Tune In to Wine with David Kohl : Bordeaux, Burgundy &; Beyond

David Kohl discovered the wines of Chateau Jean Faux during a visit to Bordeaux Superieur and was so impressed that he added them to his import portfolio. The wines are certified organic and retail at the value centric level $30 range. Chateau Jean Faux was owned since 2002 by Pascale Collette who restored the vineyard and its limestone soils to an impressive growing condition and today is operate...

The St. Veran wine growing region of Burgundy is not necessarily on everyone's awareness map, but because it is located on parcels that surround the prized vineyards of Pouilly Fuisse, St. Veran ‘s Chardonnay varietals deserve attention…. and note they are priced at approximately half the cost of Pouilly Fuisse. The famed Rock of Solutre is situated nearby, and its prehistoric character adds a dis...

David Kohl presents a unique wine produced from the grape known as “Kerner” that thrives in the harsh climate of Italy’s IGT Alto Adige region located within The Dolomite Mountain Range,nearby to the borders pf Austria & Switzerland. You can see the Tyrol influences reflected in the bottle design which resembles that of a classic German Riesling. Adventurous consumers may wish to seek out a Ke...

Long known as the founding father of Upstate NY’s wine trade, Dr. Konstantin Frank came to The USA from Odessa, Ukraine in 1951. He settled in The Finger Lakes Region of NY, finding it reminiscent of the growing conditions in Northern Europe. Today The Frank Family celebrates the 60th Anniversary of its acclaimed vineyard. David Kohl recalls a visit to Dr. Frank’s winery during a tour of The Finge...

The Kagor wine growing region of Crimea in The Ukraine is noted for its selection of dessert wines, most notably Massandra Winery with a history that dates back to The 1890s under Czar Nicholas II. Crimea is also home to Yalta, the infamous meeting place of Allied Leaders following WW II. #winehistory #dessertwine #kagor #crimeanwine #ukranianwine

Acclaimed winemaker Michel Rolland of Bordeaux is noted for his impact on Argentina’s red wine production. Now he turns his talents to Armenia, a country with a 6,000 year old vineyard history. Wine blends of Syrah, Malbec + Cabernet Franc emerge as value centric offerings that will appeal to the adventurous consumer. #winehistory #michelrolland #armenianwine #winetasting #uniquewine

The Turkish wine growing region of Eastern Europe produces light + fruity red wines that are akin to Burgundy style Pinot Noir. These food friendly wines are harvested from unique native grapes of Okuzgozu + Bogazkere. Adventurous consumers will enjoy these top value selections. #turkishwine #wineadventures #winetastings #fruitywine #spicywine

Morocco’s wine growing region of Zenata is located on The Atlantic Coast nearby to Casablanca. Its culture reflects influences from not only its French Heritage but also its Arabian + Spanish neighbors. This rich red wine produced from Syrah grape contains spice tones that pair perfectly with native merguez lamb sausage. It is also interesting that Morocco was the 1st country to recognize USA as a...

Sarget Gruaud Larose is the acclaimed 2nd wine of Chateau Gruaud Larose , one of St. Julien’s most treasured estates. Owned today by French businessman Jacques Merlaut, the vineyard boasts a 300 year history. David Kohl thoroughly enjoyed a showcase tasting at this estate, poured from Imperial sized bottles with vintages dating back to The 1970s. In this video he also shares tasting notes from the...

Chateau Tour de Mirambeau from Bordeaux’s Entre Deux Mers Region is owned by The DeSpagne Family and produces a unique white Bordeaux wine blended from Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon & Muscadelle grapes. The Muscadelle nuance provides a delightfully flowery aspect. Of note is the whimsical label that features a surfboard atop a sports car, headed for the Arcachon beaches to taste some oysters to pa...

David Kohl presents Chateau Palvi organic selection from Gaillac in The Sud Ouest wine growing region of France. This rich red wine is a Syrah based offering blended with Braucol, a grape indigenous to Gaillac. It is unusual to find Syrah growing outside the Rhone Valley area, but the blended nature provides a distinction native to The Sud Ouest, one of France’s oldest wine regions with influences...

The Eastern European Wine Region of Georgia is home to the oldest vineyards in the world, dating back 8,000 years. David Kohl tastes a signature Georgian white wine from the Kakheti region, and finds it deliciously comparative to the Semillon nuances found in traditional white Bordeaux offerings. This selection is imported by The Dozortsev Family who have pioneered the importation of Georgian wine...

The Eastern European vineyards of Georgia were recently given a boost after being highlighted on The 60 Minutes TV show as the worlds oldest wine growing region. The signature grape varietal is Saperavi, much akin to Merlot, producing dry red offerings with a mineral tone and notes of black fruits. Typically retailing in the $15 range, this is a great consumer value. #georgianwine #saperavi #wineh...

David Kohl highlights Bordeaux Grand Cru Classe estate Chateau Talbot, within St. Julien appellation. With a history dating to The 15 th Century, Chateau Talbot is now run by the renowned Cordier Family along with several of Bordeaux’s most acclaimed consultants. #grandcruclasse #bordeauxwine #chateautalbot #learnaboutwine #saintjulienwine

David Kohl visits Clos de Mesnil-sur-Oger, in Champagne, France #champagne #winepodcast #winetravel

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David Kohl interviews Baptiste Reverdy, of Domaine Reverdy in Sancerre France #winepodcast #sancerre #loirevalley #winery

David Kohl travels to the Burgundy, France wine region of "Irancy" , dating back to The Roman Empire and featuring native grape Cesar. #winepodcast #france #burgundywine #irancy #winemaker

David Kohl visits Domaine Alexandre in Chablis, France and highlights St. Vincent, patron saint of winemakers. #patronsaint #winemaker #chablis

David Kohl is touring in Chablis, France and presents the planting of a new vineyard to demonstrate the years long process for creating winegrowing environment #winepodcast #chablis #vineyard #winemaker #france

David Kohl visited the top of Chablis vineyards to explain the importance of elevation for winegrowing #winepodcast #chablis #vineyard #winetravel #france

David Kohl continues his tour of Chablis : an interview with the winegrower : Domaine Badouin Millet #winepodcast #chablis #winemaker #whitewine #winetravel

Celine Gueguen's cherished childhood memory of her grandmother's vineyard in the Saint Bris region of Burgundy serves as daily inspiration, now that she operates the very same wine growing estate with her husband Frédéric. Celine is thrilled to honor her grandmother with this legacy. #saintbris #sauvignonblanc #burgundywhitewine

Join David Kohl as he visited the Burgundy grand cru vineyard of Chambertin Clos de Beze #winepodcast #burgundywine #winetravels #chambertinclosdebeze #gevreychambertin #burgundyvineyards

David Kohl reflects on the beginnings of his wine career and the invaluable resource of "The Bible" aka Hugh Johnson's World Atlas of Wine (today co-authored by Jancis Robinson). For those inspired to learn about wine, this big book has it all : beautifully detailed maps, wine region descriptions, vineyard histories, cellaring techniques, grape varietals, barrel making, cork production, and more....