Archive for the ‘Word on Wine’ Category

Sep. 20 2019

9-23-19 Word On Wine Greek Orange Wine and Federstahl!

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | Comments Off on 9-23-19 Word On Wine Greek Orange Wine and Federstahl!

Our two wines this week were the Paleokerisio Ioannina orange sparkling wine and the Federstahl Muller Thurgau from Germany.  Both were very interesting and worth pursuing.

Sep. 20 2019

9-19-19 Word On Wine Organic, Biodynamic and Natural!

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | Comments Off on 9-19-19 Word On Wine Organic, Biodynamic and Natural!

It’s no surprise that people are confused about the terms Organic, Biodynamic and Natural.  Mary and I have a brief discussion about these three interesting approaches to wine making!

Sep. 14 2019

9-14-19 Word On Wine Adult Whiskey Sours!

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | Comments Off on 9-14-19 Word On Wine Adult Whiskey Sours!

Our first cocktail was Bourbon and Bonal.  I found this cocktail at La Reina Bar in Santa Fe.  It was a super fun place and our Swedish/Mexican bartender did a beautiful job!  We will definitely return.  2 to one Bourbon to Bonal and add some Gran Marnier to taste…Lemon is a must. The second cocktail […]

Sep. 06 2019

9-9-19 Word On Wine Natural Wine!

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | Comments Off on 9-9-19 Word On Wine Natural Wine!

2 natural wines and neither was expensive and both were good!

Sep. 06 2019

9-6-19 Word On Wine Spitting!

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | Comments Off on 9-6-19 Word On Wine Spitting!

This week we talk about one of the most essential tools for wine tasting…Don’t be shy!

Aug. 30 2019

8-30-19 Word On Wine Whiskey Sours!

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | Comments Off on 8-30-19 Word On Wine Whiskey Sours!

Behold the Whiskey Sour!  Whiskey (your choice),  simple syrup or sugar, and lemon or lime.  You can use egg white or not…bitters or not!  Simple elegant and for me just about perfect!  We did two different shows.  One where we discussed the perennial favorite and another where we compare two versions one with egg white […]

Aug. 12 2019

8-22-19 Word on Wine Cocktail Minimalism!

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | Comments Off on 8-22-19 Word on Wine Cocktail Minimalism!

Well maybe you don’t have to be quite as minimal as this picture but….Why do you need to have more that 4 ingredients in a cocktail!  I share some of my thoughts!

Aug. 12 2019

8-15-19 Word on Wine Monthly Trivia Quiz!

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | Comments Off on 8-15-19 Word on Wine Monthly Trivia Quiz!

  Quizmaster Mary and I had a great time this month…We all learned something…Cheers!

Aug. 12 2019

8-26-19 Word On Wine Carmel Road!

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | Comments Off on 8-26-19 Word On Wine Carmel Road!

  A few weeks ago the Carmel Road winery was kind enough to send us some bottles.  We finally got around to reviewing them and I’m glad I did!  Both are around $25 and are fine examples of California’s bounty!

Aug. 10 2019

8-12-19 Word On Wine…Lambrusco & Lagrein

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | 2 Comments

This week it’s two light Italian reds!  The first was the Fattoria Moretto Lambrusca, the second was the Colterenzio Lagrein.  Both were nice and light and perfect for Summer.  Cheers,

WBJC