Napa Valley Wine Radio®
Summary: Napa Valley Wine Radio is a wine education production presented by Goosecross winery in Napa Valley, California. This extensive "Goosecross University" program delivers rock solid wine education along with food and wine appreciation information from an insiders perspective. Here you'll discover a broad range of topics to expand your knowledge of how fine wine is produced while listening to Napa Valley Wine Radio's down-to-earth ideas and suggestions for enhancing your enjoyment of food and wine everyday.
- Visit Website
- RSS
- Artist: Goosecross®
- Copyright: Goosecross®, Goosecreek®, State Lane®, Wine Basics Class©, Napa Valley Wine Radio®, NVWR®, Goosecross University™, AmerItal® and (ÆROS®) AEROS are registered trademarks in use by Goosecross Cellars, a California Corporation. Copyright 1985-2010, all right
Podcasts:
Have you ever wondered about the pipettes, burettes and other equipment you see in a wine lab? We certainly can't make memorable wine in the lab, but attentive analysis, every step of the way, is vital to the health and stability of the wine. So, today, Jeff Booth, our technical guy, will tell us about the key analyses and how and when they're done. Cheers!
If you want to know more about cheese in general, or about pairing cheese with wine, this episode is for you! Nancy had the chance to sit down with Lassa Skinner, the General Manager of Oxbow Cheese in Napa and she offers some great information about trying new cheeses, how to select them and pairing cheese with wine.
In episode 80, Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, took a broad look at the world of sweet and fortified wines. Since then, we've covered port, sherry and Madeira. Today we conclude the series by taking a look at the strange world of botrytised wines and ice wines. You'll find complete text posted at goosecross.com under education.
In episode 80, Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, took a broad look at the world of sweet and fortified wines. The episodes that follow, like this one, break it out by category. Today's topic is the deliciously odd world of Madeira. Each of these podcasts regarding sweet wines will be released, on a weekly basis, until the series is complete. There's complete text posted at goosecross.com - found under "education".
In episode 80, we took a look at some of the most popular styles of sweet wine. Today, we delve into the delicious world of sherry in particular. Relax, pour yourself a glass of sherry and enjoy! Each of these podcasts regarding sweet wines will be released, on a weekly basis, until the series is complete. Complete text is available at goosecross.com
In episode 80, we took a look at some of the most popular styles of sweet wine. Now, we'll take a closer look at port wine, in particular. It's the perfect wine for a cold, winter night, so pour yourself a glass, relax and enjoy! Each of these podcasts regarding sweet wines will be released, on a weekly basis, until the series is complete. Complete text is available at goosecross.com
In this episode, Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, takes a general look at the Byzantine and delicious world of sweet wines. We'll follow up by breaking it down by category: Port, sherry, Madeira and botrytised wines. Each of these will be released, on a weekly basis, until the series is complete. Complete text is available at goosecross.com
Nancy Hawks Miller, Director of Education for Goosecross Cellars was pleased to have the opportunity to speak with renowned wine historian Charles Sullivan. An updated edition of his wonderful book, Napa Wine: A History, has just been released and he tells us all about it. If you'd like a copy, just call (800) 231-9463 and the publisher will waive shipping charges when you mention this podcast or your Goosecross Wine Club Membership.
Mushrooms are especially comforting this chilly time of year and here's our chance to gain some education about them! Our good friend, Sherry Page of Culinary Getaways, delves into the world of mushroom foraging with renowned forager Connie Green of Wine Forest Mushrooms. Connie tells us about the mushrooms that can be found here in Napa Valley and shares some of her favorite recipes -- including her recipe for chanterelle vodka!
A few episodes back, we heard some interesting opinions about old vines and wine quality from our Winemaker, Geoff Gorsuch, and Jeff Booth and Bob Pepi of Pepi-Booth Consulting. We enjoyed it so much that we asked them if we could extend the conversation to include the influence of yields, hillside vs. valley-floor vineyards and deficit irrigation, among other topics. They have some great insights - enjoy!
With New Year's Eve rapidly approaching, what better time for a crash course in how sparkling wine is made? All of us at Goosecross wish you a very happy and healthy 2009. Cheers!
Have you ever thought about making your own wine? There are many ways to go about it. n this episode Greg Snell, of Provina, tells Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, about this very sophisticated and interesting new system called the WinePod.
2008 has been a great reminder that every year isn't the same here in Napa Valley. Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, is here to tell you all about this very interesting and challenging vintage.
For those of you considering a visit to Napa Valley in the near future, especially you first-time visitors, get yourself a glass of wine and relax as our tasting room staff offers some great tips on planning, what to expect, and how to get the most out of your visit. Resources: goosecross.com, napavalley.com, Napa Visitor's Center: 707.226.7459
Do old vines make better wine? When you see "old vine" on the label, do you assume that the quality will be higher or the flavor more intense? I thought it would be interesting to explore the subject with Winemakers Geoff Gorsuch, Bob Pepi, and Jeff Booth. Enjoy!
