Has a mysterious name or unknown growing region stopped you from trying a new wine? Cheryl Stanley, senior lecturer at the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration, and host Chris Wofford take a tasting trip through Italy, Greece, and Spain, sharing what you need to know to step out of your comfort zone.

In this episode, you’ll explore:

• “Cult wines” comparable to your favorites
• Minerality, tannin, oak, and acid in wine
• Obscure red and white grape varieties
• Rich growing histories in Europe
• “Crushable,” easy-drinking wines

Learn more in Cheryl Stanley’s eCornell certificate programs:

• Wines of Germany and Austria
• Wines of the World
• Wines of Spain and Portugal
• Wines of the Southern Hemisphere
• Wines of Italy
• Wines of France
• Wines of California, the Pacific Northwest, and New York

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