Guests
Weekend of 02-04-12
Click here to download or listen to the show.
From the 46th gathering of the Sporting Life mixologist group:
Aidan Demarest
Neat
Glendale, CA
http://www.theneatbar.com/
Tricia Alley
Master Mixologist
Southern Wine & Spirits
http://www.southernwine.com/
Steve Livigni
La Descarga
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.ladescargala.com/
Zach Patterson
Lacey Murillo
Black Market Liquor Bar
Studio City, CA
http://blackmarketliquorbar.com/
The Cheese Impresario
http://www.thecheeseimpresario.com/
Tasted:
The Libations:
http://www.lostcoast.com/
http://www.liquidfarm.com/
http://www.champagne-henriot.com/age_legal.php
The Cheese:
A Scoopable Seasonal Cheese
Seasonal cheeses are much like seasonally brewed beer. The cheesemaker decides on a particular type of cheese to create. The artisan then determines the milk characteristics that will bring you the best cheese possible. There's a well-known French cheese, Vacherin Mont d’Or, that's known for its flavor and seasonality.
I've chosen a rock out American version of this cheese with a unique terroir for the pairings on The Tasting Room with Tom Leykis.
Rush Creek Reserve – Autumn Cow's Milk
Uplands Cheese Company – Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Cheesemakers: Mike Gingrich & Andy Hatch
Cut the top off this spruce bark covered cheese, spoons in hand at least four of you can experience sensuality with cheese together. Rush Creek Reserve is only made from autumn raw cow's milk where the cows are on 1/2 fresh pasture and 1/2 hay. This makes for a richer fattier milk and is perfect for developing the silky texture and buttery bacony complex flavors of this ultra hedonistic gooey cheese. The depth of flavors of Rush Creek also develop from Uplands' cheese cave where the rind is washed with our microbial friends for perfect ripening. Please take Rush Creek Reserve out of your refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.
http://www.uplandscheese.com/
Weekend of 01-28-12
Click here to download or listen to the show.
Alex Guarachi
Guarachi Family Wines
http://guarachifamilywines.com/
TGIC Importers
http://tgicimporters.com/
Tasted:
Guarachi Family Wines Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2009
Guarachi Family Wines Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2010
David Breitstein
The Duke of Bourbon
Canoga Park, CA
http://dukeofbourbon.com/
(818) 341-1234
Jennifer Hallock
Iron Horse Vineyards
http://www.ironhorsevineyards.com/
Tasted:
Iron Horse Vineyards Unoaked Chardonnay 2009
Iron Horse Vineyards Rose of Pinot Noir 2009
Iron Horse Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate 2010
Iron Horse Vineyards Wedding Cuvee 2007
Weekend of 01-21-12
Click here to download or listen to the show.
Paul Little
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce
Pasadena, CA
http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/
Michael Farwell and Chef Claud Beltran
Noir Food & Wine
Pasadena, CA
http://www.noirfoodandwine.com/
Robert Simon
a/k/a Bistro
Pasadena, CA
http://www.akabistro.com/
Chris Knox
Manager, BiN 2860 Wine Shop
at Fess Parker Wine Country Inn & Spa
Los Olivos, CA
http://www.bin2860.com
Weekend of 01-14-12
Click here to download or listen to the show.
Brook Williams
Zaca Mesa Winery & Vienyards
Los Olivos, CA
http://www.zacamesa.com/
Jonathan Mitchell
The Palm Restaurant
West Hollywood, CA
Twitter Facebook
http://www.thepalm.com/
http://jonathanmitchell.com/
http://www.wineandmusic.com
Keith Saarloos
Saarloos & Sons Vineyards
Los Olivos, CA
Twitter Facebook
http://www.saarloosandsons.com
AM/FM Syrah
http://www.amfmwine.com/
Weekend of 01-07-12
Click here to download or listen to the show.
Mike Jellison
Swanson Vineyards
Napa Valley, CA
http://www.swansonvineyards.com
Cary Gott
Vineyard & Winery Estates
Napa Valley, CA
http://www.carygott.com/
Jonny Lieberman
Drew Beechum
Maltose Falcons Homebrewing Society
Woodland Hills, CA
http://www.maltosefalcons.com/
Weekend of 12-17-11
Click here to download or listen to the show.
Year-end roundup...
Tom's Year-end Picks:
Jim Beam Devils Cut
Maker's 46
Tequila Ocho
Wrath Wines
Hilliard Bruce Vineyards
Jonathan Mitchell
The Palm Restaurant
West Hollywood, CA
Twitter Facebook
http://www.thepalm.com/
http://jonathanmitchell.com/
http://www.wineandmusic.com
Tasted:
2007 Pio Cesare Barolo
2009 Emeritus Vineyards 100% Pinot Noir
2008 Clajeux Vineyard, Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, Cabernet Sauvignon
The Cheese Impresario
http://www.thecheeseimpresario.com/
Cheese Rules
Small Screen Network
http://www.smallscreennetwork.com/cheeserules/
Tasted:
Meister Cheese Company – Muscoda, Wisconsin
Cheesemaker– Vicki Thingvold
Käse Meister Eagle Cave Reserve White Cheddar – Cow
Meister Caraway Cheddar
paired with
North Shore Distillery Aquavit Private Reserve
Derek Buono
Beer Magazine
Twitter
Facebook
http://www.thebeermag.com
Tasted:
Marin Brewing Company Hoppy Holidaze
AleSmith Brewing Company YuleSmith
St. Bernardus Christmas Ale
Firestone Walker XV Anniversary
Hangar 24 Craft Brewery Pugachev's Cobra
New Belgium Fresh Hop IPA
Weekend of 12-10-11
Click here to download or listen to the show.
Jonathan Mitchell
The Palm Restaurant
West Hollywood, CA
Twitter Facebook
http://www.thepalm.com/
http://jonathanmitchell.com/
http://www.wineandmusic.com
Chris Knox
Manager, BiN 2860 Wine Shop
at Fess Parker Wine Country Inn & Spa
Los Olivos, CA
http://www.bin2860.com
Matt and Dana Merrill
Pomar Junction Vineyard and Winery
Templeton, CA
http://www.pomarjunction.com/
Doug Margerum
The Wine Cask
Santa Barbara, CA
http://www.winecask.com/
Margerum Wine Company
Los Olivos, CA
http://www.margerumwinecompany.com/
Weekend of 12-03-11
Click here to download or listen to the show.
Peter Figge
Figge Cellars
http://www.figgecellars.com/
James Ewart
Noble Vines Wines
http://noblevineswines.com/
Rich Tanguay
Heller Estate Organic Vineyards
http://www.hellerestate.com/
Hunter Lowder
Holman Ranch Vineyards
http://www.holmanranch.com/
Dan Tudor
Tudor Wines
http://www.tudorwines.com/
Chris Weidemann
Pelerin Wines
http://www.pelerinwines.com/
Photo Credit: Randy Tunnell
Weekend of 11-26-11
Click here to download or listen to the show.
Adam Leemon
Adam the Wine Guy
Facebook
Twitter
http://www.adamthewineguy.com/
Rich Frank
Frank Family Vineyards, Calistoga, CA
http://www.frankfamilyvineyards.com/
Tasted:
2007 Chardonnay, Napa Valley
2006 Zinfandel, Napa Valley
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
2006 Reserve Sangiovese
2005 Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Derek Buono
Beer Magazine
Twitter
Facebook
http://www.thebeermag.com/
Geoff Harris
Buffalo Bills Brewery
Hayward, CA
http://www.buffalobillsbrewery.com/
David Breitstein
The Duke of Bourbon
Canoga Park, CA
http://dukeofbourbon.com/
(818) 341-1234
Outside California: (800) 4-FINE-WINE
Scott Mac Connell
Wine Warehouse
RoyalHobo1964@aol.com
Weekend of 11-19-11
Click here to download or listen to the show.
David Breitstein
The Duke of Bourbon
Canoga Park, CA
http://dukeofbourbon.com/
(818) 341-1234
Outside California: (800) 4-FINE-WINE
Carol Klincke
Caymus & Belle Glos
http://www.caymus.com/
http://www.belleglos.com/
Etty Lewensztain
Plonk Wine Merchants
http://www.plonkwinemerchants.com/
Chris Knox
Manager, BiN 2860 Wine Shop
at Fess Parker Wine Country Inn & Spa
Los Olivos, CA
http://www.bin2860.com