It’s all about Oregon…the focus will be on Pinot Noir but will also include some of the great white wines made in the Willamette Valley.  I’ll be posting video segments all week that will feature some of the top winemakers and wines recently released as well as highlights from this years Salud Gala event.

The Oregon harvest is a bit later this year and was challanged by late rains prior t harvest.  I’ll have up to date info about the 2011 harvest and what we can expect from this interesting vintage.

Winemaker Jerry Murray oversees the sorting table at Van Duzer

One of my guests…Winemaker Jerry Murray from Van Duzer will be sharing some info about this years harvest as well as the low-down on the current release Estate Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.

Then from King Estate, a chat with Quentin Ransone, tasting room manager, about the 2009 King Estate Signature Pinot Noir.   Watch the video here!

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2009 King Estate Oregon Pinot Noir

Deep garnet, bright ruby tint with aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, cranberry, blueberry, rose petals, vanilla, oak spice, cedar, and a hint of truffle.  Flavors of blackberry, cherry, cocoa, toasted marshmallow, raspberry, orange zest, baking spices, and a hint of menthol.  The mouthfeel is silky soft on entry balanced with nice acidity and firm tannins, complimented by a long lingering finish.

Pick up a bottle at Jacob Liquor Exchange and join in the FUN!

In-studio with me is Rick Moonen chef/owner of RM Seafood in Las Vegas and author of one of the hottest seafood cookbooks; Fish Without a Doubt.
www.rmseafood.com

No other fish cookbook contains such a comprehensive selection of approachable, contemporary recipes. It’s written by a pair of experts: a nationally known three-star seafood chef whose true passion is teaching home cooks, and an award-winning writer and sought-after food authority. Arranged for the cook’s complete convenience, Fish without a Doubt encompasses chapters on all the techniques of fish cookery—from poaching to grilling to sautéing—as well as on all the most popular seafood dishes—from appetizers, to soups and salads, to burgers and pasta.

The recipes range from updated versions of classics (Trout Almondine, Linguine with Clams, Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes) to the latest favorites (Steamed Black Bass with Sizzling Ginger,Tuna Burgers with Cucumber Relish, Thai-Style Mussels). It includes slews of quickies for weeknight specials (Broiled Fillets with Butter and Herbs) and centerpieces for splashier occasions (A Big Poached Char). Featuring only seafood that is not overfished, Fish without a Doubt provides the latest information for the eco-conscious cook about our last wild frontier.

In the second half I’ll be speaking with Tim Perr founder of Pali Wine Company about the winery and wines that will be featured August 18 at the AIWF dinner at the Olive Tree…
…it’s all about Pinot Noir!

“Pali is the culmination of a love for great wine, great people and great times. Our company was founded by dedicated folks with something in common – a determined desire for excellence and a love of the good life without any pretense or stuffiness. Luckily, while we love the good life, we don’t insist upon the glamorous life. Winemaking is rewarding, invigorating, creative and many other things, however, winemaking is not glamorous!”

Wine of the Week:

We begin with the live Old Town Farmer’s Market report from the plaza in Old Town
7:00am-Noon Rain or Shine – Great family entertainment and local produce and crafts. 

Then it’s all about Potato Salad, a niftie new book by guest Debbie Moose.  Creative recipes and great photos will inspire your Spring time entertaining.

Potato salad is not just a starchy buddy to your hamburger. It has a proud place in cultures around the world, from German oil-and-vinegar salads with bacon to dill-accented Scandinavian delights. And, of course, it’s the all-American side dish at every Fourth of July picnic. But this great dish deserves to shine year-round. In this book are the flavors of beloved favorites, but with new twists. Other recipes bring in international touches. So, take potato salad to stardom. Go spud wild.

The second half is all about Merryvale winery in the heart of Napa with winemaker Sean Foster and Vineyard Manager Remi Cohen.  Always a fan of Merryvale, the wines have never been better and the awards keep flowing, thanks to these two talented young pros!

The Wines of the week, available at Jacob Liquor Exchange on the Good Life Guy Wine of the Week rack…
2007 Merryvale Carneros Pinot Noir & 2007 Starmont Napa Chardonnay