In this episode, we dive into the unraveling of a multi-million-dollar wine fraud ring in Italy, celebrate the bravery of a Lebanese winemaker producing vintage wines amidst conflict, and take a closer look at a new guide teaching winemaking from start to finish. Our winery feature highlights the unique and talented Kelly Winery in Texas, and we savor the experience at Austin's upscale dining spot, Garrison.

Wine News Round-Up:

♦️ Fake Wine Ring Broken Up In Italy/France

♦️ Wine Enthusiast names Jean-Charles Boisset Person of the Year at the 2024 Wine Star Awards

♦️ Sideways novels available at RexPickettBooks.com (use CORK10 for 10% OFF your order)

♦️ Lebanon producer harvests grapes despite bombings

♦️ Brain on Wine Making

Wine & Winery of the Week:

♦️ Calais Winery in Hye, Texas

♦️ Flying Leap Vineyards 2021 "Trio" White Blend

Restaurant & Corkage of the Week:

♦️ Garrison in Austin, Texas

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