Comments for The Grape Calls

Comment on Episode 20 – A Tale of Two Recommendations by Brian Yinger

Brian Yinger — Tue, 04 May 2010 06:55:36 +0000

Ah, yeah thanks for the info! I can never remember which gives a wine more oak flavor, the aging or fermentation.

Comment on Episode 20 – A Tale of Two Recommendations by Wino

Wino — Sun, 02 May 2010 06:33:22 +0000

Wine picks up a lot more oak from aging, rather than fermenting in oak. Primary fermentation in oak is fairly rare in modern winemaking, because it doesn't really impart a flavor, and stainless makes it easier to control the temperature of the must.

Comment on Episode 20 – A Tale of Two Recommendations by Wino

Wino — Sun, 02 May 2010 02:33:22 +0000

Comment on Episode 10 – Hardy’s Whiskers Blake Tawny Port by Brian Yinger

Brian Yinger — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:59:27 +0000

Thanks for the suggestion. I've had some of Penfolds wine and liked them a lot for the price.

Comment on Episode 10 – Hardy’s Whiskers Blake Tawny Port by Scott Nieman

Scott Nieman — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:54:35 +0000

This was my first experience quite a few years ago with the lower priced ports, and I really liked it a lot.
When you get a chance to spend a little more, try 'The Grandfather' from Penfolds.

Comment on Episode 10 – Hardy’s Whiskers Blake Tawny Port by Brian Yinger

Brian Yinger — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:26:18 +0000

oh man, thanks a lot! yeah, I'm up for being in whatever you end up writing =D just lemme know.

Comment on Episode 10 – Hardy’s Whiskers Blake Tawny Port by Brian Yinger

Brian Yinger — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:26:18 +0000

oh man, thanks a lot! yeah, I'm up for being in whatever you end up writing =D just lemme know.

Comment on Episode 10 – Hardy’s Whiskers Blake Tawny Port by Tom Heckman

Tom Heckman — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:57:01 +0000

Still digging the show. Keep up the good work! At some point, I'd like to cast the two of you in something, but as to when and what, I'm not sure. In a couple years, you'll end up hearing from me, let's put it that way.

Comment on Episode 8 – Shiner Christmas Cheer by Katey

Katey — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:34:12 +0000

I love the Christmas tree in the background!

Comment on The Grape Calls Episode 6 – Wine 101: Taste by mark

mark — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:42:07 +0000

wonderful series with wine 101. i have so much to learn. because i am still kind of new to wines, most of my purchases have been red wines. what would you recommend as a good intro into the world of white wine. i am not huge on sweet wines, so maybe something a little more on the dry side. peace, friends!