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

David Kohl thinks the great thing about visiting a wine producing state like Washington is the ability to visit local vineyards that depend on walk-in tourism for tasting events. Unlike commercial brands found nationally on retail shelves, most Washington State wines are locally consumed, like this elegant Chardonnay from Samson Estates in the Columbia Valley AVA, region of majestic Mount Baker. #...

Here we are outside of Seattle in Bellingham, WA at an eclectic foodie village made entirely of shipping containers. Talk about unique, and to continue that theme we taste a unique white wine from German grape varietal Siegerrebe produced at a Washington State vineyard in Puget Sound. #winepodcast #wine #winelover #pugetsound #siegerrebe #portalcontainervillage #bellinghamwa #whitewine

What could be a better pairing for a tailgate at Giants Meadowlands stadium than an Italian Sub Sandwich along with Chianti Classico named for Giusseppe Verrazzano ? After all, we did cross the Verrazzano Bridge to get here to the stadium ! #wine #winepodcast #chianti #chianticlassico #italianwine #verrazzanobridge #verrazzano #tailgate #giantsstadium

Time now for our main event at Tellers Steakhouse on Long Island : 12 ounce Filet Mignon paired with a fabulous 2018 offering from Bordeaux's Haut Medoc region : Chateau Caronne St. Gemme. This renowned vineyard has been run by some of Bordeaux's most notable names. The Borie family of Ducru Beaucalliou fame who operated the estate since 1900 (along with cousin Georges Nony) recently sold the wine...

Here on Long Island, David Kohl enjoys a meaty crab cake at Tellers Steakhouse. Paired with a chilled glass of Sancerre, this is a perfect way to begin a special evening out on the town. #wine #winepodcast #winelover #sancerre #crabcake #longislandfoodie #tellersislip #tellerssteakhouse #whitewine #islipmainstreet

Here at “ Chez Kohl” we are thrilled to enjoy our dinner of Chilean Sea Bass & Black Truffle risotto paired with a unique Chardonnay offering from Chablis’ neighbor known as Chitry. We had the pleasure of meeting the amazing young husband + wife proprietors of Domaine Angst during a recent visit to France. What a perfect pairing for a summer evening on Long Island. #wine #winepodcast #chablis...

Today we highlight the perfect 6 pack of 1982 Chateau Lafite Rothschild that we have secured directly from an impeccable cellar in Bordeaux. Please hit the comment button to learn more about our ability to help you build an investment grade wine portfolio. David & Kamal #wineinvestor #bordeauxinvestor #1982lafite #chateaulafite #chateaulafiterothschild #wineportfolio #alternativeinvestments

Summer is the perfect time to grill a burger with bacon & mushrooms to pair with a Bordeaux offering from Canon Fronsac region. What a classic combo ! Hope all are enjoying their special summertime, Cheers. #winepodcast #bordeauxwine #bordeauxburger #canonfronsac #winepairing #backyard #redwine

When in Downtown Portland Oregon, a worthy wine destination is Jake’s Steakhouse based in the historic Sentinel Hotel., complete with stunning murals of the regions early settlers and native culture. Local vineyards are featured by-the-glass including this wonderful Pinot Noir offering from The Four Graces wine estate in The Willamette Valley. #winepodcast #oregonpinotnoir #willamettevalley #jakes...

We are here at the beach on Long Island to enjoy a chilled Rose Wine from Austria that was historically produced by Cistercien Monks dating back to The 11th Century. The castle grounds of the vineyard estate have been praised by none other than Food & Wine Magazine. As the grandest in Austria. Summer peaches are the perfect compliment to this wonderful Rose offering. #winepodcast #winelover #w...

It's been such a hot summer here in NY but what better way to beat the heat than to enjoy a chilled rose wine from Austria here at the beach a highly recommended activity, especially if paired with a juicy summer peach. #wine #winepodcast #rosewine #austrianwine #beachwine #winepairings

The vast array of Italy’s indigenous wine grapes leads us today to a Trebbiano selection from Umbria. Umbria is best known for its Grechetto white wine grape so it is indeed a discovery to taste this DOC Trebbiano varietal grown at a vineyard nearby to the renowned art destination of Spoleto. While most consumers are familiar only with Pinot Grigio when seeking an Italian white wine, the range of...

While Chateau Lafite Rothschild itself does not produce a white wine varietal, the Bordeaux estate owned by The Rothschild Family known as Chateau Paradis Casseuil offers a blend of Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon that delivers top value at a price range under $20. Today we taste the 2024 vintage and find it to be an impressive / food friendly experience. #wine #winepodcast #whitewine #bordeauxwine...

Here at The Lakehouse in Bay Shore NY @ the Fire Island Ferry, David Kohl pairs his Pan Seared Sea Scallops with a refreshing White Bordeaux. This is such an enjoyable summer experience. #winepodcast #winelover #whitebordeaux #bayshoreny #seascallops #longislandfoodie

As Virgil Sollozzo would say : " Try the Veal".... At GIO Restaurant in Atlantic Beach, NY we are drawn to the gigantic Veal Chop smothered in Mushroom Marsala sauce with melted mozzarella. And we pair this entree with a wonderful Carpineto Super Tuscan. #winepodcast #redwine #italianwine #supertuscan #longislandny #atlanticbeachny#virgilsollozzo #trytheveal

Here at GIO Restaurant in Atlantic Beach, we pair the perfect summer wine of “Gavi” with a delicious clams oregenata appetizer garnished with a squeeze of lemon juice. Gavi is produced from the Cortese white wine grape which is native to Italy’s region of Piedmont. What a perfect summer experience. #winepodcast #winelover #gaviwine #italianwhitewine #atlanticbeachny #longislandny #cortesegrape

At Rothmann’s Steakhouse on Long Island, Sean Gantner has assembled a tremendous wine list packed with value. Tonight we select a 2019 Pomerol priced at the value level of $90 : Chateau L’Enclos. This awesome Bordeaux selection delivers a perfect complement to our Gorgonzola crusted filet Mignon served with carmelized onions and sautéed mushrooms. Pomerol is a very special appellation with pricing...

Back again at Rothmann's Steakhouse on Long Island with our Half-Bottle of 2019 Bordeaux Pichon Comtesse : what a perfect pairing with the menu appetizer choice of Smoked Applewood Bacon glazed with maple-soy. A wonderful experience ! #winepodcast #wine #winelover #rothmannssteakhouse #applewoodbacon #2019bordeaux

Here at Rothmann's Steakhouse on the North Shore of Long Island, David Kohl marvels at the quality of the wine list assembled by Sean Gantner, in particular the awesome list of half-bottles. Half-Bottles allow diners to enjoy perhaps more than one special offering during the evening. Half-Bottles age faster and thus can be consumed at a younger stage. Tonight we are pleased to highlight a 2019 Pic...

A true ‘bang for the buck’ is this $10 rich red wine selection from Hungary called Bulls Blood. With a name that honors the soldiers who defended Hungary during the 16th Century Ottoman Invasion, the offering features native grape Kekfrankos blended with several other red wine grapes including Merlot & Cabernet. Full of spice tone and dark fruits, adventurous consumers will enjoy this value ba...

As a 5th generation wine-growing family based in Minervois within France’s Languedoc region, Vignobles Pujol installed a wonderful tradition of hosting a weekly family luncheon attended by all ages from Grandparents thru Grandchildren every Wednesday precisely at 12.30 pm. Today we taste their offering “Mercredi 12H30” named in honor of this festive weekly event. Vignobles Pujol produces certified...

Domaine de Cabasse is based in France’s Southern Rhone region, producing rich red wines that feature Grenache varietals blended with Syrah. Today we feature the Domaine’s offering from village of Sablet, one of the most compact growing regions in Southern Rhone, and because Sablet is not as well known as neighboring Gigondas or Chateauneuf-du-Pape, there is tremendous consumer value at hand. Retai...

David Kohl had the pleasure of meeting the Alsace vignerons of Domaine Freud during a recent trip to France. With a wine-growing heritage dating back to The 17th Century, Domaine Freud based in eastern France’s Pfaffenheim region produces a dry style Cremant d’Alsace with nuances of orchard fruits, from a blend of white wine grapes : Pinot Blanc & Pinot Auxerrois. Considered a “cousin” to Cham...

David Kohl loves the white wines of Italy and was pleased to reconnect with the Pecorino white wine grape while judging in Chicago during Sommelier’s Choice Awards event. Pecorino grapes grow in Abruzzo region, along The Adriatic Sea and share a name with the better known Pecorino cheese, both of which have an affiliation with “Pecora” the Italian word for sheep. While Pecorino cheese is made from...

David Kohl presents the thriving winemaking region of Mexico. While best associated with cerveza & tequila, many do not realize that The Domecq Family, with historic roots in Jerez-Spain, established vineyards in the early 1960’s within Baja Peninsula : Valle de Guadalupe. This achievement predates Napa Valley although the story is not widely known. Today we taste a rich red offering from Dome...