Splendid Kitchen Episode

I have become my dad.  What I once hated, I have become... A Talk Radio Listener!  I used to plug my ears or have my 1989 walkman handy whenever traveling in the car with my dad BUT that is no longer the case.  I love my NPR/KUT 90.5 station - it is the first radio station programmed in my car.  Whenever you get into my car, more than likely, NPR/KUT will be blaring.

On Sunday morning it was on as usual and I happened to catch one of my favorite programs, The Splendid Kitchen!  Naturally, they had several interesting topics, but, 2 really caught my eye...
- The Stern's:  Jane & Michael Stern who specialize in Road Food and have a book: 500 Things to Eat Before It's Too Late /  Podcast is available
- Joshua Wesson - "BFF (Best Friends Forever) Wines... because they will always be there for you" - I love it!  Anyhow, he gave a list of some wines under $15 (mostly) that he loves!   I know I am going to try these out and test them against my wino friends' palates! Listen to the podcast

Here is Joshua's short list...

Cava from Spain
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva NV $12 – his favorite house sparkling wine
Freixenet Carta Blanca Demi-sec NV $11
Cristalino Rose NV $13

Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand
Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009 or 2010 $12
Brancott Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009 or 2010 $13
Villa Maria Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009 or 2010 $14 – his favorite out of the list

Riesling from Washington State
Snoqualmie Naked Riesling 2009 $12
Hogue Genesis Riesling 2008 $15
Eroica Riesling 2008 or 2009 $18 – world class, fav riesling

Malbec from Argentina
Navarro Correas Collecion Privada Malbec 2009 $10
Alamos by Catena Malbec 2009 $10
Graffigna Centenario Malbec 2008 $14