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In this episode, Kim Kuznitz wine educator and certified sommelier joins Robert Tas in an exploration of Atlantic Grill’s wine list. The Atlantic Grill is known for serving the freshest seafood from the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, but they also serve a selection of high-quality meat dishes if you want the ultimate surf and turf experience.

 Wines reviewed include:

• Chimney Rock, Stag’s Leap, Napa
• Merlot, Grgich Hills Estate
• Falanghina, Campania, Italy

For more information on today’s episode and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.

Maria Valetta, wine educator, and certified sommelier, also known as Maria The Wine Blonde, and Robert Tas review the wine list at Lago restaurant in the Bellagio Hotel, a special Italian hot spot with fountain views. The menu reflects the regional cuisine of Italy and the wine list offers carefully selected bottles from various regions of Italy but also noteworthy wines from all over the globe. Maria helps you decide what to pair with the menu including a stellar Barolo with the mushroom risotto, a wine whose vines grow on lava flow, and a mineral-driven fresh white, that is perfect to pair with seafood pastas.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2020 Cordero de Montezemolo, Arneis, Piedmont
• 2019 Edge, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 
• 2019 Greg Linn, Langhe Nebbiolo

For more information on today’s episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.

Grace Hood, wine educator and certified sommelier and Robert Tas explore the wine list at Cowboy Star in San Diego’s East Village. This steakhouse and butcher shop sources ethically-raised, meat and seafood. They have a stellar wine list and a reputation to match. From bold, tannic reds to crisp, light whites, champagne that will definitely tickle the taste buds,  and a few surprises in between, Grace identifies the bottles on the list that will please the most discerning palate, including a Margaux from Bordeaux.

 Wines reviewed include:

• 2020 Shea Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

• 2020 Chalk Hill Sauvignon Blanc, Napa

• 2017 Joseph Swan from the Russian River Valley

For more information on today’s episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.

Hanna Lauerman,  General Manager of Haley.Henry Wine Bar and Robert Tas review the wine list at Haley Henry. This popular wine bar has an intimate and bohemian vibe and a stellar wine list. They made the semi-finalist list for the 2020 James Beard “Outstanding Wine Program” award, and they focus on responsibly sourced and natural, small-production wines, so you know exploring this list is going to be an adventure. Hanna points out the must-try little-known wines, shares a little background information on the producers and regions,  introduces an orange wine from Greece, and a punk rock Pet Nat.

Wines reviewed include:

• The Bodegas Albamar Albarino, Spain
• The Koukos Sidiritis Orange Wine, Greece
• The Forlorn Hope Abandoned Bicycle, California

For more information on today’s episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.