NVWR® 108 – Smith-Madrone
August 31, 2010 by David
Filed under Napa Valley Wine Radio
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In this episode, Stu Smith, Owner and Winemaker for Smith-Madrone Vineyards & Winery shares his ideas about growing and making wine here in Napa Valley.
This episode is a little longer than usual, but time will fly as you hear his opinions on dry farming, managing fermentations, Biodynamic, and much more.
Photos courtesy of Smith-Madrone :: Photo credit: Meg Smith
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Field Sampling in the Vineyard
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Fun Fact by Nancy Hawks Miller, Goosecross: Field Sampling in the Vineyard
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Spectacular Sunday Brunch
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Fun Fact by Diane De Filipi, Let’s Go Cook Italian: Spectacular Sunday Brunch
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Fresh Basil in Abundance!
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Fun Fact by Sherry Page, Culinary Getaways: Fresh Basil in Abundance!
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2009 Lake County Sauvignon Blanc
August 25, 2010 by David
Filed under Sauvignon Blanc, Winemaker Notes
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Crisp, clean and bright with fresh citrus, green apple, freshly-mown grass and kiwi fruit with a tangy, refreshing finish.
Pairings: You can’t go wrong serving our citrusy Sauvignon Blanc with most any sort of seafood. It’s a lively partner for a variety of cheeses and a cleansing contrast for cream-based dishes. Try it with Colleen’s recipe for Gourmet Grilled Chicken and Garlic Pizza.
Oak Alternatives
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Fun Fact by Nancy Hawks Miller, Goosecross: Oak Alternatives
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Wine may help women keep weight in check
So, I’m tweeting and Facebooking away, posting what I think are fascinating tibits of wine information linking to the videos of our winemaker at work, Fun Facts about food and wine teaser questions on our wine-trivia game. And, we get a nice response to those and some re-tweets which is great! But what sends the re-tweets into overdrive or gets, by far, the most “likes”? This little tidbit of information:
Wine may help women keep weight in check!
And, on a list of the “most common questions about wine”, which one rises to the top? How many calories in a glass of wine?
So, here goes with the most sought after information: Just click here to learn about how wine may help women keep their weight in check.
And the calories in a glass of wine? Between 75 and 100 in a 4-oz. glass of dry wine, depending upon the alcohol (the higher the alcohol, the more calories).
Gelato: The Real Deal
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Fun Fact by Diane De Filipi, Let’s Go Cook Italian: Gelato – The Real Deal
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2007 Napa Valley Estate Petit Verdot
August 19, 2010 by David
Filed under Petit Verdot, Winemaker Notes
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The well-drained, rocky soil and warm, sunny afternoons here on our 9.5-acre Estate make it the ideal place for the tough-skinned, slow ripening Petit Verdot. With just three rows, total, this wine is exclusive to our Wine Club.
Flavor profile: Dark, dense and luscious: Black plum, boysenberry, tobacco, sweet anise, vanilla and toasty oak with velvety tannins.
2007 Vintage: Classic vintage, widely recognized as the finest since 1997, yielding small, flavorful berries and outstanding balance.
Drink now and through: 2015
Food Suggestions
The deep, dark flavors are a natural with slow-cooked dishes like short ribs or your favorite pot roast. The richness of prime rib or rack of lamb work well with the lush black fruit. Try a glass with Colleen’s recipe for Bacon-Cured Fillet Mignon with Shallot Sauce.
Charentais Melons at the Napa Valley Farmer’s Markets
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Fun Fact by Sherry Page, Culinary Getaways: Charentais Melons at the Farmer’s Market
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