Up Your Wine Game!
By Todd Alexander
Up Your Wine Game!Nov 03, 2022
Before You Start A Wine Collection….
White Rioja: It's Not What You Think
I taste Muga Rioja Blanco 2019 which is a beautiful wine but has nothing to do with the white Riojas of yesteryear. Old school white Rioja used to be oaked within an inch of its life. Now producers are cutting back on the use of oak and releasing beautifully structured and balanced wines that have outstanding versatility at the table.
Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon: Let the Fruit Bombs Rain Down
I taste two cabernet sauvignons, True Myth and Paso Dragon (a Trader Joe's exclusive) both from Paso Robles and compare and contrast them. Both excellent values but both having a fruit forward style that may not be for everyone. Paso Robles is known for a lot of things but restraint is not one of them when it comes to its red wines.
Sparkling Rose': It's The Deal in Fizz
I taste Lucien Albrecht Cremant Brut Rose', which for under $20 is a hell of a bottle of sparkling rose'. I also talk about why you should seek out sparkling rose' as they provide a lot of bubbly for the buck.
Bread & Butter: The Most Popular Pinot Noir in the Land
I taste Bread and Butter pinot noir, which is the fastest growing pinot noir brand in the United States. Honestly it's not my style of pinot noir but I try and understand why it's so flipping popular.
PSA- Chablis is chardonnay! You're Welcome!
For all of you who love Chablis but don't like chardonnay, I have a message for you!
Trader Joe’s Strikes Again at $4
PSA-Sancerre is Sauvignon Blanc!
For all of you who love Sancerre but don't like sauvignon blanc I have a message for you!
Two Amazing Portuguese Reds from Trader Joe's
Todd Alexander tastes two Portuguese reds, both under $10 a bottle at Trader Joe's, and invites you to try them.
The Basics of Food and Wine Pairing
Todd Alexander takes you through the basics of food and wine pairing!
Why You Buy The Wine You Do!
Todd Alexander covers the basics of why you buy the wine you do!