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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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18:41

Chambourcin - A Hybrid Wine Grape similar to Merlot...

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/02/05

Tonight we are tasting another hybrid wine. Chambourcin is a French-American hybrid.According to the website Pinot Days https://www.pinotdays.com/chambourcin-complete-guide/ Chambourcin has zero foxy taste or aromas, grows well in hot and humid environments, medium tannins, and high acids. It says it is most similar to a Merlot or Cabernet Franc. It is most popular in Australia, Canada, and the central United States. Flavors of plum, black cherry, herbs, black pepper, chocolate, and some herbaceous

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24:36

What is Petite Amie and is Iowa Wine Any Good?

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/01/29

Tonight we are tasting our first Iowa wine on the show. We just tasted this wine for the first time last week and enjoyed it immensely. Petite Amie is French for “Little Friend”. I’m told it often refers to your little girlfriend.This dry white wine has fruit and floral aromas. There is also a hint of melon on the nose. The wine is aged in Neutral oak (barrels that are not being used for the first time), adding subtle flavors and body without overpowering the flavor.Petite Amie is described as being

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25:51

"Yamas! (cheers) to Greek Wines

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/01/22

Tonight we are tasting our first ever Greek wines.Yamas is a Greek word that means “to our health” or “cheers”. (accent on the second syllable)According to retailers in Des Moines, good Greek wine is hard to find here. According to the “Oxford Companion to Wine” over 85% of Greek wine is consumed in Greece. We were also told that much of the better wine is sent to high-end Greek restaurants in the eastern US. Tonight, we are enjoying two Greek wines including:NV Merastri Red Wine. Blend of Kotsifali

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31:28

Bordeaux Versus California Cabernet Challenge

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/01/15

Tonight we have our first challenge show of 2025.Bordeaux is home to some of the world’s most famous and expensive wines. Bordeaux wines are blends made mostly of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. However, additional grape varieties can include Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot, and Malbec in small amounts. According to the Oxford Companion to Wine, four new red wine grape varieties were approved for Bordeaux in 2021. We will compare the Bordeaux blend to a Cabernet Sauvignon from California. Tonight,

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30:54

Blind Wine Tasting

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/01/08

Tonight I have secretly selected a wine for Denise, and she has chosen one for me. In the show, we will discuss the blind-tasting process, and after discovering each wine's true identity, we will discuss the characteristics (tells) for each.Blind-tasting involves the 5 S’s.SeeSwirlSniffSipStateYou can get a “Deductive Tasting Form” from the Court of Master Sommeliers online. https://www.mastersommeliers.org/Tonight, we are blinding tasting two wines including:2022 Tread Softly Pinot Noir from

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24:02

2025 Is Starting Out Smooth with Merlot

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/01/01

Tonight we are exploring Merlot wines. Merlot normally has a nose of red plum and cherry in cooler climates to blackberry and baked fruits in warmer climates, with notes of vanilla and spice from oak aging. As it ages, you will get notes of chocolate, meatiness, and tobacco.Merlot is smooth compared to its half-sibling Cabernet Sauvignon. The warmer the region it is grown, the smoother the tannins, higher the alcohol and body, and the darker the fruit flavors.Tonight, we are enjoying two Merlots:

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26:44

2024 Year in Review, Welcome 2025

Wine Appraiser ·

2024/12/26

Tonight we explore Champagne. Champagne can be made from any one or combination of the following three grape varieties; Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, or Pinot Meunier.Champagne is normally not a vintage wine and is made from juice of different years. Tonight we have broken into Denise’s private Stache and will enjoy her favorite Champagne to celebrate our final episode of 2024. Tonight, we are enjoying a Champagne: Pol Roger. We purchased this wine from Costco for $64.99. This champagne has a golden straw

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29:50

Affordable Bubbles for Christmas

Wine Appraiser ·

2024/12/18

Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Cremant, Traditional Method (classic method or methode champenoise), Tank Method (Charmat Method), Brut, Extra Dry, and Dry.Tonight we will delve into the world of sparkling wines. First, what is a sparkling wine?A sparkling wine is one with carbonation. So we can start with how the carbonation gets into the wine. First, there is the Traditional Method where the carbonation is produced through a secondary fermentation of the wine in the bottle. This is how Champagnes are

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31:11

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like A Christmas Cocktail

Wine Appraiser ·

2024/12/11

In this episode, Dennis and Denise taste various wine cocktails. Join them to see if one is right for you. Each recipe will be listed below.Tonight we attempt to have a wide range of flavors and a cocktail that you will want to try.All of our cocktails will include wine and have a festive flare. Tonight, we will try six different cocktails including: Cranberry wine and Prosecco. Serve ice cold in a flute. Pour about 1 oz cranberry wine and top with Prosecco.Kir Royale. Serve in a flute. Add .5 oz

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32:16

ITS DENISE’S BIRTHDAY! TO CELEBRATE WE ARE HAVING ICE...

Wine Appraiser ·

2024/12/04

Have you ever had an Ice Wine? It can be a great wine to pair with dessert. What is Ice wine? It comes from the German word Eiswein. It is a sweet wine made from ripe and healthy grapes that are picked after being allowed to freeze on the vine. The grapes are pressed while frozen resulting in a juice with a higher sugar content. Canada is the world’s leading producer of ice wine where they have trademarked the term “Icewine.” Onterio is the leading province in Canada for the production of Icewine,

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33:21

In Search of a Unicorn - A Great White Wine Under $10

Wine Appraiser ·

2024/11/27

Dennis and Denise have a budget-friendly show tonight, with each wine costing less than $10. Also, see if you can catch ten references to different songs.Tonight we will have a Picpoul from the South of France. This is a new wine for us. Picpoul (Pronounced peek–pool) Means "stings the lips" is grown mostly in the Languedoc in southern France around the Mediterranean. It was rewarded its own AOC in 2013, and its popularity has grown considerably in the past 15 years. This wine pairs great with

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27:58

Can we Find the Perfect Thanksgiving Wine?

Wine Appraiser ·

2024/11/20

What wine is best for Thanksgiving? That is a hot topic at this time of year, and I have seen many answers to that question. In the past we have enjoyed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with our Thanksgiving meal, but what if you want something different? Tonight we will taste several typical Thanksgiving foods with our wines to see if we can find a perfect pairing. Tonight, we taste:2021 Domaine Fillastreau. This is a Saumur from the Loire Valley, purchased from Sarasota Wines for $22.95. A rich, luscious

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28:45

Chianti versus Sangiovese

Wine Appraiser ·

2024/11/13

Chianti is the most popular Italian wine. It is mostly made from the Sangiovese grape, but is normally a blend. How does it compare to a Sangiovese wine? Tonight we will find out. In a prior show we did a Chianti tasting. I love Chianti and I believe I liked all three wines we tasted that night. It is normally made from a blend of grapes, but is mostly made from the Sangiovese grape. It comes from the Tuscany region of Italy. Sangiovese produces a wine that is medium in body, has medium to high acid

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32:45

This Show Maybe About Nothing, but New York Wines are...

Wine Appraiser ·

2024/11/06

After reading about and tasting New York wine, I have a strong desire to visit the Finger Lakes AVA. Until the 1970s and 1980s, New York was known for producing wine made from the Catawba and Niagara grapes. Many people still have that perception. However, back in the 1950’s, Dr Konstantin Frank started the cultivation of Vitis vinifera (the old world grape varieties people are familier with). Today it is now well known for its Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir production. In

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29:58

In a special election show, Rioja asks for your vote.

Wine Appraiser ·

2024/10/30

Is price important for Rioja? Tonight we will blind-taste three Rioja wines and find out.Rioja is the leading wine region in Spain. Broken into three parts.- Rioja Alto- Rioja Alavesa- Rioja OrientalKnown for its red wine production and aging in oak barrels. (predominately American oak) Tempranillo is the most planted grape and makes up nearly 90% of the vineyards. Garnacha is the second most planted red grape, with smaller amounts of Mazuelo, Carinena (Carignan), and Graciano. Most Rioja wines are

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30:29

Missouri had the first AVA in America? Show Me!

Wine Appraiser ·

2024/10/23

Tonight, we will learn about and taste two wines, made from grape varieties unfamiliar to many of us. First, we will taste a Vignoles (white) and then have a Norton (red).Both wines come from small AVA’s in east central Missouri, along the Missouri River. The first wine we are tasting is a Vignoles from the first AVA in the US. It comes from the Augusta AVA. Vignoles is a hybrid grape originated in France from a cross of Seibel and Pinot de Corton. It was imported to the US and the Finger Lakes Wine

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31:17

What Wine do You Want Us to Drink! Listeners Choice.

Wine Appraiser ·

2024/10/16

Tonight, our blind-tasting duo will taste three wines chosen by our listeners. We have one white and two red wines. Our first wine is a white wine from Burgundy, France. It is from the Chardonnay grape. Tonight, we taste:2022 Bourgonge - Maconaise - Macon Villages. Purchased at Costco for $12.79. Stored in stainless steel tanks. This is 100% Chardonnay. Tastes of Citrus, orange, orange peel, apple, green apple. 2022 Porta 6 Red from Lisbon Region of Portugal. Purchased at Trader Joes for $4.99. Wine

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33:55

Shiraz - Australia, the Final Frontier

Wine Appraiser ·

2024/10/09

Tonight, our blind-tasting duo explore uncharted wine, at least for the show. Shiraz is the most planted and #1 grape from Australia. Shiraz is the same grape and wine as Syrah, but for some reason, Australia and South Africa call it Shiraz. It is a big, bold, full-body wine with high levels of tannin and acid. Because of the tannins, it is normally oaked and is a great pair with red meats.In France, Syrah is a single variety wine from the northern Rhone Valley, and is popular in the southern Rhone

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30:02

What is Your Perfect Wine and Why?

Wine Appraiser ·

2024/10/02

Our wine-tasting duo discuss their favorite wines and why they like them. Do you know your favorite wine and why you like it? Do you know the characteristics of your favorite wines? Why do you like a certain wine? This episode will help you make better buying decisions, find alternative varieties, and understand why you like the wines you do.Tonight, we are tasting:1. Denise’s favorite wine is the 2022 Gerard Bertrand Cote de Roses. We bought this wine at Costco for $12.99. It is a Rose’ Wine

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22:14

Bargain Hunt – Searching for Good Cheap Affordable...

Wine Appraiser ·

2024/09/25

Dennis and Denise have a budget-friendly show tonight, with each wine costing less than $10. We randomly selected and tasted three white wines. Also, see if you can catch ten references to different songs.See if Dennis and Denise can figure out what wines they are drinking tonight. Tonight, our three wines include:2022 Bouchard Aine & Fils, Chardonnay, purchased at Costco for $9.99. Wine Enthusiast scored it a 92. It has between 11% - 14% alcohol. Floral notes on the nose, Palate is rich with

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