Terry Theise being "Groovey." The Wines of Austria

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Grüner Veltliner - The last of the great European white-wine grapes. Unique. Adaptable. Food-loving, and delicious. Terry Theise "The Austrian wine scene is no longer mint, it doesnt have that new-car smell. Its settling in to what it actually is, showing its lines and creases, and what it will sustain. Also changing is that restless spirit of envelopepushing, and this is a very good thing. It might be fun to gun the motor and watch the rpms climb but sooner or later you have to cruise and then you want the motor to hum, not yell." Don't miss this episode when Terry takes us behind the scenes of the Austrian wine trade.

Terry Theise on Champagne

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Terry Theise has been there and back. A brief perusal of his writing makes it quickly apparent that the man has no reservations about conveying his thoughts and feelings on wine, life, sex, philosophy and general cosmology. In Terry's world, it's all inter-related. So, without further ado, we encourage you to jump headlong into the wonderful world of Terry Theise German, Austrian and Champagne Estate Selections.

Etienne Hugel

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A couple of minutes with Etienne Hugel is like listening to "Yoda". Here he is before dinner at Brie & Bleu in New London, Connecticut.

Enrique Toso - Pascual Toso Wines Argentina

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In 1880, Mr. Pascual Toso left his birthplace in Canal D Alba, Piedmont, Italy, and emigrated to Argentina. At that time he could not have imagined that he would become the founder of a winery, which today is one of the oldest and most prestigious wineries in Argentina. The most important thing to understand about Pascual Toso is their passion for the wines and the quality they try to achieve. They are dedicated to extending the bounderies in terms of argentinean viticulture. They have Premium quality wines at high value for money. In 2001, they hired as wine maker consultant Mr. Paul Hobbs (an outstanding and very prestigious winemaker from California) for a new high quality wine project. Today, Pascual Toso still makes wines of high quality under the most exigeant procedures and rules. At the same time They have invested in an advanced technology for the production of their fine wines. Enrique is interviewed here by WineRadio Special Correspondent Marissa Ocasio from TGIC Importers.

Chris Williams - Meerlust Vineyards South Africa

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South Africa - Chris was appointed Cellar Master at Meerlust in 2004 but has worked as Assistant Winemaker for the farm since 1995. He studied Oenology at Elsenberg and gained international experience in France while working for Michel Rolland. His interest was aroused in the classical French wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy and the Rhone Valley. On the 3rd July 1693, the Governor of the Cape, Simon van der Stel, granted the land to Henning Hüsing, who named the farm Meerlust, describing the sense of pleasure he obtained from the sea breezes that blew inland from False Bay. Devin McGarry of Maisons Marques & Domaines USA interviews Chris Williams of Meerlust at Thames River Wine & Spirits in New London, CT

Trapiche Vineyards - Gustavo Arroyat

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The Trapiche Vineyards are located in Mendoza Argentina at the foothills of the Andes, it is the most famous of all Argentinian brands. Argentina is producing better wines year after year, which is certainly the result of hard work and a better understanding of the components of every terroir. Gustavo Arroyat talks with us on a busy afternoon and shares these special wines.

Rudiger Gretschel - Boekenhoutskloof

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Boekenhoutskloof, founded in 1776, is far up the "Valley" in the Franschhoek foothills. Situated 40 minutes drive from Cape Town, South Africa, it falls within the Cape's abundant winelands.

Boekenhoutskloof produces four wine brands: Boekenhoutskloof, Chocolate Block, Wolftrap and Porcupine Ridge.

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