Episode 260 – The Tannin’s of Tannat and the Muscles of Malbec

Wines this episode:

• 2022 Piattelli Vineyards Malbec (Season’s of Coeur d’Alene) 😋
• 2021 Tom Shula Tannat ($17 at Naked Wines) 😋

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The Naked Wines Wine Words of the Week – Corking/Corkage Fee

This is a charge levied by a restaurant or wine establishment for serving wine that has been brought by the customer, rather than purchased from the establishment’s wine list.   

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Mentions: Andrea Soderlund, Ruth Buzzi, Dustin Lewis, Season’s of Coeur d’Alene, Brenda and Matt Sparkman, Liberty Lake Cellars, Brad Binko, John Kobylt, Roshni Gorur, Vacu Vin Swirling Carafe, Paige Comrie, Wine With Paige and Chris Cochran.

For a morbid laugh, please check this out this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2yKPPjOSAE

Products used in this episode: The One Wine Glass, Boomerang Two-Step Corkscrew Wine Opener with Built-In Foil Cutter & Bottle Opener and Champagne and Sparkling Wine Bottle Sealer by MiTBA.

Some wines we’ve enjoyed this week: Kestrel Vintners Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon AND Lady in White, Murphy-Goode Zinfandel, David Marchesi Chardonnay and Le Crema Chardonnay.

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