France: A Day in Bordeaux!
June 12, 2013
Hosted by Kimber Stonehouse
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Episode Description
So far, you've heard about Rhone, Champagne, and today, you'll get the next location from my vacation/wine trip – Bordeaux! If I had to pick a favorite – well I couldn't! However, it probably wouldn't be Bordeaux, not because it wasn't incredible, but because Everything was incredible. It was almost surreal. It was a DAY in Bordeaux with a personalized tour through several regions – I had no idea how vast an area it was. We'll talk a little geology, you know I'm a dork like that. I even got to play in the dirt! Twice! I had amazing red wine, amazing white wine, and let's not forget that dessert beverage Sauternes: it was also amazing. I'll briefly talk food pairings – I had a couple that shocked me! Today and again next week, I'll cover bits & pieces of planning your own wine trip or at least, how I planned mine! Be sure to tune in for another fun week of French wine and the amazing French people. If there's a question you have for us, email it to AroundtheWorldinaGlass@hotmail.com
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Around the World in a Glass explores the wine and alcohol beverage regions of the world. We focus on a region, grape or style, and answer questions such as what makes it so special, where it is, what style of wine or beverage produced, and how to understand the labels. Our winery and regional guests talk about their wines and regions, we discuss specific wines from that region, and take part in tasting wines from there. In addition, we'll answer your questions, discuss stemware, wine and food pairings, places to eat, and tours or features. Some of the regions we'll explore are Champagne, Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Burgundy, Loire, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Rhone, and many more. We’ll also feature other beverages besides wine, including Single Malt Scotch, Well Aged Rum, Gin, Tequila, Mescal, Cognac, Vodka and more regional and style explorations.
Kimber Stonehouse
Kimber Stonehouse is the Director of Operations at Sportsman’s Fine Wine and Spirits, Arizona’s privately owned, premiere wine and spirits shop. Kimber loves the nuances of food and wine pairings, and has a fondness for Single Malt Scotch and well-aged Rum, in addition to other tasty beverages. Kimber believes that Champagne, and bubbles in general, go with all foods and should not be limited to celebrations or special occasions. Kimber is a Certified Specialist of Wine, an expert on crafting cocktails, and has written several industry articles, including “How to Host a Beer Tasting” and “What’s so Special about Bubbles and Champagne.” Kimber was selected by the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation to Australia to explore their wine regions. In her current role at Sportsman’s, Kimber continually attends wine and spirits classes and tastings and is responsible for the food menu and wine list changes. These changes require staying current on new wines, balancing flavor profiles with price, quality and interest, and matching the food menu. Each week, Kimber will highlight wonderful wines, champagnes and cocktails, and will focus on the right food pairings to make every meal a delight.
