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

David Kohl is thrilled to announce the upcoming “virtual” wine tasting event online July 20, 2025 @ 5 pm where he will showcase 4 tremendous wine values to be purchased for $80 at a few of South Florida’s top wine shops : Clementine’s Wine Gourmet in Coral Gables. & also Vintage Liquors in Pinterest. Buy these wines today to participate in the online wine education / wine tasting event. Invite...

In this State of the Industry update David Kohl discusses tariffs, VOS Selections lawsuit against the tariffs as unconstitutional and other topics impacting today's wine business metrics #wine #winepodcast

The Balkan country known today as Bosnia has faced much geopolitical unrest including the breakup of former Yugoslavia, but throughout historic challenges the ancient wine growing culture of Bosnia has endured. Proximity to both The Adriatic Sea and the mountainous regions surrounding Sarajevo have created a unique micro-climate that benefits growth of Bosnia’s native white wine grape : Zilavka. D...

Nestled along The Black Sea wine region, Moldova had once been known for its sweet wines reminiscent of sherry, while controlled by Soviet Bloc influences. Now a member of The EU and able to attract private capital investments, Moldova’s vineyard activity has been elevated. “Viorica” is Moldova’s native grape, producing uniquely fragrant dry white wines with a floral nose of jasmine. Rich in orcha...

The Transylvanian wine growing region in Central Romania dates back 5,000 years. Its native grape known as “Feteasca Regala” produces a delightfully refreshing white wine with rich nuances of lemon peel and orchard fruits. It is always a pleasure to discover an off-the-radar tasting experience that delivers this level of quality, in a $6.99 price range that benefits adventurous consumers. #wine #w...

David Kohl’s search for top value wine regions leads to the vineyards of Transylvania in Central Romania, where we taste a mineral-rich Pinot Noir with interesting spice tone & bright acidity. Formerly within the Soviet Bloc, Romania is today a member of The EU and able to attract private capital investment into its wine growing industry. Pinot Noir is a fragile grape and does not easily flour...

A great discovery at Beverage Trade Network’s international tasting was this beautifully exotic rose wine from Switzerland’s Neuchatel region. Importer Thor Thorvaldsson, a Swiss native explained that most of his country’s wine production is locally consumed rather than exported to The USA. The stunning length on the finish of this unique rose is most impressive so it was a pleasure to find this a...

The grape known as Chasselas produces a unique white wine varietal with a taste that is akin to a Macon Chardonnay. Today we present a Chasselas offering from the Neuchatel region of Switzerland, imported to The USA by Swiss native Thor Thorvaldsson. Golden in color with hints of lemon, this mineral rich Chasselas is grown in Neuchatel s chalky soils. For an off-the-radar tasting experience the ad...

Switzerland is indeed a wine producing country, but since most of the production is consumed locally, Swiss wines are not widely exported to American retail shelves. At Beverage Trade Network’s international tasting event in Chicago we were pleased to meet Thor Thorvaldsson, who has set up distribution of Swiss wines from Neuchatel here in The USA. His Pinot Noir offering reflects peppery notes al...

David Kohl participates in Beverage Trade Network panel discussion on “Navigating Tariffs” in the wine industry. #winepodcast #wine #tarrifs #winebusiness #wineindustry

We love the “Killer B’s” of Italian Wine : Barolo, Barbaresco & Brunello. Currently Brunello di Montalcino reigns as the rock star of Tuscany. With power + elegance, the wines are produced from grapes known as Sangiovese Grosso. Today we taste a 2018 varietal from Fattoi vineyards, a classic Brunello that is offered at the unbelievably special price under $50 at Vintage Grapes in Port Washingt...

Barossa Valley is regarded as Australia’s premier winemaking region, located in the south nearby to coastal Adelaide. While many consumers are only familiar with Australian Shiraz, the locally produced Cabernet Sauvignon is a superior offering. Today we taste a 2017 vintage Cabernet rich in black fruits, with hints of eucalyptus and we pair it with an Australian cheddar from Adelaide Hills. #wine...

Loire Valley’s Bourgueil region sits across the river from Chinon and traces its wine making history back to Year 990 from activity within its Benedictine Abbey. Today we highlight a 100% Cabernet Franc varietal produced by a 7th generation winemaker in Bourgueil. Silky & mineral rich, these wines retail in the value range of $30. #wine #winepodcast #loirevalley #bourgueil #cabernetfranc

Tune in to David Kohl's wine podcast for a special guest today, Ulysses Gonzales of Miami who is an expert on South American wines. Topic is State of the Wine Industry : Argentina. #wine #winepodcast #argentina #argentinawine #southamericanwines

The Romorantin White Wine Grape is one of the least recognized varietals, but it is definitely worth discovering. Commissioned to be grown as a signature grape in Loire Valley by France’s King Francois I during the late 15th Century, Romorantin today is quite scarce and found primarily in the Cour Cheverny region of Loire. #wine #winepodcast #loirevalley #courcheverny #romorantin

It seems every media story carries stressful news regarding tariff negotiations, but it’s important to remember that wine brings joy to the world : Let’s Make Wine Fun Again . . . blending fragrant Combier rose liqueur from France’s Loire Valley with sparkling wine is a festive idea perfect for springtime celebrations. #wine #winepodcast #frenchliquer

The Mediterranean island of Corsica produces native grapes Vermentinu & Muscat that can create a refreshing Quinquina Blanc cocktail that showcases the citron spice & cinchona tree bark reflected in the character of classic Quinquina. #winepodcast #corsica #quinquina #cocktails

Sherry wine has played a fascinating role in literary history : from Edgar Allen Poe’s “Cask of Amantillado” to Shakespeare’s Falstaff and Dickensian Novels we see Sherry as an illustration of refined lifestyles. While not as popular today, dare we mention Niles & Fraser Crane ? Sherry is produced in the Jerez region of Spain, from Palomino grapes. In today’s episode we taste a dry Sherry with...

The Mediterranean island of Cyprus is an ancient winemaking region, producing a rich wine known as Commandaria. As a blend of both white & red grapes (known as Mavro & Xynisteri) the unique flavor is derived from a special winemaking process that utilizes sundried methods. #wine #winepodcast #cyprus #commandariawine #winemaking

It is said that when George Washington and the Founding Fathers toasted their signing of our Declaration of Independence, Madeira was the spirit of choice. Produced on its namesake volcanic island off the coast of Portugal, Madeira has long been a staple of American wine culture. David Kohl recalls the thrill of tasting a Civil War vintage 1864 Madeira at Fort Lauderdale’s favorite wine venue : Wi...

Steve Girard now operates his winemaking talents in Oregon, but as founder of Girard Winery in Napa Valley’s Oakville region circa 1980, he was renowned as one of the elite players in California’s wine business. Today we taste 2021 vintage Girard Cabernet Sauvignon and while under new ownership is a tribute to the Girard legacy. Bright fruits & nutty aromas produce a wine ready to drink now at...

When family patriarch Don Bacardi relocated to Cuba from his native Spain in The 1800s, he bought a distillery and succeeded in producing a unique variety of rum that has become a global sensation. Now produced in Puerto Rico, Bacardi Rum is an iconic brand with a rich historic character. #winepodcast #rumpodcast #cubanrum #rumandcoke #bacardi #bacardirum