TODAY'S FEATURED "WINE BUYS
ON MARTHA" STEWART LIVING RADIO'S
"LIVING TODAY" WITH MARIO BOZQUEZ 3:30-4PM SIRIUS112/XM157
Here are my Wine Buys which I will be featuring on the show:
Hugel, Gentil, 2008, Alsace, France
This is a fragrant blend of five noble grapes: Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Riesling adn Sylvaner.
Harmonious and floral this wine screams SUMMERTIME and pairs fabuloulsy with lobster, scallops and anything else "Summer"
A terrific little value, produced by this wondeful producer.
Quady, Elysium, 2008, California
You can help but to take time to smell the roses with this wine.
This delicious elixer made from the Black Muscat grape is laden with gardens of roses aromas.
It is wonderfully balanced and delicate right through its long finish. This is a great pairing with fruit sorbettos with vanilla ice cream together in a bowl, believe me I've been there! Also fab with blue cheeses..Maytag Blue a great choice.
It's sister Essensia, Orange muscat is another beauty. Served it this weekend in my class paired with pineapple ice cream sandwiches topped with a bittersweet chocolate sauce(prepared by Mary Kravec.)
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TWO NEW WNE BUYS TO BE FEATURED THIS WEDNESDAY ON MARTHA STEWART LIVING RADIO'S "LIVING TODAY" on Sirius112/XM157
Cheers,
These are the wines, which I'll be featuring this Wednesday February 24Th on Martha Stewart Living Radio's "Living Today" Sirius112/XM157. Tune in at 3:30 PM and join us. Taste with us if you can. I'm sure your bosses won't mind!!
Potel-Aviron, Beaujolais Villages, 2008, France
This is a great representation of Beaujo Villages.
Focused and clean with cherry bursting its bling all over the palate.
Really bright and juicy with a delightful minerality streaming through. Delish!
A definite standout in its category, and at the average retail price of $12.99, you can't go wrong.
Imported by Frederick Wildman & Sons, Ltd. Summit, NJ
Michel Freres, Cremant de Bourgogne, Cuvee Brut Rose, France, 2008
One of my perennial favorites. This sparkling Pinot Noir delivers more bliss for the buck than you can imagine!
Loaded with cherry, berries and subtle hints of pepper, this mouth-filling sparkler is always a crowd-pleaser. And I might add,that it is very food friendly. Great as an aperitif with pates and cheeses like Morbier. Also terrific with salads, which feature chevre (soft goat)cheeses, or mild blues plated with fruits like oranges or peaches and plums in the summer. Make sure to nix the vinaigrette and use the juices of the fruits in your dressing!
Average retail price: $18.99
Imported by Wine Markets International, Inc., Plainview, NY
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TWO NEW WINE BUYS FOR JANUARY 20TH, 2010
These are the two wines which I'll be featuring on Martha Stewart Living Radio's "Living Today," SIRIUS/XM at 3:30PM:
PAZO SENORANS, ALBARINO, 2008, SPAIN
One of the best in the biz! Perfectly balanced between it's white peach,citrus fruit and pristine acidity. Pazo has a slightly salty minerality, which brings it all home on the palate.
The Albarino grape holds similarities to the Riesling grape, but this wine is a lot more rough and tumble than most Riesling wines, especially those from the Mosel.
Perfect with seafood, especially raw oysters.
Average retail price: $23.99
THE CHOOK, SPARKLING SHIRAZ, NV, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Rich and flavorful and most of all fun to drink.
Made in the Methode Champenoise with it's second fermentation occurring in the bottle, its playful bubbles carry its juicy and spicy red fruit into a long pleasing finish!
Average retail price:$16.99
If you shop well, you can purchase these wines for less than the above prices!
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MY FEATURED WINES ON TODAY'S SHOW! MARTHA STEWART LIVING RADIO'S "LIVING TODAY" WITH MARIO BOSQUEZ@3:30PM SIRIUS 112
Clos la Coutale, 2007, Cahors, France
This wine comes from the appellation of Cahors, which is located in the southwest of France. It is made from a blend of 70% Malbec,15% Merlot and 15% Tannat which is a local grape, used mostly in blending.
The grapes used by Clos la Coutale come from vines which are an average age of 25 years.
This is a superbly balanced wine. Smooth and supple into a wonderfully long finish.
Average retail price $14.99 (a steal!)
Distributed by WINEBOW
Les Restanques de Pibarnon, 2006, Bandol, France
A fabulous wine made primarily from the Mourvedre grape. One of Provence's finest producers, Pibarbnon never fails to deliver. This is kind of like its "baby Bandol" and a tremendously delicious wine full of dark black fruit, spice and an aromatic hint of new leather jacket! This IS a good thing.
A tremendous value at $23.99.
Distributed by Michael Skurnik Wines
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MY FEATURED WINES ON TODAY'S SHOW! MARTHA STEWART LIVING RADIO'S "LIVING TODAY" WITH MARIO BOSQUEZ@3:30PM SIRIUS 112
Weingut Hiedler, Gruner Veltliner, Loess, 2008, Kamptal, Austria
This wine is so pure and essential that it is almost beyond words. Beautifully focused with a burst of nectarine and mineral that stays with you forever..well almost!
Floral and alive this wine is a foodies dream. Try with pan seared scallops with a beurre blanc kissed with fresh lime and experience nirvana on the palate!
Average retail price $14.99
Fontaleoni, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, 2008, Tuscany Italy
This is a wine to which I perennially keep coming back. It is medium bodied and full of lively juice and impeccably balanced. Lots of mineral and great acidity keep it playing into a long finish.
Great with antipasti including hams and salumi with any number of cheeses. Also great with tomato and mozzarella, fresh basil drizzled with Tuscan olive oil,lemon juice salt and pepper.
Average retail price: $13.99
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CAROL BERMAN'S FEATURED WINES ON TODAY'S "LIVING TODAY" WITH MARIO BOSQUEZ, MARTHA STEWART LIVING RADIO, SIRIUS, CH 112 RADIO @ 3:30 PM
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These are the terrific wines which we will be tasting and talking about on today's show:
Clos Saint-Denis, Pomme de Glace, Ice Cider, Canada
Average retail price $25.00 (375 ml)
Selaks Ice Wine, 2006 New Zealand
Average retail price $17.99
Hey, what can I say. They ain't cheap but they ARE good, and a little of these beautiful wines goes a long way.
Both are impeccably balanced on the palate, and have the perfect amount of acidity to finish dry and delicate.
They are the perfect example of this oxymoron: powerful delicacy!
Tasting is believing.
The Pomme de Glace is perfect when paired with blue cheeses like Roquefort or Cabrales.
Selaks which is a blend of Riesling and Gewurztraminer, works well with blue cheeses as well as summer peach desserts!Try with a warm peach pie!
Both would be superb with a blue cheese souflee as an appetizer.
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MY JUNE 17TH CLASS IN A GLASS WINE SELECTIONS ON MARTHA STEWART LIVING RADIO'S "LIVING TODAY" WITH MARIO BOSQUEZ
CA' DEL SOLO ESTATE VINEYARD, MUSCAT, 2008, CALIFORNIA
A fab and well defined wine. It's got beautifully perfumed aromatics with lively hints of melon, honeysuckle and mango. Its' mineral-laced palate is wonderfully balanced, harmonious and full of tropical fruits. It finishes long and off-dry. Great with anything Asian or as an aperitif with goat cheeses.
Average retail price $18.99
AMBRA, DI CARMIGNANO ROSATO, 2008, TUSCANY, ITALY
This little "red wine wannabe" really sings! Its "pink" color is really a darker, translucent cherry red. Made primarily from sangiovese, it has aromas of fresh strawberries, cherries and spice. The palate is off-dry, fresh and finely balanced, and dances with lingering tart cherry. Quite food-friendly and versatile, it is great for grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, salmon with an herbed mayonnaise or seared tuna.
Average retail price $12.00
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MY WINE BUYS FOR TODAY ON MARTHA STEWART'S "LIVING TODAY," SIRIUS RADIO, CHANNEL 112, THE MOTHER'S DAY SELECTION
Today, May 6Th on "Living Today" Sirius/XM RADIO CHANNEL 112, I featured and tasted the following wines with Mario Bosquez, Naomi and Chris:
Raventos i Blanc, L'Hereu Reserva Brut, 2005
The best I've ever tasted,and I've been drinking Spanish Cava wines
for twenty years! This is the perfect Mother's Day brunch wine and fab with fresh seafood. Average retail price: $17.99
Imported by Michael Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY
Marenco, Brachetto d'Acqui, 2006, Piedmont, Italy
If you want a joy ride on your palate, this is it.
The visual on this wine alone is amazing! It is a cherry red to almost crimson colored frothy elixir. Strawberry and raspberry red fruits explode in every sip. Great with fruits and fruit tart desserts! Average retail price : $17.99
Imported by Vias Imports, NY
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MY FEATURED WINES TODAY ON MARTHA STEWART LIVING RADIO'S "LIVING TODAY" at 3:30 PM, SIRIUS RADIO CHANNEL CHANNEL 112
So happy that I'll be back on "Living Today" with Mario Bosquez. Mario, Naomi, Chris and I will tasting these great bubbles for Valentine's Day:
Pierre Peters, Cuvee de Reserve, Champagne France,
Average retail price $48.99
Banfi, Rosa Regale, Brachetto d'Acqui, Piedmont Italy
Average retail price $24.99
Taza Chocolate, Somerville, Massachusetts
www.tazachocolate.com
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CAROL BERMAN'S FEATURED WINES TODAY ON "LIVING TODAY" WITH MARIO BOSQUEZ,SIRIUS/XM RADIO ON MARTHA STEWART LIVING RADIO CHANNEL 112
CHANNEL 112 @3:30PM
Today at 3:30 PM I will be tasting and talking about these wines with Mario and the crew on his show "Living Today,"
Martha Stewart Living Radio, Channel 112,Sirius/XM RADIO!
To listen on-line for free, just go to the Sirius site and click on MEDIA PLAYER at the top of the page. Fill in the info and you've got three days of great listening ahead of you!
This listed pricing is based on average retail prices:
Librandi, Ciro Rosso Classico, 2006, Calabria, Italy $11.99
Distributed by Winebow nationally
Domaine Andezon, Cotes du Rhone, 2007, France $13.99
Distrbuted by Polaner Selections, NY&NJ
Importer: European Cellars, LLC Charlotte, NC www.europeancellars.com
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