My last episode filmed in the west coast (for now hehe) and it’s bitter sweet. I decided to cheers to my wine harvest experience with a sparkling red wine… aka Lambrusco.

 

This is an Italian dry red sparkling wine and my go to for friends who don’t necessarily drink red wines. In my opinion, Lambrusco is the perfect intro to red wines if you are a white wine/sparkling wine drinker wanting to start venturing into the red wine world.

 

Fun facts about Lambrusco is that it is the main grape grown in the region of Modena (this region is also known for it’s balsamic vinegar and being the home of Ferrari). Today we try this delicious sparkling red wine while reflecting on my wine harvest experience as it comes to a close.

 

Tune in for all the details and cheers to another day sippin’ and growing with you!

 

1:24 - Last week in Sebastopol

2:20 - Reflecting on my experience

2:45 - What is Lambrusco

4:00 - Background on today’s producer

5:00 - Well balanced Lambrusco

5:50 - Fun facts about Modena

6:50 - Open bottle for tasting

7:35 - Great introductory to red wines

8:50 - Olfactory analysis

9:45 - Thoughts on the taste of this wine

12:15 - Reflection on my wine harvest experience

13:30 - Make the right connections

14:35 - Feeling of fear

15:55 - Surround yourself with the right people

16:25 - My biggest takeaway

17:45 - Just learn and make mistakes

 

 

 

Today’s wine: 2022 Bruno Zanasi Lambrusco 

(The cheapest I found online is $20, I got it for $16 at Bottle Barn)

https://www.thewinecrush.com/products/bruno-zanasi-2022-lambrusco-grasparossa 

 

 

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