Archive for the ‘Word on Wine’ Category

Jun. 27 2019

6-27-19 Word On Wine. 2 About Venice!

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | Comments Off on 6-27-19 Word On Wine. 2 About Venice!

  Here are a couple of shows about Venice and what is enjoyable to drink.  Both Prosecco and Amarone are beautiful examples of the amazing things you can find in the floating city.  

Jun. 22 2019

6-24-19 Word On Wine Aperol Spritz!

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | Comments Off on 6-24-19 Word On Wine Aperol Spritz!

First off it looks great. Second it’s taken over the world. Third The New York Times hates it! https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/09/dining/drinks/aperol-spritz.html Now there are some problems with the drink…Aperol isn’t the greatest amaro in the world or the most complex BUT if you use a super dry good quality prosecco and lemon instead of orange…the drink balances […]

Oct. 04 2018

10-4-18 Word On Wine…Fall Ideas!

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | Comments Off on 10-4-18 Word On Wine…Fall Ideas!

It took a while but Fall is actually here…Here are some of our ideas for Fall beverages.  

Sep. 29 2018

10-1-18 Word On Wine 2 Rose 1 Beaujolais!

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | 1 Comment

Bonjour mes petits amis!  Both were super nice…the beaujolais especially.  I haven’t seen too many beaujolais rose so why not stock up for thanksgiving now. Happy October!  Enjoy the show.

Sep. 22 2018

9-22-18 Word On Wine September Quiz and 2 Out of the Shower Whites.

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | Comments Off on 9-22-18 Word On Wine September Quiz and 2 Out of the Shower Whites.

Two interesting and inexpensive whites.  When we tasted the Crossings SB we were not too impressed.  We took it home and put it in the fridge for a day and it was amazing!  I am going to buy more.  Enjoy the shows!  

Sep. 11 2018

9-11-18 Word On Wine 2 Scotches!

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | Comments Off on 9-11-18 Word On Wine 2 Scotches!

  Kati, Mary and I tasted both of these and here are the results.  Blended sometimes wins out!

Sep. 11 2018

9-11-18 Word On Wine, Finding Your Wine!

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | Comments Off on 9-11-18 Word On Wine, Finding Your Wine!

Wine Education seems to be an interest of many people.  There are a zillion ways to go about it but one thing is essential…you have to do some drinking!  Here are some of our thoughts on the matter.

Sep. 11 2018

9-11-18 Word On Wine…The Last Whites of Summer!

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | Comments Off on 9-11-18 Word On Wine…The Last Whites of Summer!

  This week Kati Harrison joins Mary and me to talk about some late Summer Whites.  It’s not too late!  Besides it’s going to be hot soon anyway.

Sep. 11 2018

9-11-18 Word On Wine…Why is it Expensive?

By Jonathan Palevsky | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | Comments Off on 9-11-18 Word On Wine…Why is it Expensive?

  Why do some wines cost  a lot and others not so much!  Can you tell the difference and is it important?  Mary and I talk about an issue which always fascinates people.

Aug. 30 2018

8-30-18 Word On Wine Two Whiskey Sour Shows!

By WBJC Programming | Posted in Host Blogs, Word on Wine | Comments Off on 8-30-18 Word On Wine Two Whiskey Sour Shows!

  So the question with Whiskey Sours is…With or without egg white.  It works well either way we used…   Just Lemon…about half of one squeezed!  Simple Syrup and a bit or bourbon!  We did two shows.  Mary has a wonderful colleague who gave us a dozen of his own personal duck eggs!  We used […]

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