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
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
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
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
I know this is a little late, but I still think it’s pretty cool. I recently contributed to an article that ran in Culture Map Austin and Houston for recommendations for Valentine’s Day wines. I am very humbled to be included in this piece with some other very esteemed wine personalities. Please excuse the first couple of paragraphs, they’re a bit crude.
Davis Smith:
Wine guy in Ann Arbor, MI who also loves 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. We learn by asking questions! Cheers!
