Grace Hood, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas visit the legendary Polo Lounge inside the Beverly Hills Hotel. Grace kicks off the review with a few tantalizing cocktails before diving into the wine list where she discovers

Wines reviewed include:

• 2017 Chardonnay, Patz & Hall, Dutton Ranch, Russian River Valley
• 2019 Chardonnay, Domaine Laroche, Saint Martin Chablis, France
• 2017 Pinot Noir, Dierberg, The Beverly Hills Hotel, Santa Barbara County

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Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas take a look at Barcelona Wine Bar's wine list. With locations across 11 states, this Spanish wine bar offers a next-level tapas experience. The cuisine is clean and rustic, the tapas are inspired by Mediterranean, Spanish, and South American influences, and nearly 400 wines are featured on the wine list. In fact, they have one of the largest Spanish wine programs in the United States and offer an extensive selection from Spain and South America. Hola! Let the wine pour while Michaela offers suggestions on what to drink and what to pair.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2018 Cerro Chapeu, 1752 Gran Tradicion, Uruguay
• 2021 Alta Alella, Aus, Pét Nat, Catalunya, Spain
• 2019 Bodegas Cueva, Valencia

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Maria Valetta, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas explore the wine list at Gordon Ramsey Steak where they find cuts of prime beef aged to perfection under a program directed by the fiery, internationally-renowned chef and his culinary team. This is a posh Las Vegas steakhouse and it has a rather posh wine list to ensure perfect pairings and much enjoyment. Maria navigates the terrain and discovers the best bottles on the list, including little-known stellar sparkling wines, super zippy sauvignon blancs, and Californian mountain juice.

Wines reviewed include:

• Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Rose
• Smith & Sheth "Cru" Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
• The Gargiulo Vineyards "G Major" 7 Oakville

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Grace Hood, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas take a trip to the Parkway Grill where casual sophistication strikes a perfect balance creating a rustic chic space with an award-winning wine cellar, comprised of upwards of three thousand bottles, includes a broad selection of wines served by the glass. Luckily, Grace is on-hand to help identify the must-try bottles, the value wines, and the special occasion splurge wines.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2005 Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque, Champagne
• 2012 Brut Rose, Frank Family Vineyard, Napa
• 2016 Laurene Pinot Noir, Domaine Drouhin, Oregon

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Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas visit the Spoke Wine Bar where they focus on local by working closely with farmers, brewers, and winemakers to create a stellar, seasonally-focused menu that is designed for tasting and sharing, the perfect place to try new wine pairings. Michaela shares her expertise and offers suggestions and a little background knowledge to enhance the experience.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2019 Bertrand et Axelle Machard de Gramont, Aligote, Burgundy
• 2019 Ochota Barrels, "Fugazi" Grenache, McLaren Vale, Australia
• 2019 Cacciagalli "Pelerosa" Aglianico Rose from Campania

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Grant Wood, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas explore the wine list at Rich Table. If you are looking for a restaurant where food is expertly prepared and served in a modern, friendly, casual and comfortable space, this is the place for you. And to take your dining experience to the next level, Grant offers recommendations and wine pairings.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2020 Lady of the Sunshine "Chene Vineyard", Edna Valley
• 2019 AD Beckham "Amphora", Chehalem Mtns, Oregon
• 2018 Scribe "Atlas West" CS, Atlas Peak, Napa valley

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Maria Valetta, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas explore the wine list at Babbo Ristorante Enoteca, a restaurant aclaimed as an exuberant celebration of the best of italian food, wine, and lifestyle. The menu incorporates the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat, game, and seafood. And to pair with the delicious dishes, a wine list that represents one of the most extensive and intelligent collections in the city.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2020 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Tiberio
• 2018 Cesanese del Piglio Riserva, Lepanto Alberto Giacobbe
• 2015 Le Due Terre Sacrisassi, Friuli

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Tina Johansson, a Michelin restaurant sommelier, and Robert Tas visit Cote Miami a MICHELIN-starred and James Beard Award-nominated KOREAN STEAKHOUSE™where they navigate the wine list that hosts 1200 labels from around the world and places a big focus on wines from California and Burgundy.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2017 Crozes-Hermitage, Domaine Combier
• 2000 Viña Tondonia Rosado, López de Heredia. Rioja
• Vouette Sorbée Blanc d'Argile, Champagne

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Grace Hood, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas explore the wine list at a Long Beach hotspot, Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina. This restaurant offers a welcoming vibe combined with great food and a bohemian design where guests can drop in for a bite, meet for lunch and stay for dinner and wine. The ethos here is live long, love life, and get together with good friends for good times.

Wines reviewed include:

• Rose Poe Vander Kamp, Sonoma
• 2013 Bond Quella, Napa
• 2017 Chinon Cabernet Franc, Le Rochete des Violettes, Loire Valley

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Certified sommelier Michaela Quinlan and Robert Tas demystify the wine list at Row 34, a casually elegant restaurant with deep seafood roots. A few of the wines Michaela recommends include bubbles from the Languedoc, bold wines that are must-try for red lovers, and the perfect whites to pair with seafood.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2020 Soalheiro Primeiras, Vinhas, Alvarinho, Portugal
• 2019 Tetramythos Agiorgitiko, Greece
• 2019 Vincent Fournier Sancerre Blanc, Loire Valley

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