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First Aired - 12/09/2009 05:00PM
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This week on At The Root Of It, Erin Fitzpatrick is joined by Stanislas Henriot of Champagne Henriot. They discuss the Champagne region, family wine making tradition and terroir.
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Week In Wine Recap: 12/9/09 (3:48)
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Erin Fitzpatrick, At The Root Of It, Roberta's, Week In Wine Recap, Fairway Market, Amarone promoted to DOCG status, Crop Report, Piedmonte 2009 vintage, New Zealand sweet wine permitted for sale in UK,Stanislas Henriot of Champagne Henriot (15:01)
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family business, fermentation, grapes, Champagne, it's hard to sell products outside of France, the world has globalized, Champagne Henriot, vines, wine, in 1993 the family decided to make a vintage, it became declassified, maintaining identity and quality of brand, expanding globally, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, respect for the land, growers, negotiation, ecosystem of Champagne, link to the soil, the economy has made people shy, has consumption of Champagne diminished?, consumers are more eager to develop a direct relationship with the produce, wine is produced from the land to the bottle by man, wine lovers are becoming more demanding and knowledgeable, French heritage, terroir,Champagne, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Terroir (16:19)
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cold climates, produces peppery acidity energetic Pinot Noir, when they age they develop very fine aromas, aging aromas, leather, chestnuts, Chardonnay, chalk, elegance, freshness, delicacy, key words when making blends, the art of blending has been a family tradition, reserve wines, sourcing fruits, the media has made it seem like the Champagne industry was heavily hit, Champagne needs a lot of attention, the process to the vine to the bottle is very long and costly, 2010 plans, 96 was a great year, packaging launch, White Burgundy, IANO, specific terroir, house style, Brut Souverain, Le Mesnil, Blanc de Blancs, Henriot Cuvee des Enchanteleurs, top cuvee of the family,To comment on this episode click here. There are currently Comments
First Aired - 02/07/2012 04:00PM
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The Unfiltered crew celebrates Valentine's Day early with guest Marybeth Bentwood, Director of Public Relations for Kobrand. Tune in as they discuss the many nuances of sparkling wine and taste some bottles on-air. Find out how domestic and imported varieties differ and why nothing says "I love you" more than a bottle of Rosé. Also hear hosts Erin Fitzpatrick and Brian DiMarco comment on this years Super Bowl advertising and halftime show! (Spoiler alert: they are not feeling Madonna). This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.
"You really want to show the history and legacy of the brand [when working with sommeliers]."
"What says 'I love you' more than Rosé?"
"Quality is the cornerstone of all of our relationships at Kobrand."
"We have incredible library tastings that a smaller producer just wouldn't have."
--Marybeth Bentwood, Director of Public Relations for Kobrand
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First Aired - 05/24/2011 04:00PM
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This week on Unfiltered, Erin Fitzpatrick & Brian DiMarco are joined by Lisa Granik, Master of Wine. Together they discuss champagne, California wine, and what it takes to become a Master of Wine. Find out why not all experts are equal, how to objectively taste wines, and how there is no substitute for actual work experience when it comes to tasting and understanding wine. This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch, the nations largest single-source supplier of grassfed and grass finished beef.
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Unfiltered: Lisa Granik, Master of Wine (21:01)
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Unfiltered, Erin Fitzpatrick, Brian DiMarco, Hearst Ranch, Canada, shipping across provinces, tax revenue, Pennsylvania, Canadian comediens, Lisa Granik, Master of Wine, California wine business, champagne, Bollinger, barrel aged, toasty full style, masculine champagne, there is no such thing as bad years anymore, Bordeaux, micro oxidation, California wine, Brut Zero,Champange Tasting & Becoming a Master of Wine (27:50)
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champagne tasting notes, champagne trends, International Wine Center, Champagne Tasting & Dinner, what is a Master of Wine, WSET, Master Sommelier, closures, supermarket wine buying programs, the business of wine, it usually takes about 6 years to get a Master of Wine, job placement, not all experts are equal, tasting wine objectively,To comment on this episode click here. There are currently Comments
