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Clare Valley has surprisingly vibrant wines thanks to a little bit of elevation and a large change in daily temperatures. Known for eye-popping Riesling, but don't sleep on the Shiraz and Cabernet. Invest 10 minutes in a refresh on Clare Valley.

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Pikes

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There are five options for tasty Sauvignon Blanc and three for Pinot Noir in the Central Loire Valley of France. Invest a few minutes in the options found in Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Menetou-Salon, Quincy, and Reuilly.

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Domaine Fouassier

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Rioja has a wine style for almost every application. Their evolution embraced red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines, while working to accentuate what was already great. Additional geographic declarations is the great addition to an already stellar wine region. Invest 10 minutes in refreshing some Rioja knowledge while exploring the recent upgrades.

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Bodegas Faustino

Rioja Consejo Regulador

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Bright, refreshing, and delightful are three words to start a conversation about a glass of Gavi DOCG. In a market looking for light, bright, and moderate alcohol, these wines should get immediate adoption. Invest a few minutes in the details of this delicious white wine.

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La Doria Gavi

Enrico Serafino

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Complex food combinations and the aperitif are the perfect applications for a bright, cleansing, aromatic wine, ie., Retsina. Modern, high-quality Retsina is a delightful choice at the table, to make you hungry, or toast the sunset. Invest a few minutes in the logic behind introducing curious, everyday wine drinkers to Retsina.

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Papagiannakos Retsina

Gai'a Ritinitis Nobilis 

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This wonderful topographic feature blesses northern Marin and southern Sonoma counties with cool foggy mornings and refreshing winds. Invest 10 minutes in the reasons the Petaluma Gap matters to the world of wine.

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MacRostie Nightwing Vineyard

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A valley within a valley that collects fog and refreshing winds from San Pablo Bay and transforms the warm Napa Valley sunshine into velvety, rich Cabernet Sauvignon. Invest 10 minutes in some of the reasons this AVA deserves its reputation.

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Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clos du Val 

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Sardinia has 17 DOCs and 1 DOCG to explore, but in this episode, I focus on the most popular. Get the quick essentials on Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, the island-wide DOCs for Vermentino and Cannonau, and the rich red Carignano di Sulcis DOC.

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Argiolas

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Sardinia has cool indigenous grapes and an ancient wine culture to lean on. This episode lays the foundation of knowledge for the island so that we can explore single appellations next. Invest 10 minutes in the diversity of Sardinia.

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Argiolas

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Monique Huston, VP of Spirits Portfolio, joins me for another Spirits Smart. Tariffs are difficult, but they point us to potential opportunities. Being intentional and thoughtful will benefit you. Invest 10 minutes in a little inspiration to think differently.