The wine industry is full of celebrity wines. Sarah and Jami taste through the newest batch. Zack Brown's J Alexander Brown Cabernet Sauvignon, Mary J Blidge's Sun Goddess Pinot Grigio, and of course, Martha Stewart's 19 Crimes Martha's Chard. Some were absoulte winners, some, well not so much. Cheers!

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How does grape skin effect the wine it makes? Wine Maven Jenn King of Seaboard Wine Warehouse in Raleigh joins the show to tell us more!

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Sarah took Jami through some easy, wine-based recipes. These dishes are perfect for the Springtime temps!

Here are the recipes from this week's episode:

Sparkling Wine Jello

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/cranberry-orange-sparkling-wine-gelatin

Blueberry Ginger Jam

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012926-blueberry-ginger-jam?action=click&module=Global%20Search%20Recipe%20Card&pgType=search&rank=16

Strawberry-Moscato Sorbet

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/6917-strawberry-moscato-sorbet?action=click&module=Global%20Search%20Recipe%20Card&pgType=search&rank=117

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Sarah and Jami taste through a few of the wines from Wine Spectator's 2021 Best Wine Values.

ALLAN SCOTT

Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2021

93 points | $17 | New Zealand

CASTELLO BANFI

Chianti Classico 2019

91 points | $17 | Italy

Pinot Noir Monterey-Sonoma-Santa Barbara Counties Winemaker’s Selection 2018

91 points | $25 | California

BODEGA NUMANTHIA

Tinta de Toro Toro Termes 2017

91 points | $24 | Spain

SEGHESIO

Zinfandel Sonoma County Sonoma 2019

92 points | $26 | California

ALOIS LAGEDER

Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti Terra Alpina 2019

90 points | $16 | Italy

DRY CREEK

Fumé Blanc Sonoma County 2020

92 points | $16 | California

STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS

Chardonnay Napa Valley Karia 2019

91 points | $34 | California

FREI BROTHERS

Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley Sonoma Reserve 2018

90 points | $27 | California

CAMBRIA

Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley Katherine’s Vineyard 2019

91 points | $22 | California

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An Expert Lesson in Champagne with Haw River Wineman's Sophie Barrett, the Friend of Bubbles.

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Aldi's wines may be affordable, but are they drinkable?? Sarah and Jami find out! Stay tuned for the 4th wine in the line up. It's one they wanted to taste for years, and their reaction is one for the record books!

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Maximilian Riedel, 11th Generation wine glass maker and CEO of Riedel Wine Glass Company, joins the show to tell us all about why your wine glasses are shaped the way they are! Fascinating Conversation.

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We are revisting an oldie but goodie from 2017, Gas Station Wines. 

And yes, they taste just like you'd expect them too.

Cheers!

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Don't worry Saran and Jami have you covered on all the perfect gifts to get the wine lover in your life!

Vacu Vin (not the Coravin, that's totally different)

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Vacu-Vin-Vacuum-Stoppers/dp/B000GA3KCE/ref=asc_df_B000GA3KCE/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198068964911&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4692519494964322493&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009740&hvtargid=pla-511514466152&psc=1

Bobble Head Wine Stoppers

https://www.wowbobble.com/his-face-custom-wine-bottle-stopper-p-498.html?zenid=0as14tp8j2fs726nq4q19smbm3&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqbyNBhC2ARIsALDwAsBclxqxlfK5jnAE9JqNmlOuzCAr-sHwsdScSQfyWPyPf9iwov2G00UaAmc4EALw_wcB&utm_source=googleads

Wine Folly Sommelier Essentials Kit

https://shop.winefolly.com/products/sommelier-essentials-bundle?variant=17610328178757¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqbyNBhC2ARIsALDwAsDcOuQV0O1r-xgEeot1rIAgdXuY0y6UWBHRFfVMUF6Nv1DCvUW9Hu4aAsfnEALw_wcB

Aeravana Aerator and Wine Dispensor

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J8F165Z?linkCode=ogi&tag=esquire_auto-append-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10054.g.12788830%5Bsrc%7C%5Bch%7C%5Blt%7Csale&th=1

2 Bottle Wine and Cheese Cooler Bag

https://www.bespokepost.com/store/legacy-2-bottle-wine-cheese-cooler-bag?b=true&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=plas&scid=scplp135664&sc_intid=135664&b&a=m_Google_PLA&gclid=CjwKCAiA78aNBhAlEiwA7B76p9VViX0ydqwkcCmQ-q_8A43-dR4FDlu6-sctHJG4TEKbqe_xkQ1NxhoCKFQQAvD_BwE

Honest John Bitters Set

https://www.bespokepost.com/store/honest-john-bitter-sampler-set

"Burgers and Burgundy Wine Pairings for the Real World" Book

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1419744917?linkCode=ogi&tag=esquire_auto-append-20&ascsubtag=[artid|10054.g.12788830[src|[ch|[lt|sale

Vintage Wine Posters

 https://www.1stdibs.com/buy/vintage-wine-posters/?utm_source=pepperjam&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pepperjam-21181&clickId=3794699017

Bottle Stopper Garden Kit

https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/bottle-stopper-garden-kit?clickid=Wtm3Bq1HxxyIU:xwtj1QdwqeUkGznqU90UzH0o0&irgwc=1&utm_source=Skimbit%20Ltd.&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=8444&utm_term=Online%20Tracking%20Link&trafficSource=Impact&sharedid=esquire.com

PlatyPerserve Wine Bag

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OYDFVQ?linkCode=ogi&tag=esquire_auto-append-20&ascsubtag=[artid|10054.g.12788830[src|[ch|[lt|

Rare Faceted Carafe

 https://store.moma.org/for-the-home/kitchen-dining/barware/rare-faceted-carafe/4782-800936.html

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Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir always seem to show up on communal tables. Sarah takes Jami throught some alternative to the old favorites for this Thanksgiving season.

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