In this episode of CorkRules, Robert Tas interviews, Viva Lenoir Head of Aromas and Development Officer at Le Nez. Viva was born around the same time as Le Nez du Vin, the olfactory-book created by her father, Jean Lenoir. A keen enjoyer of wine, she specializes in the sensory analysis of coffee and whisky. A former comedian and radio speaker, Viva had an interesting and adventurous life before returning to the world of wine. As a child, her father introduced her to the concept of tasting notes in wine, and now she follows her passion for aromas and the adventures of the olfactory system.

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Maria Valetta, wine educator, and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas review the wine list at Jasmine, in Bellagio Hotel. This restaurant is located in a beautiful setting that serves Cantonese, Szechwan, and Hunan cuisine. If you don't know what to pair with Asian food, don't worry, Maria identifies the tasting notes in wines and offers pairing suggestions with meals on the menu, including well-known favorites such as Peking Duck and, for the adventurous oenophile, she suggests trying China's best wine from the foothills of the Himalayas.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2020 Marc Bredif, Vouvray, Loire Valley, France

• 2019 Sokol Blosser, Dundee Hills, Oregon

• 2018 Ashes & Diamonds, Blanc, a Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc blend, California

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Samantha Hohl, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas take a trip to South Charleston to review the wine list at The Fig where southern dishes with a unique twist are prepared with seasonal ingredients and creativity. Sam checks through the list where she identifies a small producer with 40-year-old vines who focuses on minimal intervention, she spots a producer who farms their vines organically and biodynamically, and she recommends a special bottle of which only 1200 cases are produced.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2021 Pinot Noir, Mac Forbes, Yarra Valley, Australia

• 2018 Domaine de l'Ecu Muscadet "Granite", France

• 2017 Domaine du Collier "La Ripaille" Saumur Rouge

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Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas visit the Trio Grill in Falls Church, Virginia where the focus is on offering the finest steaks, the freshest seafood, and, most importantly, an extensive, award-winning wine list. Michaela identifies standout, Old and New World favorites, wines to pair with salmon, tuna, scallops, and spicy dishes, and a chardonnay with bright acidity, ripe green apple, and ripe pear, along with notes of brioche and honey with a creamy finish.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2021 Badenhorst "Secateurs" Chenin Blanc, Swartland, South Africa

• 2020 Domaine Frederic Esmonin Les Genevrieres, Burgundy

• 2019 Mer Soleil, Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands, California

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Grace Hood, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas review the wine list at The Belvedere located in the Peninsula Hotel in Los Angeles. This elegant, European brasserie displays a classic French-country aesthetic steeped in Southern California luxury. Guests can enjoy the culinary creations of a Michelin-star chef while indulging in a wine list that offers an equally elegant wine list. Grace recommends kicking of the evening with a bottle of top-notch bubbles, she suggests some light floral whites, a beautiful Burgundy and bold cab savs.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2009 Cristal Brut, Champagne

• 2016 Pouilly Fume, Jean Claude D'Aganeau, Loire valley

• 2004 Pillar Rock, Stags Leap, Napa

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Valentina Abonna talks about the generational family-owned and operated vineyard, Marchesi de Barolo. She shares the genesis of the Barolo wine (also known as the king of wines and wine of kings) that dates back to the 1600s, and is birthed from a love story when a young bride was brought to the village and decided that a quality wine was needed, long before the Piedmont region was recognized as a wine region. The family has owned the winery and vineyard since and still uses barrels that date back to the 1800s.

Key points include:

• The difference between Barolos and barbarescos

• What makes Barolos unique

• Innovation and the future of the winery

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Samantha Hohl, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas explore the wine list at Harvest in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This restaurant has been serving meals with its unique twist on American cuisine since 1975. Sam finds some spectacular wines on the list, including wine from producers who use only grapes they grow themselves, wines from 50-year-old vines, and wines from high up Spring Mountain in Napa Valley.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2019 Huet Le Haut-Lieu Vouvray Sec, Loire, France

• 2018 Beurer Trollinger, Weingut Beurer, Württemberg, Germany

• 2008 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa

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Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas review the wine list at Magnolias at the Mill in Virginia where new American dining meets old America complete with barnlike wood decor, quilts, and rustic charm. Michaela looks through the extensive wine list that features classic old and new world wines from standout producers and offers pairing suggestions with items on the menu, and wines with notes of ripe blackberries, fig, prune, and cassis, along with smoke, vanilla, and silky tannins that make this wine a winner for any special event.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2021 Zuccardi, Serie A Torrontes, Argentina

• 2018 Zenato Veronese Alanera Rosso, Veneto, Italy

• 2018 Archery Summit Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Oregon

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Maria Valetta, wine educator, and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas hit the Las Vegas strip and pop in to Estiatoria Milos to review the wine list at this award-winning Greek restuarant that serves authentic Greek cuisine and an eclectic wine list that features a wonderful selection of Greek wines, including 20 wines-by-the glass options which offers guests the opportunity to branch out and explore new wines, and Maria provides insights and recommendations on which wines to try.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2021, Ktima Geravassiliou Malagousia

• Agiorgitiko Ktima Driopi Nemea, Greece

• 2019 Ghost Block Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

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Grant Wood, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas visit Afici, a contemporary, fine dining restaurant with welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. The multiple-course menu showcases Italian and French flavors and techniques. And most importantly, they have a great cocktail program and a wonderful wine list to match.

Wines reviewed include:

• 2013 Guy Charlemagne"Les Coulmets" Grand Cru
• 2016 Alain Chavy "Les Champs Gains" 1er Cru, Puligny-Montrachet
• 2014 Dom Levet "Les Journaries", Cote Rotie

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