Videos

Here are few videos for your wine delights!

Bruno Paillard tells us why he puts the date of disgorgement on every bottle and Joel Robuchon prepares lunch for us at Bruno’s home!

Nicolas Rossignol-Trapet tells us about the wines he makes in Gevrey Chambertin, why he uses biodynamic practices and which vintages are best to keep and to drink now.

Olivier Leflaive talks about Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards and the subtleties of the white wines (Chardonnay) produced in different villages.

Jean Michel Chartron of Domaine Jean Chartron in Puligny-Montrachet in Burgundy tells us about the wines of the region and what makes these Chardonnays so special.

A chat with Richard Balfour-Lynn, Producer of Balfour Brut Rose, a beautiful sparkling rose made in the south of England. He tell us his thoughts on English wine and reveals which French rose Champagne was his inspiration:

I visit the Niagara Peninsula in Canada where some of the world’s best ice wines are made. Not familiar with ice wine? Check out the video!

A wonderful day travelling through the villages and vineyards of Burgundy and a jazzy celebration of the start of the 2010 harvest!

Francesca Planeta of Planeta Wines in Sicily tells us about her favourite Planeta wine, the Santa Cecilia – 100% Nero d’Avola
A first-hand look at how wine is made in Burgundy!
A very interesting experiment with Maximilian Riedel – tasting wine in different Riedel glasses to see how the shape of the glass changes the experience of the wine…

Here is a short chat with Charles Smith, winemaker of K Vintners and Charles Smith wines in Washington State…
Below is my very first video and is of a lunch I attended hosted by Riccardo Prosecco – good fun!
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The next two videos were taken at the 2010 London Wine Fair and I’m tasting Croatian wine with the host of Drink Price, Nathan Nolan

I’d love to hear your thoughts on these and suggestions for future videos you’d like to see! Please leave a comment.

More videos coming soon!

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  1. Polycarbonate :’s avatar

    Polycarbonate : on October 31, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    Corning made wine glasses seem to be the best! they are tough and have great designs “

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    Drinks on January 19, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    I quite like this blog, especially this video section. Very informative wine videos and looks like you are having lots of fun at the same time – wine passionista!

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      Wine Passionista on January 19, 2011 at 12:20 pm

      Thanks Drinks! Glad you’re enjoying the site and the videos – and yes, you’re right, I’m having loads of fun! It’s very easy to have a good time when talking about and tasting fabulous wines! :)
      Tara

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