Archive for May 19th, 2015

May. 19 2015

5-19-15 Word On Wine Language Of The Label!

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Everything else you buy is pretty clear about what’s in it.  Wine Labels aren’t always so clear.  Mary and I parse an old world and a new world label.  

May. 19 2015

5-19-15 Word On Wine Springtime!

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The Thunderstorm yesterday informed me that Spring was really here!  A few weeks ago Mary and I talked about what we were drinking during Spring.  See if you agree with our choices.

May. 19 2015

5-19-15 Word On Wine May 2015 Trivia!

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Quiz Master Mary is Back…Better look busy!  This week we talk about what words belong on a champagne bottle, what Bordeaux is named for and something else I just can’t remember!  Check out our show and find out.

May. 19 2015

5-19-15 Word On Wine 2 From Ucles…The Sheep of La Mancha!

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | Comments Off on 5-19-15 Word On Wine 2 From Ucles…The Sheep of La Mancha!

Finally the last of our pre-WBJC Italian trip reviews is posted.  My guilt is slowly subsiding.  This week we reviews two wines from the Ucles region of La Mancha.  Both the red and white were called Mesta.  Both had sheep on them which delighted Mary the knitter. 1)Mesta Verdejo.  $11  100% Verdejo.  Rich Round and […]

May. 19 2015

5-19-15 Word On Wine Spain Continues To Please

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | Comments Off on 5-19-15 Word On Wine Spain Continues To Please

Before I left for Italy I was supposed to post these Word On Wines.  Unfortunately, Italy took all my time and energy and also my desire to post anything anywhere…However, all fabulous things come to an end and it’s time to get serious.  First off Mary and I have to thank Ken Ross for some […]

May. 19 2015

5-19-15 Word On Wine Cava & Vermouth!

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | Comments Off on 5-19-15 Word On Wine Cava & Vermouth!

Before I left for Italy I was supposed to post these Word On Wines.  Unfortunately, Italy took all my time and energy and also my desire to post anything anywhere…However, all fabulous things come to an end and it’s time to get serious.  First off Mary and I have to thank Ken Ross for some […]

May. 19 2015

Tuesday 5/19/15 Chicago Symphony Orchestra

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11:00 PM Ravel: Rapsoide espagnole Charles Dutoit, conductor D’Indy: Symphony on a French Mountain Air Charles Dutoit, conductor; Lois Lortie, piano Franck: Symphonic Variations; Charles Dutoit,condcutor; Lois Lortie, piano Ravel: Suite No.2 from Daphnis et Chloe Charles Dutoit, conductor Berlioz: Nuits d’ete; Susan Graham, mezzo-soprano; Pierre Boulez, conductor  

May. 19 2015

Playlist: May/19/15

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10:23 PM Sir Edward Elgar — Severn Suite Conductor: Roy NewsomeEnsemble: Black Dyke Mills BandChandos, 4508 9:59 PM Antonio Soler — Sonata No. 98 Key: B-Flat Opus: 8Gilbert Rowland,harpsichordNaxos, 555031 9:28 PM Franz Schubert — Symphony No. 1 Key: DConductor: Riccardo MutiEnsemble: Vienna Philharmonic OrchestraAngel/EMI, 54066 9:17 PM Gioacchino Rossini — The Siege of Corinth: […]

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