Don't Fear the Grape

Topic: Discussion on the basics of how to properly taste wine.

Tasting: 2007 Lo Duca Bros. Mamertino

Price: $12.99
Varietal: Biancale and Trebbiano
Region: Italy > Emilia-Romagna

Tad’s Rating: Like It
Patrick’s Rating: Love It

Tip: In order to properly appreciate a wine’s color and nose, never fill you glass more than 1/3 full.

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Welcome to the pilot episode of Don’t Fear the Grape. In the episode we will discuss how Patrick and I were introduced to wine and how you can get started exploring wine yourself.

Topic: Discussion on how and where to get started drinking wine.

Tasting: 2006 Fontana Candida Orviéto Classico

Price: $8.99
Varietal: 45% Trebbiano Toscano, 20% Verdello, 15% Grechetto, 10% Malvasia Toscana, 10% Drupeggio
Region: Italy > Umbria > Orviéto > Orviéto Classico
Website: www.banfivintners.com

Tad’s Rating: Drinkable
Patrick’s Rating: Drinkable

Tip: Never judge a wine by its first sip. Always take 2-3 sips before judging a wine.

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