WineChat.TV

Wine Chat TV Ep. 27: Adam Lee of Siduri

pope — Fri, 28 May 2010 21:12:43 +0000

Wine Chat TV Ep. 26: Distilling With Jake Jones

pope — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:59:55 +0000

Wine may be our first love, but rum will always be our favorite mistress. We took a field trip to the Stable in St. Louis’ Historic Lemp District where Amalgamated Brewing’s Jake Jones has been distilling Rum, Ouzo, Absinthe, and a peach corn whiskey he’s calling Porn! (yes we finally get to tag a post with the keyword “porn”). Join us as Jake walks us through his process, and explains why making booze might just be the best job ever. It’s big ideas and small batches here at WineChat.TV.

Wine Chat TV Ep. 25 pt.1 & 2: Talking Sustainability with Michael Honig

pope — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:42:04 +0000

WineChat is Back! We sat down with Michael Honig, of Honig Winery and Vineyards, and had a great time of it too! We talked sustainability vs. Organics. We talked puppies and even postcards! Be sure to watch both parts of the interview. You can get your Honig wines at www.Internetwines.com, or (if you’re in St. Louis) at Randall’s Wines and Spirits.

Wine Chat TV Ep. 24: Wine Of The Year / Holiday Greetings

pope — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:51:23 +0000

We wish you a merry xmas, etc… , plus our pick for Wine of the Year!

Wine Chat TV Ep. 23: Jim Rutledge of 4 Roses

pope — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:40:12 +0000

Master Distiller for 4 Roses Bourbon, Jim Rutledge, stopped by to chat with us. We’ll talk all about Jim’s favorite bourbon, and the kinship shared by all of the Master Distillers of Kentucky.

Wine Chat TV Ep. 22 :Chef Mosher of Mondavi

pope — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:41:17 +0000

Wine Chat took a small road trip into St. Louis to Harvest restaurant, where Chef Jeff Mosher, from the Mondavi Winery in Napa, was preparing to give a special wine dinner. We spoke with Chef Mosher about his favorite pairings, the challenges of cooking for Napa wines, and who he thinks will win this season’s Top Chef! Join us and be sure to check out The Robert Mondavi Winery on the internet at RobertMondaviWinery.Com.

Wine Chat TV Ep. 21: No. 1 Tip For Buying Wine

pope — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:30:23 +0000

Buying wine can be a tough decision. That’s why Wine Chat TV is here. Can you take a guess on what we suggest as the best way to pick your wine? It’s not the type of grape. It’s not the region that the wine comes from. No, it’s who is producing it or even who is importing the wine. Join us as we touch on these topics and help you pick your next bottle of wine.

Wine Chat TV Ep. 20: Blind Tasting Competition

pope — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:45:21 +0000

With their Wonder Twin powers activated, Jase and Chris take the form of…….. Wine Aficionado!!! They have no clue what three wines they are tasting. But, they will soon find out as they compare notes, and jokes, and weigh in on what they think they are really tasting!

Wine Chat TV Ep. 19: Waxing With Bill

pope — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:43:10 +0000

President of Maker’s Mark, Bill Samuels Jr. , stopped by to chat it up.We talk with him about every thing from drink culture to the drinks he likes to have at home.

Wine Chat TV Ep. 18: Chris Millard Unfiltered

pope — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:40:26 +0000

Tasting wine at 9am is a rough job… But we are more than happy to do it for this newest episode. Chris Millard, Head Wine Maker for Newton Vineyards, joins us in the early morning hours to talk about extreme wine making, indigenous yeast, and beer! You’ll not want to miss this one!

Wine Chat TV Ep. 17: Lucas Park Grille

pope — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:58:51 +0000

In this edition of Wine Chat, we head to Lucas Park Grille in downtown St. Louis. Chef Kyle Patterson helps us with some pairings for the Annual St. Louis Restaurant Week. This benefit , comprised of 25 local restaurants, is a chance for St. Louis to eat some amazing dishes from our fair city’s top chefs, and raise money to feed area children.

For more info visit Downtownrestaurantweek.net. For more on Lucas Park Grille, check out LucasParkGrille.com

Wine Chat TV Ep. 16: Lady Hennessy Interview

pope — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:59:24 +0000

We had the pleasure of interviewing Lady Hennessy herself, Melyssa Ford! It’s not all about the Hennessy for Ms. Ford, and Chris was sure to ask her about her favorite wines!

Wine Chat TV Ep. 15: Basic Food Pairing

pope — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:56:56 +0000

Ice wine and hot wings? Well, maybe not. Jase and Chris offer up a few helpful hints for finding wine to pair with the foods you love.

Wine Chat TV Ep. 14: The Death Of Chardonnay

pope — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:20:17 +0000

We pay homage to one of our best friends… Chardonnay. A true master of styles, a veritable chameleon, Chardonnay left behind a memorable legacy.
Pope delivers a beautiful eulogy. Chris and Jase discuss what really killed Chardonnay. Oh, and there’s a twist ending. It’s like an M. Night Shyamalan movie or something….. you’re sure to get a shock out of this one!!!

Wine Chat TV Episode 13: Interview with Tom Tiburzi

pope — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:38:37 +0000

Chandon’s head winemaker, Tom Tiburzi , stops by the Wine Chat Studio to talk about his sparkling wines, favorite food pairings, and how to correctly open a bottle of bubbly. The tough questions come out as Jase throws down like Matt Lauer in this great interview. Be sure to check out part one and two of this awesome episode!!!

Wine Chat TV Episode 12: Champagne VS Sparklers

pope — Fri, 22 May 2009 16:37:07 +0000

Champagne may be the king of sparkling wines, but it isn’t the only game in town. Here Jase suggests a couple of alternatives, and explains when and when not to shell out your hard earned cash for the real thing.

WineChat.TV Episode 11: Summer Time Sangria

pope — Fri, 15 May 2009 22:25:52 +0000

It’s getting to be that time of year. It’s hot. It’s sticky. It’s Sangria Time! Chris and Jase will run you through the basics of this red wine punch. Don’t worry, it’s easy to make… and easier to drink.

Wine Chat TV Episode 10: The Skinny On Slender

pope — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:17:50 +0000

Looking for a drink that won’t tip the scales? How about Slender… 90% wine and 10% artificial sweetener! Jase and Chris taste it, and live to tell about it.

Wine Chat TV Episode #9: An Interview with Prinz Felix zu Salm-Salm

pope — Sat, 02 May 2009 00:54:49 +0000

We’ve traded Chris in for a real live prince! Prinz Felix zu Salm-Salm stops by to discuss his family’s estate in Nahe, his own Rheingraf project, and German wine in general.

Wine Chat TV Episode #8: Preserving Your Wine

Jase — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:38:05 +0000

It’s the end of the evening, and we have a half bottle of wine left. What to do!?!

Wine Chat TV Episode #7: Tannin, Sexy Sexy Tannin

pope — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:43:34 +0000

Chris explains that he likes his wine just how he likes his women: Sexy… and Bitter!

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Wine Chat TV Episode #6: Lesser Known White Wines

pope — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:57:02 +0000

When you think of white wine, do you think of Chardonnay and blue-haired ladies? In this episode we’ll answer a question from a viewer, and showcase three of our favorite lesser known white varietals. Thanks to Caitlin from Aurora, Illinois for the great question. We love the questions and comments! Keep ‘em coming!

Wine Chat TV Episode #5: Cellaring

pope — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:28:57 +0000

In this episode, the Red Headed Stranger and the Man from the Mountain, will be discussing how to cellar your wines, and when not to cellar your wines.

Wine Chat TV Episode #4: Blind Tasting

pope — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:50:44 +0000

We gave Chris and Jase 3 random wines, bagged them up, and let them go. What happens next? Tune in and find out!

Wine Chat TV Episode #3: Calories In Wine

pope — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:02:34 +0000

Time to talk healthy! Here Jase gives you a simple equation to calculate the calories in your favorite wine.

Wine Chat TV Episode #2: How to Use a Waiters Corkscrew

Jase — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:25:51 +0000

In this short episode, Chris offers up his favorite wine opening technique. You’ve gotta open it to drink it right?

Wine Chat TV Episode #1: Does it Suck?: The Vinturi Aerator

Jase — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 02:49:46 +0000

Check out our first episode! We know, it’s a little rough around the edges; but Chris lost his razor… and shot his barber.