In this episode, Kim Kuznitz wine educator and certified sommelier joins Robert Tas in an exploration of Atlantic Grill's wine list. The Atlantic Grill is known for serving the freshest seafood from the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, but they also serve a selection of high-quality meat dishes if you want the ultimate surf and turf experience.

Wines reviewed include:

• Chimney Rock, Stag's Leap, Napa
• Merlot, Grgich Hills Estate
• Falanghina, Campania, Italy

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

Robert Tas and certified sommelier Michaela Quinlan join forces once again to share their expertise on the wine lists of restaurants in New York City. In this episode, they explore the wine list of il Buco. With two locations in NYC, il Buco has earned a stellar reputation and is a popular destination. Their wine cellar holds a selection of over 400 wines and includes an exciting range of lesser-known, artisan wines from Europe in addition to better-known quality wines. il Buco's wine list has won Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence" several times.

Wines reviewed include:

• Ayala Brut Majeur, Champagne, France
• Enta Bianco, Sicily
• Greco di Tufo from Campania, Italy.

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

In this episode, host Robert Tas and certified sommelier Michaela Quinlan explore the wine list of the renowned Italian restaurant, Pasquale Jones. Situated on the corner of Mulberry and Kenmare Streets in Manhattan's Little Italy, this establishment offers authentic Italian cuisine and a sophisticated wine list that is sure to please both the palate and the pocket. Michaela shares pairing suggestions and identifies tasting notes on a few select bottles, including orange wines.

Key points include:

• 2017 Molettieri Aglianico, Taurasi, Campania

• 2020 Jean Claude Lapalu Cote de Brouilly, Beaujolais

• 2013 Cascina Baricchi Riserva Barbaresco, Italy

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

In this episode, host Robert Tas interviews Josh Ardizzoni, certified sommelier and cellar consultant, on the wine list of The Grill. They discuss the exciting side of where champagne is going, those exclusive and beautifully aged bottles and the extraordinary value wines on the list. Josh also points out a few unicorn wines on the list that are guaranteed to delight the most discerning oenophile.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2015 Volnay-Champans, Marquis d'Angerville

• 1986 Château Rauzan-Ségla, Margaux

• 1995 Château Pontet-Canet from Pauillac,

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

This episode of Cork Rules explores the wine list of Smith and Wollensky on the Upper East Side of New York City. Certified sommelier Maria Valetta and Robert Tas review a great wine list, explain what verticals are, point out a few value wines that offer exceptional value without compromising quality, and they identify a few outliers on the list for the adventurous wine lover.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2020 Louis Jadot Macon Village, France

• 2019 PAX Gamay, California

• 2018 Aperture Cabernet, Sonoma Coast

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

CorkRules takes a trip to The Lobster Club in the Seagram Building, New York City where host Robert Tas explores the wine list with sommelier Michaela Quinlan to find the perfect pairings with sweetness and spice, the unique value wines, and the extraordinary bottles list. The Lobster Club is a Japanese Brasserie with an extensive wine list and is renowned for its unique interpretation of Japanese cooking and sushi.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2017 Kruger-Rumpf, Riesling Kabinett, Germany

• 2019 Benjamin Leroux Aligote, Burgundy

• 2015 Domaine les Pallières Les Racines, France

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

In this episode of CorkRules, certified sommelier Grace Hood shares her expertise on how sommeliers create and organize a great wine list. Grace and Robert explore the European and Californian wines on the list in addition to those unique and little-known gems. Grace shares a brief overview of how to pair wines.

Key points include:

• 2019 Chateau Montelana, Napa

• 2020, Gerrad Boulay Sancerre, France

• 2018 Bergström "Cumberland Reserve", Willamette Valley

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

Certified sommelier Michaela Quinlan joins Robert Tas for the first episode of Cork Rules. In this episode, Michaela explores the extensive, 33-page, award-winning wine list of the seafood restaurant Oceana, including a few fantastic standouts from around the globe.

Key points include:

• 02:30: The must-try wines on the list

• 03:38: The value wines

• 04:44: The better wines on the list

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

In today's episode, Maria Valetta, wine educator and certified sommelier, demystifies the wine list from ABC Kitchen, a John George restaurant on 35 East 18th Street in New York City. Maria draws our attention to the simple breakdown of descriptive sections, making the list easier to navigate, but more importantly, she explores the unique white wine varietals from Italy before moving on to reds from South America, specifically, Chile and Argentina.

Key points:

• 02:47: Italian whites
• 03:53: Best bang for your buck in reds
• 04:26: Wines for the special guest

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

Certified sommelier Michaela Quinlan and Robert Tas visit the renowned steakhouse Alba in Quincy, Massachusetts. Michaela reviews Alba's wine list with Old and New World favorites in standard, half, and large bottle formats. She offers pairing suggestions and identifies the tasting notes of several bottles on the list, and she points out wines from a winery that has been producing award-winning wines since 1626, a bold Chilean wine made from the Carmenere varietal, in addition to the value wines and wines that should not be missed.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2020 Trimbach Riesling, Alsace, France

• 2019 Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio from Friuli in Italy

• 2016 Tenuta dell Ornellaia,Tuscany, Italy

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