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How is Pinot Noir made into wine? In this video winemaker Fred Scherrer talks us through his process from the sorting table to the fermenting tank as seen at Harvest 2014 in Sonoma. Fred touches on everything from fermentation temperatures to extraction levels in this focused video. Filmed with Fred Scherrer at the winery in

This year I visited Alsace with CIVA to learn and report about the wines from alsace. With its unique terroir the alsacian winemakers are able to produce a wide range of unique wines from grape varieties like Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat or Pinot Noir. This interview was taken by CIVA during the Millésimes Alsace

Wine and chocolate?! Find a match made in heaven. Your guide is Wine Spectator’s Harvey Steiman, who tastes a few harmonious pairings and warns you about less than harmonious combinations.

Jordan Winery Associate Winemaker Maggie Kruse discusses how wine corks are made. This video shows the cork tree bark–what wine corks are made of– and explains cork harvesting from the forests in Portugal and the quality control steps that are taken to ensure each bottle of Jordan wine has the best closure possible. Learn how

In the center of Portugal, the Dão is an isolated wine region that Sara Dionisio of Casa de Mouraz describes as being much like Burgundy in the sense that it has many small vineyards. The soil is granitic in the Dão and gives a mineral quality to many of them. Sara sat with Ask a

When it comes to enjoying good wine, its not just the quality of the wine that matters. Knowing how to taste your wine properly can play a big role in how much you get out of it. So before you fill your next glass, make sure you follow these simple steps to enjoy every last

Chile’s newer growing areas are in cool coastal regions. And with this, the newest grape varietals are cool-climate reds such as Pinot Noir and Syrah. Join James Molesworth as he discusses a pair of Chile’s hottest cool varietals.

Executive Chef Todd Knoll offers advice on cheese and wine service at dinner and cocktail parties, from serving cheese at the right temperature and selecting cheeses, to fun tips for how to cut cheeses and which nuts, fruits and other foods are great cheese plate accoutrements. Get more tips at https://winecountrytable.com/chefs-tips/.

Preparation 500 is manure that is buried in a cow’s horn for six months and then added to biodynamic sprays and compost. It is one of the key additions in biodynamic farming and in this video Tuscan Winemaker Sean O’Callaghan of Riecine describes how he makes and uses Prearation 500 on his vineyard in La

Czech Republic is the best beer country in the world (clearly!) but what do foreigners think about Czech wine? An American sommelier (and expert in Czech wines!) will guide three Americans, one Brit, one Venezuelan, one French woman and one very surprised Czech through a tasting of six South Moravian wines. Each wine is listed

Germany’s Mosel valley is near the northern limit for growing wine grapes, yet it is a classic region that produces some of the world’s top white wines. Meet some of the region’s best producers and learn why it’s such a great place to grow Riesling.

Jordan Vineyard Manager Dana Grande discusses how to make compost fertilizer. These composting methods from Jordan’s sustainably farmed vineyards can be applied at home with Dana’s tips. Made from grape and olive pomace, our compost is applied to the vineyards in the spring to promote grapevine health. These tips can also be used for your

What is reduction in wine? We asked a producer from Burgundy who says it’s the most interesting part of winemaking, but also one of the most challenging. Emmanuel Guillot of Domaine Guillot-Broux in the Macon region of Burgundy France sat with Ask a Winemaker in Chicago in the Spring of 2015. See all of our

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Thomas Keller is always cool, calm and collected. What was it like when Julia Child showed up at his restaurant, the French Laundry? Renowned chef Thomas Keller shares his favorite encounters with Julia.

Learn how to make a mini rosemary wreath for each place setting to create a natural, personalized “welcome to the table.” These wreath making ideas can be adapted to each season by adding different accents, such as Christmas ornaments in winter, lavender in spring, fennel fronds in summer and pine in fall. Visit our blog

What challenges does the home winemaker face? We asked Fred Scherrer of the Scherrer Winery and he detailed the problems that working on a smaller scale might create. He cites temperature in regards to fermentation and the amount of oxygen that comes into contact with a mass of grapes. See our growing list of questions

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This historic Napa Cabernet label made Wine Spectator’s No. 4 Wine of 2020. Senior editor James Molesworth, who reviewed the wine, shares the story of its continued success under new ownership. More Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of the Year content: https://top100.winespectator.com/ Explore Wine Spectator’s free newsletters: http://winesp.ec/3nxPCOU Introductory offer: Subscribe to Wine Spectator for

Jordan Executive Chef Todd Knoll recommends four must-have kitchen gadgets. Great gift ideas and best value tools for the home cook. Kuhn Rikon Original Swiss Peeler — I’ve used many peelers over the years, and this is the best one on the market. No need to spend a fortune. Under $4 at Amazon.com. Microplane Grater/Zester