Taste Along w/ Adam the Wine Guy #63-Bordeaux

On location, in Bordeaux, the 2007, Haut Colombier.

Taste Along w/ Adam the Wine Guy #62- Benziger

We're on location again, up at Benziger in Sonoma..in the VIP tasting room..

Benziger, Signaterra, Pinot Noir

Taste Along w/ Adam the Wine Guy - #51 Cusino Macul

Cusino Macul, 2006, Reisling, Chile

Taste Along w/ Adam the Wine Guy #48 - Ch. Trocard

the 2006, Bordeaux Superior, by Chateau Trocard

Taste Along w/ Adam the Wine Guy #38 - Corsini Marsiliana

Principe Corsini, Marsaliana, 2004

Taste Along w/ Adam the Wine Guy #35 - Sycamore Lane

Yep its true, there are wines out there that you can find for just a couple of bucks..and for a few bucks i suppose its not much of a gamble to check em out, not a whole lot to lose really, and its a great way to at least check out different grape varietals and regions without going overboard..generally these ultra cheap wines are not as elegant or balanced as something that may come in at the 8 buck or more range, but you can have 2 or 3 bottles for that cost..and if your lookin for a buzz for the buck than these values may be the wine for you..

Sycamore Lane, Cali., Merlot, 2006

Taste Along w/ Adam the Wine Guy #33 - Alfrocherio

Quinta des Roques, 2003 Alfrocherio, from the Dao straight outta Portugal..rockin food wine, buckle up and enjoy the ride with this one..would go great w/ some lamb, and im thinkin barbeque would be dynamite this time of year as well..

Quinta des Roques, Alfrocherio 2003, Dao, Portugal

Taste Along w/ Adam the Wine Guy # 32- Anthelia

tastin silly with the Donna Fugata (watch your language) Anthelia 2006, white blend from Sicily

Taste Along w/ Adam the Wine Guy # 29 - Dow

..so, i know when you think of portugal , you think of port..and when you think of Dow, you think of port, but, now's the time to shift your paradigm...thats right, Dow is making wine..red wine that is..and a good bang for the buck too..and such a crazy mix of grape varietals, its quite a leap from those overly extracted fruit bombs, not too challenging for a novice, and enough going on for any mavin..

the 2006, Dow, Valle de Bomfim

Taste Along w/ Adam the Wine Guy #13 - Caves des Papes, rose

sometimes a rose is just a rose..and other times a rose' is way better..in this case bring me a bottle of this any day, rather than a dozen of the others..this one is a classic style easy drinking summertime rhone rose..personally i love the combination of grapes and balance..and how can you beat the beautiful pink color, practically brings the blue out in any one's eyes..this wine drinks great with seafood, particularly shellfish..i prefer my pink with clams, oysters or mussels even..hope you enjoy as much as i do..with that combination it'll remind you of a great day the south of france..even if you've never gone..

yummy yummy the 2007, Caves des Papes, rose

Taste Along with Adam the Wine Guy #10 - Rock n Roll Wine

...BIG BIG BIG SHOW TODAY!!..thats right the big 1-0..its our 10th webisode and we are celebrating rock n roll style with some really cool wine..by some guys outta vegas from "Rock n Roll Wine"..not only do they do some of the most fun wine events on the planet, by the way there is one coming up on Sept. 27th, so check it out, or even make a trip to Vegas out of it..if you ever, need a reason to go to Vegas this is a good one..they have big name bands playing and mixed with tons wine and hot chicks you cant go wrong ..gets good and crazy towards the end of the evening..check out their website for more event details.. www.rocknrollwine.com ..and i should be there so, come and say hello if you make it out..and tell em when you get there that Adam the Wine Guy sent ya..

rockin it with Rock n Roll wines 2006 Reggae Rhapsody

Taste Along with Adam the wine Guy #9 - Oppidum

..this is a goofy little wine, totally different than i expected it to be..even i'm surprised sometimes..see, that's what im talkin about, wines a fantastic adventure..i also am asked all the time, what should i drink?..and one of my most frequent responses is something you've never had before..enjoy the adventure of the the exploration..each one of those new tastes will force you to expand your creative thinking..and with each taste and experience comes a new memory..buckle up enjoy the ride..tasted anything new and exciting recently??

we're down with O.P.P.,yeah you know me..gettin into the Oppidum, 2004,Moscato

Taste Along with Adam the Wine Guy #8 - Gassier, rose

"..summer's here and the time is right for drinking some rose'" ( sounds great when you've had a little and you sing it to the tune of "dancing in the streets") if someone writes a rose' wine song, i'll post it ..
and the time couldn't be better for a refreshing wine from the south of France, and the Gassier is a classic example..there is nothing better than being on the Mediterranean, and enjoying some rose' with some fresh mussels..yummm..don't let the pink fool you into thinking that this is your grandmother's white zinfandel..is wonderfully crisp and clean, with hints of minerality...such a good fun food wine, and really one that everyone can enjoy on a "hot august night"...hmmm, maybe there is an album title in that?...

gettin' down with the Gassier, Sables d'Azur, Rose, 2007

Taste Along with Adam the Wine Guy #7 - Kopke

Port, port, port...and we're not talking about the left side of a boat here, were talking that mysterious beverage from Portugal..Port, a fortified wine with a long history has many styles and variation within those..there are tawny's which have lighter and more caramel tones, ruby ports which are rich and unctuous with deep grape and brooding fruit notes and vintage ports which are only produced in the best years, usually no more than 5 vintages are declared in a decacde..so this juice is pretty precious..Kopke is the oldest producer of port on the planet goin all the way back to the mid-late 1600's..and recently i had a chance to taste their '57 which was absolutely amazing, almost etherial..this 2000 is excellent, showing signs of a bit of bottle age, and this juice will develop wonderfully in the bottle over the next 20+ years..

gettin down with the Kopke 2000 vintage port..

Taste Along with Adam the Wine Guy #4 - Principe Corsini

Buckle up and come on location and taste with special guest Don Duccio Corsini, who is next up to be the 10th prince of Sismano. The history of his family's wines is amazing going back to the 1400's. At one time the Corsini family were the largest land owners in all Italy, and even had a pope in the family. We had a chance to catch up with Duccio on his whirl-wind tour of L.A. And I'd like to give a special thank you to the live audience for their enthusiastic applause.

here we taste Principe Corsini, Chianti Classio,Le Corti, 2005

Taste Along with Adam the Wine Guy #3 - Ch. Dudon

I visited this place a few times this year and their wines and hospitality always impress.. they are located right in the heart of Sauternes nearby the small, and extremely interesting city of Cadillac, and the village of Barsac, all about 40 minutes south of Bordeaux city. The guest house is an amazing place to stay, the accommodations are homey, and comfortable. The gitte's origins go back to the 17th century. Thomas Jefferson even stayed at this joint. The owners, Evelyn and Michel are fantastic hosts. Sharing a meal, a tasting or a tour with them is great, especially with Evelyn's passion for history, you are bound to get more than your average wine tour. There are also many other Chateau's nearby to visit while at Dudon. I totally recommend a visit there and look forward to planning an ADAM THE WINE GUY'S WINE TOURS with Dudon as the destination in the near future..Heres some shots of the view of Chateau Dudon, and the video a tasting of their 2005..

This is the same place that Thomas Jefferson stayed


this is the view i saw from my window each morning



most of the time people think of Sauternes and sweet wines strictly for dessert, this wine makes a wonderful apertif when paired with the right cheeses and accouterments.


lets get down and taste with this unbelievable value in a sauternes from Chateau Dudon, 2005. Stay tuned we will definately revisit Dudon..

Taste Along with Adam the Wine Guy #2 - Santa Ema

..so a question i get all the time from people is something like "..whats a good cheap wine? or "if i dont want to spend a lot of money what wine should i buy?..". well, i think there is a ton of competition in the marketplace and this makes for really great pricing for the consumer..the choices are wide ranging, from grape varietal to region, where is a good place to get started?..i always say trust your service professional, the guy at the store, or your waitress is there to steer you in the right direction..and they can even help to keep you on budget as well...lately i think that some great values are coming out of spain, argentina and chile..when your at the bottle shop, check out one of these regions, grab a bottle, usually you can find something really good for around 15 bucks or so, so you dont have much to lose..buckle up, enjoy the adventure..


grab your glass and taste the Santa Ema, Reserve Cab. 2005

Taste Along with Adam the Wine Guy #1- Sylvester

im going to be doing a ton of "taste alongs" some with friends, some with food..the set and overall quality will definately develop and i look forward to seeing it take shape..hope you enjoy, maybe learn something, and get a laugh or two out of the deal..i think you look best with a smile on your face anyhow..and if you have any ideas i am always open to content suggestions..lemme know your thoughts..cheers!!


grab a bottle and taste along with me as we see what sylvester winery has up their sleeve with the 2005 syrah..

visiting dom. des karantes

so this is in the tasting room of domaine karantes in the south of france in the languedoc region, in the very little know appelation of karantes..right near the mediterranian..its situation is one of the most spectacular of any winery i have ever visited..you can see all the way from spain up the coast of france..there are even old german gun implacements from ww2..super friendly people there Nicolas the winemaker was a great guide..also, they accept vistors, so if your ever down there, or planning a trip they have great guest accomidations, really close to the sea, with neat little restaurants lining the beach this is a great place to spend some time..


tasting the domaine karantes rose


in the vineyard at domaine karantes with winemaker Nicolas Laverny, sorry bout the sound, it was really windy up there