Listen "Why Does Keith Hates Prosecco so Much?"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of After Wine School, hosts Keith Wallace and Alana Zerbe dive deep into the world of sparkling wines, starting with a critique of generic Prosecco and moving on to various high-quality alternatives like Cava, Loire Valley bubbles, and Anderson Valley wines. They discuss the importance of lees, the complexities of different sparkling wines, and touch upon unique varieties like Bougie Cerdan and Greek orange wines. The episode aims to educate listeners on identifying good quality bubbles without the snobbery, highlighting the joy in discovering diverse and lesser-known sparkling wines.
00:00 Introduction to After Wine School
00:41 Today's Topic: Bubbles
01:31 Prosecco: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
02:52 Understanding Quality in Sparkling Wines
05:52 Exploring Cava and Its Complexities
17:19 The Charm of Loire and Other French Bubbles
19:06 American Sparkling Wines: Hidden Gems
22:24 Weird and Wonderful: Unique Sparkling Wines
27:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
👉 Free wine class + resources: https://wineschool.us/hub
00:00 Introduction to After Wine School
00:41 Today's Topic: Bubbles
01:31 Prosecco: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
02:52 Understanding Quality in Sparkling Wines
05:52 Exploring Cava and Its Complexities
17:19 The Charm of Loire and Other French Bubbles
19:06 American Sparkling Wines: Hidden Gems
22:24 Weird and Wonderful: Unique Sparkling Wines
27:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
👉 Free wine class + resources: https://wineschool.us/hub
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