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The Andes Mountains shape the Wines from the Uco Valley of Mendoza, Argentina. This episode explores the major mountain influences of elevation, wind, alluvial fans, and slope. Invest 10 minutes in part one of a continuing series to reveal the secrets of the Uco Valley.

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Fire and ice formed the geology of the Columbia Valley and much of Oregon. Knowing this history is key to understanding the uniqueness of these areas as wine regions. Invest 10 minutes in the story of fire and ice.

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Chehalem Mountains AVA has the three major soils, a large range of elevations, and all the possible vineyard aspects. Invest 10 minutes of research on this diverse and historic part of Willamette Valley.

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Cooper Mountain

Adelsheim Vineyard

Elk Cove

J. Christopher

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Abruzzo offers a wide range of wine expressions through the lens of the Adriatic Coast, the valleys inside the coastal range, and the Apennines. Montepulciano alone ranges from elegant and fresh to dense and powerful, so imagine the possibilities with Trebbiano Abruzzese, Pecorino, and Passerina. Invest 10 minutes prepping your exploration of this prolific region.

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Valle Reale

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Cava is a wine, a style, and a tradition of Penedès since the 1860s. There is more to consider than the stacks of affordable bubbly at the end of a wine aisle. There is real substance to be found and great quality to be experienced alongside the Thursday night versions. Invest 10 minutes in knowing Cava.

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Montalcino is small in size but giant in reputation. These nine square miles of Tuscany boast some of the world's most sought-after wines, yet only fifteen percent of the territory is dedicated to vines. Invest 10 minutes exploring Montalcino, Italy, from Brunello to Moscadello.

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Altesino
Poggio di Sotto
Tenuta San Giorgio 

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Dry, high-quality Lambrusco is what the locals love. In Emilia-Romagna, the home of Lambrusco, the people recognize the charm and delight of drinking this red sparkling wine with their culinary treasures like Prosciutto di Parma, Parmagiano-Reggiano, and their generous drizzles of Balsamico di Modena. Invest 10 minutes so you can "Lambrusco like a local."

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Lini 910

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I'll have a Prensal Blanc to start and follow it with a lovely Manto Negro. If you aren't sure what those would be, then this podcast is for you. Take 10 minutes to find out about the island of Mallorca, where Prensal Blanc and Manto Negro are indigenous delights.

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Ánima Negra

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When we think of cider, we should think of wine. Pair it with food like wine. Sell it alongside wine. Drink it like wine. Don't treat quality cider like beer, but it is low in alcohol, which is a very popular concept right now.

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Wölffer 139 Cider

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Jura is a calcareous geologic sibling of the Cote d'Or, separated by the Bresse Plain. No wonder the vineyards boast Chardonnay as the most-planted grape and Pinot Noir as the top red grape, but this semi-alpine region has individuality.  Take 10 minutes to start the exploration of Jura.

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Domaine Maire