Category Archives: New Zealand

Beer format predictions. Plus French Malbec and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

November 23, 2017Argentina, Chianti, France, Italy, Malbec, Malbec, New Zealand, Sauvignon blancB.C., BC, beer, British Columbia, CFAX, CFAX 1070, Rod Phillips, Ryan Price, Vancouver Island, Victoria, VQA, winedorkuncorked

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In this episode:

•Rod predicts the next packaging trend for craft beer.

•We dive into the difference between French and Argentinian Malbec. We discuss the Clos Troteligotte K-or from the Cohors region of France and the Alamos from Argentinian.

•Explaining the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc scene. We compare Kim Crawford and Stoneleigh and conclude that — the Seven Terraces Sauvignon Blanc is better than both.

•Pick of the Week: 2016 Gabbiano Chianti from Italy.

Live from the Victoria International Wine Festival

September 23, 2017Box Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Chile, Côtes du Rhône, France, Merlot, Misson Hill, Moldova, New Zealand, Okanagan, Sauvignon blanc, Victoria International Wine Festival, Zinfandeldorkuncorked

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Rod and Ryan explore the Victoria International Wine Festival at the Parkside Hotel. This event is in it’ 4th year and the organisers hope to return for a 5th year, so if it sounds like fun (and it was!) there will be another chance to attend.

This episode features tips on how to taste at a wine festival, reviews of a few of the wines Rod and Ryan sampled (we hardly made a dent in what was offered), and of course a “Pick of the Week.” Out of the wines Rod and Ryan tried, they unanimously picked The Seven Terraces Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region of New Zealand. Fresh grapefruit, grassy aromas, bright and lively with tremendous balance. It sells for $17.49 OR buy it in a box! The price, matched with the taste experience, make it the pick of the week.