For my first edition of Wine State of Mind on the west coast I explore Croatian Plavac Mali, an area I wasn’t able to explore while in Michigan. I’m excited for my journey out here and I hope you’re excited as well!
Posted 1 month ago
We jump back into Wine State of Mind with another trip back to one of my favorite spots; the Loire Valley. We explore a wine from the Côtes du Forez, one of the satellite appellations that are often overlooked.
Wine Tasted in this Episode: 2011 Odile Verdier and Jacky Logel Côtes du Forez “Cuvée des Gourmets”
Links Mentioned in this Episode: Côte Roannaise Post
Posted 2 months ago
Wines made from the slopes of Sicily’s Mt. Etna have been gaining a lot of momentum lately thanks to wine writers, sellers and sommeliers alike. The wine we taste today is made by a well known importer of Italian wines who is trying his hand with this rediscovered territory.
Wines Tasted in this Episode: 2009 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso
Links Mentioned in this Episode: Cerasuolo di Vittoria Episode, Santorini Episode
Posted 2 months ago
I was recently introduced to this style of wine by my friend Aren Stobby who recently returned from a trip to Spain. I quickly realized that this would become one of my favorite styles of wine to have with oysters, seafood or just to pair with a sunny day. Let’s check this one out.
Wine Tasted in this Episode: 2010 Ulacia Getariako Txakolina (chak-oh-lee-na)
Links Mentioned in this Episode: #SatSommSmackdown - Saturday night sommelier competition
Posted 2 months ago
We’ve encountered Friulano before on Wine State of Mind and today we explore a wine made by the man who wrote the book on Italian wine, Joe Bastianich. We’ll see if the wine can stand up to his reputation.
Wine Tasted in this Episode: 2009 Bastianich “Adriatico” Friulano $17
Links Mentioned in this Episode: Villa Rubini Friulano, “Vino Italiano” by Joe Bastianich & David Lynch
Davis Smith:
Sommelier and general wine nerd similarly enthusiastic about food, beer, Michigan football and Detroit sports. I believe that wine and pretentiousness should never occupy the same space but should be enjoyed with honesty and transparency. Go out and explore all the options!
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