The Wine Shop Talk

If your inbox is full of Black Friday wine sale offers, you're not alone. On this episode, practical sommelier Erin Rosar shares her 7 insider tips for saving time, money, and getting the wines, you need from your favorite wine shop. You'll want to listen to this episode if you intend to take advantage of this year's Black Friday wine sales. Wine enthusiasts of all levels will enjoy this episode.

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Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to pairing wine and food? Are you curious about trying something new but unsure where to start? If this sounds like you, you'll love this week's episode, where professional sommelier Erin Rosar shares three easy food and wine pairings you can try this month.

The following episode will introduce you to a cheese pairing, a savory pairing, and a sweet pairing that can be used individually or to create a 3-course meal. Creating new and delicious wine and food pairings has never been easier! This episode will teach you how!

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Sommelier Erin reveals two questions you need to ask when picking red wines, so you can pick the ones you love. She also explains what terms to look for on the label so you can use them as clues to find a new wine to try.  Today's episode has the expert tips you've been looking for if you've wanted to try a new red wine but weren't sure if you'd like it. 

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In this week's episode, sommelier Erin shares some of her favorite Halloween pairing ideas for some grown-up fun with sweet treats, along with her expert tips on how to create pairings whenever you have sweet dishes in the mix. Those of you who are sweet dessert, chocolate, and candy fans will not want to miss this episode. 

Pairings shared in this episode:

1. Peanut Butter Cups - New World Creamy Chardonnay, Peanut flavored beer (if available) or sweet cider.
2. Milk Chocolate with creamy nougat and caramel - Zinfandel, Moscato d’Asti or Lambrusco
3. Dark Chocolate - Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Late Bottle Vintage Port

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This week's episode brings wine and ghost stories together as sommelier Erin shares 5 winery ghost stories from around the world that you can include in your Halloween celebrations. Wineries included in this episode are: 

• Concha y Toro, Chile
• Beringer, St. Helena, California
• Trefethen Family Vineyards, Napa
• Seppeltsfield Winery, Barrosa Valley, Australia
• Chateau de Brissac, Loire Valley, France

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Have you ever wondered what the differences between Shiraz and Syrah are? In this week's episode,  Erin Rosar, your Practical Sommelier, answers what you need to know, including: are they made from the same grape, what is the flavor profile in the glass, what to look for when shopping, and famous wine styles from each. You'll love this episode if you love red wines. 

Famous Wines Mentioned in this Episode

Syrah

• Hermitage, France
• Croze Hermitage, France
• St. Joseph, France

Shiraz

• Penfolds Grange

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As Canadian Thanksgiving is celebrated in early October, Erin shares three of the best red wines to serve with a traditional turkey dinner. She also shares why some styles of red wine might not be good choices and why we have the rule of "white protein goes with white wine." Whether you're planning to serve red wines with your next turkey dinner or if you're just looking for some red wine suggestions, this episode is for you. 

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This week, Erin shares 10 amazing facts about Alsace France and 5 must-know wines. She shares insight into what makes the region so special, as well as the diverse range of wines awaiting you in every bottle. It's sure to inspire you to explore your favorite wine shop's Alsace wines after listening to this episode. 

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If you love wine and cheese pairings, then you'll love this episode. This week, sommelier Erin Rosar shares 3 classic French wine and cheese pairings she considers "must-try." As well as tips for shopping both wines and cheeses, she explains why the pairings work so well together. You are sure to enjoy Erin's professional tips and advice no matter what level of wine enthusiast you are or how much experience you have pairing wine and cheese. 

Pairings discussed in this episode:

• Gruyere and Beaujolais
• Brie and Champagne
• Roquefort and Sauterens/Barsac 

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You won't want to miss this episode if you love pie, especially classic fall pies like apple or pumpkin pie, pecan pie, or mixed berry pie. In this article, professional sommelier Erin Rosar shares her favorite pairings for each of these classic fall pie styles. In addition, she shares the wine that is always a go-to pairing for most pie styles that she always keeps on hand.

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