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What is Tempranillo? Tempranillo, the main grape of Rioja, is explained by Juan Muga of Bodegas Muga. He provides common synonyms and a detailed description of the grape on the vine and in the winery. He explains as well how a blend of Mazuelo, Graciano, and Grenache helps Tempranillo. Filmed on location at City Winery

Watch how to prune olive trees with the Jordan Winery vineyard team, which practices olive tree trimming on 18 acres of olive trees on the Jordan Estate to maintain a shorter tree that produces quality Spanish and Italian olives. These pruned olive tree branches are then used as firewood for Jordan’s culinary events or shredded

With less than 700 vineyard acres, the Red Mountain AVA in Washington’s Yakima Valley may be a small region, but its red wines score big. Join Harvey Steiman as he introduces you to the region and its winemakers.

Jordan Vineyard Manager Dana Grande discusses the exciting springtime occurrence of vineyard flowering (bloom) in this wine education video. Learn more about grape flowers, a vital part of growing season when grapes begin to form shape, with our blog: http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2010/07/how-spring-weather-has-influenced-bloom-and-fruit-set.

What is the ideal temperature for fermentation of grapes into wine? Winemaker Fred Scherrer talks in detail about how he handles the energy that is created as yeasts eat sugar and create alcohol. This is intended to be helpful to all winemakers, but is part of our home winemaking series. See our growing list of

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Bright, crisp and refreshing, roses are perfect for summer drinking. But why is Provence perfect for rose and how are the wines made? Get to the heart of the matter with a trio of wine people from Provence.

Winemaker Rob Davis discusses the old world winemaking technique of batonnage, or hand stirring of the lees, which occurs in winter when Jordan Chardonnay ages sur lie in French oak. Learn how this technique offers individual flare of each cellar worker who helps to create Jordan’s mid-palate mouthfeel. http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2011/02/batonnage-an-old-world-winemaking-technique-preserved-each-winter/

Carbonic Maceration, a winemaking technique introduced by Jules Chauvet in the 1970’s, is explained by Emmanuel Guillot. Emmanuel explains how the process works and why it is used. Emmanuel Guillot of Domaine Guillot-Broux in the Macon region of Burgundy France sat with Ask a Winemaker in Chicago in the Spring of 2015. See all of

Wines of Romania – Pure Experiences is a documentary film shot as a travelogue that follows Robert Marshall, an Englishman living in Romania, throughout his journey to discover Romanian wineries and their surrounding regions. Robert is a wine specialist who wanted to learn more about Romanian grape varieties and so he travelled around the country,

What makes a wine perfect? Join Wine Spectator’s James Suckling as he talks with Cinzia Merli at Le Macchiole, her winery in Bolgheri. They taste and describe Le Macchiole’s 2004 Messorio, a 100% Merlot that James rated a perfect 100.

Pressed flower paper, cards or art is a simple way to make a memorable travel souvenir. This DIY craft video will show you how to make pressed wildflowers with a wildflower press that you can use for many crafting projects. View the written tutorial for this pressed wildflowers video on our blog: https://winecountrytable.com/entertain/floral-design/how-to-press-flowers-on-paper-a-memorable-travel-souvenir.

Winemaker Fred Scherrer of the Scherrer Winery discusses the terroir of the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast Appelations in California, and talks about how the two can taste different. This question came from Steven Rigisich of Pinot Days. Sound and video quality has increased dramatically at Ask a Winemaker, but we love these old

This is course number 1 Part 3 of the Julien’s 3.5 minute wine course so we are going to start from the beginning, how to taste wine properly, or at least better. This is more intended to people that are relatively new to wine, but I think if you are already a wine connoisseur, you

Running a winery isn’t easy, but the Abbona family still manages to find time to focus on what’s truly important! Head to WineSpectator.com/videovoting to check out all the finalists and vote on your favorite!

Executive Chef Todd Knoll discusses the three best kitchen knives for home cooks and chefs alike (chef knife, paring, cleaver). Discover differences between European and Japanese knive designs, as well as which knives are best for delicate slicing, coring fruit and preparing a stir fry dinner. http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2010/11/christmas-gift-ideas-best-kitchen-knives-for-home-cooks-and-chefs

The geography of the Willamette Valley in Oregon is explained by Jason Lett of Eyrie Vineyards with a focus on the importance of the Van Duzer Corridor and how it affects each of the various regions in the valley. Jason Lett manages Eyrie Vineyards, one of the iconic producers of wine in Oregon. See all

This year I visited Alsace with CIVA to learn and report about the wines from alsace. With its unique terroir the alsacian winemakers are able to produce a wide range of unique wines from grape varieties like Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat or Pinot Noir. This interview was taken by CIVA during the Millésimes Alsace

At the 2017 New York Wine Experience, Italian vintner Gaia Gaja calls Nebbiolo a “challenging” grape variety. Why does that make her family’s Barbarescos so intriguing?

Cristina Valencia, Jordan Winery’s baker extraordinaire, teaches you how to make individual apple pies and cranberry streusel for festive holiday dessert presentation. These simple desserts can be made the night before and make guests feel extra special at the Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner table. For additional information, please visit: http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2011/11/pumpkin-desserts-reinvented-and-other-sweet-recipes-for-the-holidays/

Vinho Verde is the name of a region and a wine from Portugal. Winemaker Sara Dioniso of Casa de Mouraz explains the region and describes the wines that are produced there. Verde means green, and refers to the lush, verdant nature of the area. Sara spoke to Ask a Winemaker in Chicago at Red and

Jancis Robinson, editor of the Oxford Companion to Wine, takes us step by step through how a professional tastes a wine and writes their tasting notes. Using a classic red burgundy, she demonstrates what to look for – covering the colour, clarity, aroma and taste of the wine. http://ukcatalogue.oup.com/product/9780198705383.do Jancis Robinson OBE and Master of

How much wine is appropriate to pour in a glass? How can you avoid drips? What does it mean to “prime” a glass? These questions and more are answered in this 2-minute tutorial! Introductory offer: Subscribe to Wine Spectator for just $12! https://winesp.ec/2JTLzy1 Explore Wine Spectator’s free newsletters: https://winesp.ec/3mJ3XIl

Here’s my DIY greenery garland table runner with step-by-step instructions for making this elegant garland table runner and its colorful, mini flower bouquets. Whether you’re hosting a wedding reception, a romantic dinner party or holiday meals like Thanksgiving and Christmas, your guests will love this natural and simple centerpiece! ____ Visit https://winecountrytable.com/entertain/tablescapes/how-to-make-eucalyptus-greenery-garland-table-runner for full instructions.

Picking wine grapes is a mix of art and science. Three measurements are often mentioned: Brix, Ph, and Acidity. In this video, Wes Hagen of Clos Pepe defines each and talks about Birx levels in California, in German Rielsing, in Champagne, and in the Rhone Valley. This is a useful video for WSET students and

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How does one of the world’s top winemakers, Paul Pontallier, at one of the world’s top wineries, Château Margaux, think about terroir? Join Paul in the château’s barrel room and in the vineyards.

Learn how to make quince paste or jam, also known by its Spanish name, membrillo. This video tutorial shows Jordan Winery’s favorite recipe in a few quick steps. View the full recipe and more information on our blog: https://winecountrytable.com/watch/appetizers/how-to-make-membrillo-easy-quince-paste-video-recipe EASY QUINCE PASTE (MEMBRILLO) RECIPE Ingredients: 2 lemons, halved 12 pineapple quince 4½ pounds sugar ¼

Clay vessels called Amphorae are becoming more an more popular in winemaking in place of oak barrels. Winemaker Frank Cornelissen talks about how he started to use amphora at his estate on Etna in Italy and how his approach has evolved. Cornelissen at with Ask a Winemaker in December of 2013. See all of our