The Italian restaurant, <a href="https://www.pasqualejones.com/">Pasquale Jones</a>&nbsp;in Manhattan&#39;s Little Italy is well known for its relaxed atmosphere and authentic Italian cuisine, and in addition to the spectacular pizza, it also has a sophisticated wine list that is sure to please both the palate and the pocket. It&rsquo;s small, carefully curated and often changes to reflect changes in the season, and, of course, the menu.

Certified sommelier Michaela Quinlan identifies the standout wines on the list and explains what to look for in the orange wine selection. Orange wines, or skin contact wines as they are also known, are a fairly new addition to many wine menus, and many people just don&rsquo;t know what to pair them with, but a simple rule to remember is that orange wines are bold and can be served with bold food. Although orange wines can range from sparkling to light-bodied and full-bodied, they are well-balanced and versatile.

Orange wine is made from white grapes, but the skin stays in contact with the juice longer during the maceration period, which increases the tannins and turns the normally white wine a more golden hue. The longer the contact, &nbsp;the darker the hue, which increases the tannins and a stronger intensity. Pinot gris and malvasia are two common grape varieties used to make orange wine, but if you dig a little deeper, explore a little further, you can find some delightful orange wines along the border between northeastern Italy and Slovenia where orange wines are madefrom indigenous grapes on the region, including sauvignon vert (friulano), ribolla gialla, and pinot grigio.

Common tasting notes for orange wines include stone fruits like apricot, and dried fruit, sometimes they can be a little nutty and most carry notes of dried orange rind.

These wines pair well savory or spicy dishes. Think Moroccan lamb, savory cheeses, and hearty charcuterie plates. When dining at Pasquale Jones, consider ordering the Pappardelle with a bottle of the Di Giovanna, &quot;Camurria&quot;, Sicily 2019. This wine is made from is made from 100% Grillo that are picked from 30-year-old vines in Di Giovanna&rsquo;s Paradiso vineyard. The grapes are macerated on the skins for five days, making this one of the bolder orange wines, and FYE &lsquo;Camurr&igrave;a&rsquo; is the Sicilian word for trouble, which we can only guess means it&rsquo;s so good, you might be tempted to drink a little too much.

Another stand-out orange wine on the list is the Palazzone, &quot;Musco&quot; Procanico, Umbria 2017. It is a blend of procanico, verdello and malvasia. This estate is situated in a historic Umbrian appellation that dates back to Etruscan times, and indeed, and the producer, Giovanni Dubini, is dedicated to producing quality wines over quantity.

So, if your guest wants to order white, but you&rsquo;re a little more partial to red, consider going orange. In the world of wine, a good bottle can always bridge the divide.

Tune in to this CorkRules <a href="https://uat.corkrules.com/pasquale-jones/episodes/8">podcast wine review</a>&nbsp;and turn on to orange wine.

Cheers!

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Orange wine is made from white grapes, but the skin stays in contact with the juice longer during the maceration period, which increases the tannins and turns the normally white wine a more golden hue. The longer the contact,  the darker the hue, which increases the tannins and a stronger intensity. Pinot gris and malvasia are two common grape varieties used to make orange wine, but if you dig a little deeper, explore a little further, you can find some delightful orange wines along the border between northeastern Italy and Slovenia where orange wines are madefrom indigenous grapes on the region, including sauvignon vert (friulano), ribolla gialla, and pinot grigio.

Pairing Orange Wines at Pasquale Jones

Wines from grapes grown in higher altitude areas with cooler climate has become quite the trend recently. This specific growing environment gives intense flavor but elegance and freshness to the final wines. To highlight and champion these conditions more and more winemakers are starting to use alto as a marketing and labelling term to show their grapes were grown in high altitude vineyards.

Decoding the wine label: Alto

Brut is a word often seen on labels for different kinds of sparkling wine. As you may have discovered when drinking these wines, it indicates that the wine is dry, meaning there is no perceived sweetness in the wine. But how about Extra Brut or Dry, what do they mean and are they the same as Brut?

Decoding the wine label: Brut

Semi-sweet Riesling, a type of wine falling out of style. It’s a shame, since these wines are perfect to pair with flavorful cuisines like Asian or Mexican, or simply drink as they come under the summer sun. The higher level of sugar left in the wine also means that the alcoholic fermentation was stopped before finishing, providing a wine with lower alcohol level and therefor easier grabbing a second glass of.

Decoding the wine label: Spätlese

Have you ever heard the word Xinomavro? Most have not. It is however a word on many sommeliers’ lips today, as it happens to be considered the grape variety with the highest quality in Greece, and one that is trending at the moment. The fact that Greece have been making wine for a long time comes as no surprise, but they have never exported an amount to make sure wine lovers around the globe tried it. With the growing wine tourism many have discovered these wines and are serving them in wine bars and restaurants in many countries today.

Decoding the wine label: Xinomavro

Chianti Classico, Valpolicella Classico, Soave Classico… Why do all these Italian wine regions have the Classico addendum and what does it mean? What is the difference for wines labeled as Classico?

Classico is a wine term in Italy seen on a few wine labels and it indicates that the wine’s from the historic center of the region, the heart. Using Chianti and Chianti Classico and their Sangiovese-based red wines as an example, Chianti is a rather large wine district within the Tuscany region. Chianti Classico is located withing Chianti as the central part and the one that originally existed. Back then this smaller region was actually called Chianti, but as the region grew the quality of the wine plummeted and the well-known characteristics of these red wines were watered down. The reputation took a hit and sales diminished. Eventually this led to the creation of Chianti Classico, which would be drawn from the original Chianti borders to recover the typicity of these wines. Today the quality of both Chianti and Chianti Classico have risen a lot due to modern techniques and knowledge about pruning, planting and temperature control in the winery.

Decoding the wine label: Classico

In the rarefied world of fine wine, where bottles can command prices equivalent to luxury cars, authenticity is everything. Laurent Ponsot's gripping memoir "FBI: Fake Bottle Investigation" reads more like a high-stakes thriller than a traditional wine book, chronicling his relentless pursuit of one of the wine world's most infamous counterfeiters, Rudy Kurniawan.

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Chablis – one of the more popular styles of wine today and a region known by many. Most are familiar with the word Chablis and the light, fresh white wine with a touch of minerality it brings. Even though it’s a renowned wine, few knows what it really is.

Decoding the wine label: Chablis

Many grape varieties around the world of wine have names local to the region or country they’re grown in, even though they’re exactly the same. The most famous example would be Syrah in France where the same grape is named Shiraz in Australia. Another variety with two names is Pinot Grigio, or Pinot Gris.

Decoding the wine label: Pinot Grigio

Have you ever seen the term sur lie on a wine label? It’s not a grape and not a wine region, but a winemaking method used to give certain styles of white wine a rounder texture and a more complex flavor profile.

Decoding the wine label: Sur lie

Grace Hood, wine educator and certified sommelier and Robert Tas explore the wine list at Cowboy Star in San Diego’s East Village.

Wine List Review of Cowboy Star in San Diego

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RT: Hello and welcome to CorkRules!&nbsp;

A podcast where, in each episode,&nbsp;we will review a wine list from your favorite restaurants. I&rsquo;m your host Robert Tas along with Grace Hood, wine educator and certified sommelier. Hello Grace,&nbsp;it&rsquo;s great to have you!

GH: Hey Robert happy to be here as always

RT: Before we jump in, let&rsquo;s talk about CorkRules. We created CorkRules to demystify wine list&rsquo;s because we know from experience, that sometimes when we get that&nbsp; list handed to us, well&hellip; it can be intimating, and even a little daunting.

Our aim is to help prepare you to navigate that list, find those hidden gems, or value wines or that special bottle that will take your dining experience over the top.

RT:&nbsp;So, sit back and listen as we review your favorite wine list. Today we&rsquo;re reviewing one of San Diego&rsquo;s best steak houses, Cowboy Star. Grace, you said you recently dined there?

GH: Oh, I sure did Robert! I went there after a networking event and boy did it blow me away. We had a 2002 Chateau Margaux which was nearly perfect, and followed that up with a 2011 Sierra Cantabria Gran Reserve. It was a killer evening!

RT: Oh, yum those both sound amazing. Wish I was there!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

GH: You&rsquo;re always there in spirit Robert!

RT: Hahaha I love it Grace. So we already know Cowboy Star has some heavy hitters. Should we dive into the rest of the list?

GH: Let&rsquo;s do it! If you wanted to start with bubbles, they&rsquo;ve got some classic champagne houses. The Nicolas Fueillant always hits the spot, or they also have a Paul Bara Grand Reserva which would be delish.

RT: Oh those are two great choices. How are they looking for white selections?

GH: They&rsquo;ve got a small but nice selection of whites! Since they&rsquo;re a steak houses, there&rsquo;s a lot of emphasis on red wine. But for my light white wine drinkers, you could go with the 2019 Coteline Sancerre or the 2018 jj Vincent Pouilly Fusse. And if you wanted something a little more rich, they&rsquo;ve got a 2018 Chassagne Montrachet from Domaine Lamy Pillot, and for my California Chardonnay drinkers, the 2019 Dumol from Russian River Valley 

RT: Yum those are some classic choices. But now let&rsquo;s get to the good stuff. What are you red selections Miss Hood?

GH: Starting with the lighter styles, I would do either the 2018 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley, or if you wanted a California pinot, the 2017 Joseph Swan from the Russian River Valley 

RT: I love your dedication to pinot noir Grace hahah how about something medium bodied?

GH: Exactly the direction I was thinking Robert. Syrah and Merlot are two of my favorite reds, and Cowboy star has some excellent choices for both! You could do a 2019 Syrah from Melville which is one of my favorite central coast producers, and then for merlot they a 2019 Maycamas which is another one of my cali faves. Oh and they also have a 2016 Muga from Rijoa which is another good favorite!

RT: Man, they&rsquo;re really catering to the Grace Hood palate it seems hahah&nbsp; Now have we come to the main event? Big bold tannic reds?

GH: Drumroll please hahaha starting with Bordeaux, I would grab the 2009 Chateau Brane Contenac from Margaux, and then for a Napa Cabernet, they have a 2007 Chateau Montelena. 

RT: I&rsquo;ll take one of each thank you hahah So how about some bottles for our friends on a budget?

GH: I got you! For an affordable white, I would do the 2020 Chalk Hill Sauvignon Blanc from Napa. And for wallet-friendly red, the 2020 Shea Estate Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley. 

RT : Solid picks Grace. But how about if we&rsquo;re trying to impress a date or celebrating a special occasion? I&rsquo;m sure cowboy star has some heavy hitters on the list.

GH: Without a doubt Robert! And my special occasion picks would definitely be the Grand Kuvee Krug champagne, and for a red &ndash; gonna have to be the 2012 Harlan estate

RT: Great Choices as always Grace, thank you so much for helping us navigate the wine list at Cowboy Star.&nbsp; To our audience, Thank you all for Joining us here on CorkRules.&nbsp; If you would like us to review one of your favorite restaurants, please send us email to: <a href="mailto:Info@corkrules.Com">Info@</a><a href="mailto:Info@corkrules.Com">CorkRules</a><a href="mailto:Info@corkrules.Com">.</a><a href="mailto:Info@corkrules.Com">c</a><a href="mailto:Info@corkrules.Com">om</a> or visit our web website where we have a request form available and we will do our best to get it in the queue as quickly as possible.

We are looking forward to being with you on another CorkRules episode soon. In the meantime, please check out our website for other episodes of your favorite restaurant wine lists. Follow us on social media @CorkRules and @wineswithgrace

And finally, drink what you love and please make sure you drink responsibly.

Thank you.

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