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Do love a glass of Prosecco but don't know that much about it, such as where in Italy it comes from, how it is made, and what all the words and terms on the label mean? If that sounds like you then this week's episode is for you as professional sommelier Erin Rosar takes you through the must-know Prosecco basics and shares some of her favorite food pairing tips too! 

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This episode is for you if your Easter celebrations include a brunch or dinner with family and friends and you're looking for creative wine pairing ideas to wow your group. In this episode, Erin shares some of her favorite pairings for traditional holiday dinners, such as ham, turkey, and rack of lamb, as well as her favorite brunch pairings. Listen in and learn some great wine pairing tips that will make your celebration a huge hit! 

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If you love red wine but find that you suffer from the experience of a nasty headache, being flushed, or hives after your favorite glass, then this episode is for you. In today's episode, Erin explains the three most common reasons wine enthusiasts experience these reactions, histamines, sulfites, and tannins, and outlines how to begin to identify which is causing the reaction and develop a plan on how to find red wines that you can enjoy without negative reactions. 

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If you are a wine fan, then you're definitely going to encounter a wine that has been tainted. In today's episode, Erin explains the 3 most common faults wine enthusiasts find in their glasses, corked, maderized, and oxidized. Erin unpacks each wine fault and elaborates on how to detect them while dining out or at home and what happens next when you do. You'll also learn tips for handling multi-bottle events, you will learn about table-side wine assessment at a restaurant.

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If you're a pizza lover who enjoys a glass of wine with a slice or two, you won't want to miss this episode where Sommelier Erin Rosar shares her top red and white wine pairings for cheese, Hawaiian, vegetarian, and meat pizza styles.

Erin has picked out wine styles that may be new to you and come from all different areas of Italy including the island of Sicily. She also explains why Italian wines work so well with pizza styles and shares her Italian wine shopping tips with you.

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If you're like many wine enthusiasts who enjoy a glass of Guinness or Irish Whiskey for St. Patrick's Day and have questions about Guinness and Irish whiskey, you're not alone. In this episode, Sommelier Erin Rosar answers the most common questions she gets asked about Guinness, such as what is the widget in the can for and what are the differences between Irish and Scottish whiskies. She's also sharing some service and food pairing tips so you'll be ready to celebrate in style. 

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In this episode, Sommelier Erin Rosar discusses some of her favorite white wines from France that she knows you'll love too! You'll learn how to find wines made from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay and the different flavor profiles that await you in the glass. Erin also shares why Alsace is her must-know wine region in France if you love white wines! 

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In this episode, Sommelier Erin Rosar discusses the red wines from the 5 main wine regions in France. In addition to learning about the grapes inside the bottles of Burgundy's wines, Bordeaux's, Loire Valley's, Northern Rhone's, and Southern Rhone's wines, you'll learn how to shop for the red wine styles and grape varieties you already enjoy from other countries in the French aisle at your favorite retailer. Grapes discussed include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Malec, and more.

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Professional Sommelier Erin Rosar answers your questions about why, when, and how to decant red and white wines. If you've ever had questions about decanting wines this episode is for you.

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Professional Sommelier Erin Rosar walks you through the history and wine styles of some of her favorite wines from Argentina. Learn more about the reasons Malbec sings in the glass when grown and made in Argentina along with less-known grapes Bonarda and Torrontés, two grapes that deserve your attention.

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