In this episode we do a general overview of the diversity of Spain. Before we dive into the more well known regions in future episodes let's talk about the geography, climates and native varieties that make this wine country so unique.

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Barolo and Barbaresco are some of the world's most revered wines. Both are named after towns made from the same grape but they couldn't be more different from each other. In this episode we break down the legacy of these towns, wines and the humans that made it happen.

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Malbec has become one of the most popular wines in the US, but how did we get here? This episode tells the story of this grape's journey from Europe to Argentina to the hearts of American wine drinkers.

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Prosecco is one of the most popular wine in the US, and for good reason: it's fun and delicious on its own or in a spritz or a mimosa. But where is it made and how does it get to bubbly? Let's break down this very interesting story.

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Outside of California there's a whole country of wine out there. Let's have a discussion about how far we've come as a wine drinking culture as consumers and winemakers and where else great wine is available across the US.

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So much land. So much wine. So much diversity. The Central Coast of California is home to great wine that deserves to be celebrated. In this episode we give a general overview of the huge AVA and talk about some of the many sub AVA's that you'll find on shelves.

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In Sonoma wine is grown and organized in a very different way than it's much smaller neighbor to the east, Napa Valley. I this Episode we talk about the immense diversity and exploratory spirit of this wine growing region and how to wrap our heads around it.

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The Napa Valley is the wine region that put the U.S. on the International wine map. In this episode we talk a bit about how it became what it is today, and breakdown its parts to help you fully understand it.

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The name is uniquely ours. But where is it from? For a long time Zinfandel was a mystery. Not any more! How was it solved? It's a fun story.

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From humble beginnings, to rock star status, to rock bottom, Merlot has experienced a rollercoaster ride of popularity. Let's understand this grape's story and fall back in love.

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