First up is retired Green Beret Major Mark Nutsch, who grew up near Washington Kansas and is a Kansas State University grad, LIVE from Jacob Liquor Exchange as he readies for a tasting and bottle signing of his Horse Soldier Bourbon from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Central. A premium Bourbon and perfect holiday gift or indulgence for any Bourbon enthusiast.
Captain Mark Nutsch was the leader of the team that spearheaded the invasion of Afghanistan following the 9-11 attack on the World Trade Center. Much of our brotherhood was forged in fire during the first days after the 9/11 attacks. Immediately following this affront on our nation, the USA responded with a daring insertion of small teams of Green Berets into northern Afghanistan. The Northern Alliance successfully overthrew Mazar-i-Sharif, a Taliban stronghold, 
with the support of these brave men. This region’s inhospitable, mountainous terrain made efforts and enemy engagements on wild Afghan horses a necessity for one Special Operations team (ODA595). Nicknamed the “Horse Soldiers” their story was told in the movie “12 Strong“, all these brave men are honored today by America’s Response Monument overlooking “Ground Zero” in New York City.
The New York City Port Authority has donated to our team steel recovered from the World Trade Center after 9/11. Each bottle of Horse Soldier is formed in molds of this steel to honor the spirit of resilience and service that arose after the attack on our nation.
HorseSoldierBourbon.com
Mark Nutsch will be featured on an upcoming Virtual Tasting with Good Life Guy!
In the second half I’ll be talking to Kirk Wille “The Master of Riesling” (my moniker) to talk about his journey in wine and his affinity for Riesling. Kirk is much more than a Riesling enthusiast, he has made a career in the wine biz and has had great impact on the enjoyment of Riesling from both Germany and other producers. Wille, who resides in Oregon, works as the president and general manager of Loosen Bros. USA (Wine Importer of the Year 2020) and is also on the Board of Directors of the International Riesling Foundation (IRF). The IRF is the organization that created and promotes the use of it’s Taste Profile graph on the back labels to indicate the sweetness level of the wine. The Riesling Taste Profile is a way to help consumers understand what’s in the bottle, and is now showing up on other wines as well…great idea! Follow Loosen Bros. USA on Twitter and Facebook
We’ll tell you all about the wines in the Loosen Bros. portfolio and touch on the wines available locally as well as easily ordered on-line.
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
Dr. Loosen
2018 BLUE SLATE RIESLING KABINETT
This classic Mosel Kabinett is harvested from higher-elevation parcels owned by
Dr. Loosen in the villages of Bernkastel, Graach and Wehlen. The wine is bright and
pure with the vibrant white peach fruit and a floral, flinty minerality that is so typical
from blue slate. A plush attack on the mid-palate leads to a deliciously firm, delicate
finish.
This wine makes an elegant aperitif and is an excellent match for seafood, spicy
Asian cuisine, and especially Thanksgiving Dinner.
Where to buy this wine: Ask your local wine merchant to get you some from Southern Glazers Distributors here in Kansas!
Or order on-line here: wine.com totalwine.com klwines.com
Tonight’s Virtual Wine Tasting
Wines for The Thanksgiving Table – November 21, 2020 – With Good Life Guy
Facebook LIVE, 6:00 p.m. Central, Details/Downloads below
- NV Korbel Extra Dry Champagne, California
- 2018 chapel Hill Sangiovese Rose, McLaren Vale Australia
- 2018 Ernst Loosen Saint M Riesling, Pfalz Germany
- 2017 Bogle Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel, California
Find these wines at Jacob Liquor on North Rock Road or your local wine merchant. Buy them all or what you like, can’t find the exact producer? Buy a similar wine and join the FUN!
Downloads: Wines for The Thanksgiving Table
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