Saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair is bringing her band to the Dakota for two shows Friday night. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200305111533-MindiAbairattheDakotaMarch2020.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Mar. 05, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
CHILLABLE REDS IE: Brendan Tracey Gorge Sèche 2017 | Loire Valley, France Brendan Tracey has brought us such out there, cool wines, there can be no mention of the Loire Valley anywhere on the label. When a wine doesn’t play by the “rules” they are relegated to the Vin de France category which does not...Read More
Sommelier Jill Mott stopped by the studio today to talk about natural wine made by Old Westminster Winery & Vineyard, hailing from the great state of Maryland. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20200205103300-JillMotttalksaboutOldWestminsterwinesfromMaryland.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, Feb. 05, 2020 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese. More Posts for Show: The Morning ShowRead More
Sommelier Jill Mott came by Jazz88’s Morning Show to talk about some of the lesser-known grapes that make delicious wine. Bodegas Cueva Super Tack 2017 This is one of natural Spain’s most reclusive winemakers. I’m happy to tell you the story of my visit with him last summer, however the gist of it is, he...Read More
Sommelier Jill Mott has a few more suggestions to round out your holiday wine list, and as usual, her suggestions won’t break the bank! I(K)ONIC RADIKON, THE OG OF ORANGE (WINE) Orange wine seems to be having a moment. Hip winemakers from Portland to Oakland and Vermont to the Veneto (and a lot of places in...Read More
From Jill: WELCOME FALL! There’s no doubt. The equinox happens, the leaves begin to fall, we feel the slight chill in the air and our tastes morph. These wines appreciate this feeling and will inspire autumnal dishes, game nights, and so much more! TIBERI IL MUSTICCO ROSE PET NAT 2018 Talk about a rare sparkling...Read More
From Jill: NAKED SPAIN Each and every time I travel to Spain, I’m thrilled to absorb new textures, both visual and palatable, new flavors, and new life-long relationships . On this most recent trip, I rekindled my friendship with Fabio Bartolomei, one of Spain’s most ardent natural winemakers. I had been sipping Bodegas Ponce wines...Read More
Sommelier Jill Mott talks about some of the greatest deals (delicious taste for low cost!) on wine and cider to be found in the Twin Cities on Jazz88’s Morning Show. From Jill: GRAPPES & TERROIS ROUGE VENTOUX 2015 Throughout many of my years in the wine business, I’ve come across a wine rep, Fanny from...Read More
Celebrate Summer with us at Alexis Bailly Vineyard in Hastings, MN. Bring a lunch or items are available at the Vineyard. Sangria will be provided by Alexis Bailly. Live jazz by the Doug Little Quartet. Due to limited tickets, no cancellations or refunds. The social runs 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and happens rain or shine....Read More
AN ALPINE REMEMBRANCE, REKINDLED by Jill Mott I first traveled to California on the hunt for natural wine in 2012. Upon returning, colleagues inquired about my vinous finds and favorites only to be shocked that one of my top wines was from a little known grape called Gringet grown by a producer no one had...Read More
