InTheCellar - Down Under With Aussie Wines!

With a "New World" winemaking tradition that mirrors the United States, Australia produces unique wines at great value prices from Shiraz & Cabernet to Chardonnay, Riesling and more... join us for ten minutes of education and fun tasting Marquee Australian Wines with wine expert Christopher Cribb and Bonnie Rabicoff - Host & Food Expert of In the Kitchen With Bonnie!



In our fourth episode of In the Cellar, we move to the Southern Hemisphere and explore two Aussie wines from Marquee that have won outstanding international acclaim and showcase the bright tropical fruit, minimal intervention winemaking and artisan care that are the hallmarks to the Marquee portfolio. The first wine is a Riesling from the high county in the province of Victoria. The Marquee Classic Riesling is off-dry in style with just a slight hint of sweetness that is kept in balance with strong acids and a lovely lime / lemon zest character. Versatile and adept for wine pairings this wine can go with seafood, Asian cuisine, light salads or even on its own as a meal starter!


For the second wine we revert to the grape/style that has allowed Australia put its name back on the international wine scene in the last twenty-five years, Shiraz (yes the same grape as Syrah, but the stubborn Aussies have stuck to changing that trend). The Marquee Signature McLaren Vale Shiraz is a rock star wine, that has very smooth tanning, a rich, full bodied character and tons of flavor (raspberry, dark cherry, mocha, toffee and more...)! Shiraz is the most widely planted grape in all of Australia and this single vineyard wine showcases why so many vineyards are devoted to Shiraz production! 91 Points from Wine Spectator Magazine along with a list of other awards and accolades allows our confident assertion that this wine may only cost $20.00 but it tastes like $50.00!

Marquee Selections has partnered up with the award-winning chef focused program "In The Kitchen with Bonnie" to produce an exciting new wine segment entitled "In the Cellar" with Marquee Selections . During each episode we will unravel the wine world one grape at a time! Each week we invite you to join us for an engaging conversation for our food and wine lovers to see why wine has been a worldwide tradition for centuries and how learning more about it can help bring the stories and flavors to life. Learn more about exciting regions, new wine types, varietals, how to pair wines with food, decanting, proper serving temperature, what wine goes best with pizza and more! A great 10 minute break from your day to learn and "wet" your taste buds for more"!

Please enjoy this web-episode of In the Cellar with Marquee and additional details are available below for more information on Marquee Selections! I am a bit new to the HD Camera, so please bear with me as I get my sea legs as an action reporter ( with today's technology you can find the grey hairs if you look) :) and thank you so much for tuning in and supporting Marquee Selections!

Check back next week as we move around the map and explore new wines!


Cheers!

Christopher J. Cribb, CSW
cjcribb@marquee.com

In the Cellar - A Visit To Yecla - Bold Wines of Southern Spain!

Spain has been crafting fine wines for centuries, visit Yecla in the Southern Highlands of Murcia for 10 minutes of education and fun tasting the wines of Bodegas La Purisima with Managing Director of Marquee Selections, Christopher Cribb and Bonnie Rabicoff - Host & Food Expert of In the Kitchen With Bonnie!



In our third episode of In the Cellar, we move to the dry windswept plateau of Yecla in southern Spain where in 1946 a large group of local grape growers banded together to form Bodegas La Purisima to show the best wines of their region of Yecla, We will explore two indigenous grapes to Spain, the first is Macabeo (also called Viura) in other parts of Spain, a light white wine with a profile similar to a Pinot Grigio as we taste the Capa Rota 2010 Macabeo. This fresh, floral white is a great pair with the spicy elements of Spanish cuisine as well as a lovely match with many seafood dishes.

The second grape we will dive into is Monastrell, also called Mourvedre or Mataro in other countries. This rich, hearty red has a lovely long pallet, dark blueberry and blackberry fruit that is layered over leather, spices and a dusty, earthy note. We open up the 2006 "Trapio" Old Vine Monastrell from un-grafted 50+ year old vines that is the TOP Cuvee for Bodegas La Purisima, a real treat and lovely wine for your next grilled steak or pork chop (awarded in the prestigious Top 50 - Penin Guide to Spanish Wine)!



Marquee Selections has partnered up with the award-winning chef focused program "In The Kitchen with Bonnie" to produce an exciting new wine segment entitled "In the Cellar" with Marquee Selections . During each episode we will unravel the wine world one grape at a time! Each week we invite you to join us for an engaging conversation for our food and wine lovers to see why wine has been a worldwide tradition for centuries and how learning more about it can help bring the stories and flavors to life. Learn more about exciting regions, new wine types, varietals, how to pair wines with food, decanting, proper serving temperature, what wine goes best with pizza and more! A great 10 minute break from your day to learn and "wet" your taste buds for more"!


Please enjoy this web-episode of In the Cellar with Marquee and additional details are available below for more information on Marquee Selections! I am a bit new to the HD Camera, so please bear with me as I get my sea legs as an action reporter ( with today's technology you can find the grey hairs if you look) :) and thank you so much for tuning in and supporting Marquee Selections!

Check back next week as we move around the map and explore new wines!

Cheers!

Christopher J. Cribb, CSW
cjcribb@marquee.com

In the Cellar - Learning the Wines of Portugal!

Portugal is now creating some of the world's best values for table wine, take 10 minutes and learn about Portuguese wines with Managing Director of Marquee Selections, Christopher Cribb and Bonnie Rabicoff - Host & Food Expert of In the Kitchen With Bonnie!

In our second episode we bring you a brief introduction on Marquee and dive into two wines from the Iberian Peninsula, specifically Portugal! Learn about the award winning Clemen Reserva Vinho Verde - a white table wine from the North of Portugal that is 2010 was featured as one of Wine & Spirits Magazine's Top 100 Wines (regardless of price... and it is only $12.99) as well as a red blend, the Lua Nova Em Vinhas Velhas (Old Vines) from the Douro region, an outstanding value at only $14.99.



Marquee Selections has partnered up with the award-winning chef focused program " In The Kitchen with Bonnie" (http://inthekitchenwithbonnie.com) to produce an exciting new wine segment entitled "In the Cellar" with Marquee Selections . During each episode we will unravel the wine world one grape at a time! Each week we invite you to join us for an engaging conversation for our food and wine lovers to see why wine has been a worldwide tradition for centuries and how learning more about it can help bring the stories and flavors to life. Learn more about exciting regions, new wine types, varietals, how to pair wines with food, decanting, proper serving temperature, what wine goes best with pizza and more! A great 10 minute break from your day to learn and "wet" your taste buds for more"!

Please enjoy this web-episode of In the Cellar with Marquee and additional details are available below for more information on Marquee Selections! I am a bit new to the HD Camera, so please bear with me as I get my sea legs as an action reporter ( with today's technology you can find the grey hairs if you look) :) and thank you so much for tuning in and supporting Marquee Selections!

Check back next week as we move around the map and explore new wines!

Cheers!

Christopher J. Cribb, CSW
cjcribb@marquee.com