Wine Tasting with Good Life Guy

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Guy

Why Washington, Why Now, Why Not!
A Special Tasting of some of Washington’s Finest Wines with Good Life Guy
One bubbly to get you started and 7 BIG Red Wines from the Columbia Valley

Join me at the Airport Hilton Media Room
Wednesday, October 20, 7:00 p.m. –Only $35 Cash or Check at the door

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Come and learn about the evolution of winemaking in Washington state.  From the ice age creation of the soil, the various micro climates and dynamics of the Columbia Valley, it’s American Viticultural Areas and the explosion of great producers. Washington wine country is hot, hot, hot!

Then we’ll taste a diverse collection of 8 highly awarded wines & nibble on red wine friendly munchies.

  • Domaine Ste Michelle Brut $12 WE90
  • Stella Maris Red Blend $24 WE90
  • Waterbrook Reserve Cabernet $27 WS91
  • Chateau Ste Michelle Ethos Syrah $32 WA92
  • Columbia Crest Walter Clore Red Blend $33 WN92
  • Northstar Columbia Valley Merlot $43 WE91
  • Spring Valley Uriah Red Blend $44 WS91
  • Col Solare Red Blend $75 WA94

Please RSVP by email only, you must get an email reply to confirm your reservation
Limited seating will fill fast, if you must cancel, please do so ASAP. 
Email guy@goodlifeguy.com with questions?

Look forward to seeing you at the Hilton Wednesday Oct 20

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Oct 16 – This Week’s Show

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Guy

gluten free girlThis week’s show begins with Shauna James Ahern & her husband; Chef Daniel Ahern, to chat about their new book “Gluten-Free Girl and The Chef – A love story with 100 tempting recipes.”

Combining tempting recipes with an authentic love story, Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef is a narrative cookbook for anyone who loves food.  A must-have for those who need to eat gluten-free, this cookbook offers irresistible stories and plenty of mouth-watering meals. From the authors of the much-loved food blog, Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef, the book includes evocative photos, cooking techniques, and 100 chef-tested recipes that are sure to give joy in the belly.

  • Illustrates the working day of a talented chef and what he does to put delicious food on the plate
  • Contains great-tasting recipes that everyone can cook and eat
  • Meant to be read cover to cover

Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef inspires anyone who has to eat gluten-free to say yes to the food he or she can eat.
Check out Shauna’s Blog

pr_beer_connoisseur_600In the second half it’s all about BEER and the new Riedel/Spiegelau beer glass tasting set.  Matt Rutkowski joins me to discuss and taste some great beer in the perfect glassware.  You are going to love this and want to make reservations for the formal tasting that is the first event of this year’s 10th Annual Midwest Beerfest.

Spiegelau has developed a new beer tasting program similar to the Riedel Wineglass seminar called “Beer Classics”  The tasting illustrates how the size and shape of glassware affects the sensory perception (i.e. aroma and taste) of fine craft beers and how the standard pint glass is really the enemy of all great beers.

Learn more and make reservations
Midwest Beerfest Beer Glass Tasting
October 21, 7p.m. Wichita Airport Hilton

The Good Life Beers of the Week
Lager Glass: Stella Artois
Wheat glass: Boulevard’s Unfiltered Wheat
Pale Ale: Free State Copperhead Pale Ale
Belgium: Chimay

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Oct 9 – “What We Eat’ & Trinchero Napa Sav Blanc

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Guy

My first guests are Peter Menzel adn Faith D’Aluisio, co-authors of “What I Eat – Around the World in 80 Diets” – A stunning photographic collection featuring portraits of 80 people from 30 countries and the food they eat in one day.

what I eatIn this fascinating study of people and their diets, 80 profiles are organized by the total number of calories each person puts away in a day. Featuring a Japanese sumo wrestler, a Massai herdswoman, world-renowned Spanish chef Ferran Adria, an American competitive eater, and more, these compulsively readable personal stories also include demographic particulars, including age, activity level, height, and weight. Essays from Harvard primatologist Richard Wrangham, journalist Michael Pollan, and others discuss the implications of our modern diets for our health and for the planet. This compelling blend of photography and investigative reportage expands our understanding of the complex relationships among individuals, culture, and food.

“What I Eat…does not judge. It simply presents. …Images of healthy people and catastrophically unhealthy people — you can’t get them out of your head. Somehow, without instructing you to think harder about the choices you make when you eat, this book makes you do exactly that. The reason: You wonder what your own portrait would look like.”
—Esquire, Sept 2010

Get a copy NOW!

With the Midwest Beerfest right around the corner, we will be chatting with the folks from New Belgium and Goose Island Breweries about the Beer Dinners they each will be hosting on Friday October 22.   Learn more at www.midwestbeerfest.com

The Good Life Wine of the Week:
2008 Trinchero Napa “Mary’s Vineyard” Sauvignon Blanc

Trinchero Napa Valley Mary's Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc LO Res Front Label Shot[1]“North of the town of Calistoga, Mary’s vineyard is a warm place to grow aromatic whites, and I have been pleased at the balance of ripe fruit and acidity in the grapes. Some of the wine is fermented in smaller 75 gallon stainless steel barrels, allowing sur lee aging, creating a richer, creamier mid-palate without any malolactic fermentation. It is unmistakably Sauvignon Blanc, yet boasts warm Napa Valley melon and tropical favors along with the more typical Sauvignon Blanc zesty flavors and refreshing acidity.” —Mario Monticelli Trinchero Napa Winemaker  www.trincheronapavalley.com

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Oct 2 – Great American Craft Beer, Apothic Red Wine

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Guy

great american craft beerWelcome to October – The Midwest Beerfest is right around the corner, October 21-23 so talking about Beer seems like the right thing to do…

My first guest is Andy Crouch with his new book “Great American Craft Beer.”
Great American Craft Beer takes readers on a passionate and informative journey through the most palate pleasing ales and lagers produced in America today. Built on the inalienable truth that there is a beer out there for everyone, the book directs readers to focus on the flavors they already enjoy tasting, such as sweet fruits, roasted coffee, or bitter hops. More than 80 styles and 340 beer profiles are accompanied by full-color photographs and illustrations of the beers and beer labels. This unconventional approach allows drinkers of all experience levels to step right up to the bar and order their next pint with confidence.

In the second half I’ll be talking to Dana Wilson about the First Annual Wichita Wine Opener

Wine_Opener_logo_blackThe Wine Opener is a national wine tasting series to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  Held in more than 30 cities, from San Diego to Miami, The Wine Opener will reach an audience of thousands nationwide.  Locally, the Wichita Wine Opener will be held from 7-9pm Tuesday, October 19 at Botanica, the Wichita Gardens.  VIP’s will be entitled to early entry at 6:00pm with an exclusive VIP wine tasting.

From wine novices to advanced wine enthusiasts, The Wine Opener is a casual and fun evening for all experience levels!  Sip Great Wines poured by international and domestic wineries.  Savor Great Cuisine presented at festive tasting stations, where the area’s hottest chefs prepare their specialties just for you.  Along with delicious food and wine pairings, guests will be treated to lively auctions and entertainment.    Learn More!

Goodlife Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2008 Apothic Red, Winemakers Blend

Watch this Wine of The Week Video

apothic redA captivating blend of three distinct grapes, with the dark fruit flavors of Syrah, brambly spice of Zinfandel, and a smooth elegance of Merlot.  Apothic Red reveals intense fruit aromas and flavors of rhubarb and black cherry that are complemented by hints of mocha, chocolate, brown spice and vanilla. The plush, velvety mouthfeel and smooth finish round out this intriguing, full-bodied red blend.

Pick up a bottle at Jacob Liquor Exchange…
…join me as I taste this new wine for the first time!

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Sept 25 – Chili Cook-off, Tresure Hunter Cabernet

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Guy

chili cookoff 2010Hard to believe it’s here already, but I love this event and have been a part of it for many years.  This year I have been selected as “The Chili Potentate” and in addition to having the Good Life booth and making some great chili, I’ll be doing a live broadcast from this fun family event. 

I’ll be telling you about all the fun things going on downtown and talking to some of the more than 50 teams competing in the various catagories in the International Chili Society sanctioned event.   Learn more: www.wagonmasterschili.com

The Wichita Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff is held on East Douglas (600- Block) between the railroad tracks and St Frnacis.  The cooking starts early but the public tasting starts at Noon.  Tasting Kits are only $5.00

Guy & son Chris cooking chili

Guy & son Chris took 3rd place in "Peoples Choice" last year

Come on down, be a part of the fun, try some great chile and don’t forget…Good Life Guy wants your bean!  Vote for Guy’s Chili as the “Peoples Choice!”  This year my son Chris is doing most of the cooking as I’ll be busy with my Potentate duties and judging.

Red_hook_logoGood Life Guy’s BEER of the Week:
Somthing BIG, BOLD and hoppy to go with spicy chili.
Red Hook Long Hammer IPA from Washington State

 

treasure hunterGood Life Guy Wine of the Week:
Something rich and juicy from Napa Valley California
Treasure Hunter Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon.  BIG berry fruit, Boysenberry, Dark Cherries, mint, baking chocolate wraped in smokey spice, tobacco, coffee and a rich long finish.

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