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In this week's episode, we explore the surprising alignment between Vivino crowd reviews and professional wine critics, the backlash against Dry January from a French wine village, and the unveiling of Wine Spectator’s top value wines under $40. This week’s highlights also feature Adelaida Vineyards in Paso Robles and The Hobbit restaurant in Orange, California, known for its exquisite tasting menu and extensive wine cellar.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ Châteauneuf Declares War on Dry January

♦️ Vivino’s crowd reviews gain credibility in Cambridge study

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♦️ Dogs sniff out vineyard diseases and pests in trials

♦️ 2024 Wine Value of the Year

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Adelaida Vineyards and Winery in Paso Robles

♦️ 2021 Inkblot Cabernet Franc

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ The Hobbit in Orange, CA

♦️ Corkage Fee: $25 Per Bottle / Two Max

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In today's episode, we discuss why Red wine sales are on the decline, James Suckling unveils China's top 100 wines, and the rise of alcohol-free wine in France sparks debate. This episode also highlights the sparkling wines of Gruet Winery in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the cozy charm of Hideaway House in Sedona, Arizona.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ Butterfly Completes $1.95 Billion Acquisition of The Duckhorn Portfolio

♦️ Red Wine Sales Are Tanking At S.F. Restaurants: ‘We’ve Never Seen Anything Like This

♦️ 50% off SOMM TV Monthly Subscription for One Year
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♦️ Top 100 Wines of China 2024

♦️ Whisper It - Alcohol-Free Wine Has Arrived In France

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Gruet Winery in Albuquerque, NM

♦️ 2018 Château La Haye Saint-Estèphe

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ Hideaway House in  Sedona, AZ  

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Celebrate Mendocino County’s Wine Region of the Year win, Anderson Valley’s sustainable wine practices, and the latest in fine wine investing in this episode of This Week Uncorked! We’re also highlighting Roederer Estate’s sparkling wines and an unforgettable dining experience at Bourbon Steak in Monarch Beach.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ WSJ’s Lettie Teague Picks Vienna Austria as her Favorite Wine City

♦️ Wine Enthusiast names Mendocino County as the 2024 Wine Region of the Year

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♦️ Are there reasons for ‘cautious optimism’ for the fine wine market?

♦️ The Wine Shipping Battle Takes a Twist in Iowa

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Roederer Estate in Philo, California

♦️ 2013 François Lecompte, Premier Cru Brut Champagne

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ Bourbon Steak At The Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, CA

♦️ $40 Corkage Fee Per Bottle, with a 2 Bottle Limit

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In this episode of "This Week Uncorked," we dive into the world’s best Cabernet, revealing the exciting growth of Paso’s Clos Selene Winery, and why some champagne producers are going the extra mile with double corking for finer bubbles. Our featured winery is Clos Selene, with an insider look at their exciting expansion in Paso, and our restaurant spotlight goes to Prime 88, a hidden gem for steak and wine lovers in Brooksville, Florida.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ Amadio Wines’ 2021 Reserve Range Sebastien’s Cabernet Sauvignon Name best Cabernet Sauvignon in the world at AWC Vienna 2024

♦️ Good Growing Season Conditions with Few Challenges in Napa has Vintners Excited About the 2024 Vintage

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♦️ Clos Solène Announces Hire of Will Fuhrman as General Manager

♦️ Champagne Goes Under Cork 

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Clos Solène in Paso Robles

♦️ 2019 Aubert & Mathieu Milo Minervois La Livinière

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ Prime-88 Steakhouse in Brooksville, Florida

♦️ Prime-88 Steakhouse Corkage Fee is $30 Per Bottle / Limit 2

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In this episode, we dive into the unraveling of a multi-million-dollar wine fraud ring in Italy, celebrate the bravery of a Lebanese winemaker producing vintage wines amidst conflict, and take a closer look at a new guide teaching winemaking from start to finish. Our winery feature highlights the unique and talented Kelly Winery in Texas, and we savor the experience at Austin's upscale dining spot, Garrison.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ Fake Wine Ring Broken Up In Italy/France

♦️ Wine Enthusiast names Jean-Charles Boisset Person of the Year at the 2024 Wine Star Awards

♦️ Sideways novels available at RexPickettBooks.com (use CORK10 for 10% OFF your order)

♦️ Lebanon producer harvests grapes despite bombings

♦️ Brain on Wine Making

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Calais Winery in Hye, Texas

♦️ Flying Leap Vineyards 2021 “Trio” White Blend

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ Garrison in Austin, Texas

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In this week's episode of This Week Uncorked, we dive into the legal battle between Constellation Brands and a small winemaker over sugar content in wine, explore the myth of tannins causing headaches, and break down how expensive wines are holding strong despite a downturn in U.S. wine sales. We also shine a spotlight on Pine Ridge Vineyards in Napa, known for its incredible Vineyard to Cave experience, and Mesa Provisions in Albuquerque, a must-visit farm-to-table restaurant with stellar dishes.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ He criticized one of California’s most popular wines. Then he got a letter from its lawyers

♦️ Italian Red Wine without the Headache

♦️ Sideways novels available at RexPickettBooks.com (use CORK10 for 10% OFF your order)

♦️ Wine and Spirits Struggling in US Retail

♦️ French invade the US 

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Pine Ridge Vineyards

♦️ 2021 Two Vintners Legit Red - Bordeaux-style blend from Washington's Columbia Valley

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ Mesa Provisions in Albuquerque, NM

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In this week’s episode of This Week Uncorked, we discuss the launch of Master Sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson's new wine series, explore the challenges of youth-targeted wine marketing in France, and dive into the shocking theft of 1,800 pounds of grapes from a French vineyard. Plus, we feature the delightful Bodegas F. Rubio Winery & Vineyards in Temecula and the fantastic The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen in Lakeway, Texas. 

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ Master Sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson Launches New "Quench" Series

♦️ Wine Marketing Surfs the Youth Edge

♦️ Sideways novels available at RexPickettBooks.com (use CORK10 for 10% OFF your order)

♦️ Jura winemaker stunned after thieves seize his 2024 harvest - Decanter

♦️ Que Syrah, Syrah - Oregon Wine Press

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Akash Winery in Temecula Valley

♦️ 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Télégramme”

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ Lotus of Siam in Las Vegas, Nevada

♦️ Corkage fee is $35 Per Bottle. No Limit. Fee waived for every bottle purchased

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On this episode of This Week Uncorked, we explore Napa's $1,000 wine trend, the revival of Armenia's ancient wine culture, and the challenges facing direct-to-consumer wine shipments as prices continue to rise. We also feature Bodegas F. Rubio Winery & Vineyards, a hidden gem with incredible hospitality and wines, and The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen in Lakeway, Texas, where exceptional food meets an outstanding wine selection.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ California Farm Bureau Reports 'Brutal' Wine Market Leaves Farms in Peril

♦️ The Most Expensive Napa Wines of 2024

♦️ Sideways novels available at RexPickettBooks.com (use CORK10 for 10% OFF your order)

♦️ DTC Shipment Value Falls 9% in August

♦️ Meet the Father and Daughter Reviving Armenia’s Ancient Wine Culture

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Bodegas F. Rubio Winery & Vineyards

♦️ Bodegas F. Rubio’s 2021 Hernencia Palomino Fino

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen

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In this episode of This Week Uncorked, we explore three major wine stories: the ongoing Burgundy vineyard sign auction, the surge in 100-point wine scores for the 2021 vintage, and the decline in the fine wine market. We also take you to Martin Woods Winery in Oregon's Willamette Valley and highlight the culinary excellence of Les Petites Canailles in Paso Robles.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ Hundreds of Burgundy wine appellation signs to be auctioned

♦️ The Drouot Auction

♦️ Ledge Scores 100 Points

♦️ Sideways novels available at RexPickettBooks.com (use CORK10 for 10% OFF your order)

♦️ What do wine-lovers want? New study reveals wine tourism trends

♦️ Fine wine market downturn continues, Liv-ex warns

Wine & Winery of the Week: 

♦️ Martin Woods Winery

♦️ HiFi Wine Bar by Martin Woods

♦️2020 Adelsheim Chardonnay

♦️Belle Fiore Estate Winery

♦️Irvine & Roberts Vineyards

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ Les Petites Canailles

♦️ Les Petites Canailles Corkage Fee

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On this episode of This Week Uncorked, we dive into the controversy surrounding wine scores and labeling transparency. We break down how some major wine ratings might not be all they seem and discuss why 2024 is shaping up to be a tough year for French winemakers. Plus, we spotlight Lula Cellars from Anderson Valley and Napa’s Press restaurant, sharing their stories and their corkage fees!

Wine News Round-Up:
♦️ Putting an End to Perfect Wine Scores - Wine-Searcher
♦️ Wineries Implement Transparency in Labeling to Appeal More Broadly to Consumers - WineBusiness Monthly
♦️ Sideways novels available at RexPickettBooks.com (use CORK10 for 10% OFF your order)
♦️ Why this famed winemaker’s Sonoma County winery suddenly closed - SF Chronicle
♦️ French wine production set for double-digit drop in 2024 - Just Drinks

Wine & Winery of the Week:
♦️ Lula Cellars in Anderson Valley, CA
♦️ Lula Cellars 2019 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:
♦️ Press Restaurant in Napa Valley
♦️ Press Restaurant’s Corkage Fee is $30 Per Bottle / Max 1

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