Video Archive
Events
Food & Wine Show 2009 Blind Tasting
Blind tasting at the Food & Wine Expo 2009
Terrific line up with telling results
Pinot Grigio: Santa Margherita, Santa di Terrossa & Bethel Heights
Cabernet Sauvignon: Silver Oak, Jack Williams & Decero
Food and Wine
Affiner, what is it?
This is a short explanation of affiner, the art of aging cheese, by Chantal Plasse who is an affeneuse.
Bruno Prieur on Sancerre terroir
Creator of ArtisanVineyards.com Larry Colbeck speaks with Bruno Prieur of Domaine de Saint Pierre about the characteristics of Sancerre and its unique terroir.
Cheese & Wine with Chantal Plasse
Chantal Plasse and Larry Colbeck discuss five french cheeses and the wines best served with them. Madame Plasse is an affineur...a person experienced in the curing and aging of cheese. What is the french word for a person who really enjoys cheese? Well, that's Larry.
Copper River Sockeye is Here
Larry visits Coastal Seafood to learn more about the Copper River Sockeye salmon that has just begun it's season.
Maximillian Riedel
Maximillian Riedel on the Riedel crystal dynasty and his achievements as the 11th generation CEO.
Moelleux Vouvray versatility
Beneath the tuffeau soils of Vouvray, Wil Bailey of Artisan Vineyards discusses the Moelleux category with Jean-Michel Gautier, of Racauderie.
Shuck, slurp, drink, repeat...
Love to neck freshly shucked oysters? Adore washing them down with cool, invigorating wine? Are you curious to venture into the glorious pleasures of eating oysters? This video is for you to know the best pairings we've found through grueling personal trial and error!
Sparkling Vouvray
Domaine de la Racauderie uses the Methode Traditionnelle to produce their sparkling Vouvray wines.
Wine & Fish, Part 1
Join Larry Colbeck on an elucidating trip to Coastal Seafood. Discuss the seasons' best catch and what makes Halibut, Copper River Salmon and Razor Clams so delectable!
Wine & Fish, Part 2
Want to know the loftier joys of apt fish and wine pairing? Each of these wines improve the already divine scents, flavors and textures of the very best Fruits de la Mer! Halibut, Copper River Sockeye Salmon and the delectable nutty richness of Razor Clams reach new plains in the hands of top notch Chablis, Casablanca Sauvignon Blanc, Rias Baixas Albarino, Rhonanienne Saint Joseph, Cotes de Ventoux, Eola Amity Hills Pinot Noir and Barbera d'Alba. Look into why wine lifts the fruits of the sea to a heavenly dimension. In this case we swallow so you can be sure of the wine we offer.
Tasting & Stemware
Food & Wine Show 2009 Blind Tasting
Blind tasting at the Food & Wine Expo 2009
Terrific line up with telling results
Pinot Grigio: Santa Margherita, Santa di Terrossa & Bethel Heights
Cabernet Sauvignon: Silver Oak, Jack Williams & Decero
Maximillian Riedel
Maximillian Riedel on the Riedel crystal dynasty and his achievements as the 11th generation CEO.
Riedel Glassware - Production
A video tour of the Riedel glassmaking factory. The Wine Company uses Riedel glasses exclusively for evaluating wines and when just enjoying our favorite wines. We have done many comparison tastings and always find the perfect glass within the Riedel portfolio. This video produced by Riedel.
Riedel Glassware - Styles
Riedel has many styles of glassware, from elegant to everyday. Which style is right for you? Maximillan Riedel, 11th generation in the Riedel family, guides you through the choices available to you.
Wine & Fish, Part 2
Want to know the loftier joys of apt fish and wine pairing? Each of these wines improve the already divine scents, flavors and textures of the very best Fruits de la Mer! Halibut, Copper River Sockeye Salmon and the delectable nutty richness of Razor Clams reach new plains in the hands of top notch Chablis, Casablanca Sauvignon Blanc, Rias Baixas Albarino, Rhonanienne Saint Joseph, Cotes de Ventoux, Eola Amity Hills Pinot Noir and Barbera d'Alba. Look into why wine lifts the fruits of the sea to a heavenly dimension. In this case we swallow so you can be sure of the wine we offer.
Traditions
What is Beaujolais Nouveau?
Artisan Vineyards' Larry Colbeck and Wil Bailey answer the question: What is Beaujolais Nouveau and review Joseph Drouhin's Beaujolais Nouveau 2009.
Viniculture
Bruno Prieur on Sancerre terroir
Creator of ArtisanVineyards.com Larry Colbeck speaks with Bruno Prieur of Domaine de Saint Pierre about the characteristics of Sancerre and its unique terroir.
Josh Jensen of Calera on ArtisanVineyards.com
Among the limited pantheon of great Pinot Noir winemakers, Josh Jensen apprenticed under DRC early on. Upon returning home to California, Jensen knew the great Burgundian varietals require limestone soils. Hear Calera's story on ArtrisanVineyards.com
Sparkling Vouvray
Domaine de la Racauderie uses the Methode Traditionnelle to produce their sparkling Vouvray wines.
What is batonnage?
The stirring of the lees into the juice enhances the structure and flavors of the finished wine.
Vintages
Bruno Prieur on Sancerre terroir
Creator of ArtisanVineyards.com Larry Colbeck speaks with Bruno Prieur of Domaine de Saint Pierre about the characteristics of Sancerre and its unique terroir.
The 2007 vintage in Burgundy
Laurent Drouhin of Joseph Drouhin discusses with Wil Bailey the 2007 vintage in Burgundy
Fine wine online at http://www.artisanvineyards...
Vogue's Francois Millet on 2008 vintage
Gifted with a patient and poetic strength of metaphor, Vogüé's wine maker Francois Millet described the nature of the 2008 vintage in evocative ways. Learn what the year brought their gifted parcel among the Cote de Nuits.
Viticulture
Bethel Heights’ Mimi Casteel on Organic Farming
Mimi Casteel of Bethel Heights speaks on Artisan Vineyards of the challenge and benefits of organic grape growing in the Eola-Amity Hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. What does it take for a vineyard and winery to be certified organic? Mimi elucidates this approach to sustainable agriculture.
Bruno Prieur on Sancerre terroir
Creator of ArtisanVineyards.com Larry Colbeck speaks with Bruno Prieur of Domaine de Saint Pierre about the characteristics of Sancerre and its unique terroir.
Josh Jensen of Calera on ArtisanVineyards.com
Among the limited pantheon of great Pinot Noir winemakers, Josh Jensen apprenticed under DRC early on. Upon returning home to California, Jensen knew the great Burgundian varietals require limestone soils. Hear Calera's story on ArtrisanVineyards.com
Several Interviews
Wil Baily visits with a world of grape growers and wine makers: Robin Back of Fairview and Goats do Roam who speaks on South African grape growing, Stu Devine of Villa Maria who expresses the intricacies of canopy management in New Zealand's maritime climate, Dominic Symington of Warres Port on the characteristics of each property's terroir, Carlos Trad of Dona Paula cutting the Gordian knot of Argentine viticulture asserting that altitude determines more than anything.
Artisan Vineyards brings you face to face with the artisans in their vineyards!
Wine Regions
Alto Adige & Alois Lageder
The Alto Adige region of northern Italy turns out very compelling wines. ArtisanVineyards.com invited Christian McIntosh of Dalla Terra Winery Direct to tell us more about the region and one of its best wine producers, Alois Lageder.
Bouchard Pere et Fils Signature Wines and their terroirs.
Luc Bouchard compares the signature wines of Bouchard Pere et Fils from the Cote de Beaune and the Cote de Nuits in Burgundy. He explains how Volnay Caillerets, Vignes l'Enfant Jesus, and Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Cailles display their terroirs.
Bruno Prieur on Sancerre terroir
Creator of ArtisanVineyards.com Larry Colbeck speaks with Bruno Prieur of Domaine de Saint Pierre about the characteristics of Sancerre and its unique terroir.
Moelleux Vouvray versatility
Beneath the tuffeau soils of Vouvray, Wil Bailey of Artisan Vineyards discusses the Moelleux category with Jean-Michel Gautier, of Racauderie.
Several Interviews
Wil Baily visits with a world of grape growers and wine makers: Robin Back of Fairview and Goats do Roam who speaks on South African grape growing, Stu Devine of Villa Maria who expresses the intricacies of canopy management in New Zealand's maritime climate, Dominic Symington of Warres Port on the characteristics of each property's terroir, Carlos Trad of Dona Paula cutting the Gordian knot of Argentine viticulture asserting that altitude determines more than anything.
Artisan Vineyards brings you face to face with the artisans in their vineyards!
The 2007 vintage in Burgundy
Laurent Drouhin of Joseph Drouhin discusses with Wil Bailey the 2007 vintage in Burgundy
Fine wine online at http://www.artisanvineyards...
Winemakers
Alto Adige & Alois Lageder
The Alto Adige region of northern Italy turns out very compelling wines. ArtisanVineyards.com invited Christian McIntosh of Dalla Terra Winery Direct to tell us more about the region and one of its best wine producers, Alois Lageder.
Bruno Prieur on Sancerre terroir
Creator of ArtisanVineyards.com Larry Colbeck speaks with Bruno Prieur of Domaine de Saint Pierre about the characteristics of Sancerre and its unique terroir.
Josh Jensen of Calera on ArtisanVineyards.com
Among the limited pantheon of great Pinot Noir winemakers, Josh Jensen apprenticed under DRC early on. Upon returning home to California, Jensen knew the great Burgundian varietals require limestone soils. Hear Calera's story on ArtrisanVineyards.com
Vogue's Francois Millet on 2008 vintage
Gifted with a patient and poetic strength of metaphor, Vogüé's wine maker Francois Millet described the nature of the 2008 vintage in evocative ways. Learn what the year brought their gifted parcel among the Cote de Nuits.