On this episode Luke from Kermit Lynch Wine Merchants joins Ali to talk about all things Kermit Lynch. Learn more about their wines here! Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant's Wine TEXT the word "WINE" to 805.424.8568 to get all the latest updates! If you are in wine country stop in and visit us. We are located at 624 S. Main Street, Templeton, CA. You can also visit us online at http://www.15degreescwines.com Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/15degreesc Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/15DegreesCWineBar
How could it be that there are so many great value wines to taste from Portugal? In this episode we are joined by Vance Walstra who is the Western US Manager for NOW Wine Imports at Esporão. In addition to tasting 9 (yes 9!) wines from the region, we also got to learn quite a bit about Portugal, the different varietals that are grown there, and all kinds of other fun facts and conversation! And as always, the studio audience got to taste with Ali! Wines Tasted 2020 Bico Amarelo- Vinho Verde 2020 Monte Velho White 2020 Colheita 2020 Reserva 2020 Monte Velho Red 2017 Colheita 2016 Reserva 2013 Murcas Douro Private Selection To learn more about the wines of Esporão click on the link HERE. TEXT the word "WINE" to 805.424.8568 to get all the latest updates! If you are in wine country stop in and visit us. We are located at 624 S. Main Street, Templeton, CA. You can also visit us online at http://www.15degreescwines.com Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/15degreesc Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/15DegreesCWineBar
Did you know that Ali Rush teaches a wine education class called "Wine University?" Did you know that when the english are in town the wine bar turns into a British pub? Well, not really, but almost! In this episode Ali takes us through the beginning of the Wine University curriculum and we start to learn about the grape itself and what wine is made of. We also get to know a little about our new friend "Gaz" from Blackpool in the United Kingdom. He quickly became everyone's favorite and our number 1 fan! Wine We Drank Terras Gauda- 2020 RÍAS BAIXAS We are huge fans of this light and crisp wine! PRODUCING REGION Rías Baixas - Galicia, Spain. VARIETY 70% Albariño, 22% Caíño and 8% Loureiro. From their website: TASTING NOTES HARVEST : September 2020 SUGAR CONTENT AT HARVEST: 213 gr/l average ALCOHOL: 12,5% vol BOTTLED: December 2020 LAUNCHED: Early 2021 TEXT the word "WINE" to 805.424.8568 to get all the latest updates! If you are in wine country stop in and visit us. We are located at 624 S. Main Street, Templeton, CA. You can also visit us online at http://www.15degreescwines.com Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/15degreesc Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/15DegreesCWineBar
In this episode, Ali welcomes the 2021 "Wine Industry Person of the Year" Billy Grant to the show. Billy Grant has been part of the Paso Wine Country scene for 20 years and has played a part in the success of multiple brands including Four Vines, JDusi Wines, and most recently with McPrice Myers Winebusiness.com has a great article about Billy HERE Billy is a great friend to the town, and also to Ali, as he has been a huge supporter of 15 Degrees C since before it opened! This is a great conversation amongst friends who love wine, and the community it creates! Billy brought out some great wines and great stories! We hope you enjoy! TEXT the word "WINE" to 805.424.8568 to get all the latest updates! If you are in wine country stop in and visit us. We are located at 624 S. Main Street, Templeton, CA. You can also visit us online at http://www.15degreescwines.com Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/15degreesc Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/15DegreesCWineBar
14 Year Anniversary Week! This show celebrates Ali and 15 Degrees C with some old industry friends. This episode finds old friends sharing great wine, memories, hopes, and dreams for the future. Lori Craig from Chambers Wine Merchants stops in to share some of the wines she will be pouring at the annual VIP tasting party. Ali also welcomed the proprietor of Windward Vineyard Winery https://www.windwardvineyard.com/ Marc Goldberg who has been called the "Paso Pinot King." Marc speaks of his love for Pinot Noir dating back to when he was 17. Marc's friend and next door neighbor Richie Secchiaroli is the proprietor of Tera Mia Vineyard, a small batch non commercial winery and event venue. http://terramiavineyard.com/ Both Marc and Richie share stories of their love for Paso, Templeton, and specifically their love for Ali, and her creation 15 Degrees C. 1st Pour- Vigna Dorata Franciacorta Rosé https://www.vignadorata.com/en/vini/franciacorta-rose/ 2nd Pour- Aloxe-Corton l er Cru "Les Chaillots" Louis Latour 2016 https://www.louislatour.com/en/wines/12/aloxe-corton-1er-cru-les-chaillots/2016 3rd Pour- Txomin Extraniz Rose 2020 All wines are available and reasonably priced at the wine shop. If you are in wine country stop in and visit us. We are located at 624 S. Main Street, Templeton, CA. You can also visit us online at http://www.15degreescwines.com Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/15degreesc Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/15DegreesCWineBar
If there was ever a way to capture just what 15 Degrees C and Ali the owner are all about, I think this is about as good as you can get. We decided to record the first ever episode on International Beaujolais Nouveau Day and invited special guests to join in the fun! Winery owner Joe Barton of Barton Family Wines and Grey Wolf Winery brought some special wine in for the celebration, and we were also joined by industry viticulture veteran and legend Neil Roberts who himself owns a winery Clavo Cellars, and still farms some of the best grapes used by the premiere wineries in Paso Robles region. In addition to talking with them, we got to learn about Ali, the story behind how it all started for her 14 years ago, and we even got to talk with her executive chef Andrei Kibrik! Oh, and if that's not enough- another (literal) rock star and winery owner Mark Adams (The Mark Adams Band/ Ledge Vineyards) just happened to be celebrating his anniversary with his wife at the wine bar, and decided to join in the fun! Not sure how we top this show! http://www.15degreescwines.com/ https://www.bartonfamilywines.com/ https://www.clavocellars.com/ https://www.robertsvineyardservices.com/ https://www.ledgevineyards.com/