Nov 28 – David Coors & Five Trail Whiskey

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Guy

My guest this week is David Coors…yes, that Coors!  We won’t be talking about beer that much, but we will talk about the family history, the brewery but more importantly the latest venture; “The Coors Whiskey Company.” Had a chance to meet David Coors here in Wichita a few weeks ago and to taste Five Trail Whiskey, their new Blended American Whiskey.

An Intentional Blend — Purposefully made and intentionally sourced, Five Trail is a perfectly balanced and elegant blended American whiskey.

Coors gathered a uniquely talented team of whiskey experts, distillers, and brewers with the intent to craft an exceptional and unprecedented blend of four distinct whiskies, proofed with pure Rocky Mountain water. The result is a true American blended whiskey, proving the adage that the whole is so much more than the sum of its parts.

From utilizing Coors malt made in Golden, Colorado from local barley, to partnering with the renowned Bardstown Bourbon Company, to
meticulously perfecting every aspect of our blending process, we’ve honed each step of the production of Five Trail. We believe that quality is determined in the details, which is why we’ve pulled out all the stops to ensure the whiskey that you pour into your glass meets our high expectations and is exactly as we intended it to be.

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Five Trail is a blended whiskey, meaning that because Coors does not have its own distillery, the company purchased several already-made liquors that it mixed together to create an original flavor profile. The blend is 45% wheated bourbon from Indiana; 35% four-grain bourbon from Kentucky; 15% Colorado single malt distilled from Coors’ own barley; and 5% 13-year-old bourbon from Kentucky.

There are four Five Trail blends; Flagship Blend (featured below), Barrel Proof, Cask Finished, and Small Batch.

Five Trail Flagship Blend
This whiskey has a wonderful nose with caramel, vanilla toasted oak.  It’s soft and semi-sweet on the palate with toffee, brown sugar and a balanced barrel tinged lingering finish with hints of maple syrup warmth.

Relatively new to Kansas but available to any retail spirits store!
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Learn more about Five Trail Whiskey here!
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Nov 19 – Chef Tom talkin’ Turkey

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Guy

Another FUN and informative show this week…

First up is Mary Beth Jarvis to talk about a splendid Bourbon NXTUS auction for a collecint of 19 primo bottles of Bourbon.  This entrepreneurship support organization, called NXTUS, is currently running a nationwide raffle as a fundraiser for our programs serving innovators and entrepreneurs trying to grow new companies in Wichita and around the state. We scoured the country for rare bottles and hard-to-complete collections, and ticket sales are starting to get hot. It’s $100 per chance to win the 19-bottle collection, worth $15,000. (See: nxtus.io/bourbon) We can take someone from bourbon-curious to legit collector in one fell swoop! Or, they could become a gifting hero to the whiskey lovers in their life, for this holiday season and beyond! 😊

Then it’s all about your Thanksgiving Turkey and the many ways you can be a real “Turkey Hero!”  Chef Tom Jackson from All Things Barbeque joins us to talk about the many different ways you can bring an award winning turkey to the holiday table.  Brining, Smoking, spatchcocking, grilling and the many accessories, seasonings and special products available at www.atbbq.com

Chef Tom Jackson is a Kansas native, born and raised in Wichita. In 2008 he and his wife moved to Portland, Oregon where he attended Oregon Culinary Institute. Tom studied both general culinary skills as well as baking and pastry while working as a cook in a variety of restaurants. After graduating from Oregon Culinary Institute he began working as a bread baker and pastry chef at the renowned Ken’s Artisan Bakery in Northwest Portland. He spent more than four years honing his skills under James Beard Award-winning chef and owner Ken Forkish.

In that time he and his wife had their first child, and the draw of home and family grew stronger. Longtime friends of the Cary family, owners of All Things Barbecue, they returned to Kansas to help All Things Barbecue continue to excel in their cooking classes. Tom has been further developing and building cooking classes and private events at All Things Barbecue since March 2014.

Time permitting, Chef and Cookbook Author Mareya Ibrahim joins us to talk about her new book and the many healthy ways to add PUMPKIN to your holiday entertaining menu. 

Fall is here and with it, the return of the mighty pumpkin. Pumpkin is known to have many health benefits, such as being rich in fiber, low in calories, full of antioxidants and helps to regulate blood sugar.  What you cook with it however, can make all the difference! Gone are the days when pumpkin pie was the only food you could make with pumpkin.

Mareya Ibrahim, the Fit Foodie, a TV chef, nutrition coach and author of “Eat Like You Give a Fork: The Real Dish on Eating to Thrive,” prefers a ‘clean’ approach to cooking with pumpkin – recipes that avoid refined and processed foods, artificial ingredients, as well as being dairy and gluten free.

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut
Created from more than 100 different wines of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meniere grapes, fermented and then finished in the traditional method of Champagne.  Vibrant and generous with a sparkling nose; and the tangy intensity of green apple and citrus fruit. It has the freshness of mineral nuances and white flowers; in addition to the elegance of blond mature notes: brioche, cereals, and fresh nuts. A palate combining generosity and subtlety. The delicious generosity of white fruits (pear, peach, apple). The alluring caress of fine bubbles. The soft vivacity of citrus fruit and gooseberry nuances. ABV11% SJ93 WS90 WE90

 

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Nov 12 – Rodney Strong Wines

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Guy

This will be FUN!  It’s all about Rodney Strong Vineyards with two good friends; Chris O’Gorman, Director of Communications and Justin Seidenfeld, Senior VP of Winemaker.

Chris O’Gorman and I go way back, we have judged at several wine competitions together and I have visited him at the many other wineries where his made an impact. He has really made a difference at Rodney Strong and continues to lead in every aspect of media relations, public relations and communications.  Chris and I will be talking all about the history and success of Rodney Strong Vineyards, the other labels that are part of the portfolio, the legacy Mr. Strong left behind and what the future holds for this dynamic premium winery in Sonoma.

Justin Seidenfeld serves as Winemaker for Rodney Strong Vineyards, the iconic Sonoma County Winery that was founded in 1959 by namesake Rod Strong. Justin’s winemaking career began in Sebastopol, California, where he was an intern at Iron Horse winery in 2005. He quickly rose from cellar hand to taking on winemaking responsibilities which led to a position in 2006 at the venerable Robert Mondavi Winery in the Napa Valley.

As a harvest enologist at Mondavi, Seidenfeld walked some of California’s premiere vineyards and gained a comprehensive understanding of quality land and viticulture. Continuing on to become an enologist, he took that experience into winemaking and supervised the winemaking of Estancia, Clos du Bois, Simi, and others within the Constellation portfolio. Additional responsibilities included overseeing small lot Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir winemaking. Justin graduated from the University of California, Davis in 2006 with a B.S. in Viticulture & Enology.

It will be great FUN talking about the vineyards and wines of Rodney Strong.  The portfolio covers most every range and exceptional growing regions where grapes are sourced.

We’ll also be given you info about the American Institute of Wine & Food, Wichita Chapter’s Holiday Dinner where you will have the opportunity to meet Chris and Justin as our guest hosts for the Rodney Strong dinner celebration December 2nd. The event is at the recently opened Hilton Garden Inn at 401 E Douglas Ave, Wichita.  Details posted soon at www.aiwfwichita.org

Good Life Guy’s Wines of the week:
The 2019 Rodney Strong Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
This Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon is rich with dark cherry, plum and baking spices. The delicious fruit is accompanied by black pepper notes, crushed violet and cassis. The palate has medium tannins, lingering spicy oak flavors with a velvety lush finish. Enjoy this Cabernet Sauvignon now with a grilled steak, rack of lamb or grilled winter vegetables. 100% Cabernet aged 16 months in French and American oak (20% new). ABV14.5%

Also have a couple of surprise wines too!  🙂

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Nov 5 – Anti-Aging dishes from around the World

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Guy

This Saturday it’s all about “Age-Defying Dishes of the World”, nearly 300 Recipes that Feature the Healthiest Foods from around the World

Chef and author Grace O has traveled the world in search of delicious, good-for-you foods. Her passion for discovering food treasures from the Blue Zones and elsewhere, where people live longer, healthier lives, is the driving force behind FoodTrients.com and her new cookbook, Age-Defying Dishes of the World.

In her third cookbook, Grace O delivers all the hallmarks of her two previous award-winning cookbooks, and more. In addition to over 200 easy-to-make recipes using everyday favorites, exotic ingredients, and superfoods from around the world, Age-Defying Dishes of the World includes healthy resources, helpful guides, and tips for improving your lifespan and “health-span.”

Grace O’s global approach to her age-fighting recipes ramps up the flavor profiles of each dish to entice food lovers everywhere. She takes classic recipes and gives them international twists with a few simple steps, creating very interesting meals. For example, people will love her global take on chicken soup with recipes developed with Chinese, French, Greek, Middle Eastern, Mexican, and Indian variations. She does the same thing with basic sauces, pesto, main dishes, pastas, and bowls, and includes recipes with African, Southeast Asian, Latin American, Polynesian, Scandinavian, European, and Australian ingredients.

The book also features guides to key herbs and spices from around the globe, and to the top 50 foods for longevity, healthy sweeteners, cooking oils, ancient grains, and more. Get a copy NOW!

All proceeds from Age-Defying Dishes of the World will be donated to the Grace O Foundation, which supports educating the public about nutrition, working with other food-based non-profits, and participating in research that explores food and the diseases of aging.

Grace O’s blog, Age Gracefully, appears weekly on FoodTrients.com. She is also a contributor to Scrubs-Mag.com, the award-winning lifestyle nursing magazine and website, and is a bi-monthly columnist for the Asian Journal newspaper. She was recently knighted by Pope Francis for her community service. Dame Grace shares this honor with such great luminaries as G.K. Chesterton, Bob and Dolores Hope, and Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Her three cookbooks are all available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Later in the show I’ll be talking to Janice Zerby about Holiday Tables. Each year, the galleries of Mark Arts are transformed with exquisite tablescapes, sure to give attendees ideas for the upcoming holiday season.  Dining tables of all shapes and sizes are decorated by individuals, nonprofit organizations and businesses showcasing home entertaining ideas. Designing Women also offers a popular boutique in conjunction with the event, as well as Girls’ Night Out, ARTrageous Party and a Holiday Tea.

The multi-day event starts Thursday November 10th through Sunday November 13th.  Good Life Guy and Ms. Beth will be administering the Wine Pull on Saturday during “ARTrageous” some great wines available come see me!  Check out the event page at MarkArtsKS.com

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2019 Catena, Appellation San Carlos Cabernet Franc
Family vintners for over 100 years, the Catena’s are recognized for their pioneering role in high-altitude viticulture in Argentina. This Cabernet Franc is sourced from the family´s historic vineyards in San Carlos. Here, the sandy-loam soils and mountainous climate yield a wine with concentrated ripe red berries, a touch of eucalyptus and black pepper, robust tannins and smooth lengthy finish. 100% Cabernet Franc. ABV13.5%

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Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 93/100
The incredible 2019 Appellation San Carlos Cabernet Franc is super elegant, fresh, varietal, nuanced and complex. A wine like this often costs more money than the price point of the appellation range, but it feels like a bargain anyway. This is an updated version of the 2018, with precision and symmetry. It’s vibrant and lively, velvety and focused.
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Oct 29 – Cuvée Collective & Robert Craig Winery

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Guy

Are you ready for Web 3.0 and NFT’s?

My first guest is Natalie Bettinelli Senior Community Manager at Libation Labs.  We’ll be telling you all about Cuvée Collective.

Cuvée Collective is extending the legacy and luxury of wine collecting, sitting at the heart of wine and web3.0 and representing the future of digital and physical wine experiences.

On July 27, Napa Valley startup Cuvée Collective launched the world’s first wine NFT club. Over 25 wineries will offer collections valued at $100 to $1,000 per NFT, which allow holders access to exclusive experiences like winemaker dinners, private events, virtual tastings, and rare wine allocations.

Natalie will answer all the questions about NFT’s and more. NFT stands for a non-fungible token, which means it can neither be replaced nor interchanged because it has unique properties. With Cuvée Collective it represents an unique way to acquire experiences and wines not available to everyone.  Visit www.cuveecollective.com to learn more!

Later in the program Scott Johnson joins us from Napa and Robert Craig Winery (one of the wineries represented in the Cuvée Collective.

Founder Robert (Bob) Craig began his long and storied career in wine at The Hess Collection on Mount Veeder in the 1980s. Prior to starting his eponymous winery, Bob’s passion for Napa Valley Mountain Cabernet had him spearheading the official recognition of both the Mount Veeder and Spring Mountain District AVAs.

In 1990, with the help of three friends he met at business school in Chicago 25 years earlier, Bob founded Robert Craig Winery and arranged to purchase fruit and custom crush his first commercial release of the 1992 vintage. The 1993 vintage release introduced three Cabernets that remain the core of our business today: Howell Mountain, Mount Veeder and Affinity. Now, four decades later, Bob Craig remains one of the most important figures in Mountain Cabernet development and production in the history of the Napa Valley.

You’ll learn all about this fantastic Napa winery, the story from the beginning, the vineyards and products produced and more!

Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2020 Robert Craig Howell Mountain Cuvée
“Predominately Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, and Malbec, our 2020 edition was produced from our very best estate fruit that was declassified due to the fires and the reputation of the vintage rather than the quality of the fruit that came in early. This wine is profoundly dark and deep and presents the thrilling, racy nature of Howell Mountain minerality and sense of place. I cannot tell you what a great buy this all-estate Howell Mountain Bordeaux blend represents. Open it now and give it some air, or stash in the cellar ten years. 2020 is a tiny but wonderful vintage in certain pockets of the Napa Valley.”

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COMPOSITION: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 2% Malbec

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