91 episodes
Dork Uncorked CFAX 1070
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4.8 • 8 Ratings
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Rod Phillips is the "Dork Uncorked." He's worked in many aspects of the wine industry from serving it to importing it to selling it to... well... drinking it. His mission is to break down barriers and talk about wine in a fun, accessible way. He joins co-host Ryan Price every week for a lively discussion and recommendations for great bottles for reasonable prices, usually under $20. Podcasting from Victoria, B.C., Canada, the show has a Vancouver Island flavour but isn't limited to British Columbia wines.
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DU 319 South Africa reviewed (again)
Pick of the week: Langhe Arneis (Fontanafredda Briccotondo), Italy
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DU 318 Okanagan woes and a dive into South Africa
Pick of the Week: Domaine-Vincent-Carême Terre Brûlée Chenin Blanc, South Africa, 2021
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DU 317 Vancouver Wine Festival Review. Plus, "Pecorino"
Pick of the Week: GB 51 Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz by Grant Burge, Austria
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DU 316 Victoria Beer Week 2024
Special guest Joe Wiebe "The Beer Director" talking about Victoria Beer Week and give us a special guest pick of the week: Ten Ten Ten VBW Collaboration Beer from Ile Sauvage.
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DU 315 Dry February? Plus another round of "And Now Pair This"
Pick of the Week: Santa Ana La Mascota Cabernet Franc, Argentina
And Now Pair This "multiple courses" edition:
Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay, California: goat cheese on crackers and also some simple prawns to start, followed by roast chicken and a salad dressed in olive oil
Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir, Chile: cheese board (mid weight cheeses), followed by pork tenderloin roasted in Dijon mustard and rosemary with root vegetables, with a salad dressed in sesame oil and black pepper
Château Ste-Michelle Cabernet-Sauvignon, Washington State: charcuterie board followed by roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. Bonus dessert - dark chocolate souffle.
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DU 314 California Dreaming
Pick of the Week: Plano Alto Garnacha Carinena, Spain
California Wines for the BC buyer stuck buying in a BC Liquor store:
-Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay-Fetzer Chardonnay-Three Thieves Chardonnay-J Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay (375ml bottle)-Woodwork Cabernet Sauvignon-Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon
Customer Reviews
Not pretentious - Great Intro to wine
Often wine podcasts speak the language of Somms...and you need to research the slang. This Pod is very different - it is meant for those just getting into wine. However, even an oenophile, like myself, enjoys their candour & enthusiasm. They stick to the under $20 bottles...but occasionally stray into high end grapes - Austin Hope anyone?
If you love BC wine, this Pod should be in your library.