Winecast

Five years and one day after I started this blog and podcast I get back behind the mic and restart regular podcasting. This episode features an interview with Rudy McClain, the filmmaker of the documentary Merlove. I also pick three Merlot wines from my tasting log for review. Show Notes: 00:30 – Welcome and show theme 02:22 – Interview with Merlove filmmaker Rudy McClain 15:25 – My review of the documentary Merlove (Buy DVD at Amazon: http://bit.ly/8BCTau) 17:35 – Review of Bodegas Osborne, “Solaz”, Merlot-Tempranillo 2006 18:43 – Review of Blackstone, Merlot, Sonoma Reserve 2007 19:18 – Review of Raphael, Merlot 2001 21:37 – Feedback & call for new theme music 22:13 – Next show theme Tasting Notes: Bodegas Osborne, “Solaz”, Merlot (65%) Tempranillo (35%), 2006 ($9) – Garnet in color with aromas of black cherry, white pepper, licorice and vanilla. Bold plum and black cherry fruit with black pepper finishing with just a hint of bell pepper and moderate tannins. A very nice table wine for under