Robert Tas interviews Cheron Cowan, Advanced Sommelier from Court of Master Sommeliers, and the beverage director from Craft, Tom Colicchio's flagship restaurant where guests enjoy award-winning dishes in an elegant and comfortable space. This restaurant has won many awards for both food and wine. Whether you want a white, red, or rose, Cheron identifies the bottles on the list that should not be missed.

Wines reviewed include:

• Grongnet, Blanc De Blancs, Brut, Nv, Champagne

• 2020, Rías Biaxas, Spain

• 2021,Pinot Noir, Failla, Sonoma Coast

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Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas visit The Shore Club, a fabulous restaurant with locations in both Ottawa and Toronto. This is an elegant seafood and steakhouse with a comfy dining area and lively cocktail bar, plus a long wine list. Michaela explains why you should try a Brut Cremant if you are looking for quality bubbles at a good price, and, of course, she identifies the tasting notes in wines from both the old and new world wines and offers pairing suggestions guaranteed to elevate your dining experience.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2020 Jules Rose from Provence, France

• 2020 Ben Marco 'Plata' Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina

• 2020 Domaine Lucien Jacob Aligote, Burgundy

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Tina Johansson, WSET Diploma Graduate and Michelin restaurant sommelier joins Robert Tas to review the wine list at Brennan's, a New Orleans restaurant that has been open since 1946. They offer an innovative Creole menu with influences from France and Spain. If you want a New Orleans experience, this is the place to go. Tina spots a delicious and natural wine prosecco, a wine to eat with sweet desserts, and a magnum bottle that offers exceptional value.

Wines reviewed include:

• NV Prosecco Naturalmente from Casa Coste Piane

• 2004 Château La Lagune Haut-Médoc

• 2013 Castello di Volpaia Vinsanto di Chianti Classico

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Grace Hood and Robert Tas explore the wine list at Fall Line Kitchen & Cocktails. This restaurant embodies the apres-ski vibe and offers fresh, contemporary cuisine with worldwide inspiration, but most importantly, a stellar wine list to enjoy after a day in the snow or on any summer afternoon.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2020 Pinot Bianco from Catina Tramin, Alto Adige, Italy

• 2019 Chenin Blanc from Domaine aux Moines, Loire Valley

• 2019 Domaine Drouin from Willamette Valley, Oregon

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 Opus, named one of the top 91 restaurants in the world, and has earned the Wine Spectator Grand Award consistently for over 20 years. This is no easy task because their cellar holds over 52,000 bottles. Luckily, Michaela navigates the list and finds a range of bottles that will satisfy the palate, whether you are looking for a quality, value wine, a special bottle, or a unique wine from a rock-star winemaker.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2019 Rotem & Mounir Saouma Inopia Blanc, Rhone Valley

• 2005 d'Arenberg "The Dead Arm", McLaren Vale, South Australia

• 2015 Vincent Giardin, Volnay, Vieilles Vignes, Burgundy

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

Grant Wood, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas visit the famed Miller & Lux modern American steakhouse. This establishment dates back to humble beginnings as a butcher shop in the 1850s. The founders, Henry Miller and Charles Lux, grew the business into one of the largest cattle ranchers in America, so you know the menu is going to offer prime cuts with delicious results. And to top it off, their wine list is carefully curated to bring out the best in the menu with a wide selection of by-the-glass, half bottles, and large format options.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2019 Brovia Barbera d'Alba "Ciabot del Fi", Piedmont

• 2019 Continuum Cabernet, Sage Mountain Vineyard, Napa

• 2019 Peter Michael "La Carriere", Knights Valley

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Robert Tas and sommelier Emily Gutierrez's sommelier reviews the wine list at Ruffian, and who better to review it than the restaurant's sommelier herself? Ruffian has earned many accolades and awards for both the food and the wine. Located in East Village, they offer a great selection of vegetarian cuisine and a dynamic wine list that provides over 250+ selections by the bottle (including 35+ orange wines) and over 30 wines by the glass. The list includes little-known producers from all over the world – Turkey, Lebanon, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, and Greece, with super unique choices from all around the world. With so many choices on hand, it's a good thing Emily is here to help navigate this list.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2020 Benedek, Hárslevelű "Öregtőkék", Mátra, Hungary

• 2021 Ocho "How Do U Feel?" Chinuri / Kakheti, Georgia

• 2019 Heinrich "Naked" Blaufrankisch Blend / Burgenland, Austria

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 kick back at the restaurant, Stoneacre Garden where they not only have a welcoming and wholesome dining room where you will experience deliciously comforting cuisine, but they also offer a greenhouse bar, a courtyard bar, and rooftop bar. The vibe here is vibrant, fun, and wholly delightful. They frequently host events including live music. And to top off your experience, they offer a well-developed wine list.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2017 Les Vieux Clos Joly Chenin Blanc, France

• 2015 Raúl Pérez Ultreia, Spain

• 2018 Gail Vineyards "Doris", Sonoma Valley

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 explore the wine list at Field and Maine, a restaurant with a wholesome, rustic vibe that serves locally-sourced and globally-inspired cuisine. Michaela reviews a stellar list of reds, whites, roses and sparklers from around the world. She identifies the tasting notes to help you make pairing choices that will elevate your meal and enhance your evening.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2016 Michael Shaps Viognier from Charlottesville, VA

• 2021 Domaine de la Mordoree "La Reine du Bois" Rose from Tavel, France

• 2020 Mullineux Syrah from Swartland, South Africa

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 head to Las Vegas where they review the wine list at North Italia. If Italian wine is your jam, then this review should not be missed. Maria offers tasting notes and pairing suggestions on wines from a variety of varietals and regions. Want to know what to pair with pizza or your favorite pasta dish? Maria can help you choose with confidence.

Wines reviewed include:

• Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico

• Ferrari Blanc de Blanc Sparkling

• Marchesi di Gresi Barbera d'asti

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