Uh-oh, where's Alejandro... Miss Julie finds out...

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Spring has spring and with it another opportunity at exploring the winescape of Spring Wines that are crisp, fresh and vibrant - yes Virginia, Spring Wines are a thing! Also, Bordeaux goes to space, Orange wine aging is discussed and Alejandro gets on the stump chair and Julie makes a confession about Batman while Alejandro waxes poetic about seasons. 

Our Picks for this Episode are:

Fallanghina del Sannio by Cantina del Taburno , Campania - IT
@cantinadeltaburno
@dp_selezioni_usa

Albariño"Nessa" by Adegas Gran Vinum, Rias Baixas - SP
@granvinum
Imported by: Grapes of Spain @grapesofspain


Chinon "Canal de Grand Pièces" by Domaine de L'R
Winemaker: Frédéric Sigonneau @fredericsigonneau
Imported by Sour Grapes

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Rock out with your Pinot out as Pinot Envy ensues and Julie’s eye rolling nearly tips the studio. Did you know Pinot speaks many languages? Pinot Gris is a chameleon and Alejandro shares his favorite California Pinot Noirs. While our hosts play with their Pinots the conversation goes Sideways but before it does the duo reveals that Champagne is getting a new wine, Italy has a few reds you should know, and tips on how to test a wine pros mettle in our second episode of season 2 all while welcoming Stephen James  @ragazzi_perduti of Uva Imports @unvaimports to the Stump Chair! 


Our Picks for this Episode Are

Imported by  Frederick Wildman & Sons, Ltd.
@etienne_hugel #hugel #alsace

a wine by Mary J. Blige @therealmaryjblige @sungoddesswines
Imported by Trinity Beverage Group #sungoddess

@cristomwine #oregonpinotnoir

HONORABLE MENTIONS

• Domaine de Fontsainte Gris de Gris  @kermitlynchwine
• Calera Pinot Noir @calerawine
• Peay Vineyards @peay_vineyards
• Flowers @flowerswinery

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The Normal School of Wine Strikes Back with its brand-spankin' new second season and boy are @circa_alejandro and @thejuliesmoolie putting up the wine-smolder as they dive into the romantic world of white Burgundy in preparation for Valentine's Day but along the way Alejandro confesses his most basic instincts, Elon Musk's space wine is discussed and we collectively ponder what the heck is Aligoté

Our Picks for this Episode Are

Imported by Rosenthal Wine Merchants
#rosenthalwinemerchant #madrosegroup

Imported by Candid Wine Imports  @candid_wines 
#guillotbroux 

Imported by Communal Brands  @communalbrands
@famillemoutard   famillemoutard.com


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The Normal School of Wine duo @circa_alejandro and @thejuliesmoolie close out the season by covering the world of Cabernet (even though Alejandro is always bashing it, but is he really a closeted believer?) - Listener questions are answered as wine rituals are debunked, Prosecco gets pinked, the chump is stomped. and someone's never been on a hot air balloon-- Find out all this and more on the last episode of the season!

Our Picks for the episode are the 

Rosé (of Cabernet) by Chateau Gabarre  | Michael Corso Selections

@michaelcorsoselections

Cabernet Sauvignon "Gran Coronas Reserva" by Torres 

@familiatorreswines

Cabernet Pfeiffer by Broc Cellars  

@brocccellars

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The Festive Season, especially this year, can be stressful and overwhelming… never mind trying to find a wine that can all the bounty of the Festive table - from candied yams to casserole. But, fret not! Our dynamic duo is here to the rescue as Alejandro and Julie breakdown what you need to know to find the perfect wine for the season! Plus Julie confesses to loving Chardonnay, we get crazy with Amarone and Cheesecake AND bring you a bonus: 5 Wine Hacks for Festive Wine Success! Find you if the chump gets stumped and more this penultimate episode! @circa_alejandro

Special shout out to the McBride Sisters which we covered here and check-out the Forbes article we discussed here. 

Our Picks for the episode are the 

Markus Altenburger, Blaufränkisch vom Kalk | Shatzi Imports

@schatziwines @markusaltenburger

Fattoria Le Pupille, Morellino di Scansano | Ethica Wines

@fattorialepupille__official @ethicawines_usa

Grapesmith & Crusher Chardonnay | Communal Brands

@communalbrands

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We leave the vineyard behind and head into the rice-fields to as our dynamic duo are joined by Emily Mendyka, Sake Specialist, to talk all things Saké, what it is, how's it's made, and what you need to know for your every day life... don't miss this one y'all. Kampai!

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Emily Mendyka is a Sake & Wine Professional living in Atlanta, Ga - check our her blog and insta @grape_gab

And special shout-out to MOMOKAWA Sake out in Oregon and on Instagram @sakeoneoregon and their site to get your hands on some of their stuff here - let em know NORMAL SCHOOL of WINE SENT YOU!

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A very different kind of show as we tackle the subject of Women of Wine - or women in the wine industry and speak to a variety of voices about what it’s like to be a female in a male-dominated industry; what we can do collectively to champion women in the profession and taste some estrogen-powered wines along the way! 

Alejandro and Julie are joined in the studio by Lara Whitely @lr_whtly of Specialty Wines, independently owned and operated Fine Wine distributor serving GA since 2004 @specialty_wines + Emily Mendyka of www.grapegab.com and Kate White RGB enthusiast and wine-pro extraordinaire @hellokatewhite who gets to sit in the Stump the Chump Chair! 

Support organizations in the industry upholding women and amplifying female voices:

https://www.batonnageforum.com + Les Dames d’Escoffier http://www.ldei.org + Wonder Women of Wine https://wonderwomenofwine.com and honorable mentions to some fabulous female movers and shakers in the field we touch on: @jennyfrancois @beckywasserman.co @donkeyandgoat and so much more!

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Alejandro and Julie are in the brand new Normal School of Wine studios and explore why Champagne and radishes are a perfect pairing, what wine lingo can help you become a better wine drinker and they delve into the wonderful world of Italian wine across three wines plus stump the chump, listener questions, what a bottle Italian wine sound like when you squeeze it 

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We’re back from a short Summer Beak! Alejandro goes kayaking, Julie’s got a her corsickle and they’re off to the races talking wine labels, glassware shapes, and what’s so natural about Natural Wines anyway? Plus, plus listener questions, stump the chump and more. Y’all ready for this?

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