Maria Valetta, wine educator, and certified sommelier, also known as Maria the Wine Blonde, and Robert Tas head to Vegas where they review the wine list at Vanderpump a Paris, one of the Vanderpump collection of restaurants belonging to reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump and her husband Todd. The vibe here is classical Paris complete with an old Parisian courtyard, Art Nouveau decor, and crystal chandeliers. Elegant and romantic. They serve a French-inspired menu, and a short but sophisticated wine list that includes a selection of bubbles by-the-glass to kick off a fabulous evening. Maria finds the diamonds on the list and offers pairing suggestions to ensure a sublime wine and dine experience.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2020 Saget la Perrière Sancerre, Loire Valley

• 2019 Trimbach Riesling, Alsace, France

• 2012 The Château Montrose, "La Dame de Montrose," France

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In this special episode, Robert Tas reviews the wine list of Essential by Christophe with their very own beverage director and sommelier, Andrea Morris. This newly-opened restaurant located on the Upper West Side of New York City has already won many accolades. It is a French restaurant, but rather than imitate the French Brasserie of bygone days, the decor is similar to modern restaurants in Paris, and the tone of casual hospitality renders this fine dining establishment elegant and laid back. Andrea explains how she selects wine for the wine program and why she chooses certain bottles on the list. She points out a few special bottles at spectacular prices in addition to those great finds from lesser-known producers.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2020 Joseph Drouhin, Montagny, Burgundy, France

• 2017 Camp Atthalin SLB Dessus les Vermots

• 2017 Burklin Wolf Wachenheim Riesling

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 wines of Italy at Felix Trattoria region by region. Travel by wine region. What a great way to get to know Italian wines, and Grace is on hand to help you navigate the list and the regions. Both the wine list and menu at Felix are inspired by the deeply rooted culinary traditions of regional Italy. Chef and master pasta maker Evan Funke crafts fresh, handmade pasta on-site and to order while you kick off your evening with a light white or glass of sparkling wine.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2018 Primitivo, Tenuta Chiaromonte

• 2021 Nebbiolo Rose, GB Burlotto

• 2019 Verdeccio, La Monacesca

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Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas take a look through the wine list at Oberlin in Providence, Rhode Island to find the value wines, special bottles, and little-known gems you might miss. A James Beard Award finalist, Oberlin features an extensive menu of seafood and pasta, and the wine list offers an eclectic selection of Old World and New World wines, organic, skin contact, and local wines from New England. Michaela spots wines made from rare varietals, natural whites from Chile, and unique orange wines from Georgia. If an adventure in wine is what you're looking for, you've arrived.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2021 Echeverria Viognier, Curico Valley, Chile

• 2020 Hofstatter Meczan Pinot Nero, Alto Adige, Italy

• 2019 Nine Oakes Khikhvi

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Tina Johansson, WSET Diploma Graduate and Michelin restaurant sommelier, and Robert Tas review the wine list at Chef Adrianne's Vineyard restaurant, a fine-dining steakhouse in Miami inspired by the wine country of Napa Valley. They offer an extensive, and international menu of wines including Japan, Italy, and Peru to name a few. Tina points out a few lovely bottles on the list and offers pairing suggestions and a little background information on the vineyards, the varietals, and vintages to help you make an informed decision.

Wines reviewed include:

• Stags Leap Wine Cellars Artemis

• Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc

• Kistler Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

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

Samantha Hohl, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas explore the wine list at Taberna de Haro in Brookline, MA. This Spanish restaurant is known for its massive Spanish wine list and authentic Spanish cuisine that takes diners far beyond tapas. Think saffron-scented paellas, spicy garlic shrimp, and perfectly sliced Iberian ham all paired with select bottles from a James Beard award-winning wine list. And Sam is here to help you find the perfect pairing whether you are celebrating something special or just winding down for the weekend. She identifies the tasting notes, offers pairing suggestions, and delivers a little background information on the producers to take your wine knowledge up a notch.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2017 Avinyó Brut Nature Reserva Cava

• 2017 Do Ferreiro Rebisaca

• 2005 Viña Bosconia Reserva

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 visit the French restaurant Left Bank where they specialize in fine dining and fine wine. The wine list is organized by region, and Grace travels through to find the wines that pair exceptionally well with the menu and are exceptionally delicious. From Champagne to Burgundy and beyond, taking this trip with Grace is a fun way to explore French wines.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2019 Ladoucette Pouilly Fumé

• 2018 Pouilly Fusse from Domaine Leflaive

• 2018 Cote Rotie from Domaine Gangloff

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, and Robert Tas talk Thai food and wine at Lamaii. This cozy, inviting restaurant offers a wine list that focuses on rieslings, chablis, and, of course, Champagne, which are perfect for pairing with Thai food, but they also offer specialty cocktails, and reds. In addition to excellent pairing suggestions, Maria offers a little background information on how to identify the sweetness levels in rieslings and reds that work with Thai food to help you make a more informed choice.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2020 Carl Graff Himmelreich Spatlese Riesling

• Domaine Petit et Bajan Obsidienne Grand Cru Brut

• 2020 Röettgerding Winninger Riesling Trocken

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

Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas review the wine list at Blu Ristorante where they offer a stand-out selection of Old-world and New-world wines to accompany their delicious menu. One addition to her suggestions is a pinot noir from the Dundee Hills in Oregon, and a Grecheto from Umbria with notes of white flowers, and lilacs, lemon zest, and grapefruit, with a mineral and herbal finish. Wow! Liquid lusciousness.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2021 La Carria Grechetto

• 2016 Bedegas Fuenmayor "Nocedal Reserva" Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain

• 2020 Zolla Primitivo, Puglia, Italy

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 visit the fun and funky restaurant Hatchet Hall. This lively neighborhood restaurant and bar focuses on the simplicity of quality ingredients sourced from local farmers. It's all about friendly vibes and fun times. The wine list is regularly updated with a menu that focuses on the wine's culture and history. Here, you will find a stellar natural wine selection of all organic, biodynamic, and sustainable wines.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2016 Newton Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa

• 2019 Chanin, Santa Maria Valley

• 2021 Viognier from CCGP Vineyard, Santa Barbara

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