Grant Wood, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas review the wine list at The Morris, a modest bistro that serves exceptional meals and offers a unique collection of wines and spirits from around the globe. The many reviews of this restaurant are testimony to the quality, and Grant ensures you make the most of the innovative cuisine by offering tasting notes on a wide variety of wines.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2001 Kalin Semillon from Livermore

• 2021 Sigalas Assyrtiko, Greece

• 2011 Allemand Syrah from Cornas, Northern Rhone

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

Robert Tas talks to Chris Phelps, winemaker and owner-operator of Ad Vivum in Napa Valley. Chris talks about his background in wine, how his son encouraged him to start making wine, and the origin story of Ad Vivum, but throughout this interesting conversation, one thing is clear: Chris has an immense passion for the land, the grape, and, of course, the magical alchemy that happens when you bring the grape through fruition, fermentation, and finally the wine.

Key points include:

• How Chris began making wine

• Chris' philosophy on wine

• Where the Californian wine industry is going

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 the Greek restaurant Krasi. This comfortable, convivial restaurant is all about creating a welcoming space where people can gather to enjoy good food, good company, and good conversation. And what helps the conversation flow better than good wine? Krasi offers an incredible lineup of standout Greek varietals, natural wines, and orange wines. If you feel like a little adventure for your palate, this is the place for you.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2019 Vassaltis, 'Pet Nat' Savatiano, Santorini

• 2017 Zafeirakis 'Limniona', Tyrnavos

• 2017 Douloufakis, 'Amphora' Vidiano, Crete

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

Tina Johansson, WSET Diploma Graduate and Michelin restaurant sommelier, and Robert Tas navigate the wine list at Elvie's. The wine list offers bottles from America to Slovenia in Europe and includes wine from small wineries where they cultivate untraditional grape varieties. This is a place to expand and explore your knowledge of wine, and Tina is here to help identify key pairings, tasting notes, and those stand-out wines that will delight you and your guests.

Wines reviewed include:

• Broc Cellars Wirth Vineyard Zinfandel, California

• The Alpamanta Breva Rosé from Mendoza, Argentina

• Minimus Dijon Free from Willamette Valley, Oregon

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

Maria Valetta, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas visit the classic steakhouse Bavettes. The restaurant is an inviting, Parisien-styled brasserie complete with intimate lighting, making this an ideal romantic date-night spot. The wine list is a carefully curated choice of classic wines and steadfast favorites. Maria explores select bottles on the list, identifies tasting notes, and offers pairing suggestions.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2018 The DeLille Cellars "Chaleur Blanc", Washington

• 2012 Château Lynch Bages Echo de Lynch Bages, France

• 2019 Malbec, Susana Balbo, Mendoza, Argentina

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 The Federal where white table elegance and an innovative "new American" cuisine with Italian and French influences ensure an enjoyable and memorable dining experience, but let's not forget the wine. The extensive wine list features half bottles, magnums, stand-out value wines, and excellent dessert wines, and fortunately, Michaela is here to help point out the bottles that will pique your palate and tickle your taste buds.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2021 Castello di Neive, Montebertotto, Arneis, Italy

• 2017 Robert Foley, The Griffin, Red Blend, Napa

• 2019 Domaine Christian Moreau 1er Cru Chablis Vaillons, Burgundy

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

In a special edition of CorkRules, Robert Tas interviews Erika Polmar, Executive Director and one of the founders of the Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC). She founded Plate and Pitchfork and has been a strong advocate in our industry, and Bobby Stuckey – a legend in the hospitality industry. He is a Master Sommelier who worked for the likes of Thomas Keller and has built his own hospitality group that includes the exceptional and renowned Frasca in Colorado.

If you have ever considered entering the restaurant industry either as an owner, entrepreneur or employee, this podcast explores how policies, COVID, agriculture, and public perception affects the industry, and how the industry affects all of the above.

Key points include:

• How legislation impacts the restaurant industry unfairly

• How the restaurant industry supports agriculture

• How the supply chain issues have impacted the industry

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 take a trip to Spago where they go through the 60-page menu to find a few select bottles for you to try. In addition to a stellar range of Rieslings, they offer a delicious range of chardonnays and white Bordeaux wines.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2006 Barolo Monfortino, Giacomo Conterno, Italy

• 2005 Château de Fonsalette, Cotes du Rhone

• 2015 Paul Lato Chardonnay, Santa Maria 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 visit the French brasserie, Coquette. If you love the food of Southwest France and Spain's Basque Country, this is the place for you. The combination of Galic influences and Boston's fresh seafood are beautifully represented in the menu, and the wines served open the door to the brasserie's playful and flirtatious energy.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2016 Benedicte et Stephan Tissot Traminer, France

• 2019 Barbara Ohlzelt Zobinger Gruner Veltiner, Austria

• 2015 Olga Raffault Picasses Cabernet Franc, France

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 take a trip to San Fan where they review the wine list at Spruce. This restaurant serves California-inspired cuisine sourced from a private five-acre organic farm. The wine list is carefully curated and offers 3, 500 selections. Whether you are wondering which cocktail to choose, glass or bottle of wine, Grant shares his experience to help you make a wise and delicious decision.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2020 Grüner Veltliner by Hiedler, Kamptal

• 2019 Ramey Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Napa

• 2016 Marienburg Falkenlay, Mosel

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