Tasting Notes - The Show!

New Zealand baby!! Join Adam and Eric as they taste through the New Zealand wine regions of Otago, Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, and Martinborough. And not just Sauvignon Blanc!!? That's right, New Zealand has so much to offer outside of it's reputation here in the States of being just a phenomenal producer of Sauvignon Blanc. Wines Featured:McBride SistersSparkling Brut RoseHawke's BayNick GoldschmidtForefathers 2021Sauvignon BlancMarlboroughSpy ValleyChardonnay 2016MarlboroughKim CrawfordLoveblockPinot NoirCentral OtagoEscarpementKupe 2020MatinboroughPinot Noir

'Sun' Diego time! Join us with Fallbrook Winery winemaker Euan Parker. We're talking the challenges and advantages of making wine in America's Finest County. Tons of information to whet your palette. Enjoy!

Portugal has wine other than Port??? They sure do!! Join Adam and Eric as they dive into the immense diversity of delicious Portuguese still wines. Along the journey we find the beautiful and haunting music of Fado - a troubadour-like musical style unique to Portugal. Moments of awe and wonder and tears of joy.   Featuring original musical underscoring of LoFi Portugal vibes.  Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!!Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/Contact us:   tastingnotestheshow@gmail.comWines Featured:Mateus, Rose, Portugal, 2020Casa Ferreirinha “Plan Alto”, White blend, Douro, 19Casa Ferreirinha “Papa Figos”, red Blend , Douro 2018Casa Ferreirinha “Quinta De Leda” , Touriga Franca Blend, Douro, 2016

How did it take so long to get to Napa?? In this episode Adam and Eric taste through one of the most famous wine regions in the world. Talking history, topography, music inspiration, and how to taste through Napa. Whoopee! Featuring Stephanie Gonzales in the new duet "Perfect Pairing". Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!!Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/Contact us:   tastingnotestheshow@gmail.comWines Featured:Silverado "Miller Ranch"Sauvignon BlancYountville 2020Groth "Hill View"ChardonnayOakville, 2019PalmazCabernet SauvignonCoombsville, 2017Mt. Veeder "Reserve" Cabernet SauvignonNapa, 2015

Das ist gut! Join Adam and Eric on a tour through Austria and Germany. Just scratching the surface of these two incredible countries and the wines they have to offer.   Featuring famous classical piano pieces of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Bach Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!!Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshowInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/Contact us:   tastingnotestheshow@gmail.comWINES TASTEDBroadbent, Gruner Veltliner Niederosterich, Austria 2019Kracher, ZweigeltBurgenland, Austria,2017Bischofliche, Riesling“Piesporter Goldtropfchen” Kabinet, MoselFranz Keller “Franz Anton” Pinot Noir, Baden, Germany2016

It's a special episode featuring the wines of Marenco and an in depth interview with winemaker Patrizia Marenco (a legend of Piedmont!). Join Patrizia and Andrea Costa as they take us through history, viniculture, and tasting notes of the Marenco Barbera Bassina and Brachetto d'Acqui. What a treat!  Featuring the Rossini Aria "La Danza" sung by tenor Alexis Alfaro. Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!!Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshowInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/Contact us:   tastingnotestheshow@gmail.comWinery Featured: MARENCOMarencoBarbera Bassina d'Asti2018Marenco Brachetto d'Acqui Pineto2019

Wine and music.....a perfect pairing! Join Adam and Eric as they feature wines made/inspired by musicians in this music heavy episode. They taste through wines by Mary J. Blige, Sting, and Justin King. And they're pretty darn good!! (the wines and the music) Featuring the new song "Music in Wine". Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!!Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshowInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/Contact us:   tastingnotestheshow@gmail.comWines Featured: Sun Goddess by Fantinel  - Mary J. BligePinot Grigio “Romato”, 2019Friuli King Estate - Justin KingPinot Noir, 2017Willamette Valley Tenuta Il Palagio  - Sting“Sister Moon”, Rosso, 2013Toscana  Link to Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34nTQYDiG6EKFo9o22ftqM?si=375975e3322748e6

 It's Season 2!! And we're starting it off with an incredible episode....Women in Wine!!! This episode features three incredible women from the Huneeus Family of Vineyards. Chantal Forthun  of Flowers Winery,  Jen Beloz of Faust Winery, and Rebekah Wineburg of Quintessa Winery.  These three incredible ladies talk background, winemaking, music favorites, share stories and wine insights in over an hour of interviews. Epic!!  Featuring new music, 'Earth Improvisations' , as an underscore to these incredible wine pros. Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. Entertainment like you've never tasted!!Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshowInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/Contact us:   tastingnotestheshow@gmail.comWines Featured:Flowers WinesHealdsburg CaliforniaFaust WinesSt. Helena, CaliforniaQuintessa Rutherford, California Link to Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0szSwukjGMGgszWCbH8ieo?si=ATZm7VNLQhGV4VpVLqtzhw

 Let's go to Australia!!! In this final episode of Season 1 Adam and Eric explore the Barossa Region of Australia and talk history and myths of the Australian grapes and style. Adam explores the history of the didgeridoo, and plays it as well (but is terrible at it). Filled with silliness, like usual, and tons of education.   Features the new original song:  "Wouldn't It Be Nice To Visit Australia" Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!!Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshowInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/Contact us:   tastingnotestheshow@gmail.comWines Tasted: (in order)  Chateau Tanunda Dry Riesling, Barossa 2019 Torbreck ‘The Steading”GSM Blend 2017 Peter Lehman “The Barossan” Shiraz, Barossa 2015 Molly Dooker “The Boxer” Shiraz, Mc Laren Vale 2018 Link to Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2M8j3U54jEbKhA0bTUwEgm?si=ch7oTtI9SUCUuTrHsQbVlg

 It's a HUGE episode! Over an hour of insight and information featuring the incomparable Wes Hagen - J. Wilkes Brand Ambassador and rated one of the top 100 Influential Winemakers by the Wall Street Journal.  In this episode Wes takes Adam and Eric through the wild ride of Natural Farming techniques from Organic to Bio-Dynamic. His enthusiasm, knowledge and style bring to focus a very complex subject consisting of the different certifications, techniques, and spiritual ways to grow grapes. The tasting includes the Pinot Blanc and Cabernet from J. Wilkes with Wes leading the tasting, and a final feature of a Vegan wine from Italy, the Querciabella “Mongrana”.  Adam and Eric also answer your emailed questions and talk about the musicians out there striving to make our world a cleaner and healthier place.  And Adam attempts to write a piece in the style of Thelonius Monk, thanks to Wes' suggestion.  Features the new original song:  "Erroneous Abbot" Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!!Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshowInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/Contact us:   tastingnotestheshow@gmail.comWines Tasted: (in order)J Wilkes Pinot Blanc Santa Maria Valley, 2018J Wilkes Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles, 2017Quercibella “Mongrana”Super TuscanToscana, Italy, 2017 Link to Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iEoywvrfRsoBAoAmQM8s4?si=8zfx5U88TOmMZeH3Y-rQbA

 Poor Merlot...Stop the hate!! It's part two of the "Sideways Effect" that happened after the movie Sideways changed the public opinion of Merlot and Pinot. Adam and Eric take the hate out of the myth and remind us that Merlot is awesome. They taste through Italian, US and French Merlots, each with it's own unique expression of the grape. Adam tries to work out the first song of the (yet to be written) hit musical "Poor Merlot". It goes pretty well....nothing to hate on.   Features the new original song:  "How Low Merlot" Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!!Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshowInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/Contact us:   tastingnotestheshow@gmail.comWines Tasted: (in order) Barone Fini Merlot, Trentino 2018 SilveradoMt George Merlot2016Chateau NenninMerlot & Cab Franc, Pommerol 2006 Link to Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7zLFeov3V3sONK0jUlxSSU?si=OixHHDs-QwqnF7ZQk-YF4w

 It's Pinot time! Part of a two episode theme where Eric and Adam talk about Pinot and Merlot and the "Sideways Effect" that happened after the movie Sideways changed the public opinion of Merlot and Pinot. Going from the classic Burgundian Pinot to a New World take. Music is in the glass....seriously....they make music with their glasses.   Features the new original song:  "Just Gimme A Pinot" Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!!Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshow Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/ Contact us:   tastingnotestheshow@gmail.comWines Tasted: (in order)  Louis LatourGevrey- Chambertin,  Pinot NoirBeaune’ , France, 2016 Domaine Serene “Yamhill Cuvée”, Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, 2017 Belle Glos “Clark& Telephone”, Pinot Noir Santa Barbra County, 2018 Link to Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34BpMsN3DvukOlIkEjAeSl?si=Laz742tFSoSZLtiZckSeQQ

 It's time to throw your own wine tasting party!! Eric and Adam talk about what to do and what to do NOT in order to throw the perfect event. From glassware to emptying out the liter box, this episode is full of great advice.  Eric also prepares a uniquely personalized tasting of 6 wines. Learn about some off the wall varietals and ways to keep your guests intrigued and thirsting for more. Adam goes through a variety of playlist ideas that can accompany your event with a perfect ambience. It's a party!!  Features the new original song:  "We're Having A Party" Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!!Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshow Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/ Contact us:   tastingnotestheshow@gmail.comWines Tasted: (in order) Nino Franco “Rustico” Prosecco, BrutValdobbiadene, NV The CrossingsSauvignon BlancAwatere Valley, Marlborough, 2019 Zaca MesaViognierSanta Ynez, 2018 Heitz CellarsGrignolinoNapa, 2016 Perinet “Estate”, Red Blend (Garnaxta,Carienyena)Priorat, Spain, 2016 Sandeman 10 yr TawnyPorto , NV Link to Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7tz6uUrFm3tqjJlMNsoLa6?si=j-MiUzAsRPaZpDnS9rBEjA

 It's time for Bubbles!! Adam and Eric talk Champagne/Bubbles and explain the Traditional Method in the best way possible....in a sexy song! Eric reminds Adam - about 8 times - that not all bubbles are Champagne, and Adam reminds Eric - about 8 times - that he's not a big Champagne (bubbles) drinker.  With tons of historical information and musical references from the past and present, from the Burgundian music school to Jay-Z.  Features the new original song:  "Champagne, Traditionally Sexy" Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!! Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshowInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/Contact us:   tastingnotestheshow@gmail.comWines Tasted: (in order) Simonet & Fevre Cremant de BourgogneBrut, NV Faire la FeteCremant de LimouxBrut, NV Louis RoedererRose’, Reims, Champagne, 14 Link to Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0uHHb1lWjCowkaBBNV7FB4?si=QslgdeomQsqSzfy9Yp1HBw

 Eric takes us through the Chardonnay grape and the differences of the oaked and unoaked styles. Adam divulges the fact that Chardonnay makes him a little crazy, and you can hear it happening as the episode progresses. Chardonnay is unmasked as Eric tells you how to try and fool a Somm, and Adam features the music artists' Fishtank Ensemble and what music styles can help bring the party.  Features the new original song:  "Oaked or UnOaked Chardonnay" Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!! Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshow Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/ Contact us:   tastingnotestheshow@gmail.com Wines Tasted: (in order) Tolosa “No Oak” Chardonnay Central Coast2018 Tolosa “Estate” ChardonnayEdna Valley 2016 Daou “Reserve” Chardonnay, Willow Creek, Adelaide, Paso Robles2018 Link to Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4nsQTFADZb75R0kjhR7IrX?si=MQf4lHRAQ4m_JOP46JPMvQ

Eric and Adam taste through Tuscany and talk history, music, and style. Three incredible Tuscan wines showcase the versatility of a region that we all dream about. Yummy.  Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!! Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshow Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/ Contact us:   tastingnotestheshow@gmail.com Wines Tasted: Fattoria di Barbi Brunello di montalcino 2015 Frescobaldi PeranoChianti Classico, 2016 Ca MarcandaMagariBolgheri, 2017Link to Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5rSRxKcOP4gwiYSCgRuZn8?si=9I9AuD19RM2sO1JJ8c5eJg

From Napa to Washington to Chile, Adam and Eric talk about the massive differences between the Cabernet Sauvignon grape from each region.  And how to know what to expect from each when making that decision in the wine aisle.  Features the original song "The Cabernet Highway" Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!! Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshow Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/ Contact us:   tastingnotestheshow@gmail.com Wines Tasted:  Joseph Carr, Cabernet SauvignonNapa 2017  Nine HatsCabernet SauvignonWashington, 2017  Los Vascos “Grand Reserve” Cabernet SauvignonChile, 2016 Link to Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/78GX1HkkFxunDqaTdbf2c2?si=TDfid9wmQ8-Xlz4anydSWg

Join Adam and Eric as they guide you through a Rosé adventure!! It's Rosé day!! Hooray!! This show features the ridiculously original and educational song "Rosé All Day".  Dive nose first into a New World and Old World Rosé side by side tasting with insightful tips and friendly repartee.  Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!! Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshow Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/ Contact us:   tastingnotestheshow@gmail.com Wines Tasted: Diora La Belle Fète Rosé of Pinot Noir Monterey 2019 Mathilde Chapoutier Appellation Côtes de Provence Controlet 2018 Grand Ferrage Link to Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0lIbcsPBbBMT3DmPMQNFD6?si=GZUfTbH5Q0GR1P8_W7Z3fw

Welcome to Tasting Notes - The Show! Adam J. Eros and Eric Brehm lead the charge in an experiment of pairing wine and music and learning along the way. Fun, silly and educational for the wine and music lovers, amateur to connoisseur.