Category: Tasting Notes
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Presented by Alex Strauss of Skyland Distributing Soprasole Vermentino Pala Estate was founded in Sardinia, Italy, in 1950 with the first harvest by Salvatore Pala. The tradition continues today under the ownership of Lia Tolaini and her family. The Pala team; Severino Concu, Amalia Dessì, Alessandro Pedini and Giandomenico Zedde, share the vision of producing…
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Tasting Notes – Wines from Olympic Gold-medal-winning countries – 02.25.2026
Categories: Tasting Notes
presented by Presented by Ryan Gilbert of Winebow Wines from Olympic Gold-Medal-Winning Countries To celebrate the recent weeks of the 2026 Winter Olympics, today we feature four wines from countries that took home the Gold in the Games. Each wine comes from a country that gives us amazing wines and gold medal athletes. Sparkling Rosé…
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presented by Presented by Alex Freedman of Symphonia Sellers Anthony Road Wine Company Founded in 1990 by The Martini Family. Ann and John Martini moved to Yates County in 1973 to grow grapes and raise their family on 100 acres overlooking Seneca Lake. In 1990, Ann and John opened Anthony Road Wine Company with wines…
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presented by Presented by Mark Luna of Kellogg Selections Founded in 1967, Vignerons Ardèchois is one of the largest and best-run cooperatives in southeastern France. The vineyards are farmed by 1000 different families who tend to be between 5 and 25 hectares each. Over half of the families still practice polyculture farming, and grow stone…
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presented by Kaleigh Fanning of Elephants Corner Wines Carinus Chenin Blanc ~ 2023 Danie and Hugo are sixth generation wine grape growers with well-established vineyards in the Swartland, as well as Devon Valley and Polkadraai in Stellenbosch. The two friends – and distant relatives – began making wine in 2011. This was how Carinus Family…
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presented by Megan Gadwah of 3 Keys Distributing This week’s wines are all from a single vineyard within beautiful Portugal. Esporão was born in the Alentejo, Portugal, out of the unconditional desire to make the finest wines. This is the motivation that remains at the basis of what they do, now extended to other territories…
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presented by Brad Werner of Ocean South Imports Fratelli Ponte Moscato d’Asti “Fiore Di Loto” ~ 2021 The winery Fratelli Ponte is an exclusive family business, which since generations dedicated itself to the growth if its vineyards and to the production of wines with passion. Culture, passion and the art of making Wine has been…
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presented by Andy & Robin Lulu Blanc de Blanc ~ NV Lulu is a name that defines someone as an exceptional or extraordinary being, but more importantly, someone willing to struggle and endure hardship to yield equally exceptional results. From the farmers who pick our fruit and tend to our land, to the winemakers who…
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presented by Jeremiah Duininck of Etruscan Imports Villa iLangi Vermentino ~ 2024 Fresh aromas of ripe citrus, white peach, and wildflowers, complemented by subtle saline notes typical of Tuscan Vermentino. On the palate, it shows lively acidity, a light-to-medium body, and a smooth, flowing texture. The finish is elegant and clean, with lingering hints of…
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presented by Kaleigh Fanning of Elephants Corner Wines Double Door Crystal Spark Cap Classique ~ 2020 The Double Door Crystal Spark is a Cap Classique in the classic French style. The grapes were sorted by hand and pressed as whole bunches before fermentation took place in four old French barrels. After three months in the…
