The KrisXperience Show

Join The KrisXperience Show for a 45-minute swirl through Austria’s vineyards — from the steep terraces of Wachau to the iron-rich slopes of Eisenberg, and from the pink-tinged Schilcher to the legendary Heiligenstein. It’s Austria’s wine story condensed: history, grapes, soils, and all DAC regions brought to life in one engaging, easy-to-follow episode. Smart, structured, but never stiff—it’s win...

In this episode, I’m joined by Derek Sandhaus , one of the leading Western voices on baijiu, China’s national spirit and the world’s most consumed spirit. We dive into pronunciation, production, styles, cultural rituals, food pairings, and history. This conversation was actually recorded some time ago, but I’m thrilled to finally share it now. Baijiu is a world ofaromas/flavours, traditions, and s...

Check out the latest episode on a subject that is dear to my heart: Natural wine. I'll also be talking briefly about my new book. Info is available through my website and also as an ebook through various third parties . But also on what is natural wine How to approach it Demystify it somewhat and approach it with an open mind...but foremost, have fun. Enjoy this episode!

Title: Sherry Wine: Then, Now, Next Host: Kristian Kielmayer | The KrisXperience Show Description: In this deep-dive episode, Kristian Kielmayer—certified Sherry Educator and wine communicator—takes you on a journey through the fascinating world of Sherry wines. From its 3,000-year-old legacy and its golden age in global trade, to its evolution through scientific breakthroughs and legal reforms, t...

Merlot vs. Syrah: two iconic varieties, worlds apart—or are they? In this episode, we dive into the sensory secrets of these wines, exploring their similarities, differences, and what makes each so unique. Plus, I take it to the next level with a blind tasting to put theory into practice. Whether you're a wine geek or just curious, this episode will be fun and help you understand those two varieti...

In this episode, we're unpacking the story behind Bag-in-Box (BIB) wines . From its fascinating history to a side-by-side look at the pros and cons compared to traditional glass bottles, we’re diving into how this format shapes the way we experience wine today. Plus, I put it to the test with a blind tasting—because when it comes to wine, it’s all about what’s in the glass (or bag)! Whether you're...

In this episode, we embark on a captivating journey to the majestic Mount Fuji, a revered symbol of Japan that holds deep cultural and spiritual significance. As the old saying goes, "A wise man climbs Mt Fuji once, only a fool climbs it twice." Join me as we explore the profound wisdom behind this adage and delve into the transformative experience of ascending Japan's highest mounta...

In this captivating episode, we delve deep into the world of Cachaça, the beloved Brazilian sugar cane spirit, with our esteemed guest, Mauricio Maia. Known for its rich history and diverse expressions, Cachaça is much more than just the base for the classic Caipirinha. Mauricio Maia, an expert and ambassador par excellence of Cachaça, takes us on a journey through the vast and vibrant "big f...

The wines: 2021 - Sauvignon blanc, Marlborough (New Zealand) - white 2008 – Mencia, Bierzo  Spain – red The podcast was recorded back in October 2022 (reflecting the tasting note). While producers, of course are very relevant not only for quality but also overall, yet for this excercise they have not been mentioned. The SAT: https://www.wsetglobal.com/media/3119/wset_l3_wines_sat_en_jun-2016.pdf F...

The official cupping protocol download form https://www.scith.coffee/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/SCA-Cupping-Form.pdf Other useful information from the SCA https://sca.coffee/sca-news/read/evolving-the-sca-cupping-protocol-and-form-an-overview-of-the-pilot-testing-process Checkout the Barista Hustle’s information https://www.baristahustle.com/cupping-protocols/

Let’s embark on a journey into the heart of Japan's liquid tradition. I’ll be your tour guide into the basics of the world of sake! From the four main ingredients to the method of production and various styles. We're unravelling the mysteries of this fantastic Japanese beverage. Join me for a sip, a story, and a celebration of Japan's liquid artistry.

The 4 P's of Pálinka – People, Place, Product, Purity Welcome to 'Spirit of the Fruit Belt,' the podcast that takes you on a journey through the heart of Hungary, exploring the rich heritage and craftsmanship behind the iconic Hungarian fruit distillate, pálinka. In today's episode, we delve deep into the essence of pálinka, where the fruit belt unfolds its secrets and the spirit o...

One of the older recording dating back to 2021. It was a great honour to catch up with Christian Drouin in the brake of the Spirits Selection Competition and ask him a few questions. It got rather noisy towards the end and apologise for this as it does effect the sound quality. However the insights from Christian are very valuable and despite all odds I wanted to share this with the audience. Calv...

The general thoughts on the two processes. Natural: The coffee cherries are picked and laid out in the sun to dry with the fruit still intact. The entire cherry, including the skin and pulp, is left to dry in the sun. As the fruit dries, it imparts flavour to the beans. Natural coffees often have a fuller body, medium acidity, and a more pronounced perhaps a darker fruit profile. You might detect...

The final part of the Burgundy journey The history recap Visit the lanland;d, wine=nature + people The wholly grail of vineyard based classification To the South Cote Chalonnaise Maconnaise From dry to sweet Chardonnay is „king” New 1er Cru-s How to differentiate – quality?

Recap of parts 1 & 2 Differences to Cote de Nuits The Hill of Corton - full of diversity and history Chorey & Savigny- and the value villages "of Beaune" Beaune - the capital, love the book shop   Pommard - iron oxide high active limestone "the special minerality" Volnay - soft and silky Monthélie - the amphitheater Auxey Duresses Lyra training with a view Saint Romain...

Cote de Nuits – Part two The place, the soil Commune by commune – the appellation system From North to South Climate and soil – the nature The combe – the valleys Marsannay Fixin Morey-St-Denis Chambolle-Musigny Vougeot Vosne-Romanée Nuits-St-Georges The story of the crater from NASA

Burgundy in a nutshell 4 part mini-series on BURGUNDY/BOURGOGNE Part 1 the Grand Auxerrois and Chablis Holy grail for vineyard based classification The history from Phoenicians till the creation of appellation system The geology, from rivers to the soils Diversity – the various appellations It’s not just “Chardonnay” in the North Chablis, the differences for the various areas The Grand Cru – the c...

Climbing Kilimanjaro and visiting the first coffee farm Manhattan Roasters - Neel Vohora, Arusha The citrus acid ferment All about „acidity” Tasting – the experience

The story of sweet szamorodni The making of szamorodni (check out the link) Gizella sweet szamorodni 2018 – the scoring Describing – decriptors & emotions         The schools of Szamorodni From basketball, all-rounder player to the super charged engine…

Short history of Chateau Rieussec The vintage 2017 The action of noble rot, aka botrytis cinerea The taste, the style Let’s try it with a fine chocolate Wine of meditation, “drink more noble sweet wine” As always: Consume responsibility/Wine in moderation

Back in 2022, I received a case of selected Egri Bikavér wines to highlight their new bottle design as well as aiming for higher quality as well.  The producers of Eger also aim to have within the Eger PDO a separate appellation classification for the Egri Bikavér (and the 3 different levels), by putting forward a protected designation of origin for Egri Bikavér as well.  Check out the p...

Tokaji Aszú and sweet Szamorodni, compare and contrast the two historical winemaking philosophies and techniques in Tokaj. For the sake of simplicity, I have picked the same vintage (2007), and the same producer ( Disznókő ), with similar analytics, a 5 puttonyos aszú, and their sweet Szamorodni wine. More depth on the topics is on my website's blog: https://kristiankielmayer.com/tokaji-aszu-and-s...

Sherry is incredibly diverse in this podcast I look at the various styles from biological, and hybrid to oxidative ageing. Some of the first blog (back in 2010) post I wrote was on Sherry and the love and passion for the wines, the region and everything around it still continues and grows. Check out also the video .

Passion for Riesling, a confession Many great varieties throughout the world Steinberg Riesling 2005 from the Gutsverwaltung Niederhausen Versatile, it can be everything apart from... www.rieslingrules.com Enthusiastic people, we need more and more Riesling Ambassadors 1435 the date Complex aromas and flavours, but it´s about the structure Check out more on the Nahe: www.weinlande-nahe.de Superb b...