppers but these reds expressed a premium character for Smith Haut Lafitte. #winepodcast #2025bordeaux #bordeauxwine #smithhautlafitte #danielcathiard

Sangiovese White Wine from Tuscany

David Kohl is all about wine discovery, and today shares with you a rare gem : white wine produced from Tuscany’s sangiovese grape. This “Toscana Bianco” is in fact produced from the signature red grape of the region, with the unique color & citrus tone achieved by removing skins. Crisp + refreshing, this selection retails in the $25 range and is a perfect pairing for our pesto-pizza. #sangiovese #italianwines #toscanabianco #pestopizza #wine #whitewine #winepodcast

Bordeaux Wine Vineyard of FIFA Coach Philippe Troussier

At a NYC wine dinner introducing the artisan offerings from Philippe Troussier’s Bordeaux vineyard in St. Emilion, David Kohl explains the entrepreneurial spirit necessary to produce quality wines with complex character that compete with neighboring properties that have been operated by renowned local families over a multitude of generations. Philippe Troussier, who met with past success as a globally recognized FIFA soccer coach, believes that the enterprise of small batch wine production requires the same discipline of balance that he achieved during his FIFA career. Finding balance in fruit structure, alcohol level and power endurance is key to delivering elegant wine selections with top consumer value. #winepodcast #bordeauxwine #philippetroussier #bordeauxvineyard #wineproduction

Red Wine Consumer Value: France’s Southern Rhone Valley

David Kohl believes that France’s Southern Rhone Valley provides wine consumers with fertile ground for value hunting. Today’s selection retails in the $15 range as a blend of Grenache & Syrah produced in the appellation “ Côtes du Rhône Villages”. A peppery + juicy offering with influences from neighboring Provence, this wine demonstrates why consumers don’t need to spend big to obtain top value. #winepodcast #winelover #cotesdurhonevillages #rhonevalley #southernrhonewines #grenache #redwine

Chateau Tronquoy Wine Estate in Bordeaux’s St. Estephe Region

David Kohl highlights Chateau Tronquoy, an “under the radar” gem from Bordeaux’s St. Estephe region that was purchased about 20 years ago by Martin + Olivier Buoygues who also own grand cru classe estate Chateau Montrose. The Buoygues brothers added tremendous value to Chateau Tronquoy by undertaking a 10 million euro renovation + assigning the winemaking team from Chateau Montrose to handle production. As a cru bourgeois vineyard with selections priced under $40, Chateau Tronquoy delivers quality beyond expectation. #winepodcast #chateautronquoy #bordeauxlover #bordeauxwine

Tribute to Michel Rolland, may he rest in peace

David Kohl pays tribute to iconic winemaker Michel Rolland who sadly passed away this week at the age of 79 #michelrolland

Volcanic Red Wine from Spain’s Canary Islands

David Kohl discovered a unique red wine produced from the volcanic soils of Spain’s Canary Islands, located off the coast of Morocco. This offering reflects the smoky ash of the Tenerife appellation with a 100% Listan Negro grape composition. Renowned critics such as James Suckling & Wine Advocate have awarded this selection in excess of 95 Points. #canaryislandsvlog #canaryislands #winepodcast #winelover #listannegro

NY Hudson Valley Pet-Nat Wine

NY’s Hudson Valley may not be well known as a wine producing region, but today we highlight a refreshing Pet-Nat offering produced from the hybrid grape called Traminette. Traminette was specifically bred to withstand harsh winters and is a blend of white wine grapes Gewurztraminer & Seyve. With a flavor profile packed with orchard fruits, this is a bargain for consumers in the $15 range. #hudsonvalleyny #petnatwine #traminettegrape

Comparing Sancerre Wine to Neighboring Region of Coteaux du Gennois

David Kohl highlights one of Loire Valley’s lesser-known wine regions : Coteaux du Gennois. As a neighbor to Sancerre, Coteaux du Gennois has been a winemaking destination since the 6th Century but only earned appellation status in 1998. Domaine Poupat run by current family members Philippe, Damien and Xavier has been the cornerstone of Coteaux du Gennois viticulture for almost 400 years., delivering top value Sauvignon Blanc offerings. When comparing Domaine Poupat to a simple cooperative production of Sancerre, Domaine Poupat shines as the more expressive selection with better length. Sancerre pricing is on the rise, Coteaux du Gennois may now be poised to emerge as a more consumer friendly alternative. Both are 100% Sauvignon Blanc with mineral rich soil composition, but Sancerre has a range of pricing that can run twice the cost of Coteaux du Gennois. #winepodcast #loirevalleywine #winelover #winevalues #whitewine #coteauxdugennois #sauvignonblanc #domainepoupat

Super Tuscan Italian White Wine Blend

While dining at popular Cipollini on Long Island, David Kohl discovered this gem on the wine list : a Super Tuscan white blend produced by renowned Vernaccia estate Terre di Tufi. Super Tuscans are overwhelmingly marketed as red wine blends, but this unique offering features a golden hued blend of Vernaccia / Trebbiano / Chardonnay that delivers a creamy citrus tasting experience. #winepodcast #winelover #supertuscan #terreditufi #longislandfoodie #cipollinimanhasset #whitewine #whitewineblend