260 - The Tannin's of Tannat and the Muscles of Malbec

In todays episode, Shelley and Phil dive in to two moderately priced red wines to honor their upcoming respective wine days, re-introduce the Vacu Vin Swirling Carafe and talk about why restaurants have a corkage fee. Bring on the tannins and muscles! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing 

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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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.

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, 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 and Boomerang Two-Step Corkscrew Wine Opener with Built-In Foil Cutter & Bottle Opener.

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