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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

Octogenarian grape grower Ed Scherrer reflects on the history and benefits of dry farming grapes in California’s Alexander Valley. Ed feels that vineyards that are irrigated will produce more fruit, but not live as long as dry farmed vines. Ask a Winemaker sat down with Ed Scherrer in the Alexander Valley at the start of

Now it’s time to talk about how to describe what you are tasting! I usually encourage people to taste wine and then use my easy 3 step process to DESCRIBE any wine. First describe the body (light, medium, or full) of that wine. Second describe a few aromas and flavors you identified int he SMELL

Axel Heinz, director of these Tuscan estates, talks to Wine Spectator’s Bruce Sanderson about the similarities and differences between Bolgheri and Bordeaux, Ornellaia’s journey to adulthood, and how a warming climate will affect the balance of grape varieties in the vineyards and wines.

Watch Sonoma County winemakers demonstrate how to use a Durand wine opener for opening older wine bottles. This two-part corkscrew combines the functionality of an ah-so wine opener and a traditional corkscrew to make the cleanest, most efficient way to extract a wine cork. Purchase a Durand corkscrew online: https://thedurand.com/.

How to pronounce the main grapes of Alsace? Sophie and Maxime Barmes Buecher pronounce Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Noir, Muscat and even Chardonnay, even though it’s not typical in the region. Check out our guide to pronouncing the ten Cru of Beaujolais: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw9FJBOX7BE Sophie and Maxime sat with Ask

This week Daléne visited 4G Wines, one of South Africa’s most expensive and talked about wines. We explore the story behind this hugely ambitious and beautiful brand and have the good fortune to taste their second wine, The Echo of G. Read the full #winestory on https://www.port2port.wine/stories/more-heart-n210 and follow us on Instagram Live https://www.instagram.com/port2port/ for

A golf-cart tour of a Bordeaux chateau?! It’s obvious that Pontet-Canet proprietor Alfred Tesseron enjoys life — even as he works tirelessly to make his fifth-growth Pauillac estate equal in quality to its first-growth neighbors.

Learn how to make chocolate decorations with this easy video demonstration. An impressive dessert you can make ahead for a party or use as an elegant dessert garnish idea for ice cream or cakes. Blog: https://winecountrytable.com/watch/desserts/decorative-chocolate-swirls-dessert-garnish-video-demonstration. Full recipe: https://www.jordanwinery.com/culinary/recipes/decorative-chocolate-swirls. Ingredients: 3 Meyer lemons, zested 3 limes, zested 3 Satsuma oranges, zested 1 lb dark chocolate