GrapeRadio – Wine Talk Show

Miljenko “Mike” Grgich first gained international recognition at the celebrated “Paris Tasting” of 1976. They had chosen Mike’s 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay as the finest white wine in the world.

Today, Mike oversees daily operations at his winery Grgich Hills. His aim, year after year, is to improve the quality of their vineyards and create well balanced wines. Mike is also on the cutting edge in the use of new technologies such as bio dynamic farming.

Find out more about Grgich Cellars at: http://www.grgich.com/index.html

Sponsor: The Office of Champagne USA
Test your knowledge of Champagne: Quiz

Click Below to Play the Show:

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Click Here: Grgich Hills Cellar

View More Photos From ‘The Evolution of Napa with Mike Grgich – Part 1’

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

A few decades ago it would have been absurd to suggest that a California wine could match the quality of a French wine. But in May of 1976 the wine world was changed forever due to the now famous Paris blind tasting. Nine French judges choose a California Red and White wine above its leading French contenders.

Today we sit down with George Taber, author of the new wine book: “Judgment of Paris”. George a reporter for Time Magazine represented the only press coverage for the event. Hear about this unbelievable story, the rise of California as a world power in wine and how the effects of the Paris tasting are still being felt today.

Buy George’s great book: Judgement of Paris

Sponsor: The Office of Champagne USA
Test your knowledge of Champagne: Quiz

Click Below to Play the Show:

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

View More Photos From ‘Judgement of Paris’

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

GrapeRadio at Dinner with EatFeed, Winecast, and CellarRat

This time of the year we are all thinking about the aromas of roasted turkey and fresh baked pies. It’s also time to start thinking about the wines you are going to pair with the meal to make it the best experience possible.

We were lucky enough to be joined by two guest today: Ann Bramely the Host of the award winning Podcast EatFeed and Joe Davis, Founder of Arcadian Winery. Our discussion includes eveything from pairing wines with deep fried turkey to standing rib roast.

Sponsor: Vinfolio: The Indispensable Resource for Wine Collectors – www.vinfolio.com

Click Below to Play the Show:

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

View More Photos From ‘Wines for the Holidays’

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

The trend of giving wine gifts seems to be hitting new highs, but giving that special bottle can be a difficult task. Whether it’s for your boss, client, fellow wine lover or just for a house warming gift what factors do you need to consider.

Join our hosts as they discuss their experiences to give you that gift giving edge during the holidays.

Sponsor: Vinfolio: The Indispensable Resource for Wine Collectors – www.vinfolio.com

Click Below to Play the Show:

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Today our guest is wine and food educator, writer and consultant, Karen MacNeil. Karen is arguably one of the most well known personalities in the wine industry.

Karen has received the prestigious Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional of the Year ( James Beard Foundation) and the 2005 Wine Educator of the year. Karen is the author of the award-winning book “The Wine Bible”. This book has been called the most comprehensive and authoritative book on wine written by an American author

Karen also treated PBS viewers to the Emmy winning TV series “Wine, Food & Friends with Karen MacNeil”. Additionally, she and her husband own and operate the winery, Fife Vineyards.

Karen and GrapeRadio share the same philosophy that wine is fun and should be enjoyed by all.

Learn more about Karen MacNeil: www.winefoodandfriends.com

Buy Karen’s great book: “The Wine Bible”

Sponsor: The Center for Wine Origins: Click Here to Learn More

Click Below to Play the Show:

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

GrapeRadio wants to let all of our listeners know that the trade organization “Wines of France” is sponsoring a contest, which is absolutely incredible. The contest is called “Fall for French Wines”. The grand prize is a fabulous trip for four to the vineyards of France.

The winner and 3 of his or her lucky friends will visit five French wine regions: Alsace, Burgundy, Rhone Valley, Provence and Bordeaux. In each region they will go out into the vineyards, meet the producers and of course taste the wines (which producers has not been determined). They will also get a designated driver in the regions so they can enjoy the wines. The trip has a value of $20,000, but in our opinion is priceless.

To enter, all you need to do is to describe in 75 words or less the first time you fell for French wines. To enter and for complete contest rules go to www.wines-france.us

It is really a trip of a lifetime!

There are lots of other prizes so good luck.

Show Update (04:50min 2.2MB)

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Tell us where you are by adding yourself to the GrapeRadio map. Check out the location of fellow wine listeners, past guests and sponsors.

Click here to add yourself: GrapeRadio Fans

We are back with Part 2 of this great interview. [yellow tail] is the No. 1 imported wine brand in the USA, controlling 10.3% of the imported wine category. Source: AC Nielsen.

Learn about Casella Wines and [Yellow Tail]: www.casellawines.com

Sponsor: The Center for Wine Origins: Click Here to Learn More

Click Below to Play the Show:

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download