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Season 1 finale episode! A warm and heartfelt thank you to everyone who listened, visited the website, and followed us to learn more about great wine at great prices. We will have some bonus content over the next few months and return with a whole new season this fall. Chuck asks Sean your questions about what it takes to become a Sommelier. Also, what he’s drinking and shopping for this summer. Sean has some questions for Chuck about the perfect Italian summer wines and which season is best to make wine at home. Sean reveals his favourite underrated white wine and Chuck has some hot takes on Sangria. Be sure to listen to the end for a rant about a sommelier who was an absolute snob. Below are links to some of the wines mentioned in this episode…<a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/carnivor-cabernet-sauvignon-2019/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/carnivor-cabernet-sauvignon-2019/</a><a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fresco-di-masi-rosso-vegan-organic-red-blend/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fresco-di-masi-rosso-vegan-organic-red-blend/</a><a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fresco-di-masi-bianco-organic-white-blend/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fresco-di-masi-bianco-organic-white-blend/</a> To learn more about the wines featured in today's episode… Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia $16.95<a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/wolf-blass-yellow-label-cabernet-sauvignon-2020/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/wolf-blass-yellow-label-cabernet-sauvignon-2020/</a> Fuzion Chenin Blanc Chardonnay from Argentina $8.80<a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fuzion-chenin-blanc-chardonnay/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fuzion-chenin-blanc-chardonnay/</a>

E014 Ask a Sommelier & Wines To Drink This Summer

Chuck and Sean break down how much sugar is actually in a glass of wine. The answer will probably pleasantly surprise you. They compare the amount of sugar in wine to the amount of sugar in cola, juice, and your favourite chocolate bar. Sean explains why many wines taste sweeter than they actually are. Chuck features a Petite Sirah (red) from California and Sean tries a calorie reduced white wine from the USA. For more information about the wines referenced in this episode…<a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/laurent-miquel-pere-et-fils-chardonnay-2019/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/laurent-miquel-pere-et-fils-chardonnay-2019/</a><a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fresco-di-masi-bianco-organic-white-blend/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fresco-di-masi-bianco-organic-white-blend/</a><a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/spumante-bambino/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/spumante-bambino/</a><a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/bodacious-bubbles-sparkling-wine/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/bodacious-bubbles-sparkling-wine/</a> To learn more about the wines featured in this episode… Cupcake Light Hearted Chardonnay<a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/cupcake-light-hearted-chardonnay/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/cupcake-light-hearted-chardonnay/</a> Ironstone Petite Sirah<a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/ironstone-petite-sirah-2018/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/ironstone-petite-sirah-2018/</a>

Ep013 How Much Sugar Is in a Glass of Wine?

Chuck and Sean offer their best tips for storing those special bottles of wine you want to hang on to for a while. The optimal temperature to store wine long-term. The best locations in your house to store wine and some places you definitely want to avoid when storing and aging wine. They offer tips to tell if you’ve stored your wine too long and the best way to open a bottle after long-term storage. Later they do a joint review of an organic and vegan white wine blend from Italy that is very impressive. For more information on the wine featured in this episode… Masi - Fresco Di Masi Bianco Organic Vegan White Blend $18.95<a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fresco-di-masi-bianco-organic-white-blend/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fresco-di-masi-bianco-organic-white-blend/</a>

Ep012 How to Store and Age Wine at Home

Chuck and Sean debate whether or not the shape of your wine glass influences your enjoyment of the wine. They share their go-to glass shapes, tips for serving wine, and etiquette for switching between red and white. They agreed that the shape of the glass does matter, but it’s not what you think. It has more to do with the shape of the opening than the whole glass. When it comes to red vs. white wine and glass shape, they do have one piece of advice you’ll want to follow next time you have dinner guests. Chuck shares a textbook example of old world Spanish red wine (Rioja) and Sean features a very versatile red from Portugal (Castelāo and Touriga Nacional). For more information about the wines featured in this episode... Montecillo Rioja Reserva 2013 $18.95<a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/montecillo-rioja-reserva-2013/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/montecillo-rioja-reserva-2013/</a> Waterdog Red Portugal $12.80<a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/waterdog-red/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/waterdog-red/</a>

Ep011 Does the shape of your wine glass matter?

In part 1 of 3 focusing on white wines, Chuck and Sean unpack three classic whites. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio. They discuss what to look for, countries to focus on, and typical and unusual pairing ideas. Chuck features an Italian Pinot Grigio and Sean has a 5 star Organic Chardonnay from Argentina For more information on the wine featured in this episode, see the links below… Fuzion Organic Chardonnay 2020 $12.20<a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fuzion-organic-chardonnay-2020/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fuzion-organic-chardonnay-2020/</a> Fantini Pinot Grigio $10.00<a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fantini-pinot-grigio-2021/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fantini-pinot-grigio-2021/</a>

Ep010 Find Your Whites Part 1 - Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio

In the first episode of a 6 part series, Chuck and Sean unpack three classic red wines. They discuss what to look for, countries to focus on, and typical and unusual pairing ideas. The goal of this series is to help listeners expand their horizons and discover new (to them) and interesting wines. Parts 1-3 will focus on red wines and parts 4-6 will focus on white wines. Chuck features a smokey twist on Zinfandel and Sean is pleasantly surprised by an Argentinian Malbec done in the old world style.&nbsp; For more information on the wine featured in this episode, see the links below… Verum Malbec from Argentina $16.95<a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/verum-malbec-2019/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/verum-malbec-2019/</a> Smoking Loon Zinfandel from California $15.85<a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/smoking-loon-old-vine-zinfandel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/smoking-loon-old-vine-zinfandel/</a> Listener Note: Beginning with Episode 10 the name of the podcast will be changing to The No Snob Wine Podcast. This better aligns with our website (<a href="https://nosnobwine.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">nosnobwine.com</a>) and our brand. This shouldn't impact you, we just wanted to let you know in advance.

Ep 009 Find Your Reds Part 1 - Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Zinfandel

When, why, and how to decant wine

Chuck and Sean talk about decanting wine and share their tips and tricks on the subject. Did you know that decanting inexpensive wine can actually improve the flavor? Sean shares his surprising technique for decanting and Chuck proves almost anything can act as a decanter. Then they tackle the idea of “Hyper Decanting” as depicted in HBO’s Succession. Yes, it’s a real thing and the guys are coming armed with a blender. Chuck features a red from Italy and Sean features a red from Spain. In this episode they taste and rate the wines before decanting and then offer their thoughts on the same wines after an hour of decanting. For more information on the wines featured in this episode… Fantini Primitivo 2020<a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fantini-numero-uno-primitivo-2020/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fantini-numero-uno-primitivo-2020/</a> Honoro Vera Organic Red Blend 2020<a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/honoro-vera-organic-red-blend-2020/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/honoro-vera-organic-red-blend-2020/</a>

Ep 008 Getting the Most Out of Inexpensive Wine: Decant It

Chuck and Sean offer some tips to ordering, tasting, and returning wine at a restaurant. How to examine a wine. What NOT to do when the server presents you with the cork. When to order wine by the glass instead of an entire bottle. Chuck features a Sauvignon Blanc from Chile and Sean tastes a “Wine Beverage” from California. As usual, stay to the end for the outtakes! For more information about the wines featured in this episode… Gaze Wine Beverage<a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/gaze-wine-beverage/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/gaze-wine-beverage/</a> Adobe Reserva Sauvignon Blanc Organic<a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/adobe-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-organic-2020/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/adobe-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-organic-2020/ </a>

Ep 007 Dos and Don'ts of Ordering Wine at Restaurants

Chuck and Sean do an experiment over 7 days to figure out the best way to save leftover wine. They store leftover wine on the counter, in the refrigerator, and in the freezer then taste each on days 1, 2, 3, and finally a frozen sample on day 7. They taste each sample blind and rate them Olympic style, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Sean has big reservations about the freezer and Chuck’s method proves to be tried and true. Chuck features a red table wine from Italy and Sean a Cab from California (they picked wines they know well to conduct the experiment). For more information on the wines featured in this episode… Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon 2019<a href="https://nosnobwine.com/?post_type=product&amp;p=3070&amp;preview=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/carnivor-cabernet-sauvignon-2019/</a> Fantini Casale Vecchio Lot 23 Montepulciano D'Abruzzo DOC Organic<a href="https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fantini-casale-vecchio-lot-23-montepulciano-dabruzzo-doc-organic-wine/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fantini-casale-vecchio-lot-23-montepulciano-dabruzzo-doc-organic-wine/</a>

Ep 006 Counter, Fridge, or Freezer - What’s the best way to save leftover wine?

No fuss. No snobbery. Always under $20.

Love wine but not all the fussy bullsh*t that goes with it? Always on the lookout for good deals? Welcome to No Snob Wine, the companion podcast to <a href="https://nosnobwine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NoSnobWine.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Join Chuck (Italian food and wine superfan) and Sean (a Sommelier) on their search for the best wine deals, the perfect pizza wine, and straightforward answers to your wine questions. It’s that simple.&nbsp;Always looking for Organic, Vegan, or Sustainable wine suggestions. All wines mentioned cost under $20, and often under $10.&nbsp;The No Sob Wine podcast was created by Chuck and Sean who founded <a href="https://nosnobwine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NoSnobWine.com</a> in 2008 - they’ve tried a lot of bad wine so you don’t have to.

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