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Saperavi Says, See Ya Season 2

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:30:27 GMT

Tonight is the final episode of Season 2 and we are going to be tasting 2019 Marani Akhasheni Saperavi from the Republic of Georgia in what was known as the Soviet Union. Saperavi is a late harvest grape so it is a semi-sweet red wine.

Here is a fun fact, Georgia has over 500 identifiable indigenous grapes varieties. Can you believe that? I could do multiple seasons of this podcast just covering indigenous grapes from this one country alone and they have been producing wine for over 8,000 years. How cool is that?

Saperavi is also another teinturier grape, which means the flesh on the inside is colored as well as the outside. Most grapes either red or white have white flesh inside the grapes. This wine boasts a beautiful purple hue with a hint of red, has high tannins and really high acidity once you swirl it around in your mouth. It is full of black fruits like plum and currants and has cigars and cinnamon wrapped in there as well. it is a very full wine with a wonderful mouthfeel that seems like it will never leave your mouth wanting for more.

Saperavi would pair wonderfully with any style of Pizza or Pasta but, could also be served with dessert. With an 11% alc. content, you will be feeling fine with a glass or two. At a $13 price point, it is a win-win. If you would like to partner with me on Mo Wine bringing you really cool wines to drink from all around the world, go to Buy me a Coffee or a Glass of Wine.

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Sunsetting the Season with St. Laurent

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 02:58:40 GMT

We are winding down, season two, we have one more episode to go after tonight. And then we'll be back after a short hiatus, we're going to do some rejigging of our programming and to make it better for you for season three. So tonight, I'm excited. So excited, because we are tasting a 2018 Sankt Laurent from the Krems region of Austria, and it is grown in Lower Austria. They cultivate about under 2000, acres. Sankt Laurent is an indigenous grape there and that's why I wanted to present it this evening and taste it with all of you, for the first time ever.

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Prince and Plavac Mali

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 02:16:45 GMT

Tonight we are tasting a wine from Croatia. We will be reviewing the 2018 Vina Skaramuca Plavac Mali, which is grown along the Dalmatian Coast on the southern part of Croatia. This wine has a gorgeous ruby color with excellent clarity. On the nose, there is nothing but dirt, plums, and blueberries. Its intensely long finish is rounded off nicely with some herbaceous undertones, medium tannins, and well-balanced acidity. The alcohol content is on the higher side at 13%, so you are going to need to pair this with some meat, like a pot roast or some steak and creamy potatoes. If you are not a carnivore, you can have a beautiful pairing with some mushroom risotto. If you are a fan of Zinfandel, then you will definitely enjoy Plavac Mali. If you are having trouble finding this in your local wine store, click here. #Princeandplavacmali --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mo-wine/support

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Getariako Txakolina and Gems from Sleek By Syan

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 04:07:43 GMT

Tonight's episode is presented in two parts. In the first part, we will be tasting the 2019 Getariako Txakolina. In the second part, we will dive into celebrating International Women Day with our very first guest, Sanai Gooden, the owner of Sleek By Syan. Sanai is the youngest entrepreneur in her family and has done an amazing job at bringing her dream of owning her own jewelry brand to life. You can check out her collection at www.sleekbysyan.com and follow her journey on Instagram @Sleekbysyan.

Getariako Txakolina is one of the most exotic wines that I have had the privilege of sharing with my listeners. It is made from 100% Hondarrabi Zuri, a native grape in the Basque region of Spain. It has a surprising fizziness to it when poured in small portions. The wine is pale yellow in color and is very delicate with zesty lemon and pineapple flavors.

Don't let the description fool you. This is a bone-dry white that would pair well with any seafood dish, and it is low in alcohol with an alc of 11%.

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Tinto Cao Me Now

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 03:15:24 GMT

Tonight we are tasting the 2016 Confidencial Tinto Reserva. This is a beautiful, bold, 90 point banger that is super sexy. It does have a muted bouquet on the nose, but once you give it some more air it really reveals itself quite nicely. With its dark ruby hue, I can already tell that there is going to be some prominent cherries dancing around on my palate. I love the wood on this wine because it plays its position. It lets the fruit and the pepper notes shine. It slides the minerality of the wine to the second base and brings us all the way home with the muted wood undertone.

Feel free to pair with some spinach and mushroom-based dishes or some roasted meat meals. Or, you could just rock the bottle solo.

There is almost a chalkiness to it because it is grown primarily in limestone soil. So just to wrap it up.

Color - Ruby

Bouquet - Cherry and Peppercorn

Low to medium acidty

Medium Tannins

Palate - Dry with prominent minerality and cherry flavors

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Moravia Agria is alright with Mia

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 03:25:38 GMT

Tonight we are tasting the 2018 Buena Pinta, Moravia Agria from the La Mancha region in Spain. This is a blend of the dark-colored Moravia and Garnacha. Here is a little fun fact. The word Agria means bitter. See how I upgrade you every week, lol.

This wine boasts a beautiful dark ruby hue and is full of cola, cherries, herbs, and coffee on the nose. You don't get to the Agria part until you taste it. It is a full-bodied wine with a nice long rustic finish. Although the tannins are on the medium side, the acidity is reaching some new heights.

At $14.99, this is an excellent value wine and 12% alcohol is a sweet spot to be in as to not overpower the character of the wine.

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Lighten Up Loureiro

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 02:12:51 GMT

Tonight we are tasting the 2019 Passaros from Anselmo Mendes. Loureiro is a white wine grape from Portugal in the Northern region of Portugal.

Here is a fun fact, Portugal has 350 different indigenous wine varietals. Did you know that? I think that is pretty cool. This wine is very zippy, full of mouth-puckering acidity and a freshness that can only be associated with a warm breeze on a summer night. What I love about this wine is that there are no tannins in this wine. Can you imagine tannins on top of that acidity in white wine? Ain't nobody got time for that.

This is a very young, light-bodied wine that I can only see being paired with Sushi or some sort of fish dish. I love the light lemon hue of the wine and it has just the right amount of length on the finish. Just beautiful at a price point of around $14 or so. Don't miss the opportunity to try this wine. It is lower in alcohol at around 12%, which is just fine for white wine.

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Don't Dornfelder Me

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 02:00:03 GMT

I am not in love with sweet wines, but I can respect them. And so I am learning just like you are this is my first time having Dornfelder. So let's get into it, it's, it's so like I said the color is gorgeous. Just seems really deep, dark red grape, but it's like inky purple like almost bordering like if wine could be black, it probably would be black. But, um, yeah. You know I tried to give it a lot of air because I wasn't, I didn't know what to expect so I was trying to give it a lot of air. So, but the color I mean, I just love it you know purple is my favorite color so I'm down with anything that has any type of purple in it but it's a, it's a clear wine it's really the colors just intense, intense purple. So let's get into the nose because the nose, always knows

So, it tastes like a fruitcake, in a glass, that's what it tastes like. It's not as sweet as ice mine but it is a sweet wine and I know, tons of people. Tons of people that adore sweet wines, and, ladies and gentlemen, if you are listening this evening. You might want to get into this Dornfelder, it is right up your alley. I know a lot of my dream catcher sisters would love this wine.

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Align Me With Alicante Bouchet

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:03:31 GMT

In tonight's show, we are tasting Alicante Bouchet which is originally from the Languedoc- Roussillon region in France. Henri Bouchet planted the grape in the mid-1800s and comes from the red-fleshed Teinturier grape variety. It has also found great success in Spain and Portugal. Teinturier literally means “dry” and is a cross between Petit Bouchet and Grenache.

We are having the 2017 Coelheiros from Portugal. It boasts a beautiful deep purple hue with an intense nose of black fruits, olives, and chocolate with a spicy finish. It is a bold wine that has 14% alcohol and should be prepared with a hearty vegetarian meal and grains or. Perhaps some lamb or BBQ.

This will be one of the times where you can definitely break out your finest decanter and let it breathe for 30 or so minutes. Yanno I like my big girl wines and this wine is like is thicker than a snicker, which might pair well with this as well.

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Whining About Wine on a Inauguration Day

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 23:32:00 GMT

Happy Inauguration Day! Welcome President Biden and Madam Vice President Kamala Harris! The inauguration wine that I am celebrating with is the 2017 6th Sense Syrah from Michael David Winery. Congrats to them on winning the 2020 American Winery of the year. They have been making wine for 150 years in the Lodi Appellation of California and they were also one of the first wineries to plant the Syrah grape in California.

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Needing Nero D'Avola

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 02:52:04 GMT

On this day, last year, I was actually in Sicily and most likely drinking a glass of Nero D'Avola, the star of the show today. Tonight we are tasting the 2016 International Eastern Wine Competition's Silver Award-winning wine from Villa Amoroso. Villa Amoroso is located in Tuscany but the grapes are from Sicily. Nero D'Avola is the most widely grown grape in Sicily which has an IGT classification, which stands for Indicazione Geografica Tipica. It is the 3rd classification out of 4 of the Italian government wine distinctions.

This is not a wine that likes to be alone. It is to be enjoyed with spaghetti and meatballs or can be paired with some Mediterranean dishes. You can find a bottle between $12 to $17. Nero D'Avola is full of plum, tobacco, chocolate, and spice,

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Light Bodied Bobal Blessings

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 03:43:28 GMT

Welcome to Season 2 of Mo Wine - Wine, Mishaps, and More. Tonight, we are tasting the 2018 Marques Turia Bobal/Shiraz Blend. Bobal is primarily grown to produce bulk wine for mass production or used a the base wine for red blends in Spain. Bobal is the 3rd largest grape grown in the Valencia, Jumilla, Yecla, and Manchuela regions. It is a medium-bodied, lightweight, dry wine with light to medium acidity and it is totally ok to keep this served chilled.

On the nose, you can smell black cherries and tea leaves, and oregano. The alcohol content is are 12.5%. In the world of wine, that is light work.

Ciao a tutti!

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Pass Me the Pinotage

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:22:07 GMT

Tonight to cap off this season, we are tasting the 2019 Barista Pinotage from South Africa. This wine has more tannins than a little bit with medium acidity, I love how it just coats your tongue and sits with you for a nice long finish. This wine is a little chewy but I am here for it. Pinotage was created in 1961 in South Africa and it is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cincsault.

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Color Me Carignano

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 23:47:29 GMT

Tonight we are tasting a 2014 Riserva from Carignano Del Slucis Carignano is an ancient grape varietal from Sardina, Italy. Del Sulcis is the southernmost tip of Sardinia. It is a little spicey, a little vegetal and a little dirty. Almost like a Dirty Martini but in wine form. Here is a little fun fact for you, in order for a wine to be designated as Riserva in Sardinia, The DOCG mandates that Carignano must be blended with Cannonau, a.k.a. Grenache. You can check out www.winesearcher.com or www.snooth.com to find out where you can find these wines near you. Ciao a tutti! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mo-wine/support

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Mo Mourvedre

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 03:16:18 GMT

Mourvedre is commonly blended with Grenache and Syrah. It is full of black fruits, tobacco, leather and violets. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mo-wine/support

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Zweigelt Zippin

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 01:42:43 GMT

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Finding Frappato

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 01:19:50 GMT

Frappato is an indigenous grape found in Sicily that is usually blended with Nera D' Avola. It is a medium bodied, red wine that is full of tart cherry, plum and pertol. I am going to have to pump the breaks on this one. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mo-wine/support

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Great Gruner Veltliner

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 01:27:58 GMT

Wine word of the day -Oenephile which means wine lover. It for the lover on you. If you know, you know --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mo-wine/support

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Marry Me Marselan

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:24:57 GMT

Tonight we are tasting the 2019 Grand Reserve Champbeaux Marselan. If you like jammy, fruit-forward wines with spice, this is the wine for you. It is one of the big girl wines that keep you warm in the cooler months.

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Grateful for Gavi

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 01:31:10 GMT

Tonight, we are going to be tasting the 2018 Principessa Gavia Gavi from my beloved country Italy. Gavi is grown in the Piedmont region of Italy and made from the Cortese grape.

Today's wine word of the day is "must". After the grapes are crushed and right before the fermentation process starts, the crushed grapes are known as must. So put that in your glass and sip it

Gavi is full of Pineapple and Green Apple on the nose with some minerality. It is a crisp, medium body wine with high acidity and tannins. Gavi has a pale straw hue with hints of lemon undertones with a medium finish.

You can pair this wine with Pringles or pair it with Lobster Mac and Cheese.

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All the Albarino

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:02:30 GMT

Albarino is a pale yellow white wine from Rais Baixas region of Spain. This wine is full of green apple and honey suckle on the nose. It has high acidity, medium body and as Jill Zimorski feom Cafe Atlantico says, it's like liquid air-conditioning. Tonight we are tasting the 2019 Martin Codax Albarino. Ciao a tutti. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mo-wine/support

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Miss Me Maristina

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 00:14:54 GMT

Tonight's selection comes from the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia with a salty mixed nose. It is made from the indigenous grape, Maristina and it has 12% alcohol. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mo-wine/support

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Oui Valdiguie!

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 01:48:41 GMT

Hailing from Languedoc-Rousillion during the 19th century, France had no love for this rare beauty and pretty much booted it out the country. Now it's back on the block as a.k.a. Napa Gamay. Sike! Its Valdiquie. Get into it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mo-wine/support

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Sparkling Apothic Tuesday

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 01:00:41 GMT

Birthday behavior continues with a special Apothic Thursday on a Tuesday. Since I am still poppin bottles, I decided to pop open this limited release of Apothic Red Sparkling Wine a.k.a Lambrusco --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mo-wine/support

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Mo Malvasia Bianca

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 00:21:41 GMT

On this episode, we are tasting Malvasia Bianca from The Wonderful Wine Company and the Winc wine club. This company makes clean wines that sustainably-farmes and vegan friendly. 12.8% alc. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mo-wine/support

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Torrontes Tuesday

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 23:05:11 GMT

It is Summertime in the city and we are going through a heatwave. Join me as we have a Torrontes Tuesday to ward off the heat. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mo-wine/support

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Black Girl Magic All Day!

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 21:10:16 GMT

Join me as I share my live and appreciation for Black Girl Magic Wine from the McBride Sisters. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mo-wine/support

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Join me as we discuss Falanghina from the Campagna region of Italy

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:31:31 GMT

Falanghina is usually blended with other grapes from the region and not widely discussed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mo-wine/support

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Fa La La Ghee Nah

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:02:59 GMT

Italy is my favorite regions in the world. Since we can't travel to Italy, why not travel with your taste buds. We are trying a Falanghina from 2017 Feudi San Gregorio. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mo-wine/support

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Tempered in Tempranillo

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 22:21:59 GMT

This week we are checking out a Spanish Tempranillo from Spain. If this variety is new to you, you should definitely take I listen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mo-wine/support

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Master No More

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 02:07:46 GMT

The Court of Master Sommeliers are getting the asses handed to them as more accusations of racial injustice in their organization. They need to have several seats, maybe even lay down. Period! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mo-wine/support

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Mo Wine down the drain

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 23:21:37 GMT

Check out the first episode on Mo Wine -Wine, Mishaps and More. Catch this slight go awf on my experience with the sub par case of wine that I bought recently. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mo-wine/support

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