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Rioja is Spain's most treasured wine. Sarah and Jami learn the basics and taste through 3 types including a white rioja! Ostatu Rioja Blanco 2021 https://tienda.ostatu.com/en/ostatu-blanco/30-49-ostatu-blanco-2021 Vega Piedra Rioja 2019 https://www.vivino.com/US/en/carlos-serres-vega-piedra-rioja/w/4695704?year=2019 Carlos Serres Gran Reserva Rioja 2012 https://www.wine.com/product/carlos-serres-gran-reserva-2012/676789?state=CA&s=GoogleBase_CSE_676789_PS106__type_Wine_RedWine_Tempranillo&showpromo=true&promo=PS106&region_id=000039&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Google_Shopping_Smart_Wine&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4PKTBhD8ARIsAHChzRJywni3hSaGNMugzmiPwZ48Np-HzL4B7wxsvFcIe672c_f9Wn89NdoaAvfWEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are tons of expensive wines out there, but are they worth the price? Sarah and Jami do a blind taste test of three expensive wines and three more affordable, similar wines. They were in for some upsets. Wines we tasted this week: Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Bella cosa Cabernet Sauvignon The Prisoner Red Blend Three Old Vine Field Blend Rombauer Chardonnay LaChance Chardonnay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wine industry is full of celebrity wines. Sarah and Jami taste through the newest batch. Zack Brown's J Alexander Brown Cabernet Sauvignon, Mary J Blidge's Sun Goddess Pinot Grigio, and of course, Martha Stewart's 19 Crimes Martha's Chard. Some were absoulte winners, some, well not so much. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does grape skin effect the wine it makes? Wine Maven Jenn King of Seaboard Wine Warehouse in Raleigh joins the show to tell us more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah took Jami through some easy, wine-based recipes. These dishes are perfect for the Springtime temps! Here are the recipes from this week's episode: Sparkling Wine Jello https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/cranberry-orange-sparkling-wine-gelatin Blueberry Ginger Jam https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012926-blueberry-ginger-jam?action=click&module=Global%20Search%20Recipe%20Card&pgType=search&rank=16 Strawberry-Moscato Sorbet https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/6917-strawberry-moscato-sorbet?action=click&module=Global%20Search%20Recipe%20Card&pgType=search&rank=117 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Jami taste through a few of the wines from Wine Spectator's 2021 Best Wine Values. ALLAN SCOTT Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2021 93 points | $17 | New Zealand CASTELLO BANFI Chianti Classico 2019 91 points | $17 | Italy Pinot Noir Monterey-Sonoma-Santa Barbara Counties Winemaker’s Selection 2018 91 points | $25 | California BODEGA NUMANTHIA Tinta de Toro Toro Termes 2017 91 points | $24 | Spain SEGHESIO Zinfandel Sonoma County Sonoma 2019 92 points | $26 | California ALOIS LAGEDER Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti Terra Alpina 2019 90 points | $16 | Italy DRY CREEK Fumé Blanc Sonoma County 2020 92 points | $16 | California STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS Chardonnay Napa Valley Karia 2019 91 points | $34 | California FREI BROTHERS Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley Sonoma Reserve 2018 90 points | $27 | California CAMBRIA Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley Katherine’s Vineyard 2019 91 points | $22 | California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Expert Lesson in Champagne with Haw River Wineman's Sophie Barrett, the Friend of Bubbles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aldi's wines may be affordable, but are they drinkable?? Sarah and Jami find out! Stay tuned for the 4th wine in the line up. It's one they wanted to taste for years, and their reaction is one for the record books! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maximilian Riedel, 11th Generation wine glass maker and CEO of Riedel Wine Glass Company, joins the show to tell us all about why your wine glasses are shaped the way they are! Fascinating Conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are revisting an oldie but goodie from 2017, Gas Station Wines.  And yes, they taste just like you'd expect them too. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't worry Saran and Jami have you covered on all the perfect gifts to get the wine lover in your life! Vacu Vin (not the Coravin, that's totally different) https://www.amazon.com/Original-Vacu-Vin-Vacuum-Stoppers/dp/B000GA3KCE/ref=asc_df_B000GA3KCE/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198068964911&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4692519494964322493&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009740&hvtargid=pla-511514466152&psc=1 Bobble Head Wine Stoppers https://www.wowbobble.com/his-face-custom-wine-bottle-stopper-p-498.html?zenid=0as14tp8j2fs726nq4q19smbm3&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqbyNBhC2ARIsALDwAsBclxqxlfK5jnAE9JqNmlOuzCAr-sHwsdScSQfyWPyPf9iwov2G00UaAmc4EALw_wcB&utm_source=googleads Wine Folly Sommelier Essentials Kit https://shop.winefolly.com/products/sommelier-essentials-bundle?variant=17610328178757&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqbyNBhC2ARIsALDwAsDcOuQV0O1r-xgEeot1rIAgdXuY0y6UWBHRFfVMUF6Nv1DCvUW9Hu4aAsfnEALw_wcB Aeravana Aerator and Wine Dispensor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J8F165Z?linkCode=ogi&tag=esquire_auto-append-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10054.g.12788830%5Bsrc%7C%5Bch%7C%5Blt%7Csale&th=1 2 Bottle Wine and Cheese Cooler Bag https://www.bespokepost.com/store/legacy-2-bottle-wine-cheese-cooler-bag?b=true&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=plas&scid=scplp135664&sc_intid=135664&b&a=m_Google_PLA&gclid=CjwKCAiA78aNBhAlEiwA7B76p9VViX0ydqwkcCmQ-q_8A43-dR4FDlu6-sctHJG4TEKbqe_xkQ1NxhoCKFQQAvD_BwE Honest John Bitters Set https://www.bespokepost.com/store/honest-john-bitter-sampler-set "Burgers and Burgundy Wine Pairings for the Real World" Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/1419744917?linkCode=ogi&tag=esquire_auto-append-20&ascsubtag=[artid|10054.g.12788830[src|[ch|[lt|sale Vintage Wine Posters  https://www.1stdibs.com/buy/vintage-wine-posters/?utm_source=pepperjam&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pepperjam-21181&clickId=3794699017 Bottle Stopper Garden Kit https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/bottle-stopper-garden-kit?clickid=Wtm3Bq1HxxyIU:xwtj1QdwqeUkGznqU90UzH0o0&irgwc=1&utm_source=Skimbit%20Ltd.&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=8444&utm_term=Online%20Tracking%20Link&trafficSource=Impact&sharedid=esquire.com PlatyPerserve Wine Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OYDFVQ?linkCode=ogi&tag=esquire_auto-append-20&ascsubtag=[artid|10054.g.12788830[src|[ch|[lt| Rare Faceted Carafe  https://store.moma.org/for-the-home/kitchen-dining/barware/rare-faceted-carafe/4782-800936.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir always seem to show up on communal tables. Sarah takes Jami throught some alternative to the old favorites for this Thanksgiving season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Jami talk Wine Authorities Manager Courtney Devlin Healy about all the different types of Chianti. Chianti Colli Sensi- Casabianca - $13 Chianti Classico - Vallone di Cecione - $20 Poggio Apricale - Martoccia - $21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wine and Halloween Candy actually pair pretty well! You just need a sommelier to tell you how to do it! We found a Food52.com article written by a sommelier, and decied to give their picks a try. It was VERY surprising! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spooky Season is the perfect time to explore Dark and Intense Red Wines. Sarah and Jami explore 3 reds that will look great in your hand as you hand out candy this Halloween season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York Cocktails author Amanda Schuster walks us through why New York is so important to the craft of cocktails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NC Food & Beverage Podcast host and expert of all things NC show Sarah and Jami his favorite NC Wines.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chablis got a bad wrap in the "60s and "70s. Sarah and Jami taste REAL Chablis and set the record straight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wine is fun and we intend to prove it! And what's more fun than picking out 3 bottles that peak your curiosity? Nothing we tell you, NOTHING! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hard seltzers are everywhere! Sarah and Jami taste through 3 of the newest brands on the market. One blew them away...in a bad way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices