Grace Hood, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas review the wine list at Terra. Terra is a rooftop restaurant and lounge featuring a wood-burning Italian grill and views of the Hollywood Hills. Named for "earth" in Italian, Terra's menu is centered around the grill, and their wine menu is a fabulous selection of Italian wines. This is the place to explore Italian wines region by region. Who could complain about that?

Wines reviewed include:

• 2013 Dolcetto, Piedmont, Italy

• 2013 Brunello di Montalcino, Italy

• Bollicinie Rose from Serafini and Vidotto, Italy

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Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas cross the border into Canada where they review the wine list at Stratus, a fine-dining restaurant that serves inspired Canadian cuisine that is a mix of new-world flavors and old-world classics, and their wine list is curated to pair well with their menu. Michaela reviews wines from both sides of the Atlantic, including Canada.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2018 Misty Cove Estate Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand

• 2017 Cave Spring, Indian Summer, Late Harvest Riesling, Niagara, Canada

• 2019 Claudia Ferrero "Pepita" from Tuscany, Italy

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Grace Hood, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas head downtown to Botegga Louie, where it's all about food. It's a restaurant, gourmet market, patisserie and café, and they offer a well-rounded wine list to complement whatever takes your fancy; bubbles with breakfast, snacks and Sancerre, or Bordeaux and we'll take one more bottle to go.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2019 Four Graces in the Willamette Valley, Oregon

• 2018 Brunello di Montalcino from Piancornello, Tuscany

• 2018 Elizabeth Spencer Special Cuvee, Napa

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Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas review an interesting selection of wines at Waypoint, a restaurant with a unique and creative menu and a wine list that offers a few surprises in addition to those well-known and well-loved bottles. Michaela identifies pairing notes in a range of wines from Slovenia, stand-out Greek wines, and organic and biodynamic wines from Washington State.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2020 Enderle & Moll, Muller Thurgau, Germany

• 2020 Thymiopoulus "Young Vines" Xinomavro, Greece

• 2020 Krasno Malvasia Blend from the western edge of Slovenia

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Maria Valetta, wine educator, and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas review the wine list at Bardot Brasserie, a lavishly elegant restaurant where, as Chef Michael Mina explains "Every detail of BARDOT Brasserie was designed to transport guests to a café along the Champs-Élysées in the 1920s. Maria recommends some bubbles by-the-glass if you're feeling constrained, and by-the-bottle if you're all in, she also offers pairing suggestions and a little background info on producers.

Wines reviewed include:

• Lucien Albrecht, Crémant De Alsace Rosé, Alsace, France

• Cristom, Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon

• Greg Linn "Howling", Syrah Arroyo Grande Valley, California

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Grace Hood, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas bring a little Hollywood glamor to the airwaves with a review of the wine list at The Palm, a Beverly Hills hotspot. This is a place where people come to celebrate life and enjoy the good food and exceptional wines, and patrons have been enjoying this renowned location since the twenties and through the decades that followed.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2020 Toscolo Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Italy
• 2020 Argyle Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon
• 2020 Renato Ratti Barbera d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy

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Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas visit the Mediterranean restaurant Ostra where they discuss some favorite regions and new varietals on the wine list. The menu at Ostra is Inspired by local and European varieties of seafood, and the extensive wine list features over 275 labels. The selection ranges from renowned wine regions across Europe and Napa Valley producers, and Michaela provides recommendations on the standout bottles, pairing suggestions, and tasting notes to ensure you choose the wine that elevates your dining experience.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2021 Bodegas La Cana Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain
• 2019 Averaen Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon
• 2020 Vila Matilde 'Rocca dei Leoni' Falanghina, Campania

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Samantha Hohl, certified sommelier and wine educator, and Robert Tas visit Bistro du Midi a classic bistro vibe with a lively bar and a menu that is seasonal and creative. The wine list offers selections from both the old and the new world but places a special emphasis on French wines.

Sam offers a few stellar suggestions to kick off your evening, value wines that won't break the budget, and a special bottle for those who want to understand why wine from Bordeaux is celebrated.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2019 Alphonse Mellot Les Romains, Sancerre
• 2019 Antidoto Ribera del Duero, Spain
• 2000 Grand-Puy-Lacoste Pauillac, Bourdeaux

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Grace Hood, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas visit the Sherman Oaks hot spot, Sushi Note. This restaurant offers not only carefully crafted cuisine but a carefully curated wine list that features a creative selection of wines from around the world, including the little-known wine region of Alsace.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2018 Willakenzie from the Willamette Valley
• 2019 Christophe et Gils Gourchame Chablis, Burgundy
• 2015 Barolo from Curto, Piedmont, Italy

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Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas explore a wonderful selection of wine at the Italian trattoria Buca's Tuscan Roadhouse, a small restaurant big on ambiance and authentic Italian cuisine. Their wine list has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, and features a number of standout selections which Michaela reviews and recommends Super Tuscans, little-known value wines, and a few special bottles for those who want to indulge in

Wines reviewed include:

• 2017 Sor Ugo, Ala Vecchia, Tuscany
• 2020 Pipoli, Vigneti del Vulture Blanc, Southern Italy
• 2017 Nails Margreid, Schiava, Alto Adige

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