Most Americans never give a rats ass about food and wine pairing during the 364 days of the year that aren’t Thanksgiving. Yet they sweat such a task during a culinary holiday that blends every possible flavor profile together, rendering most choices a gamble at best.
The softballs are always the same: Zinfandel. Off-Dry Riesling. Even wine [...]
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Thanksgiving Whine: Collin’s Picks That Aren’t More #$%ing Riesling And Zinfandel
Aired November 21st, 2008 on Beer, Drinks, It's Vintastic and Wine. 2 CommentsIt’s Vintastic: Chateau Beaumont 2005
Aired October 17th, 2008 on It's Vintastic and Wine. 0 CommentsWine psycho Collin Flatt finds an affordable 2005 Bordeaux. It’s young and tight, just how we like it.
In the latest edition of It’s Vintastic, Collin Flatt turns to a standby in his cellar that deserves more play. Read all about it after the jump.
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It’s Vintastic: Luna Vineyards Freakout 2007
Aired September 12th, 2008 on It's Vintastic and Wine. 0 CommentsResident wine psycho Collin Flatt ends his summer with one last light-bodied tart. And she’s a freak.
It’s Vintastic: Luna Napa Valley Pinot Grigio 2006
Aired August 12th, 2008 on It's Vintastic and Wine. 1 CommentCollin Flatt finds another steal in the PLCBÂ during these waning days of summer, a Pinot Grigio.
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It’s Vintastic: Pascual Toso Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Aired July 29th, 2008 on It's Vintastic and Wine. 1 CommentOur Wine Nerd, Collin Flatt, awaited this bottle’s appearance in the PLCB for 3 months. It’s here. It’s $8. It’s amazing.
It’s Vintastic: Montes Sauvignon Blanc Leyda 2007
Aired July 23rd, 2008 on It's Vintastic and Wine. 0 Comments
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Wine psycho Collin Flatt climbs out from under the air conditioning to serve up a New World white with Old World style. Follow him down the path towards a $9 Chilean Sauvignon Blanc that someone left in his fridge.
It’s Vintastic! Cape Mentelle Shiraz 2004
Aired July 11th, 2008 on It's Vintastic and Wine. 0 CommentsFresh off his trip to Belize, Collin Flatt goes back to what he knows best. Today, he takes Aussie Shiraz to task, and finds a champ.
It’s Vintastic: Travaglini Gattinara Tre Vigne 1998
Aired June 26th, 2008 on It's Vintastic and Wine. 0 CommentsPhoodie Wine Nerd Collin Flatt finds another Gem Of Stupid Pricing in the PLCB stacks. This time, it’s an Italian Nebbiolo lovefest for your gamiest meats.
It’s Vintastic: Mike Schmidt 548 Zinfandel
Aired June 20th, 2008 on It's Vintastic and Wine. 1 CommentYou knew it was coming. The warning signs were there. Mike Schmidt’s wine has landed in the PLCB. Collin Flatt takes Mike for a mustache ride and lives to tell the tale. Full disclosure after the jump.
