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#344

Meson

6:15 min

Camila Alvarez, head sommelier and consultant, and Robert Tas review the wine list at Le Meson, Camila explores the extensive list, including Spanish wines, different grape varieties in different styles, Armenian wines, indigenous varieties and wines from Texas. She suggests Cava that is perfect to pair with seafood and Spanish dishes, an elegant red blend full of red and black plum flavors, blackcurrant and spicy notes, and a Cuve made from 12 Grand Cru.

Wines reviewed include:

2015 Yacoubian Hobbs, Vayots Dzor, Armenia
2002 Vega Sicilia Unico from Ribera del Duero, Italy
1985 Faustino, Rioja, Spain

#343

Dear Annie

5:58 min

Sam Hohl, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas review the wine list at Dear Annie, a community-focused neighborhood restaurant that focuses on brand values of sustainable foodways, unique and natural wines and friendly vibes. Sam shares what to pair with the house-made small plates and the menu that has a focus on fresh seafood and shellfish, including wines from a 400-year-old vineyard, wines with notes of vanilla and spice, or lemon, honeycomb and stone, and sparkling wines from a winery that uses a fermentation process that dates back to the 1500s.

Wines reviewed include:

2020 Honeymoon by Martha Stouman, California
2018 Collecapretta La Selezione delle Cese, Umbria, Italy
2019 Patrimonio Rouge “Cru Des Agriate”, Corsica, Italy

#342

Rossoblu

1124 San Julian St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA
4:44 min

Grace Hood, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas explore the Italian wine list at the LA hotspot Rossoblu. This fun and funky restaurant will not disappoint serious diners and wine lovers. On the menu, you will find handmade pasta dishes, in-house butchery and salumi, and classic Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist. The wine list offers unique varietals from family-owned wineries. From sensational sparkling wines to light and zesty whites or

Grace spots the bottles that will be delicious, delightful, and sometimes, downright decadent.

Wines reviewed include:

2021 Vermentino, Antonella Corda Vineyard, Sardinia
2021 Galanghina, Marisa Cuomo, Campania
2016 Margaux, Chalatour de Bessan

#341

Lago

8:43 min

Maria Valetta, wine educator, and certified sommelier, also known as Maria The Wine Blonde, and Robert Tas review the wine list at Lago restaurant in the Bellagio Hotel, a special Italian hot spot with fountain views. The menu reflects the regional cuisine of Italy and the wine list offers carefully selected bottles from various regions of Italy but also noteworthy wines from all over the globe. Maria helps you decide what to pair with the menu including a stellar Barolo with the mushroom risotto, a wine whose vines grow on lava flow, and a mineral-driven fresh white, that is perfect to pair with seafood pastas.

Wines reviewed include:

2020 Cordero de Montezemolo, Arneis, Piedmont
2019 Edge, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
2019 Greg Linn, Langhe Nebbiolo

#340

Le Farfalle

15 Beaufain St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
4:58 min

Samantha Hohl, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas navigate the wine list at Le Farfalle in the Harleston Village of Charleston, South Carolina where they put a modern spin on traditional Italian cuisine and offer a stellar wine list. In addition to pairing suggestions and tasting notes, Sam shares background information on the wine regions and producers to take your wine education up a notch. She introduces us to an Italian wine cooperative composed of 400 small winegrowers who sustainably farm the land, rare Italian varietals, and the more well-known and loved barolos and nebbiolos.

Wines reviewed include:

2020 Montepulciano Rosato, Viticoltori Riuniti
2018 Nero Buono “Polluce”, Italy
2021 “Alice” Verdeca, Puglia, Italy

#339

Petit Trois

718 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
5:17 min

Grace Hood, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas visit the French bistro Petit Trois in Los Angeles, an unassuming and unpretentious restaurant inspired by classic Parisian bistros and has won many accolades from foodies and food critics alike. They offer two award-winning wine lists and Grace reviews the wines on both to identify the approachable and affordable and the big baller bottles of French wines, including Bordeaux, Burgundies, syrahs, and stellar cab blends.

Wines reviewed include:

2019 Melon du Bourgnon, Muscadet
2011 Riesling Domaine Marcel, Alsace
2019 Domaine Rougeot Pommard

#338

The Red Dory

1848 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878, USA
5:43 min

Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas review the wine list at The Red Dory where the views of the Sakonnet River offer a clue to the Mediterranean-inspired menu featuring fresh ingredients from local farms and docks. And to help you pair wine with seafood, shellfish, or meaty, saucy dishes Michaela identifies tasting notes and offers pairing suggestions to ensure the spices and herbs pair well with the wine. From white Riojas with notes of cantaloupe, green apple, lime zest to bold reds with flavors of blackberries and cassis, along smoke, black pepper, and oak, Michaela helps you understand which wines to pair with meals on the menu.

Wines reviewed include:

2021 Ostatu Viura, Rioja, Spain
2017 Cantina del Taburno Aglianico, Campania, Italy
2021 Movia Sauvignon Blanc, Slovenia

#337

Audrey

4:44 min

Tina Johansson, WSET Diploma Graduate and Michelin restaurant sommelier, joins Robert Tas to talk about the wine list at Audrey, a traditional south-eastern inspired restaurant with a menu that serves local and seasonal products to showcase the best of the South. cornbread, heirloom apples and grits, all cooked and presented with a modern take. Want to know what to pair with grilled deer skewer with hickory oil, or ember-baked Candy Roaster squash? Tina offers pairing suggestions to make sure you choose the right wine for your dining experience, and with wines from Slovakia, South Africa, Europe and beyond, Tina’s selection ensures a next-level dining experience.

Wines reviewed include:

2021 Testalonga El Bandito, South Africa
2018 Marie-Courtin Blanc de Noirs, Champagne
2017, Vino di Anna, “Jeudi 15”, Sicily

#336

Cowboy Star

4:58 min

Grace Hood, wine educator and certified sommelier and Robert Tas explore the wine list at Cowboy Star in San Diego’s East Village. This steakhouse and butcher shop sources ethically-raised, meat and seafood. They have a stellar wine list and a reputation to match. From bold, tannic reds to crisp, light whites, champagne that will definitely tickle the taste buds, and a few surprises in between, Grace identifies the bottles on the list that will please the most discerning palate, including a Margaux from Bordeaux.

Wines reviewed include: