Drink Something AMAZING! -A Wine Podcast-

Alex Van Amburg, CSW
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The Somm & The Yoga Mom are all about taking the fear out of wine & wine education.  Pop in the earbuds, Pour yourself a glass & let's Drink Something AMAZING!(Originally "SOMM-Thing To Drink About", we rebranded to focus on what we are all really looking for: Amazing wines that we can feel good about drinking with confidence!)

  1. 02/15/2024

    Christi, Alex & The Path of Gold!

    Send us a text It's happening again- Christi & Alex have found time to share a glass & record!! What have they got in thier glass this week? It's always fun to follow them as they work through the Five S's of evalutation - using all of thier senses to explore a wine & then sharing what they think. Alex brings years of experiance in the wine industry to each wine & Christi brings her enthusiasm! So Pop In The Earbuds, Pour a Glass, and Let's DRINK SOMETHING AMAZING! . . . . . . . . . . . Paso d'Oro Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Paso Robles, Central Coast, California 86% Cabernet Sauvignon 14% Petite Verdot 14% ABV $29.99 average retail 92 Points Wine Enthusiast | Buy This Wine!   Winemaker Notes Dark ruby red with aromas of ripe blackcurrants and hibiscus with subtle notes of vanilla, cinnamon and clove. Full-bodied on the palate, this wine burst with red bright juicy fruit flavors elegantly balanced with vanilla, coffee and baking spices Support the show Like the Show? Every Coffee Helps! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

    32 min

  2. 01/30/2024

    Christi, Alex & The Charmat of Secrets!

    Send us a text Not all that sparkles is gold, and not all wine that sparkles is made the same! It's light, it's bright & it's full of bubbles- which for those of you playing the home game already narrows the field! But where in the world do these bubbles come from? Germany? France? California? Tasmania!?! With so many amazing sparkling wines to choose from, what have Christi & Alex got in their glass this week? Pop in your earbuds, pour yourself a glass, and join us as they Drink Something Amazing! . . . . . . . . . . Acinum Prosecco Millesimato Rosé DOP 85% Glera & 15% Pinot Noir Veneto, Italy 11% ABV $14.99 average price  | Buy This Wine! WINE MAKERS NOTES Sparkling wine with pink “powder” color. It displays soft notes of red fruit to the nose, good acidity and freshness in the mouth. Very balanced fine wine. The sugar content is compensated by the acidity that makes the wine very fresh and enjoyable on the palate. Acinum Wines Acinum is a collection of exquisite wines selected by Fabrizio Pedrolli in order to showcase the best Italian territories and wineries. The goal is to represent to the United States the authentic heritage of indigenous grapes that makes Italian wine unique to the world. This selection starts from the historical wine areas of Veneto, Negrar in Valpolicella and Montforte d’Alpone in Soave. Fabrizio Pedrolli is proud to present these wines, that are the result of a successful collaboration with the family of Edoardo Montresor, who cultivate the grapes, and the oenological expertise of Enrico Paternoster. Support the show Like the Show? Every Coffee Helps! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

    30 min

  3. 01/12/2024

    Christi, Alex & The Common Language!

    Send us a text Christi & Alex are sharing a wine that is found close to home, but world's away in quality and class. It all starts from a grape with humble roots born in France that has found a home on the West Coast, and through the machinations of time & man, ended up in their glass.  What wine are they trying this time? Why is it special? What's the story and what makes it something AMAZING?!  Pop in the Earbuds, Fill a Glass, and join Christi & Alex as they Drink Something AMAZING! . . . . . . . . Lingua Franca Estate Pinot Noir 2019Eola- Amity Hills AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA 100% Pinot Noir 13% ABV Average Price - $63.99 RP96 WS94 W&S94 JS92 Winemaker Notes Lingua Franca Estate Pinot Noir begins with a heady scent of roses, violets and raspberries and blackberries. On the palate, the wine is round and rich, with a silky texture and lingering flavors. The elegance of the wine is aided both by the cooler weather at harvest and by using less whole cluster than usual for this cuvée. 2019 is also the first vintage of Estate Pinot Noir that has no Pommard clone addition.  | Buy This Wine!  LINGUA FRANCA ESTATE Lingua Franca was co-founded by Larry Stone, David Honig, and Dominique Lafon in 2015, inspired by the exceptional vineyard site in the Eola-Amity Hills that Larry bought in 2012. They soon hired Thomas Savre, a brilliant young winemaker with work experience at some of the best domaines in Burgundy and an inquisitive mind. All are committed to farming and winemaking practices that respect the environment, believing that complex and undisturbed ecosystems help to create the most complex and seductive wines. Support the show Like the Show? Every Coffee Helps! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

    37 min

  4. 08/09/2023

    Christi, Alex & The Fancy Pants Wine!

    Send us a text Christi & Alex are putting their glasses together to explore another wine!  Unknown to Christi, she is settling in to savor a wine that comes from one of the most celebrated regions in the world, and priced accordingly!  While we typically try to keep our wines in the "Affordable & Friendly" catagory, (because wine should not be frightening to you OR your wallet!), this week is a special occasion! What is occasion, you may ask?  The best way to find out is to Pop in your earbuds, Pour yourself a glass, and join them as they DRINK SOMETHING AMAZING!! . . . . . . . . . . Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2011St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc 13.5% ABV $179.97 average price WE 96 JS 95 RP 94 This wine is no longer available, so I am including the link to the most recent available vintage.  | Buy This Wine!   Chateau Cos D'Estournel  Chateau Cos d'Estournel is a Grand Cru vineyard located in St. Estephe. Its oriental facade is adorned with three pagoda turrets, all cast in a soft golden sandstone. Chateau Cos d'Estournel today covers 170 acres separated from Chateau Lafite, along the southern edge, by the stream between St. Estephe and Pauillac. The gravelly soil, over a flint, limestone and silicate subsoil low in nitrogen, has eroded over centuries to form steep ridges which perfectly drain the vineyards. The vineyards are planted 60 percent in Cabernet Sauvignon vines, 2 percent of Cabernet Franc, and 38 percent in Merlot. Naturally, the percentage of Cabernet or Merlot in the composition of each vintage depends on the climate which favors one grape variety or the other. Support the show Like the Show? Every Coffee Helps! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

    43 min

  5. 07/26/2023

    Christi, Alex & The Unknown White!

    Send us a text The Somm & The Yoga Mom are once more on their weekly journey to make wine fun and not frightening! Alex has pulled some wine samples from his Master The World Kit (#117) and they are both going to go through the wine with no idea what it is, and see how close they can make their guesses! What is the wine? It's anyones game to win this week! So Pop in the earbuds, Pour yourself a glass, and Let's Drink Something AMAZING! . . . . . . . . Domaine des Baumard Savennieres 2017 100% Chenin Blanc Anjou, Loire, France 13% abv $41.99 average price WS 91 W&S 91 JS 91 Buy This Wine!   Winemaker Notes An intense dry wine, with structure and complexity. The white fruits and minerality come through this structured body, yet have an appealing roundness that becomes more apparent with air and time. Domaine Des Baumard Winery The Baumard family has been wine growing wine at Rochefort in the Anjou for centuries, working with the noble Chenin in what has long been accepted as its natural home, the slate-covered hillside vineyards along the Loire and Layton rivers. In 1953, the Baumard family acquired a vineyard in the Quarts de Chaume, and in 1968, purchased substantial acreage in Savennieres. Jean Baumard, an enologist and educator, as well as grower, introduced significant innovations to the winemaking region, bringing the dry wines of Savennieres, as well as his sweet wines, Quarts de Chaumes and Coteaux du Layon back to prominence. Now in retirement, further innovation has been carried on by Jean's son, Florent. Support the show Like the Show? Every Coffee Helps! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

    27 min

  6. 07/19/2023

    Christi, Alex & The Tears of Morro!

    Send us a text Christi & Alex have a red wine with a history that reaches into antiquity! Delicious, spicy, and red - carrying a name that summons the history and mystery of medival Europe, what could they be sharing in the glass today? The best way to find out? Pop in your earbuds, pour yourself a glass, and let's Drink Something Amazing! . . . . . . . . . Velenosi Lacrima di Morro d'Alba 2020 100% Lacrima di Morro d'Alba La Marche, Italy 14.5% abv $18.99 average price JS 91  Click the link to Buy This Wine! Winemaker Notes Intense ruby red color with violet hues. The nose is rich and intense, with nots of strawberry, marasca cherry, violet flowers and rose bud. On the palate it has a full sapidity and smooth tannins. Overall it is soft, and it reflects all the aromas felt at the nose. Good persistence. Enjoy with sausage, cheese or pasta. Velenosi Winery Located just outside of the town of Ascoli Piceno, Velenosi is a dynamic estate headed by the charismatic and skilled Angela Velenosi. The estate is included in the Rosso Piceno Superiore production subzone, a privileged area included in the much larger zone of Rosso Piceno. While Rosso Piceno is produced in a rather vast hilly area of the Marche, only the very limited zone within the province of Ascoli Piceno, with its special microclimate and pedologic conditions that extend over fourteen municipalities of this province, is designated Superiore. In addition to Rosso Piceno Superiore, which is generally cited smong the top wines in the Marche, Velenosi also produces a Bordeaux-style IGT Marche called Ludi that is widely considered one of the top Italian wines. The potential of this terroir combined with the work of Attilio Pagli at the helm of the winemaking has lead Velenosi to be recognized as a leading producer in Italy and around the world. Support the show Like the Show? Every Coffee Helps! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

    32 min

  7. 07/11/2023

    Christi, Alex & The Crisis of the Mink Coat!

    Send us a text Christi & Alex are at it again, this time with a classic American "rags to riches" success story! However, like so many stories, it was not all wine & roses, but hard work, determination & the unshakeable confidence of one man that almost destroyed a family. And somewhere in there, two brothers found themselves in the middle of vineyard, screaming and coming close to blows over a mink coat. THIS is what makes wine so interesting! So Pop in the Earbuds, Pour yourself a Glass, & let's Drink Something AMAZING! . . . . . . . Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Merlot 2018 Napa Valley, California 97% Merlot 1.5% Petit Verdot 1% Cabernet Franc 0.5% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% abv $26.99 average price Buy This Wine! Winemaker Notes Purple plum jam and blackberry are prominent on the nose, with hints of black pepper, vanilla wafer cookie, and earthy coffee bean. On the palate, sweet fruit notes of plum with touches of blueberry and dark chocolate, as well as velvety tannins and a beautiful salinity that begs you to take another sip. ROBERT MONDAVI WINERY Founded in 1966 by winemaking pioneer Robert Mondavi, whose vision was to create Napa Valley wines that could stand in the company of the world’s finest. It was the first major winery built in Napa Valley in the three decades following the repeal of Prohibition, Robert Mondavi Winery created the foundation for the modern-day California wine industry.  Mondavi chose to situate his estate next to To Kalon Vineyard, one of the most coveted wine growing parcels in the world, known for producing award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon and for its Sauvignon Blanc. The first vintage (1966) of Robert Mondavi Winery's Cabernet Sauvignon is released. A shot heard throughout the Valley, it would inspire the waves of pioneers to follow. In time, the path Robert Mondavi cleared would lead to the creation of some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignons, Chardonnays, Merlots and Sauvignon Blancs in the world. Support the show Like the Show? Every Coffee Helps! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

    39 min

  8. 06/27/2023

    Christi, Alex & The Magic of Maremma Toscana!

    Send us a text Christi & Alex are off the map again, this time with a wine from a newly created AOC that only recently has been elevated! Grape varieties being grown where they have no historical precedent- wine being made with regard only to how it tastes- winemakesr eschewing tradition and embracing new ideas - its all in this weeks podcast! What on earth are they drinking this time? ! THE BEST WAY TO FIND OUT? Pop in the Earbuds, Pour yourself a Glass, and Let's DRINK SOMETHING AMAZING!! . . . . . . ... Bruni Magister 2020 Maremma Toscana DOC, Tuscany, Italy 60% Grenache 40% Syrah 13.5% ABV $24.99 average price (No "Buy This Wine" Link, I'm afraid!- It's not available through Wine.com) TASTING NOTES Red ruby color with violet hues. Balsamic notes on the nose and black small ripe fruits. Excellent structure and silky perfectly integrated tannins. Very long finish, meant to be enjoyed fully after seven years. BRUNI WINERY Maremma Toscana Founded in 1974, Cantine Bruni has become a prominent property in the Maremma Toscana. Cantine Bruni marries the native varietals of the region with the Maremma’s ideal microclimate of favorable soil and climate.Always seeking to elevate the quality of its wines, Cantine Bruni embodies the potential of this unique land. www.aziendabruni.it Support the show Like the Show? Every Coffee Helps! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

    38 min
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The Somm & The Yoga Mom are all about taking the fear out of wine & wine education.  Pop in the earbuds, Pour yourself a glass & let's Drink Something AMAZING!(Originally "SOMM-Thing To Drink About", we rebranded to focus on what we are all really looking for: Amazing wines that we can feel good about drinking with confidence!)

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