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Getting back to our roots here Kicking off a new chapter in the duck vine we really are starting from the basic building blocks and what is wine. We start with the grape and the growing process of the grape and the effects that each stage has but also the challenges the vineyards face along the way. As always follow us on social media and check out our Patreon!

We have a very special episode as we welcome trusted friend and wine preservation guru, Gary Gottfried, to the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast to talk about Silvadore Brands and newly acquired Vineyard Fresh Wine Preservation Systems. Drink what you want when you want with these cannisters. Very interesting topic and as always a few laughs.

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We got Uber Talented winemaker, Aaron Pott, making his second appearance on the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast as we talk about winemaking 101 and also some secrets from winemaking making its way around some wineries. Always a great listen with a great person. 

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It's happening again- Christi & Alex have found time to share a glass & record!!

What have they got in thier glass this week? It's always fun to follow them as they work through the Five S's of evalutation - using all of thier senses to explore a wine & then sharing what they think. Alex brings years of experiance in the wine industry to each wine & Christi brings her enthusiasm!

So Pop In The Earbuds, Pour a Glass, and Let's DRINK SOMETHING AMAZING!
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Paso d'Oro Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
86% Cabernet Sauvignon
14% Petite Verdot
14% ABV
$29.99 average retail
92 Points Wine Enthusiast

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Winemaker Notes
Dark ruby red with aromas of ripe blackcurrants and hibiscus with subtle notes of vanilla, cinnamon and clove. Full-bodied on the palate, this wine burst with red bright juicy fruit flavors elegantly balanced with vanilla, coffee and baking spices

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Dry January is over so that means the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast is back for 2024. We are joined by trusted friend and agent of the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast as Larry O' Brien graces us with his presence. Ohio's only Master Somm talks with LT about current trends and issues facing the wine industry in this lively and fun discussion.

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Not all that sparkles is gold, and not all wine that sparkles is made the same!
It's light, it's bright & it's full of bubbles- which for those of you playing the home game already narrows the field! But where in the world do these bubbles come from? Germany? France? California? Tasmania!?!

With so many amazing sparkling wines to choose from, what have Christi & Alex got in their glass this week?

Pop in your earbuds, pour yourself a glass, and join us as they Drink Something Amazing!

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Acinum Prosecco Millesimato Rosé DOP
85% Glera & 15% Pinot Noir
Veneto, Italy
11% ABV
$14.99 average price
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WINE MAKERS NOTES
Sparkling wine with pink “powder” color. It displays soft notes of red fruit to the nose, good acidity and freshness in the mouth. Very balanced fine wine. The sugar content is compensated by the acidity that makes the wine very fresh and enjoyable on the palate.

Acinum Wines
Acinum is a collection of exquisite wines selected by Fabrizio Pedrolli in order to showcase the best Italian territories and wineries. The goal is to represent to the United States the authentic heritage of indigenous grapes that makes Italian wine unique to the world.

This selection starts from the historical wine areas of Veneto, Negrar in Valpolicella and Montforte d’Alpone in Soave. Fabrizio Pedrolli is proud to present these wines, that are the result of a successful collaboration with the family of Edoardo Montresor, who cultivate the grapes, and the oenological expertise of Enrico Paternoster.

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Have you wondered what people mean by the weight of the wine or the body of the wine? This week we talk about varietals and where they fall in weight, dishes that are those weights, and quick ways to discover the weight of a wine if you have never had it before! 

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Who is ready for a thirsty thanksgiving?

Here tonight we made a wine menu to help make thanksgiving beverages a no brainer, with fun cocktails to start all the way to dessert some wines for it all!

WE ARE SO THANKFUL FOR YOU! HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND ALL YOUR LOVED ONES!

We can't believe it 90 Episodes and holy crap! We got a great one as we venture south of Napa to the famed and fantastic Santa Cruz Mountains were Mount Eden Vineyards Jeffrey Patterson join us on the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast to dish about the vineyards and delicious wines!

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The most popular style of wine in the world but what is it? how do we get the bubbles? What does all these names on the labels mean? We break it all down in this episode so you can know what is what when it comes to the beauty that is sparkling wines!

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Our first episode in the continental united states and it's not California?!?!

Find out how impactful Virginia is when we talk about wine in the United States.

Virginia wines represent a broader trend toward valuing authenticity, individuality, and a sense of place in winemaking. It's about appreciating wine as more than just a beverage—it's a narrative, a piece of history, and a reflection of the land and its people. This connection with the land and the celebration of local identity in winemaking are powerful, allowing the true poetry of the vineyard to shine through.

 Unleash your senses and follow us on your favorite social media platforms at The Duck Vine! 🦆🍷

Treat or treat?
Are you planning your adults only Halloween party or taking payment from your kids' bag after going door to door for hours? Well listen up.  Absolutely, finding the perfect wine to complement your Halloween festivities can be a delightfully spooky adventure! There are numerous wine options that can pair wonderfully with various candies or enhance the Halloween ambiance. Here are some suggestions for candy-wine pairings and Halloween-themed wines to consider on this episode of The Duck vine Podcast!

Remember, the most important thing is to enjoy the wine you're drinking. Whether it's a perfect candy pairing or a Halloween-themed wine, the experience should be spooktacular! Cheers! 🍷🎃

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Ever wonder how to enjoy wine during football season? Did tailgates make you miss your favorite beverage? Well no more of that! On this episode we talk about styles, formats, and ways to make sure you can still enjoy your favorite bevs while throwing down with the best of them during football and the fall season.

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Want to find the most recent and groundbreaking wine book? Check out what Jane and Jon have created with one of the most incredible and unique wine countries in the world! How to drink Australian is as deep of a dive as you get for wine and at the same time so fun and easy to understand for wine lovers. After reading this book you will change your next wine trip from France or Italy to Australia to discover the beauty in and around the magnificent bottles they produce down under!

How to Drink Australian

“The landscape of Australian wine is cracking with both new energy and historic traditions that makes it one of the most exciting (we think the most exciting) wine-producing countries in the world right now. But the scholarship on Australian wine hasn’t always matched the output. Think of the dozens (hundreds?) of books that exist on France’s Burgundy alone, a region that could fit inside many of Australia’s individual appellations. Australia hasn’t been afforded the same attention in the world of wine, especially by those living outside its borders. How to Drink Australian is an insider’s and outsider’s guide to Australian wine, both perspectives offering something important to the conversation.”
– Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross

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Our last travel episode of the tour of Italy is here and we explore a lot of regions that could surprise you. Delicious wines that punch way above their price point. Get your pen and paper ready to get these the next time you go wine shopping!
Abruzzo
Lazio
Marche
Molise
Umbria
Puglia
Basilicata
Calabria
Campania
Sardinia
Sicily

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The great grape series continues with another Italian staple.
The great wines of Sangiovese and Brunello di Montalcino are explored closely and side by side on this episode!
Jump in and find the history and the connection between 2 of Italy's most famous indigenous grapes!

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A broad stroke of Tuscany as a whole, we talk Chianti, Brunello, Sassicaia, Super Tuscans, Etruscans, amphoras and more! Check it out as we continue our tour of Italy's wine regions!

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Christi & Alex have a red wine with a history that reaches into antiquity! Delicious, spicy, and red - carrying a name that summons the history and mystery of medival Europe, what could they be sharing in the glass today?

The best way to find out?

Pop in your earbuds, pour yourself a glass, and let's Drink Something Amazing!
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Velenosi Lacrima di Morro d'Alba 2020
100% Lacrima di Morro d'Alba
La Marche, Italy
14.5% abv
$18.99 average price
JS 91
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Winemaker Notes
Intense ruby red color with violet hues. The nose is rich and intense, with nots of strawberry, marasca cherry, violet flowers and rose bud. On the palate it has a full sapidity and smooth tannins. Overall it is soft, and it reflects all the aromas felt at the nose. Good persistence.
Enjoy with sausage, cheese or pasta.

Velenosi Winery
Located just outside of the town of Ascoli Piceno, Velenosi is a dynamic estate headed by the charismatic and skilled Angela Velenosi. The estate is included in the Rosso Piceno Superiore production subzone, a privileged area included in the much larger zone of Rosso Piceno. While Rosso Piceno is produced in a rather vast hilly area of the Marche, only the very limited zone within the province of Ascoli Piceno, with its special microclimate and pedologic conditions that extend over fourteen municipalities of this province, is designated Superiore. In addition to Rosso Piceno Superiore, which is generally cited smong the top wines in the Marche, Velenosi also produces a Bordeaux-style IGT Marche called Ludi that is widely considered one of the top Italian wines. The potential of this terroir combined with the work of Attilio Pagli at the helm of the winemaking has lead Velenosi to be recognized as a leading producer in Italy and around the world.

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How did I learn what wines taste like?
How do I do the sommelier party trick?

Listen here to get the guidelines on how you will also be able to taste wines and show off to your friends! 

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Christi & Alex have a coppery pink wine in their glasses & it's date night in the basement! What smells like white flowers? What does a white flower smell like? And what does Christi mean when she says she goes to the garden to "pinch off"?

All this & More on when you grab a glass, pop in the earbuds and Drink Something AMAZING!

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Alex has also added a cool link below the wine description where you can go straight to Wine.com to buy the wine! If you haven't got a local wineshop, just click the link "   | Buy This Wine! "!
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Domaines Ott BY.OTT Rose 2018
Cotes de Provence, Provence, South of France, France
58% Grenache
30% Cinsault
10% Syrah 2% Mourvèdre
13% abv
WW 91 W&S 91
$26.99 average price
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Winemaker Notes
Pale and pretty in crystal-clear pink with orange undertones. The nose is delicate and fruity with notes of white peach and apricot mixed with passion fruit and mango. The taste is full, fresh and crisp with echoes of the fruity aroma amplified by citrus zest and sweet spices (cinnamon and cardamom).

Domaine Ott Winery
In 1896, after a tour of France’s many vineyards, Marcel Ott, a young graduate in agronomy engineering, finally found an estate that inspired him. To set the scene, we are in Provence. The Mediterranean is lapping at the shore a mere stone’s throw away... 

In these parts, growing vines is the legacy of ancient times. Alas, a short while before Marcel Ott’s discovery, phylloxera had wreaked havoc on the vines. The land was cheaper, but the vineyards would have to be replanted. The wine had lost a great deal of its soul in the vineyard’s reconstruction. Marcel Ott bought several estates and began renovating them with the determined ambition to create great Provencal wines from noble grape varieties. 

Today, 120 years later, cousins Christian and Jean-François Ott dedicate their life to their ancestor’s love for the site. In 2004, Domaines Ott joined Louis Roederer and its fabulous selection of wine craftsmen.

Christian and Jean-François run three estates: Château de Selle, Clos Mireille (both Côtes de Provence) and Château Romassan (Bandol). Each of these properties has its own individual charm and personality. Each can be proud of their extremely elegant rosé, red and white wines.

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