Tasting Notes - The Show!

It's summer time!! In this episode Adam and Eric explore some different options to enjoy during the hot summer months. With plenty of tangents on what to pair with Tofu, some unique summer food recipes, and music pairings that will stretch your imagination - and ears. Wines Featured:#1 - SecateursA.A. Badenhorst FamilyChenin Blanc, 2022Swartland, South Africa#2 - Greco di TufoFuedi diSan Gregorio, 2021Italy#3 - Elevage BlancChimney RockSauvignon Gris/Sauvignon Blanc, 2021Napa Valley

New Zealand baby!! Join Adam and Eric as they taste through the New Zealand wine regions of Otago, Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, and Martinborough. And not just Sauvignon Blanc!!? That's right, New Zealand has so much to offer outside of it's reputation here in the States of being just a phenomenal producer of Sauvignon Blanc. Wines Featured:McBride SistersSparkling Brut RoseHawke's BayNick GoldschmidtForefathers 2021Sauvignon BlancMarlboroughSpy ValleyChardonnay 2016MarlboroughKim CrawfordLoveblockPinot NoirCentral OtagoEscarpementKupe 2020MatinboroughPinot Noir

'Sun' Diego time! Join us with Fallbrook Winery winemaker Euan Parker. We're talking the challenges and advantages of making wine in America's Finest County. Tons of information to whet your palette. Enjoy!

Portugal has wine other than Port??? They sure do!! Join Adam and Eric as they dive into the immense diversity of delicious Portuguese still wines. Along the journey we find the beautiful and haunting music of Fado - a troubadour-like musical style unique to Portugal. Moments of awe and wonder and tears of joy.   Featuring original musical underscoring of LoFi Portugal vibes.  Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!!Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/Contact us:   [email protected] Featured:Mateus, Rose, Portugal, 2020Casa Ferreirinha “Plan Alto”, White blend, Douro, 19Casa Ferreirinha “Papa Figos”, red Blend , Douro 2018Casa Ferreirinha “Quinta De Leda” , Touriga Franca Blend, Douro, 2016

How did it take so long to get to Napa?? In this episode Adam and Eric taste through one of the most famous wine regions in the world. Talking history, topography, music inspiration, and how to taste through Napa. Whoopee! Featuring Stephanie Gonzales in the new duet "Perfect Pairing". Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!!Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/Contact us:   [email protected] Featured:Silverado "Miller Ranch"Sauvignon BlancYountville 2020Groth "Hill View"ChardonnayOakville, 2019PalmazCabernet SauvignonCoombsville, 2017Mt. Veeder "Reserve" Cabernet SauvignonNapa, 2015

Das ist gut! Join Adam and Eric on a tour through Austria and Germany. Just scratching the surface of these two incredible countries and the wines they have to offer.   Featuring famous classical piano pieces of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Bach Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!!Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshowInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/Contact us:   [email protected] TASTEDBroadbent, Gruner Veltliner Niederosterich, Austria 2019Kracher, ZweigeltBurgenland, Austria,2017Bischofliche, Riesling“Piesporter Goldtropfchen” Kabinet, MoselFranz Keller “Franz Anton” Pinot Noir, Baden, Germany2016

It's a special episode featuring the wines of Marenco and an in depth interview with winemaker Patrizia Marenco (a legend of Piedmont!). Join Patrizia and Andrea Costa as they take us through history, viniculture, and tasting notes of the Marenco Barbera Bassina and Brachetto d'Acqui. What a treat!  Featuring the Rossini Aria "La Danza" sung by tenor Alexis Alfaro. Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!!Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshowInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/Contact us:   [email protected] Featured: MARENCOMarencoBarbera Bassina d'Asti2018Marenco Brachetto d'Acqui Pineto2019

Wine and music.....a perfect pairing! Join Adam and Eric as they feature wines made/inspired by musicians in this music heavy episode. They taste through wines by Mary J. Blige, Sting, and Justin King. And they're pretty darn good!! (the wines and the music) Featuring the new song "Music in Wine". Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!!Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshowInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/Contact us:   [email protected] Featured: Sun Goddess by Fantinel  - Mary J. BligePinot Grigio “Romato”, 2019Friuli King Estate - Justin KingPinot Noir, 2017Willamette Valley Tenuta Il Palagio  - Sting“Sister Moon”, Rosso, 2013Toscana  Link to Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34nTQYDiG6EKFo9o22ftqM?si=375975e3322748e6

 It's Season 2!! And we're starting it off with an incredible episode....Women in Wine!!! This episode features three incredible women from the Huneeus Family of Vineyards. Chantal Forthun  of Flowers Winery,  Jen Beloz of Faust Winery, and Rebekah Wineburg of Quintessa Winery.  These three incredible ladies talk background, winemaking, music favorites, share stories and wine insights in over an hour of interviews. Epic!!  Featuring new music, 'Earth Improvisations' , as an underscore to these incredible wine pros. Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!!Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshowInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/Contact us:   [email protected] Featured:Flowers WinesHealdsburg CaliforniaFaust WinesSt. Helena, CaliforniaQuintessa Rutherford, California Link to Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0szSwukjGMGgszWCbH8ieo?si=ATZm7VNLQhGV4VpVLqtzhw

 Let's go to Australia!!! In this final episode of Season 1 Adam and Eric explore the Barossa Region of Australia and talk history and myths of the Australian grapes and style. Adam explores the history of the didgeridoo, and plays it as well (but is terrible at it). Filled with silliness, like usual, and tons of education.   Features the new original song:  "Wouldn't It Be Nice To Visit Australia" Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!!Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshowInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/Contact us:   [email protected] Tasted: (in order)  Chateau Tanunda Dry Riesling, Barossa 2019 Torbreck ‘The Steading”GSM Blend 2017 Peter Lehman “The Barossan” Shiraz, Barossa 2015 Molly Dooker “The Boxer” Shiraz, Mc Laren Vale 2018 Link to Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2M8j3U54jEbKhA0bTUwEgm?si=ch7oTtI9SUCUuTrHsQbVlg