Wine Wednesday ~ GSM's - Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre Blends
2021-11-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Wherever YOU Connect with Zoom
GSM’s (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre blends) by Marty Cook
Next week’s Wine Wednesday on November 17th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time will examine a very popular red wine blend to which many refer as a “GSM” (an acronym for three well-known grape varieties known as “Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre”). This genre of wines is a huge favorite among red wine blend fans and is prized for its complex red fruit flavors and age-worthy potential. Originally grown in the Côtes du Rhône region of France, this blend is now evidenced in many wine regions of the world. This style and variations of the GSM blend excels in warmer climates such as in Spain, South Australia, South Africa, parts of the United States, and Southern France. In Australia, the grapes are commonly called Grenache, Shiraz, and Mataro. Some of the most renowned examples of GSM are known as Châteauneuf-du-Pape, which is produced in the Rhône and where producers are permitted to use up to nineteen different grape varieties (including white grapes). Examples of this wine is produced in regions of the United States as diverse as Paso Robles, California, as well as Central Virginia and Washington State.
So, scout out the shelves of your local wine and spirits shop and delve into the topic of GSM’s. After you research, decide on and purchase the GSM about which you want to share on our next Wine Wednesday, remember to take photos of the front and back/side labels and send them to WineCat@pa.net by 11 p.m. Tuesday evening, for inclusion in our weekly Power Point slideshow.
Then, join us on Wednesday, November 17th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time for an hour of online fun by clicking on the Zoom link shown below. We look forward to seeing you!
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Wine Wednesday ~ Wines 10 Years old, or older
2021-11-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Wines 10-Years-Old or Older by Marty Cook
Our next Wine Wednesday episode will occur on November 10th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time and will focus on older wine vintages. More specifically, we will draw upon our collective wine cellar to feature wines that are ten or more years in age. By that, we do not mean “ten or more years in the bottle;” rather, we mean “ten or more years since the vintage year in which the grapes were harvested. So, whether a 10-Year-Old Tawny Port or an Allegro Cadenza, share with us “how old” and “what, when, and how” you came by this particular bottle! How did that bottle hold up at an advanced age? Softer, smoother, flabby and over-the-hill, or (heaven forbid) infected by some microbial agent?
As an added point of interest, you may go as far as to research information from the vintage year specific to your wine. Thus, 2018 in, say, France may have been a vastly different vintage than the 2018 vintage in, say, Argentina. In fact, you may find that 2018 was a good year in such-and-such region for Chardonnay while, later in that same summer, the harvest in that same area may have had issues pertaining to the quality of, say, Cabernet Sauvignon.
As always, a quick reminder to snap some photos of the front and back/side labels on your bottle and send them along to WineCat@pa.net by 11 p.m. Tuesday evening for inclusion in our Wine Wednesday Parade of Stars!
Please join us online for our next Wine Wednesday on November 10th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time by clicking on the Zoom link shown below! We look forward to seeing you!

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Syrah Comparisons - Syrah/Shiraz Around the World
2021-11-07 15:30 - 17:00 UTC
Join us online on Sunday, November 7th at 3:30 p.m. Eastern/New York time for our next Pennsylvania Wine Society Virtual Wine Tasting event. During this upcoming program, Joe Via will lead us through a comparison of three examples of Syrah. These wines will come from a diversity of locations all around the globe that will include France, Washington, and Australia (where it is known as “Shiraz”).
During this comparison, Joe will discuss the Old World origins of Syrah in France (which we believe to be the case) as well as the geography, geology, and other elements of terroir that make Syrah from these three areas so distinctive and different from each other.
Genetically the same grape, albeit, represented by many clonal varieties, the typicity of Syrah is emblematic of the terroir in which it is grown. It would be difficult in one afternoon program to discuss every area in which Syrah is grown worldwide; but, the three areas that immediately pop into mind are the three on which we will focus.
The three wines selected for our November 7th tasting are extreme, expressive examples to demonstrate how terroir and climate can affect the style of wine produced. They are as follows (accompanying data sheets are attached to this announcement):

PLCB Code #83406 ~ J.L. Chave Saint Joseph ‘Offerus’ 2018
PLCB Code #85037 ~ Elephant Seven Syrah Walla Walla Valley ‘River Rocks Vineyard’ 2018
PLCB Code #85374 ~ Mollydooker Shiraz ‘The Boxer’ South Australia 2019

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Wine Wednesday ~ "The Last Wine You Drank"
2021-11-03 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Our next Wine Wednesday episode, scheduled for November 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time, is a takeoff on so many social media posts with similar premises. “Tell us the last food you ate” or “Tell us the last song you heard”. This topic was delivered to me while riding a train from New Orleans to Virginia last summer. I had just finished my dinner of pot roast. The only red wine choice I had was an industrial grade (Cough! Gasp! Gorp!) Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon. Shortly thereafter, I read a Facebook post that asked, “If you had a lifetime supply of the last wine you drank, what would it be?” I guess you can get used to anything, given sufficient desperation; but, I hope I never get to test that theory. At least not with an infinite supply of anything made by Barefoot. But, I digress…
The good news is that next week’s Wine Wednesday will not damn you to a lifetime of wine mediocrity; but, it does have an element of “show and tell.” So, show us and tell us! What was the last wine you drank in advance of next week’s program? There is some hair-splitting going on here, as we ask that you send us photos of your wine labels from that “last wine you drank” to WineCat@pa.net by the preceding day (Tuesday, November 2nd at 11:00 p.m.) for inclusion in our Wine Wednesday PowerPoint presentation. So, it’s more like “the last wine you drank before you sent your photos!” WineCat advises, “Drink what you want, any time you want… just remember to send photos and join us for what promises to be wine potpourri – red, white, pink, blue, orange – a wine rainbow.”
Whatever the case, let’s have some fun with this topic! So, send along your wine label photos and join us for Wine Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time on November 3rd!
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Wine Wednesday ~ Give Us a Recommendation
2021-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Our next Wine Wednesday, on October 27th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time will feature your wine recommendations. This is a wide open topic and gives you a wide berth of considerations from which to choose. You could recommend a wine to pair with a particular meal; so, in your estimation, what goes best with steak? But, there are those of us who prefer seafood or fowl or even pork or ham to red meat. So, what, then? And, of course, what about the challenge of vegetarian meals? And, one of my favorites would be pairing wines with desserts!
You may also wish to make your recommendations based on the time of year, such as summer and warm weather as opposed to cooler or colder weather. And, then there are occasions. What is your preferred sparkler for New Year’s Eve? Or, how about Christmas or Hanukkah? What goes great with grilled foods for the Fourth of July? How about Easter and Passover foods? And, let’s remember that Turkey Day is right around the corner!
A variety of situations are on the table for this Wine Wednesday! So, give this some thought and join us on Zoom at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time on Wednesday, October 27th for some fun and socialization at the link shown below. We hope to see you then!
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German Wine Labels with guest, Inge Mountz
2021-10-24 15:30 - 17:00 UTC
by Marty Cook
Have you ever wandered into your wine store’s German section, only to feel totally overwhelmed? At first glance, your first impression is that the bottles are all very decorative with their multi-colored and very artistically done labels. But, upon closer inspection, deciphering the Germanic font with strange accents over some of the lettering in the words can become quickly perplexing. You are confronted by many uniquely new and strange words and without the slightest clue as to where to begin or what it is that you are reading! Well, fear not!
Our next Virtual Wine Tasting event on Zoom, which takes place on Sunday, October 24th at 3:30 pm Eastern/New York Time, will dispel the confusion that surrounds interpreting German wine labels. During this segment of our regularly scheduled virtual programming, our host Joe Via and his guest host Inge Mountz will cut through the mystery of German wine labels and how to understand them. Inge is a German native whose first language is German, and she will offer correct pronunciations for the many words to which we may not relate, while Joe Via will guide us through a basic “German Wines 101”. During his overview of the German wine industry, Joe will touch upon Germany’s wine history, its thirteen regions, and the way that the German wine industry addresses wine quality and other details on its wine labels.
Please join us on Sunday, Sunday, October 24th at 3:30 pm Eastern/New York Time for this exciting look inside German wines and their labels! Get a bottle or two of German wine (anything except Blue Nun!) and be prepared to eliminate any confusion that German wine labels may cause you to experience! We look forward to seeing you at the Zoom link displayed below!
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Wine Wednesday ~ Wines at, or lower than, 12.5% Alcohol-By-Volume
2021-10-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Wines at 12.5% ABV or Less by Marty Cook
Our next Wine Wednesday episode, which airs on Wednesday, October 20th at 7:00 PM Eastern/New York Time, will confront the topic of wines at 12.5% Alcohol by Volume (ABV) or Less.
When I first began to explore wine in 1971, wines rarely exceeded 12.5% ABV. Yeast strains at that time only tolerated ABV’s of 13.6% at the top end before they naturally succumbed to the effects of alcohol, whereupon they fell to the floor of the fermenter and subsequently died. So, sitting down with a friend over a bottle of wine in those days left both of you relatively sober. That was before scientists developed yeast strains that could tolerate ABV’s north of 16%.
Several decades ago, New World wine producers began pushing the limits of high-alcohol wines, which was easy to do in sun and heat-laden areas. This resulted in higher sugar-per-berry content, yielding bigger, bolder fruit bombs of higher ABV and lower acidity. In recent years, however, a backlash among consumers arose that persuaded producers to back off of these techniques.
There are plenty of wines available today at 12.5% ABV or less, albeit, you may have to search a bit. So, the task for our next Wine Wednesday on October 20th at 7:00 PM Eastern/New York Time will be to secure a bottle of wine with an ABV of 12.5% or less that you would like to feature during Wine Wednesday. And, as usual, please send photos of the front and back labels of your wine bottle to WineCat@pa.net by 11 PM Tuesday for inclusion in our weekly PowerPoint presentation.
We look forward to seeing you for Wine Wednesday on October 20th at 7:00 PM Eastern/New York Time for some fun with wine! The Zoom link for this virtual event is shown below.
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Wine Wednesday ~ Wines of Italy
2021-10-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
by Marty Cook
Our next Wine Wednesday focuses on the Wines of Italy this coming week on 10.13.2021 at 7:00 pm Eastern/New York Time.
From a wine perspective, Italy has a fascinating story. Twenty-five percent of the world’s recognized wine-producing grape varieties are indigenous to Italy. This is a direct tribute to the Romans, who loved wine, and to the Catholic Church, whose monks were constantly cultivating new varieties of wine grapes as an extension of their passion for making sacramental wine. Unlike the French, whose focus was on developing fewer grape varieties and only those of greater quality, the Romans and subsequently the Italians focused on the quantity of different grape varieties as well as the quantity of wines produced. For that reason, there is no shortage of different Italian wines from which to choose.
For this week’s Wine Wednesday on 10.13.2021 at 7:00 pm Eastern Time, consider the many wines of Italy’s 20 Regions (comprised of 110 provinces) and choose the wine that you would enjoy featuring during our weekly Zoom broadcast. Some of what you might ponder could be a blend or single varietals ranging from Arneis, Vermentino, Primitivo (known as Zinfandel in the United States), Verdicchio, Sangiovese, Nero d’Avola, Nebbiolo, or another of Italy’s hundreds of indigenous wine grapes. And, of course, recent decades have seen regions such as Tuscany produce some outstanding blends and varietals from French grape varieties. So, there is no shortage of material from which to choose.
So, please join us for Wine Wednesday on 10.13.2021 at 7:00 pm Eastern Time. And, as a reminder, please send photos of the front and back labels from the bottle you select to WineCat@pa.net by 11 PM Tuesday evening for inclusion in our weekly PowerPoint of featured wines. We look forward to seeing you on the Zoom link shown below!
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Banfi Portfolio Selections with Joe Via and his guest Pam Bernd
2021-10-10 15:30 - 17:00 UTC
by Marty Cook
This episode of our regularly scheduled Virtual Wine Tasting events on Sunday, October 10th at 3:30 PM Eastern/New York time, features Joe Via discussing the full line of products from Banfi Distributors with a focus on their Italian Wine Imports. During this segment, Joe will interview his guest and Banfi representative, Pam Bernd, who spent 17 years with the PA Liquor Control Board in various roles that began during college and ultimately served as a buyer for French and Italian wines. Pam also held supervisory positions in the supply chain and marketing department of the PLCB before she began working for Banfi Wines in June of 2017, initially as the manager for the entire State of PA and eventually adding to her territory with the States of Delaware and West Virginia. Pam earned an IT degree from Penn State and lives in Harrisburg with her 8 year old dog Bailey. Pam really enjoys drinking wines from Northern Rhone region of France, especially Cote Roties, and Syrah is her favorite varietal.
Banfi has a vast selection of wines in its portfolio. We will taste three of those wines on Sunday, October 10th at 3:30 PM. Those three wines are listed with PLCB codes below.
Banfi Principessa Gavia Gavi PLCB Code 000007358 $16.99
Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino PLCB Code 000008239 $24.99
Banfi ASKA Bolgheri Rosso 2017 PLCB Code 000083200 $24.99
Please join us to explore the Banfi Portfolio with these wines or another of your Banfi Portfolio favorites on Sunday, October 10 at 3:30 PM Eastern/New York time. No reservations required. Simply connect via the Zoom link below. We look forward to hearing from Joe and his guest, and to sharing a Sunday afternoon glass of wine with you!
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Wine Wednesday ~ Cabernet Franc
2021-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
by Marty Cook
The enigmatic Cabernet Franc. Parent grape of both Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, which are two of the six Noble Grapes. Parent grape to three of the six allowable red grapes permitted in a red Bordeaux blend, and itself one of those six allowable red grapes. A grape that yields complex red wines, with aromas of raspberry, bramble, and bell pepper, Cabernet Franc is principally grown for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the Bordeaux style; but, it can also be vinified alone, as in the Loire’s Chinon or throughout the wine regions of North America’s East Coast. And, yet, it is a grape that evokes strong emotional responses in favor of or against it.
Join us for this week’s installment of Wine Wednesday on October 6th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time when we explore the many portrayals of Cabernet Franc wines. There is more to this wine than Chinon. And, as a reminder, shoot some photos of the front and back labels of your bottle of choice and send them to WineCat@pa.net by 11 PM Tuesday evening, for inclusion in our weekly PowerPoint slide show.
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Wine Wednesday ~ Wines from the Rhine and Mosel River Valleys
2021-09-29 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Wines from the Rhine and Mosel River Valleys by Marty Cook

The German wine industry marches to the beat of a different drum. Their wine classifications, wine styles and intimidating wine labels with lots of words sporting umlauts over various vowels can be confusing at best. But, the industry has a very long and rich tradition stemming back to the days of the Roman Empire and their wines are delicious and memorable.
One of the most salient features of the German wine industry are the river valleys where the vineyards grow. The water from the rivers warms the vines during harsh winters and keeps the grapes cool during summer nights. Two of the most prominent river valleys are the Rhine and the Mosel, which bring us many popular wines where the principal grape is Riesling. This grape is used to make a number of exciting, crisp, citrusy white wines that range from dry to sweet.
Want to explore some of these new and exciting wines? Grab a bottle of wine from the Rhine or Mosel and join us for this segment of Wine Wednesday on September 29th at 7:00 pm Eastern Time on the Zoom link below. Also, please send photos of the front and back labels of your bottle to WineCat@pa.net by 11pm Tuesday evening for inclusion in our weekly PowerPoint slide show.
We look forward to seeing you on this next Wine Wednesday on September 29th at 7:00 pm Eastern/New York time on the Zoom link below!
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Wine Wednesday ~ Organic/Biodynamic Wines
2021-09-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Organic and Biodynamic Wines by Marty Cook
Next week, Wine Wednesday ventures into the confusing world of Organic and Biodynamic wines. The confusion stems from how these terms are defined and regulated. Our Federal government regulates use of the term “organic,” but “biodynamic” has no legal definition. The following excerpts are from Dr. Vinny of Wine Spectator:
“There are two types of organic listings on wine bottles. Wines can be made from certified organically grown grapes, avoiding any synthetic pesticides or additives, or, to take it a step further, “organic” wines are made from organically grown grapes, and are also made without any added sulfites (though naturally occurring sulfites will still be present).
Biodynamic is similar to organic farming in that both take place without synthetic chemicals; but biodynamic farming incorporates ideas about a vineyard as an entire ecosystem, and it also includes things such as astrological influences and lunar cycles. A biodynamic wine means that the grapes are farmed biodynamically, and that the winemaker did not make the wine with any common manipulations such as yeast additions or acidity adjustments. A wine “made from biodynamic grapes” means that a vintner used biodynamically grown grapes, but followed a less strict list of rules in winemaking.”
Still confused? Then, join us on Wednesday, September 22nd at 7:00 PM Eastern/New York Time for Wine Wednesday when we will discuss Organic and Biodynamic wines at greater length. Bring a representative wine of either of these genres with you and we will learn together! Also, remember to photograph the labels of your wine bottle (front and back) and email them to WineCat@pa.net by 11 PM TUESDAY Eastern/New York time for inclusion in our weekly PowerPoint slide show of wines to be discussed! We look forward to seeing you! All Zoom link information follows below.

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Wine Wednesday ~ Your First Wine
2021-09-15 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Your First Wine(s) by Marty Cook

A “tell all” segment of Wine Wednesday will occur next Wednesday, September 15th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York Time. That’s when we get into some personal (and, possibly ancient) history regaling the tale of your first wine or wines or, to make it easier, one of the first wines you ever tasted. We all had to start somewhere and the moniker of “wine aficionado” is not earned in a day.

“ONCE UPON A TIME…” you discovered wine. Boone’s Farm aside (and, maybe it really was Boone’s Farm, which is actually malt-based and not a real wine), what were some of the first wines that you enjoyed drinking and to which you are willing to admit?!? Please tell us!!! Inquiring minds are dying for a good laugh!!!

But, seriously… whether it was Riunite (I liked their Cella wine) or Lancer’s Rosé, or Leonard Kreusch’s Moselblumchen (and, I could go on, but will refrain!), clue us into what you were quaffing (probably straight from the bottle, no doubt) and subsequently using the empty bottles for candle holders! Anyone for Banfi’s Chianti in a wicker basket?!?

So, let’s have some fun! Join us for Wine Wednesday on this coming Wednesday, September 15th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York Time when we put aside our inner snob and revisit our wine drinking roots, and maybe even tell a few funny stories about “back in the day”!

Oh, and, please remember to send photos of your bottle’s labels (front and back) to WineCat@pa.net by 11:00 pm Tuesday evening so that we can assimilate your photos into our PowerPoint Cavalcade of Wines From Yesteryear so that we can fully appreciate the wine or wines on which you first test-drove your palate!

We look forward to seeing you for Wine Wednesday on this coming Wednesday, September 15th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York Time! Please join us via the following Zoom link:

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Meaghan Frank of Dr. Konstatin Frank Winery - Finger Lakes, NY
2021-09-12 15:30 - 17:00 UTC
——- by Marty Cook
High above the steep southwestern slope of Keuka Lake, to the north of the town of Hammondsport, New York, sits a winery founded in 1961 by Dr. Konstantin Frank. The Dr. Frank Winery pioneered the vinifera movement in the Eastern United States. It was here in 1957 that Dr. Konstantin Frank planted the first East Coast vinifera vines, which launched the “Vinifera Revolution”. This movement would have a lasting effect on the course of winemaking in New York and Eastern America. Four generations strong, the Frank family are leaders in grape growing and winemaking throughout the Finger Lakes and beyond.
In the intervening sixty years, the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery has grown and flourished and the operation has remained under the guidance of the very qualified Frank family members. The winery occupies a place of preeminence among East Coast wineries as well as American wineries in general. Their wines have garnered countless awards and have firmly established the Finger Lakes as one of the best winegrowing regions in the United States as well as in the world, producing cooler climate wines such as Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Grüner Veltliner, and Rkatsiteli that rival the best that the world has to offer!
On Sunday, September 12th at 3:30 pm, it is our pleasure to host an hour of wine discussion and tasting with guest, Meaghan Frank, the great-grand-daughter of Dr. Konstantin Frank. Meaghan is the Marketing arm of the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery and she will introduce us to a trio of their incredible wines from the Finger Lakes Region:
2020 Rkatsiteli ~ A Georgian grape variety that dates back to 3000 B.C. and the oldest known grape variety in the world. Light, crisp, dry, and delightfully refreshing! Scored 93 Points and “Wine of the Month” from the Finger Lakes Times (August 2021).
2018 “Eugenia” Dry Riesling ~ Our driest Riesling made from vines dating back to 1968, this wine received 94 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.
2017 Brut ~ Three traditional champagne grapes (a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) aged Méthode Champenoise for at least 36 months. A “Top 100 Best Buys in the World” with a score of 92 Points from Wine & Spirits Magazine (August 2021).
Visit the following link to purchase the above wines at a 20% discount and have them shipped to you at a flat rate of $10 in advance of this virtual wine tasting: https://www.drfrankwines.com/pa-wine-society/
All purchases for this Pennsylvania Wine Society event will be discounted by 20%. Also, a $10 flat shipping rate will be applied at the cart for all orders of 1 to 11 bottles pertaining to this Pennsylvania Wine Society event. Shipping of 12 or more bottles is free. These shipping rates apply for all States to which Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery ships! So, please join us on Sunday, September 12th at 3:30 pm on the Zoom link shown below, when the Pennsylvania Wine Society will host a live hour-long event with Meaghan Frank as she features the above three wines from her family’s winery!
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Wine Wednesday ~ Merlot
2021-09-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
This much-maligned grape remains the favorite of many, save for the movie-goers who fell prey to undeserved bad press in “Sideways”. Tell us about your favorite Merlot!
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Wine Wednesday ~ Cabernet Sauvignon
2021-09-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
by Marty Cook
Cabernet Sauvignon, often referred to as “The King of Wine Grapes”, is the topic of our upcoming installment of Wine Wednesday on this coming Wednesday, September 1st at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time. One of the Noble Grapes, “Cab Sauv” is representative of so many stylistic interpretations owing to “place” and “winemaker preference”. An offspring of a natural crossing between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc (hence, the name “Cabernet Sauvignon”), this revered grape can portray Old World or New World styles, as well as some that bridge those two styles.
What version of Cabernet Sauvignon represents your particular preference? Is it the higher acid and lower alcohol content of the traditional Old World style, or do you enjoy a more full-bodied “big, bold, and fruit forward” style of a New World portrayal from, say, Napa? There are regions that perhaps should not insist on growing this grape due to their lack of sunlight and heat. Or, will those regions have the last laugh as climate change smiles on their fortunes with more heat and sunlight? So, grab a bottle of a Cabernet Sauvignon from the region that you prefer and share it with us as we enjoy another round of Wine Wednesday on the Zoom link shown below!
As always, we ask that you send photos of the front and back labels of your wine bottle to WineCat@pa.net by 11 p.m. Tuesday evening for inclusion in our weekly PowerPoint “Slide Show of Stars” as we trot out each of the wines that our participants choose to feature!
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Wine Wednesday ~ Your Favorite Wine?
2021-08-25 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Maybe there is a wine that you reserve for very special occasions, or another of which you can never get enough, or another without which you could never live. Is it your favorite? What is that wine?
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Paso Robles - AVA Updates
2021-08-22 15:30 - 17:00 UTC
Photo Courtesy of Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance
Please join PWS and Host Joe Via on August 22nd at 3:30 p.m. Eastern/New York time, for a look at the Central Coast in California. Specifically, the Paso Robles AVA including updates and new things to look for on wine shelves. As this wine appellations’ law evolves, so will the labels.
For Cabernet and Rhone-style fans out there, selection and value are there now for these wines if you know where and what to look for. Keep the grills fired up!

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Wine Wednesday ~ Chardonnay
2021-08-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
This ubiquitous grape of French origin grows well in nearly all terroir and exhibits a multiplicity of aromas and flavors reflective of those terroir. Yet, there are those who decry this wine with “Anything But Chardonnay!” Why is it hated and what is your favorite Chardonnay?
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Wine Wednesday ~ "Plonk"
2021-08-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
PLONK by Marty Cook
What is “Plonk”? Wikipedia defines it thusly:
“Plonk is a non-specific and derogatory term used primarily in British and Australian English for cheap, low-quality wine. It is believed to come from Australian slang, in reference to blanc, before it became naturalised in Britain. Despite the reference to the colour white, the term is not limited to white wine, and can as easily indicate a red wine or rosé.”
For the sake of this segment of Wine Wednesday, which takes place on Wednesday, August 11th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time, we will elevate our definition by interpreting “Plonk” as inexpensive (“affordable”) wines of little or no repute that are nonetheless palatable, easy-drinking wines. We could go so far as to say that they are wines that you would not be embarrassed to serve but about which you may not necessarily care to share the details. We could go so far as to include jug wines, box wines, and even canned wines, although there are many examples of affordable, easy-drinking wines that are packaged in 750 ml bottles. Some may go so far as to have cork closures! The key ingredient in all of this is “affordable” and “palatable” wines. If that is Boone’s Farm Strawberry Hill or Gallo Hearty Burgundy, then so be it. Or, if you get on your inner snob, then it might be some version of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. To each their own.
So, put your pride aside, hold your nose, and confess what wine really gets you through the workweek. Join us on Wednesday, August 11th at 7:00 pm Eastern/New York time for this coming installment of Wine Wednesday and be ready to share your favorite Plonk with us! Oh, and, as always, please photograph the front and back labels of your chosen wine and send those pics to WineCat@pa.net by 11 p.m. Tuesday evening for inclusion in our weekly PowerPoint slide show presentation. We hope to see you at the Zoom link shown below. Take care!
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Louis Jadot Chardonnay Comparison
2021-08-08 15:30 - 17:00 UTC
Louis Jadot Chardonnay Comparison by Marty Cook
Please join us with Host Joe Via on Sunday, August 8th at 3:30 pm Eastern/New York Time for an hour long presentation that will explain and lead us through tasting of Chardonnay wines from the Burgundy region of France. Did you know that a white, Burgundy wine is, by definition, almost always a Chardonnay? Joe will demonstrate this by comparing three white, Burgundy wines from Maison Louis Jadot that are all made from the Chardonnay grape. With oak, with-out oak and Pouilly-Fuisse (po͞oˌyē fwēˈsā). Huh?
This will be a tasting and discussion about three Louis Jadot white, Burgundy’s (Chardonnay’s). Three rather different Chardonnay’s. Joe will discuss how each of these wines has its own distinctions and application for food pairing. The discussion will also touch upon basic Burgundy geography and weather. Grapes will be discussed with maps of the Burgundy region; but, the discussion will ultimately zero in on the Mâconnais district which is located in the south of the Burgundy wine region in France. The three wines selected will also help us understand the French Appellation of Origin (AOC) system. Like zeroing in on a bulls-eye, each wine tasted will take us a little closer to the center. And, what better time to learn more about Chardonnay than on a hot August afternoon!
All three of these offerings have standard store availability in Pennsylvania Fine Wine & Good Spirits Stores at affordable prices.

Louis Jadot White Burgundy
PA LCB Code #6406
$18.99
“This Bourgogne Chardonnay is a fruity wine showing aromas of flowers and fruit flesh; it is harmonious and very pleasant. Ideally it can be drunk with vegetable terrines, poultry, goat cheese but also as an apéritif. It will be very pleasant at a temperature between 10 to 12°C. After 2 or 3 years of aging, other aromas will develop allowing this chardonnay to be paired with a more sophisticated cuisine.” –Winemaker notes

Louis Jadot Macon Villages Chardonnay
PA LCB Code #7206
$15.99
“The Mâcon Villages area is located in the southern part of Burgundy, close to the Beaujolais area. This appellation is the largest of the Mâconnais area, covering about 2 500 ha of vineyards and 43 communes. Forty three villages have the right to produce Mâcon Blanc Villages. Mâcon Villages are only white wines. The wines are made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The limestone subsoil of the Monts du Mâconnais are ideal for growing the Chardonnay grapes. Some small areas produce exceptional wines. The Louis Jadot Mâcon Blanc Villages is made from grapes from these different areas.” –Winemaker notes

Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuisse
PA LCB Code #6411
$27.99
“Deep straw—yellow. Opulent cream and toast aromas. Moderately full—bodied, ripe palate with vibrant acidity. Supple and drinking beautifully. Drink now.”
–Winemaker notes

So, plan now to pick up some or all three of the above Louis Jadot wines that we will discuss and join us on Zoom (the link is shown below) on Sunday, August 8th at 3:30 pm Eastern Time to learn more about the nuance that can be found in three wines from the same region. We look forward to seeing you!
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Wine Wednesday ~ "if you could have only one wine..."
2021-08-04 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
by Marty Cook
Imagine being marooned on a desert island with nothing but a secure, climate-controlled wine cellar and an endless supply of wine but limited to only one varietal or blend. Not necessarily your favorite, but possibly your “forever” wine. What would that one wine be?
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Wine Wednesday ~ Fruit Wines and Dessert Wines
2021-07-28 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Fruit & Dessert Wines by Marty Cook
The topic for our next Wine Wednesday on July 28th at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern/New York time) may initially be off-putting to some, as “Fruit & Dessert Wines” raises the suggestion that our discussion will revolve around sweet wines. I like to think of it as “sweet wines with a purpose!” Yes, it is true that most dessert wines are sweet or sweeter, and many also carry a higher percentage of alcohol by volume. But, who’s to say that you cannot drink a dry sparkling wine with your dessert item? Even more importantly is the fact that one’s initial impression of “sweet” upon hearing the words “fruit and dessert wines” completely neglects the inherent food pairings that are enhanced by such wines. My rule of thumb for dessert wines is that the wine should be as sweet or sweeter than the dessert. But, you may enjoy something less sweet, which is your prerogative.
True, there is a bias among most “dry” wine drinkers by the implication of “sweet” wine. But, during this episode of Wine Wednesday, I ask that you put that bias aside and consider the possibilities. There is an entire genre of delicious, albeit, sweet or sweeter wines that you really should consider. And, during this discussion, I am not including the slushie crowd from one of those sweet wine-producing wineries. Although it is undeniable that there is a market for such swill (because you can hide a multitude of sins, i.e. bad wine, with enough sugar), that will not be our focus during this event.
We will rise above the cotton candy-flavored wines to such types of wines as Port, Sherry, Sauternes (and, not that California invention of “Sauterne”), Ice Wine, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and well-made Moscato (and, not industrial grade bulk Moscato). There are also sparkling wines that are served as dessert wines. My favorite is a nice Asti, although you could go in another direction and choose a Brut or Extra Dry Champagne or Prosecco. Remember that I said in the onset that “most” fruit and dessert wines are sweet. There are also a number of very delightful and inexpensive fruit-based varietals or blends with which to explore. I will try to have some of those on hand to discuss during our upcoming Wine Wednesday on July 28th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time.
I have attached a brief article (or see it here at Usual Wines ) to this announcement that will give you some additional detail on dessert wines and perhaps more ideas as to the wine you wish to select for Wine Wednesday. So, give it some thought and join us next Wednesday to discuss “Fruit & Dessert Wines”! Oh, and, as always, please photograph the front and back labels of your bottle and email them to WineCat@pa.net by 11 p.m. Tuesday for inclusion in our Wine Wednesday PowerPoint lineup of wines to be discussed. Thanks!
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National Wine & Cheese Day
2021-07-25 15:30 - 17:00 UTC
National Wine & Cheese Day by Marty Cook
What better day to celebrate than a “Hallmark Holiday” on July 25th known as “National Wine & Cheese Day”? Wine and Cheese. Sort of goes together like Peanut Butter and Jelly. Like Eggs and Bacon. Like Potatoes and Gravy. Just a natural combination. And, Wine and Cheese as a pairing has chemistry in both a figurative and a literal sense. The fat in cheese works with tannin to smooth out the wine while the salt in cheese softens the acids in wine. Try it with us on Sunday, July 25th at 3:30 p.m. Eastern/New York time if you doubt this!
On “National Wine & Cheese Day”, our resident wine educator and co-host Joe Via will step us through the machinations of selecting cheese pairings to compliment your favorite wines. In that sense, Joe has said that this program will be more about cheese than it will be about wine. So, to make it easier, we will pair our cheeses with wines of your choosing made from the seven Noble Grapes. What are the Noble Grapes? I am glad you asked!
The Noble Grapes are made from a short list of seven wine grapes that, as an aggregate, make the dominant proportion of fine wines around the world. This is partially as a result of these grapes being hardy enough to grow in most wine climates, not to mention that they also make some very fine wines. They are Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc (all white), and Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah (all red). We will let the choice of wine-growing region up to your discretion, as the focus here will be on the cheeses.
There are many types of cheeses, such as Fresh Cheeses, Soft-White Cheeses, Natural-Rind Cheeses, Washed-Rind Cheeses, Semi-Soft Cheeses, Hard Cheeses, Blue Cheeses, and Specialty Cheeses. It is impossible to delve deeply into the extensive world of cheeses. Our goal will be to provide an overview with the basic rules of thumb with which you can arm yourself when making informed cheese choices to go with the wines you are serving.
There is so much to explore and enjoy! It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the task; given seven Noble Grapes, so many cheeses, and so little time. The resources pictured here can offer ideas. We also recommend seeking suggestions from your favorite Wine Consultant. For cheese – good advice is available for those in southcentral PA from experts found at Clyde Weaver’s in the West Shore Farmers Market, any Wegman’s Market cheese booth, the Di Bruno Bros. booth in the Camp Hill Giant supermarket, or Pugliese Brothers, Paxton Church Rd., Harrisburg. And it can be simple too should you only have time to stop by a minimart Sunday afternoon – Philly Cream Cheese on a plain Triscuit can be quite nice with a good crisp white wine. Therefore, no choice is wrong – be adventurous – we will learn together what we like AND what we love to pair!
And in case you’re worried about buying too much cheese and those leftover corners and chunks – the best mac and cheese EVER has been made by throwing in ALL the cheeses left from a couple cheese boards into the mix. An easy weeknight dinner and the next day’s take-to-work lunch that will have your whole work team wondering what smells so good in the microwave.
So, grab several bottles of wine from among the seven Noble Grape varieties along with a random assortment of cheese types, invite a few friends along for the ride, and join us at the Zoom link below on Sunday, July 25th at 3:30 p.m. Eastern/New York time to discuss Wine and Cheese pairing with Joe Via on “National Wine & Cheese Day”!
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Wine Wednesday ~ Syrah
2021-07-21 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Syrah by Marty Cook
Syrah. One of the handful of the six or seven Noble Grapes, depending upon whose list you read. The Noble Grapes as an aggregate make the dominant proportion of fine wines around the world. This is partially as a result of these grapes being hardy enough to grow in most wine climates, not to mention that they also make some very fine wines.
Syrah is a thick-skinned grape that makes intensely colored wines. Syrah is elegant, refined, peppery and austere with a number of non-fruit notes and is found in France (synonymous with the Northern Rhône), Spain, cooler-climates in Australia, California (particularly Paso Robles), Washington State, Chile, and pockets on the North American East Coast and Southwest.
During this episode of Wine Wednesday, we will not be discussing Shiraz, which is a fruit-forward, jammy presentation of the Syrah grape popularized in Australia where they grow this grape in hot, arid areas to produce an entirely different flavor profile from the one that we will discuss on Wednesday, July 21st at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time.
So, secure a bottle of your favorite Syrah and join us for Wine Wednesday on July 21st at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time for an hour of interactive wine appreciation and education that you do not want to miss! And, just to make it interesting, take photos of the front and back labels of your bottle and send them to WineCat@pa.net by 11 p.m. Tuesday for inclusion in our weekly PowerPoint slide show as we step through each of our selections and discuss the producer, the region, its terroir, and what makes this wine appeal to you.
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Wine Wednesday ~ Sauvignon Blanc
2021-07-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Sauvignon Blanc by Marty Cook
This week’s installment of Wine Wednesday takes place on July 14th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York Time on the Zoom link shown below and features wines made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape. Known as one of the small handful of Noble Grapes, and doubling as one of the parents to Cabernet Sauvignon, this French wine grape is grown the world over.
Sauvignon Blanc is a versatile grape that is capable of portraying many profiles. The terroir of each vineyard has everything to do with the wine aromas and flavors. So, French Sauvignon Blanc from various regions within the Loire Valley will differ from each other as well as from those from, say, Washington State or Australia.
For this Wine Wednesday event, choose your favorite Sauvignon Blanc from wherever and join us on July 14th at 7:00 p.m. to showcase your selection! And, as always, please take photos of the front and back labels of your bottle and send them to WineCat@pa.net by Tuesday at 11 p.m. for inclusion in Wednesday’s PowerPoint slide presentation.
We look forward to seeing you this coming Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm for Wine Wednesday! Zoom connection information follows below.
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Cool Australia
2021-07-11 15:30 - 17:00 UTC
Cool Australia (Cooler Climate Australian Wines) by Marty Cook
Australia. A single nation island Continent. Vast, mysterious, unique, and hot. Much of the interior of Australia is arid, desert land. The continental heat index is further exacerbated by the proximity of Australia to the hole in the atmospheric ozone layer, although that trend has been reversing. Australia nonetheless remains relatively hot.
Australia is also a significant wine producing nation. The country has a rich wine-growing tradition that stems back to the Nineteenth Century. The first wine that generally comes to mind when thinking of Australian wine production is Shiraz, which grows well in hotter regions. The flip side in all of this is that there are cooler climate areas in Australia’s coastal regions. These cooler climate regions are conducive to growing cool climate grapes, chief among which are such varieties as Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.
Come with us on Sunday, July 11th at 3:30 pm to The Land Down Under as we explore these balanced, more moderate, food-friendly Australian wines that are grown in cooler climates from cool climate grapes. “Cool Australia” presenter Joe Via will lead us through this event, leaning on his prior experience as a wine buyer when he had occasion to visit Australia and learn first-hand about Australian wine production.
Cooler climate Australian wines is a side of Australian wines with which you may be unfamiliar, and all the more reason to learn about them. Plan now to join us for this event on Sunday, July 11th at 3:30 pm for our virtual presentation on Zoom.
In advance of our presentation, please try to secure at least two of the following recommended examples of cooler climate Australian wines (for Pennsylvania residents, PLCB Codes and pricing are included):

PLCB Code #84331 – Pikes Riesling, Clare Valley 2019 $15.99 (Very Limited Inventory)

PLCB Code #84324 – Alkoomi Riesling, Great Southern 2019 $16.99 (Limited Inventory)

SO# 622214 – Frisk ‘Prickly’ Riesling Alpine Valleys 2020 $9.59+$3.00 shipping+.58 tax – Total $13.17 (Available through Special Order only).
PLCB Code #76149 – Holm Oak Pinot Noir Tasmania 2016 – Now $23.99, reduced from $29.99 (Extremely limited inventory available through Special Order only). Or, because of limitations, anything you can find from Tasmania.

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Wine Wednesday ~ Burgundy Whites and Reds
2021-07-07 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
———-by Marty Cook———-
Burgundy. Thought of as a color. Also synonymous with a wine. Burgundy is, first and foremost, a place. Located in France, Burgundy is arguably the most significant wine-growing region in the world. Renowned for its highly prized red wines made primarily from Pinot Noir, Burgundy (the place) also encompasses a region in its southern tip known as Beaujolais where red wines are made from the Gamay grape. And, Burgundy is equally as renowned for its incredible white wines made principally from the Chardonnay grape, although the “other” lesser-known but cold-hearty white grape (Aligoté) is also employed by Burgundians to make a light, citrusy white wine.
This event, scheduled for this coming Wednesday, July 7th at 7:00 p.m., is not meant to be an in-depth study of the wines of Burgundy. That would require an entire course spanning many hours of exploration. Rather, this program is meant for its participants to experience a little bit of Burgundy and some of its many wines as represented by the many places within the Burgundy region where perhaps the best wines the world knows are produced.
Please secure a bottle of your choosing of either a Burgundian red or white (or, both if you must!) and join us on Wednesday, July 7th at 7:00 p.m. to explore, discuss, and share what you have learned in your exploration of the Burgundy region!
And, just a reminder to shoot a photo of the front and back labels of your bottle and send as e-mail attachments please by 11 p.m., Tuesday, July 6th, to WineCat@pa.net for inclusion in our PowerPoint slide show for this coming Wednesday evening. We look forward to seeing you then!
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Wine Wednesday ~ "Summertime Sippers"
2021-06-30 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Wine Wednesday by Marty Cook
The work week is dragging on and you are half of the way to the weekend. Wednesday, or “Hump Day”, as it is commonly called. You need a little pick-me-up. Something more than a beer, some dinner, and a sitcom. You have been practicing some form of sheltering-in-place for the past twelve months and you are about ready to scream! As the late, great Peggy Lee once sang, “Is that all there is?”, despair not! Now, when you reach your mid-week crisis and Wednesday leaves you adrift between the faint memory that was last weekend and what seems to be a mirage teasing you with the prospects of this coming weekend, help has arrived in the form of Wine Wednesday!
Wine Wednesday is the latest virtual offering from the Pennsylvania Wine Society! Join us on Zoom every Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm! The link is published in separate announcements on our PWS Facebook Page as well as in separate announcements that are sent to our eMail distribution list. The format for this new virtual offering is simple. It is casual, social, and informative. theme for that evening is included in our social media and eMail announcements. It gives all of our participants a chance to let their hair down and socialize over a glass of wine.
All details will be distributed in advance of the event each week. The important part is to remember to reserve your Wednesday evenings to join us for Wine Wednesday!

Cava - A Look at the New Laws
2021-06-27 15:30 - 17:00 UTC
CAVA: the Spanish Sparkler and Updated Winemaking Regs by Joe Via
The wine laws in Spain are changing to identify and dictate regional geography boundaries to distinguish the Cava production D.O.’s., Denominación de Origen, i.e., where the grapes are grown.
There is not just one production zone, but four. Two now also have sub-zones.
In Spanish, Cava translates to underground wine cellar. It’s also how quality sparkling wines from Spain are labeled. These quality sparkling wines go through the same process used to make Champagne in France, which is known as the Méthode Champenoise or ‘Método Tradicional’ – (Traditional Method) and is characterized by a secondary fermentation inside each bottle.
Cava has its own distinctive character due to using native grapes and also because of Spain’s much warmer climate.
Aside from using the same production method, aging or cellar times differ from Champagne that requires longer development time for some wines.
From very sweet to bone dry, Cava is produced in a range of categories and types to fit every palate.
Not all Cava is the same. Join us to discuss how Cava is produced, grape varieties used, and the regional differences. The three wines selected, and available in the Pennsylvania Fine Wine and Good Spirits Stores are:

PLCB Code #82105 – Black Elk Travitana Cava (Requena D.O.P.)

Non-Vintage – $12.99

PLCB Code #83514 – Sokatira Brut Rosé

Non-vintage – $15.99

PLCB Code #82209 – Castellroig Brut Reserva Corpinnat

Non-Vintage – $14.99
Please join us on Sunday, June 27th at 3:30 p.m. Eastern/New York time at the Zoom link below to taste some great Cava and learn about the story behind those great sparklers! Zoom information follows below.

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