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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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16:30

Australian White Wine.

Wine Appraiser ·

2026/03/04

Tonight we are tasting an Australian white wine. While not one of the major whites, Semillon is a fairly popular white wine produced in Australia. For the second straight week, our wine comes from the Barossa wine region.The Barossa wine region has two subregions or (GI's – Geographical Indications).Barossa ValleyEden ValleyBarossa Valley produces big red wines and bold whites. It is a warmer weather area.Eden Valley is located in a chain of hills called the Mount Lofty Ranges. The higher elevation

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30:33

Let’s Try Some Aussie Wines

Wine Appraiser ·

2026/02/25

Australia is best known for its Shiraz. Big bold Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon from Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Coonawarra. These are all from South Australia.We have talked about Western Australia (Margaret River) known for Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.Yarra Valley in Victoria is a cooler region known for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.Tasmania is off the south Coast of Australia and is an island. This is a cooler region and produces sparkling wines, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay.Riesling is

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17:44

Gruner Veltliner? Oh Ja!

Wine Appraiser ·

2026/02/18

Tonight, we are tasting another new wine. It’s Gruner Veltliner. Sometimes just referred to as Gruner. These wines have primary flavors of lemon, lime, grapefruit, and nectarine; followed by notes of white pepper, iris, green bean, radish, tarragon, ginger, and honey.The best Gruners are perfumed, dry, and full-bodied with high acidity. This is the number one wine grape in Austria. It can be made into a light fruity wine, a heavier bodied dry wine, and a sparkling sekt.Serve well chilled, near

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14:41

What is a Pet-Nat? Let's Find Out!

Wine Appraiser ·

2026/02/11

What is a Pet-Nat?They will often have a bottle cap on top. They are sparkling, but not at the level of a Cava, Prosecco, or Champagne. They are lightly fizzed. They are natural wines made without much intervention. They use natural yeasts and without many additives. Pet-Nat’s normally have a little lower alcohol. I’ve read that they can be kind of funky, not sure what to expect.They use the “Methode ancestrale” – without intervention.Tonight, we are tasting::2024 Amuse Bouche Pet-Nat. I purchased

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22:55

Don’t Let a Movie Stop You From Enjoying Merlot.

Wine Appraiser ·

2026/02/04

Tonight, we are tasting two Merlots from different price points.The movie Sideways came out in 2004, and is now over 20 years old. When the movie was released, Merlot was the number #1 wine in the US, at about 15% of the total market. Greater than Cabernet Sauvignon at around 12%. By December of 2006, Merlot's market share was down to 12%, and by 2014 it was down further to 9%. California Merlot production also saw a huge reduction, going from 305,000 tons in 2000 to 220,000 tons in 2019.Merlot

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21:46

Sauvignon Blanc Challenge.

Wine Appraiser ·

2026/01/28

Tonight, we are tasting two Sauvignon Blancs.My favorite Sauvignon Blancs are from Sancerre, part of the Loire Valley in France. Bright but with a lot of minerality.Some people prefer the bright acidic Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand.We purchased two wines, a New Zealand wine from Trader Joe’s for $10, and a Napa Valley wine Costco for $28.Tonight, we are tasting:2024 Kono Sauvignon Blanc. I purchased the wine from Trader Joe’s for $10. It comes from Marlborough, New Zealand and received a 90

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23:38

Does Chenin Blanc-Viognier Make a Good White Blend?

Wine Appraiser ·

2026/01/21

Tonight we have two Chenin Blanc-Viognier white blends. We have talked about both of these varieties before. Both of these wines are about 80% Chenin Blanc and 20% is Viognier. This is a typical blend because Chenin Blanc is bright and acidic and Viognier is fuller-bodied with a hint of sweetness (eventhough it is a dry wine).Chenin Blanc is a very versatile grape that can be made into late harvest sweet dessert wines, dry white wines, sparkling wines, and oaked or unoaked wines.While versatility

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17:21

Zweigelt Anyone? We Never Have, so Let's Give it a Try!

Wine Appraiser ·

2026/01/14

It is Austria’s most planted wine grape. Named after Dr. Zweigelt who developed the variety in 1922 from a cross of Blaufrankisch and St. Laurent. The wine is known for being bright, tart, and fruity. Zweigelt can also make great rose’ sparkling wines. In Austria sparkling wine is known as Sekt.People say the wine compares to a Pinot Noir.Tonight, we are tasting:2020 Johann Schwarz “The Butcher” Zweigelt. I purchased the wine from Gateway Market in Des Moines for $21.99. It is 100% Zweigelt and has

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19:56

Hunting for a Bargain Wine. Blind Tasting 3 Wines – 2...

Wine Appraiser ·

2026/01/07

Tonight, we are tasting three wines. Two will be around $10, and a third wine will be over $20. Can we taste the difference?Tonight, we are tasting:2022 Epicuro Aglianico from Puglia, Italy. Purchased from Trader Joe’s for $5.99. Blackberry and cherry with light spicy notes. Smooth and velvety. 13% alcohol. Single varietal wine, fermented in stainless steel tanks followed by maturation on the lees for several months before bottling. Does have some residual sugar. 2023 Tribunal Red Wine from the

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25:24

2025 Year in Review. Welcome 2026!

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/12/31

Tonight, we are tasting a Champagne and celebrating the past year. We are drinking a LeMesnil Blanc De Blancs Grand Cru Brut Champagne. It is 100% chardonnay and comes from the Grand Cru vineyards of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. It is a dry wine with flavors of citrus (lemon & orange), white flowers, peach, almond blossom, brioche, pie crust, biscuit, chalky minerality, and a creamy finish. It is aged on the lees for years and the grapes are grown in chalky soils. It costs around $50.Best show moment –

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20:27

Our Best Deals of 2025!

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/12/24

Tonight, we are recapping some of our favorite wines of the past year.The winner for the best buy would be from our 6/26/2025 show on Italian wines. A 2022 Madia Torre Zambra Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. We purchased this wine from Costco for $7.99. We both loved the wine and scored it a 4.We also loved the Stone Hill Dry Rose which we tasted on our 5/28/2025 show about Rose'. We purchased this wine from the Winery in Missouri and paid $13.00. Again, we both loved the wine and rated it a 4.My favorite

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21:03

Amarone della Valpolicella? It Should be Amore...

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/12/17

Tonight, we are tasting and learning about the red-wine blend Amarone della Valpolicella.This wine is a dried-grape wine. It’s a red wine blend. I’m not going into the varieties because I’ve never heard of them.Amarone has to be aged for at least two years, four for wines labeled riserva.Until the 1950’s this wine was not really exported, but is now popular in Scandinavia, Germany, and the United States.By law the grapes must be dried at least until the first of December. The drying process results

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14:55

Should You Search Out a Blatina from Bosnia?

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/12/10

Tonight, we are tasting and learning about the red wine grape Blatina, and doing a quick overview of Bosnian wine.Blatina is a red wine grape variety mostly grown in Herzegovina region of Bosnia-Herzegovina. It was traditionally used as a blending grape with Alicante Bouschet, Merlot, and Trnjak. With the main grape being Trnjak. It produces a dark red wine and is made both in stainless steel and oak barrels. It often has spicy and coffee notes, and developes more chocolatey flavors with age. It

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20:35

Petite Sirah Isn't Just Another Syrah?

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/12/03

Tonight, we are tasting and learning about the red wine grape Petite Sirah.In the past, I thought Petite Sirah must be just a small grape variety of Syrah. I was wrong. Well then, what is it?The grape is also known as Durif, that is a cross between Syrah and Peloursin. The grape has thick skins which give the wine a dark color. Today California has about 12,000 acres planted to Petite Sirah, making it the 6th most planted red variety. California is the main location where the grape is grown. You

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21:20

Have You Ever Tasted a Macabeo?

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/11/26

Tonight, Denise selected our wine because of it’s unique label, but it is also a new variety for us to taste.We have never had a single variety Macabeo. This grape variety is normally used in blends, and is one of the main grapes used in Cava.The wine comes from a newer winery, Parajes del Valle that started in 2018. The winemaker is just 28 years old, but it seems she is very well regarded. They are Certified Organic. One website said the wine is excellent with crab legs.Tonight, we are

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16:13

Does a Beautiful Label Equal a Beautiful Wine?

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/11/19

Tonight, we selected our wine because of it's beautiful label. Oak Farm Vineyards is from Lodi, California. The wine is estate-grown. The bottle is clear with a small plaque identifying the wine, with a black sketch of a tree growing around it. The tree is a mass of branches, limbs, and leaves growing around the plaque. Albarino is one of the main Spanish white wine grapes. Characterized by high acidity and thick skins. Albo means white in Spanish. The grape does well in hot climates and can also

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26:06

What is Baco Noir?

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/11/12

Tonight, we are tasting and learning about the hybrid wine grape Baco Noir. This is a French Hybrid wine grape. Baco Noir is an easy-to-grow grape that produces a medium to full-bodied wine with fresh acidity and dark fruit flavors hinting of black pepper and tobacco. Wines made of Baco Noir can also have notes of licorice, cedar, and smoke. Normally it will have medium tannins.Pairs with tomato-based dishes. Also pairs well with sharp cheddars, pecorino, or Parmigiano Reggiano.Tonight, we are

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24:28

This May be Your New Favorite Thanksgiving Wine!

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/11/05

Tonight, we are trying a Kabinett Riesling from Mosel, Germany. Just for some added fun we also have an Emma Reichart Dry Riesling from Rheinhessen, Germany. So what is a Kabinett (Cabby – Net) and what are other words used to describe the sweetness in German wines. Trocken is the German word for dry. Kabinett has crisp acidity, green apple, citrus and delicate floral notes. Good for an aperitif and pair nicely with light seafood dishes and salads. Dry to a little sweet.Spatlese is a late harvested

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24:41

Champagne for $20? Of Course its Costco!

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/10/29

Champagne must be made in the traditional method.A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. The wine comes from the grand cru village of Verzenay in the Champagne region of France.Tonight, we are tasting:NV Kirkland Signature Brut Champagne. It is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes. The grapes come from the grand cru village of Verzenay. Matures in the bottle for 15 months. It is made by wine maker Manuel Janisson who doesn’t really market his wines in the US, but

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21:08

Why is the Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve...

Wine Appraiser ·

2025/10/22

Kendall-Jackson's chardonnay is made using grapes grown in the cool, coastal regions of California, which gives the wine its crisp, clean flavor.Whole cluster pressed and made in small vineyard lots throughout the winemaking process. Sur lie aging with monthly battonage (lees stirring) giving the wine silky texture and creamy flavor. Aged for 3 months in 44% French Oak (4% new) and 50% American Oak (7% new).Tonight, our three wines are:2023 Louis Dailly Fondateur Chablis. This wine costs around

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