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Wine Appraiser

Dennis and Denise talk about, learn about, and blindly taste affordable wines from around the world, and give their unbiased opinion about wines.

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16:43

Gamay - What is it and Will I Like it?

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/08/27

We are changing our show tonight, but we still have you covered with wine information.Tonight we are going to taste and learn about Gamay.Gamay is known for being a light-body and fruit-forward wine with low tannins. It typically has cherry and raspberry fruit flavors, and earthy and floral notes. Acid is typically medium to high.Duke of Burgundy banned Gamay in 1395 because he believed it to be an inferior wine, but it remained and continued to be grown in the southern Burgundy region of

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16:26

Iowa Wine! If You Try it - You Might Give it a Blue...

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/08/20

The Iowa State Fair has been included on the New York Times list of places to see before you die, in a travel book about places to visit in the US and Canada, and one of the top experiences for every Midwesterner by Midwest Living magazine. It was also listed as the #2 choice for summer fun in America by USA Weekend in 2004.Here are some things you will see at the fair. Biggest boar, super bull, biggest pumpkin, lots of food, funny t-shirts, musical acts, Iowa craft beer tent, funny contests (hog

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18:53

Bordeaux has white wine?

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/08/13

Bordeaux is famous for its red wines, but tonight we are focusing on the region’s white wines. While white wines are not what makes the area one of the most famous wine regions in the world. In the early 1970s the white grape Semillon was the most widely planted grape in the region, regardless of color. Today that is not the case, but it is still the most planted white grape. Just like the red wine from the area, Bordeaux white wine is typically a blend. Tonight, we are enjoying:2019 Chateau Les

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31:24

Portugal: Part 2 What is Port and Tinta Roriz?

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/08/06

Port wine comes from the Douro Valley, Spain. It wasn’t long ago that we tasted a wine from the Douro Valley, Spain. The river continues west through Spain and runs directly through Portugal before it empties into the Atlantic Ocean at the City of Porto. This is Portugal’s second largest city and the namesake of the wine. Port wine is highly regulated. No other area can produce “Port” wine. After the start of fermentation, and when about half of the sugar has been converted to alcohol, a spirit,

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17:39

Portugal is more than just Port!

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/07/30

Vinho Verde is one of the best-known wines from Portugal. It comes from the Northwest portion of Portugal. The area is green because of its Atlantic Ocean influences as well as denoting the “green” wine that is made from grapes that are less than fully ripe. It comes in both red, white, and rose'. The red wines are mostly consumed locally and is an extremely fruity wine. The white wines are typically blends made from a slew of local grape varieties. The area gets a lot of rain. The proximity to the

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13:32

Is Monastrell (Mourvedre) any Good as a Single...

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/07/23

Mourvedre is most commonly known for being the "M" in GSM Blend. The grape originated in Spain, and is known for being a warm-climate grape. The grapes ripen extremely late. In fact, the Southern Rhone Valley is about as far north as the grape can be grown. The berries are small and the skin is thick, which produces a wine that is typically high in alcohol and tannin. It often has a gamey flavor. Called Mataro in Australia.Our 100% Monastrell wine comes from the Denominacion de Origen Protegida (DO)

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28:40

South Africa – Part 2: Red Wine

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/07/16

Tonight, we return to South Africa to taste two blended red wines. The first is a Shiraz-based blend from the Stellenbosch Region of the Western Cape. The second wine is mostly a Bordeaux Blend of Cabernet-Merlot.These wines basically come from different sides of a mountain. The Shiraz blend comes from the cooler Stellenbosch area.The Franschhoek (FRAHN-SHOOK) wine valley is a French area. Black Elephant focuses on French wine grapes, as does the whole valley. Mountains surround the valley on three

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28:57

Chenin Blanc is the #1 Wine in South Africa

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/07/09

The Dutch set up a supply colony for the sailors of the Dutch East India Company. This was in the mid-1600’s, and they soon started producing wine. Some of the areas have very warm climates, similar to Sydney or Perth Australia, but can also cool significantly due to elevation or ocean breezes. South Africa also has a unique feature known as the “Cape Doctor”, which is a gale-force summer south-easter wind that reduces humidity, mildew, and other fungal diseases. However, it can also damage the

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20:51

Amore – I’m in Love with Italian Wines

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/07/02

Last week we had a Chianti from Tuscany, a Susumaniello from Puglia, and a Montepulciano from Abruzzo. Tonight, we have a Barolo from the Piemonte region. The area is known mostly for the home of two red grape varieties, Nebbiolo and Barbera. Nebbiolo is used to produce Barolo and Barbaresco, and Barbera is the typical table wine for the area. Barbera has become known over the last 30 years for its quality. Piemonte is also known for Dolcetto, Gattinara, Gavi, and Moscato. Dolcetto is an early

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25:18

Mamma Mia – We are Tasting Three Italian Wines

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/06/25

Three grape varieties from three different Italian wine regions. Italy is known for producing great wines at affordable prices. It is the number one wine-producing country in the world.Chianti is from central Italy, from the Tuscany region. Puglia is located on the heel of Italy. A Mediterranean climate with fertile soils, and according to the “Atlas of World Wine” is the flattest wine region in Italy. However, because about half of the region is a peninsula it is cooled by sea breezes. The region

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21:13

Vignoles – Let’s Drink Local

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/06/18

Vignoles is a moderately cold-hearty grape. It produces a dry to off-dry white wine, and can also make a sweet late-harvest dessert wine. It is a fruity wine known for having high levels of sugar and acid. New York is the best-known region for Vignoles. The wine is also common in the Midwest, Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois.LaCrescent is a German-type wine grape that produces off-dry to sweet wines.Tonight, we are enjoying two white wines including:2022 Madison County Winery Vignoles. This wine was

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26:20

Western Australia (Margaret River) – Let’s Find out More

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/06/11

Margaret River is only one of the nine regions in Western Australia but is the most popular and most famous of the regions. Margaret River is also somewhat unique in that it is a peninsula bordered on three sides by the ocean. The area has a temperate maritime climate because of the ocean’s proximity. Western Australia accounts for only 5% of Australia’s wine production, but accounts for 30% of its award-winning wine. Western Australia is the second-oldest wine region in Australia. However, most of

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24:47

Torrontes - A Different White Wine

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/06/04

Torrontes is an aromatic dry white wine that originated in Argentina. It pairs well with spicy foods due to its acidity and sweet floral aromas. It has aromas of honeysuckle, orange blossom, lavender, geranium, and rose petals. Torrontes from the Salta wine region of Argentina is often considered the best because of the high elevations of the vineyards. Many are over 3,000 meters (9,840 feet). The wine is said to be similar to Muscat Blanc or Riesling.Torrontes is known as the white wine of

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18:38

Rose' Might be the Ultimate Summer Wine.

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/05/28

With Memorial Day behind us, we are looking forward to summer. What is the best summer wine? You are not wrong if you said Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, or any other wine. But you might want to try a Rose’ and I think if you are a red wine drinker, Rose may be the answer.Denise and I have really grown to love Rose’ over the past few years. It gives you freshness and crispness, but still has some tannins and complexity that white summer sippers don’t have.We found a website that described

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34:24

Tempranillo? Si’

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/05/21

This tasting will compare different priced wines, from about $7 to $24. It also compares Tempranillo wines from Rioja and Toro Spain, as well as the Yakima Valley, Washington. I can’t wait to learn about the differences in these wines.Rioja is known for its Tempranillo based blended wines. The wines are historically classified based on how long they have been aged (especially in oak). In 2017 changes were made to labeling laws, and place (or Terrior) is becoming more important.Toro is known for its

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27:25

Blind Wine Tasting! Deductive Tasting.

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/05/14

Tonight we will each do a blind tasting. We will talk about our thoughts and the decisions we make regarding the two wines we taste. We will use the Five-S’s. They stand for;SightSwirlSniffSipSavorWe start our tasting by looking at the wine. We hold the glass tilted at a 45-degree angle and view the wine over a white sheet of paper. We look at the rim of the wine. What is the color? Are there differences in the color? Can I see through the wine?Next, we swirl the wine and look at how it attaches to

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29:09

Happy Mother's Day! Give mom what she wants. Can you...

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/05/07

Tonight is all about mom, but we are also lacing up our disco boots and platform shoes to remember the 70’s. We are going to reminisce while we talk about wine options for mom. If your mom wants a wine, what are you going to serve?White wine is often thought to be a woman’s wine. However, 44% of women prefer red wine and only 42% prefer white wine. They also like Rose’ and sparkling wine.Women are often more sensitive tasters than men and, therefore, don’t like the presence of tannins in red wine

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27:33

Finding a Trader Joe’s Wine - Part 2!

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/04/30

I just read an article in Wine Enthusiast that Riesling is one of the fastest-growing wine varieties on the market. According to the article, people are looking for crisp-bright wines; of course, Riesling fits that bill. Our first wine says it pairs well with chicken, fish, and spicy cuisines. Nero D’Avola is known for its dark fruit-driven flavors, full-bodied, and medium to medium-high tannins. In addition to the dark fruit, may get flavors of licorice, tobacco, and pepper.Meritage is a wine

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20:40

Finding a Trader Joe’s Wine that You Need to Try For...

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/04/23

Viognier is a full-bodied white wine. Primary flavors of tangerine, peach, mango, honeysuckle, and rose. Cooler climate styles have greater citrus and floral traits with more acid and crispness. These wines are typically aged in stainless steel. Warmer climate Viognier is barrel aged, goes through malolactic fermentation, and therefore has richer tastes such as apricot, rose, and vanilla. These wines have less acidity and more creaminess. Viognier has become more popular in recent years with more

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19:58

Ten-Year Norton Vertical Wine Tasting. Here is the...

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/04/16

I had never done a ten-year vertical wine-tasting and didn’t know what to expect. A vertical tasting is done with the same wine variety from the same winery and maybe even from the same vineyards, but for different years.However, if you get the chance, take it. I was very impressed. You can taste how the wine changes over time, and with information regarding the growing conditions for each year, you can also taste how the weather affects the wine.Stone Hill Winery in Hermann, Missouri, is one of the

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