Todd Drinks Italian

Todd B. Alexander

Todd B. Alexander, with nearly four decades in the world of Italian food and wine, tastes, discusses, reviews, and otherwise helps wine drinkers increase their Italian wine IQ, discover new Italian wines, and find more ways to enjoy Italian wine and food pairings.

  1. 01/09/2025

    Nebbiolo: My Fave & LeBron Likes It Too!

    I taste two nebbiolos: one from Trader Joe's and the other is a cat-daddy nebbiolo from the Valtellina. Nino Negri makes powerful and seductive wines, while Trader Joe's delivers an under $10 excellent value that gives you a peek inside the nebbiolo tent at a fair price. See why LeBron James digs the grape.

    16 min

  2. 12/31/2024

    Veuve Clicquot V. Kirkland Champagne

    I taste the most popular champagne in the USA, Veuve Clicquot, side by side with Kirkland for $20. My mind is made up!

    15 min

  3. 11/03/2022

    Before You Start A Wine Collection….

    I offer tips on steps to take before you invest time and money into putting together a wine collection.

    11 min

  4. 01/02/2021

    White Rioja: It's Not What You Think

    I taste Muga Rioja Blanco 2019 which is a beautiful wine but has nothing to do with the white Riojas of yesteryear.  Old school white Rioja used to be oaked within an inch of its life.  Now producers are cutting back on the use of oak and releasing beautifully structured and balanced wines that have outstanding versatility at the table.

    10 min

  5. 12/04/2020

    Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon: Let the Fruit Bombs Rain Down

    I taste two cabernet sauvignons, True Myth and Paso Dragon (a Trader Joe's exclusive) both from Paso Robles and compare and contrast them.  Both excellent values but both having a fruit forward style that may not be for everyone.  Paso Robles is known for a lot of things but restraint is not one of them when it comes to its red wines.

    16 min

  6. 12/01/2020

    Sparkling Rose': It's The Deal in Fizz

    I taste Lucien Albrecht Cremant Brut Rose', which for under $20 is a hell of a bottle of sparkling rose'.  I also talk about why you should seek out sparkling rose' as they provide a lot of bubbly for the buck.

    13 min

  7. 11/29/2020

    Bread & Butter: The Most Popular Pinot Noir in the Land

    I taste Bread and Butter pinot noir, which is the fastest growing pinot noir brand in the United States.  Honestly it's not my style of pinot noir but I try and understand why it's so flipping popular.

    11 min

  8. 11/22/2020

    PSA- Chablis is chardonnay! You're Welcome!

    For all of you who love Chablis but don't like chardonnay, I have a message for you!

    11 min
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Todd B. Alexander, with nearly four decades in the world of Italian food and wine, tastes, discusses, reviews, and otherwise helps wine drinkers increase their Italian wine IQ, discover new Italian wines, and find more ways to enjoy Italian wine and food pairings.

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  • Creator
    Todd B. Alexander
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Todd B. Alexander
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