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Sicilian White Wine

2026-04-0910:47

We get into the south of Italy today with a beautiful white blend of native grapes to the area. Tenuta Delle Terre Nere is exposed to the northern slope of Mount Etna. This blend consists of 70% Carricante, 20% Catarratto, 5% Grecanico and 5% Inzolia. I also dive into the power of doing things that scare you. We are never fully ready to do things but opportunities will present themselves to us when we are ready for them (even if we feel like we aren't). Everything happens for a reason and presents itself to you when you are ready to move forward in your growth journey. If it didn't feel scary, it wouldn't be growth. Tune in now and try Etna Bianco with me! 1:15 - Intro to today's wine 2:00 - Made up of four grape varietals 4:22 - Main theme of the week 5:20 - You are never fully ready 7:15 - Visual analysis 7:25 - Olfactory analysis 8:05 - Tasting notes 9:45 - Rating of the wine Today's wine: 2024 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Bianco 2024 $32 GET WINE HERE Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale

South American Pinot Noir

2026-04-0112:34

Two friends worked together for 25 years at Bodega Catena Zapata and decided to open up their own winery. Manos Negras was created by Alejandro Sejanovich, a viticulturist (one of the most knowledgeable experts on the terroir of South America) and Jeff Mausbach (an American born sommelier). Their winery's name reflects their philosophy towards winemaking; getting their hands dirty with a hands on approach. They do have organic farming practices being used and are located in the southern part of the Uco valley. Tune in now as I talk about this winery, taste the wine and give you an update on my puppy Titus. Hope you enjoy this episode with a glass of wine (or bottle) as always. 1:30 - Introduction to today's wine 2:50 - Manos Negras 4:22 - Titus tore his ACL 8:15 - Visual analysis 8:30 - Olfactory analysis 9:00 - Tasting notes 10:05 - Rating of the wine 11:22 - South American Pinot Noirs are not my jam Today's wine: 2014 Manos Negras Pinot Noir $20 (Vintage Liquors Pinecrest) Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale

Life update with some Verdicchio

2026-03-2520:11

Moved into a new space, got a puppy and had a crazy high season during the holidays… it's good to be back and I definitely needed a glass of wine and chat with you guys asap. Today we drink 100% verdicchio white wine from Marche, Italy. I dive into my experience with filming my EP with Shawn (episode 111) who just launched his own wine brand and how I will bring you all more episodes like the one I did with him. The biggest theme for me that has been coming up lately is the power of resilience and how what you do can impact others. Special thank you to Shawn for complimenting me on being inspired by my resilience, those words definitely meant more than you will ever know. Tune in now to drink this nice crispy, highly acidic Italian white wine with me and let's catch up. 2:10 - Intro to today's wine 5:40 - New space, new puppy 6:30 - Pour the wine 7:05 - Olfactory analysis 7:55 - Tasting notes 8:35 - What I would pair this with 9:30 - Life pause that was necessary 10:30 - Resilience 11:11 - Is what I am doing really impactful? 12:15 - What is resilience? 13:35 - I don't give up 15:40 - My life flashed before my eyes 19:12 - Rating of the wine Today's wine: 2023 Sartarelli Verdicchio Classico Superiore Tralivio (Plum market Aventura) Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale

Elevyn Cellars with Shawn Valbrun

2026-03-1150:48

Today I am joined by Shawn Valbrun who came down from Brooklyn, New York. We met about a year ago at a wine event and ever since then have stayed connected. He is currently launching his wine brand this year called Elevyn Cellars. I decided to bring Shawn to one of my recent favorite greek restaurants in Ft. Lauderdale, FL called Theo's Estiatorio. We go into detail in regards to his wine brand, music career, gaming career, food, wine and much more. As we wine and dine at the restaurant, we end up ordering some delicious food and a 2022 Boutari Assyrtiko. Boutari is considered one of the top leading Greek wine companies and is located in Megalochori, Santorini (southwestern part of Santorini). Assyrtiko is an indigenous grape varietal to this area and it is one of my faves because it tends to be highly acidic with strong citrus notes coming through giving us some nice minerality and texture. Tune in now as we pair this delicious bottle with some dips, sardines and fried calamari and dive deep into conversation. 1:50 - Introducing today's wine, Assyrtiko 2:45 - Tasting notes with Shawn 3:22 - Pairing highly acidic wines with oily foods 4:03 - Elevyn Cellars 6:30 - Shawn doesn't really eat food 8:40 - First five varietals 11:11 - Fashion is a passion 11:25 - Target audience for his wine brand 12:45 - You don't know what you don't know 14:00 - Safe space for everybody 17:00 - Brand launch 2026 17:40 - Shawn's music career 19:05 - Olives are a no for us 20:15 - Gaming career 28:30 - Trying mediterranean dips with the wine 33:33 - On & off camera 34:22 - Shawn continues to try dishes 37:50 - Man of many hats 38:40 - Sardines and calamari 40:45 - Meeting at Avaline 41:51 - Ties to France, left bank Margaux 43:15 - One of his introductions to wine 46:30 - James Suckling event 47:50 - Shawn's nugget of knowledge for the people Today's wine: 2022 Boutari Assyrtiko Restaurant: Theos Estiatorio 1826 E Sunrise Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Connect with Shawn on IG, TikTok & YouTube @foundshawn Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale

Georgian Winemaking Style

2025-10-2911:52

Saperavi is one of the oldest varietals and most important in Georgia's commercial winemaking industry. This grape tends to produce big, rich wines with a dense tannic structure. This specific producer uses an old Georgian winemaking technique called Qvevri. Qvevri is a large, ceramic egg-shaped vessel used for wine fermentation. The crushed grapes, stems, skins and seeds are placed in the qvevri then buried underground to maintain a stable temperature during the fermentation and aging process. This traditional method dates back 8,000 years. Tune in now to get the full details on this winemaking style and try out this bold Georgian wine with me. 1:10 - Introduction to today's wine 2:00 - Old Georgian winemaking process 3:30 - Egg like vessel 4:44 - Natural wine practice 7:30 - Olfactory analysis 8:08 - Tasting notes 10:08 - Rating of the wine 11:11 - It's different Today's wine: 2021 Togonidze wine Saperavi Red $29 (Plum market Aventura) Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale

Croatian Wines

2025-10-2209:26

Malvasja Istrijana is a native grape to Istria, Croatia located in the northwestern part of the Istrian peninsula bordering Italy and Slovenia. As we all know, wine is a product of the soil they come from and this area is known for it's mediterranean style climate aiding the grapes to produce a fresh, crisp, aromatic and mineral wines. This producer is all about preserving indigenous Istrian varieties honoring the region and heritage. Gianfranco Kozlovic is the largest private producer of Malvasia in Istria and is a stickler for quality. This winery has been in the family for generations and is currently being run by the fourth generation. They produce around 150,000 bottles of this wine each year. Tune in now and watch me taste Croatian wine for the first time while I spill all the details on the production, producer and wine. Cheers! 1:11 - Croatian wine 2:00 - Introduction to the producer 2:44 - Northwestern Istria 3:05 - Indigenous grape 4:20 - Blend 2% fermented in oak 5:30 - Visual analysis 5:45 - Olfactory analysis 6:20 - Tasting notes 8:15 - Rating of the wine Today's wine: Kozlovic Malvasia 2023 $25 (Plum market Aventura) GET WINE HERE Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale

Coravin + Spanish blend

2025-10-2217:19

I bought a wine preservation system… aka a Coravin. The Coravin system basically pours the wine out of a bottle without removing the cork and ultimately keeps the wine fresh in the bottle. Today I showcase this new tool I bought on a fabulous red blend from southeastern Spain. Juan Gil has become one of my favorite Spanish wine producers this year. I love that they value quality and tradition while operating on sustainability by respecting the land, being energy efficient throughout the winery and using natural resources. They are fully organic and create high quality wines. Tune in now to get the full details on how a Coravin works (watch me use it), hear me talk about Juan Gil and taste this amazing red blend with me. 1:45 - What is a Coravin? 3:45 - Introduction to the producer 4:35 - Organic wine 5:15 - My favorite red blend of 2025 6:40 - How to use the Coravin 10:25 - Argon gas 13:10 - Visual & Olfactory analysis 13:55 - Tasting notes 15:08 - What I would pair with this wine 15:24 - Rating on this wine Today's wine: Juan Gil Blue Label Red Blend 2021 $35 PLUM MARKET Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale

Picpoul de Pinet

2025-10-0109:05

Fresh, dry white wine from the South of France has now become one of my favorites. In the Languedoc region there is a native grape called Picpoul that has been around since before the reign of Louis XIV. In this area, the terroir is made of Limestone, right by the mediterranean sea, which will ultimately give us lots of minerality and high acids coming through in the wine (literally love these kind of whites). This particular wine is special to this area and they have been bottling it in what is called the "Neptune" bottle because it is a symbol of the wine recognized globally and exclusively used for Picpoul de Pinet. Tune in now to get the full details on this producer, the grape and taste this crispy, fresh white wine with me. 1:45 - Introduction to producer & wine 2:35 - "Neptune" bottle 3:20 - Popular in the south of France 4:22 - Limestone is amazing for the vines 5:50 - Visual analysis 6:20 - Olfactory analysis 6:50 - Tasting notes 8:25 - Rating of the wine Today's wine: Gerard Bertrand Picpoul de Pinet 2023 $16.99 Plum Market Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale

Red Blend from Argentina

2025-09-2413:14

Mosquita Muerta Wines have been around since 2009. I remember first trying them in Buenos Aires when visiting my family and honestly have loved every wine I have tried from them. After trying the wine in Argentina, I saw they started importing their wines to the US. This winery hand harvests their grapes and is located in one of the best regions in Argentina known for creating complex wines. Today's blend consist of 60% Malbec, 20% Syrah and 20% Cabernet Franc. Each grape is fermented on their own in concrete vats and then blended in together. I love that it is predominantly made of Malbec, giving the wine a great aromatic expression. Tune in now to get all the details on this winery and grab a glass to try this delicious red blend with me! 1:15 - One of my favorite go to wineries in Argentina 2:50 - Sapo de Otro Pozo 3:08 - Malbec, Syrah & Cabernet Franc 5:10 - Grapes are fermented separately 8:40 - Visual analysis 9:20 - Olfactory analysis 10:35 - Tasting notes 12:35 - Rating of the wine Today's wine: 2019 Sapo de Otro Pozo Red Blend $35 Graziano's Market Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale

Vintage wine vs. Reserve wine

2025-09-1815:20

Extra Brut sparkling wine from Northern Italy… yes please! I tried this wine about a month ago and fell in love. Franciacorta is a sparkling wine from the Italian province of Brescia located in Lombardy which is a certified DOCG area. It is produced using the traditional method and is made up of 75% Chardonnay, 2.5% Pinot Blanc and 22.5% Pinot Noir. This one specifically is a multi-vintage sparkling wine. I get into the details of the difference between vintage wine and reserve wine so that you can differentiate them when it comes to buying any kind of sparkling wine (including champagne). The Franciacorta I open up today is 77% vintage wine 2022, 18% reserve wine 2021 and 5% reserve wine 2020. Tune in now to watch the full episode and enjoy a glass of bubbles with me! 2:10 - Sparkling wine from Lombardy 3:15 - Franciacorta 3:55 - Multi vintage sparkling wine 4:25 - What is champagne 5:18 - Multi-vintage 5:55 - Vintage wine vs. reserve wine 7:22 - Most is made of vintage wine 8:20 - Vintage Franciacorta 11:30 - Olfactory analysis 12:05 - Tasting notes 13:07 - Rating of the wine Today's wine: Franciacorta Edizione 47 $45 Graziano's market or Plum Market Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale

Orange Wine from Sardinia

2025-09-0319:16

Orange wine from Sardinia made with three different grapes… need I say more? Not only did this cool label design on the bottle hook me in to buying it but also when I heard Cannonau (Grenache) was one of the three grapes involved, I had to get it. This blend consists of Vermentino, Cannonau & Nasco. Nasco is a native grape to Sardinia that has been used in many blends since the Roman times. This family winery is fourth generation owned and located in the southeast part of Sardinia (near the coast). I love that they stick to no chemical farming and low intervention winemaking. Tune in now to get the full details on the winemaking process for this blend and taste this cool ass orange wine with me! 1:30 - We love Eataly 3:38 - Orange wine 4:22 - Pairs well with stinky cheese 5:10 - Blend of three grapes 5:40 - Bucce translates to skins 6:22 - My only complaint 7:45 - Native grape to Sardinia 10:55 - Unfined & unfiltered 12:40 - Fourth generation 13:13 - Low intervention winemaking 14:20 - Olfactory analysis 15:15 - Tasting notes 17:10 - Food pairings 18:15 - Rating on the wine Today's wine: Cardedu Bucce Bianco $29 Eataly Aventura Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale

Maremma Tuscany

2025-08-2714:17

Maremma is located in the southern part of Tuscany. This area is where the famous Sassicaia is produced. It's safe to say this is a great alternative that won't cost you an arm and a leg and can be easily accessible for everyday drinking. Muralia, today's producer, practices organic farming and was built on passion, knowledge and respect for traditional and real values. This tuscan blend is hand harvested, destemmed, gently pressed and then goes into stainless steel tanks followed by bottle aging. It consists of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot. Tune in now to get all the details on this producer, the area and taste this delicious wine with me! 1:20 - Studied abroad 2:05 - Tuscany, near & dear to my heart 3:15 - Sassicaia 4:00 - Unknown brands, great quality wine 4:44 - From Milano to Tuscany 5:28 - Maremma 6:40 - Made up of three grapes 7:25 - Dominant grape varietal 8:08 - Four Italian certifications 10:55 - Visual analysis 11:40 - Tasting notes 12:35 - Chianti Classico fans check in Today's wine: 2022 Mural Toscana Rosso $16 Plum Market Aventura Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale

Mountain Juice

2025-08-2011:12

Nosiola is a white grape varietal native to the region Trentino and derived it's name from the Italian term for hazelnut (nocciola) due to it's natural flavor profile. Founded by two friends in 1975, Mario Pojer and Fiorentino Sandri set out to protect and revive the local grapes of the area and produce wines which were almost forgotten. At Pojer e Sandri, they not only produce wine but also produce wine and whole fruit vinegars. Due to the German influence in the area, the vinegars perform very well and compliment the local diet. Natural farming, respect for nature, the land, the environment and traditions, this wine is definitely not one to be forgotten. Tune in now to get the full details on this producer and try out this Nosiola with me! 1:30 - Intro to producer 2:08 - Mario & Fiorentino 2:45 - Collaboration for wine success 3:12 - Native grapes 3:30 - Nosiola derived from "nocciola" 4:30 - North of Italy 6:55 - Visual analysis 7:10 - Olfactory analysis 8:10 - Tasting notes 10:22 - Truffle brie cheese 10:40 - Not comparable Today's wine: 2021 Pojer e Sandri Nosiola $33 (Eataly) Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale

Garganega Grape

2025-08-1311:11

"I admire wine, I respect it and try to bring out what is already written in the soil it is born and grows in." This is the perspective that the grandfather of Graziano Pra passed down from generations to him and his father. I just love that they are all about how great wine reflects the land it comes from. Today, I open up a Soave Classico from the Veneto region located in the northeastern part of Italy. Garganega grapes are native to Veneto and are known for their role in the production of the Soave wine. Soave must contain a minimum of 70% Garganega grapes. Overall, my favorite characteristic this producer has is that they are adamant on guiding the wine and not imposing on what nature does but rather leading it in the right direction towards an elegant, precious wine. Tune in now to get all the details and tasting notes on this grape. 1:50 - Introduction to today's wine 2:50 - Graziano Pra 3:08 - Respect the land 3:55 - Garganega grape 7:15 - Olfactory analysis 8:10 - Tasting notes 10:45 - Rating of the wine Today's wine: 2024 Pra Soave Classico OTTO $23 (Eataly) Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale

EPISODE 100

2025-08-0815:17

We made it to the hundredth episode!!! Overall, super grateful to continue to bring you all these episodes and excited to see the podcast continuously grow. I am just out here having fun, tasting delicious wines and bringing you the knowledge I learn on a daily basis when it comes to the industry and production sprinkling in fun, life, travel, business, etc. Today's producer is from the Northwestern part of Italy in a town called Valle D'Aosta, which borders France and Switzerland lying on the western alps. I love the fact that it is a family run vineyard and winery, fully organic and that they implement sustainable practices to ultimately create the best wine they can while supporting the environment. Tune in now to get all the details on this wine and producer. I hope you enjoy this one… Cheers to continuing to have fun on here discovering and drinking amazing wines around the world. 1:11 - 100th episode 1:25 - Expressing gratitude 2:55 - THANK YOU 3:35 - Introduction to the wine 4:00 - Pinot Noir from Valle D'Aosta 5:10 - Western Alps 6:25 - 16th Century migration 7:05 - 1960's Grosjean was born 7:25 - Hand harvest 8:25 - Organic + Sustainable practices 10:30 - Olfactory analysis 11:25 - Tasting notes 13:33 - Rating of the wine Today's wine: 2023 Grosjean Pinot Noir $44 (Eataly) Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale

Granacha under $10

2025-07-3010:56

Spanish wine under $10… another Trader Joe's find. I want to make it a point to bring on different wines at different price points and also find the perfect day to day wine that won't break your bank. Today's wine is from a town in Aragon, Spain called Calatayud. This wine region is known for big and bold red wines mainly made from Granacha grapes. Granacha is one of the most widely distributed grapes in the world and is the second most planted grape in Spain. Tune in now to taste this Granacha with me. Hope you enjoy this episode. 1:25 - Wines under $12 2:05 - Intrigued by the bottle 2:33 - Introduction to today's wine 2:54 - One of the most popular grapes in the world 3:50 - Where did Granacha originate? 4:25 - Cannonau 4:55 - Wine region in the southwest part 6:25 - You can never have enough wine 7:07 - Visual analysis 7:25 - Olfactory analysis 8:15 - Tasting notes 9:45 - Rating on the wine Today's wine: 2023 La Sonriente Granacha $8 (Trader Joe's find) Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale

Pinot Noir from Oregon

2025-07-2315:17

Willamette Valley, Oregon is well known for producing Pinot Noir in Oregon. I am very particular about my Pinot Noirs, as you may know, so this one will be judged harshly. As I open up this Pinot Noir from Oregon I get into my fairly new transition into a new company. I am doing the same thing just in a different territory. I am so grateful to be able to continue bringing podcast episodes to life and I am excited for whats to come. Remember, "When you act out of present-moment awareness, whatever you do becomes imbued with a sense of quality, care and love. Do not be concerned with the fruit of your action. When you just give attention to the action itself, the fruit will come of its own accord." Tune in now to see if this Pinot from Oregon is worth it. 1:20 - Intro to today's wine 1:50 - Life transitions 3:20 - Willamette Valley 4:30 - Started a new job 5:20 - Being surrounded by like-minded people 8:05 - I am so grateful for the podcast 8:28 - God plants seeds 9:20 - Be present in the moment 10:30 - Visual analysis 11:11 - Olfactory analysis 11:30 - Tasting notes 13:10 - There's no complexity 14:22 - Rating of the wine Today's wine: 2023 Argyle Pinot Noir $28 GET WINE HERE Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale

Cabernet Franc from Mendoza

2025-07-0915:42

Antigal Winery & Estates is one of the oldest wineries in Mendoza, Argentina. One of their most well known bottles is the UNO Malbec. Today, I open up their 2019 Aduentus Cabernet Franc to give a try. I give you all the details on this wine while getting into the importance of being present and how we should always do things that inspire us to keep our creative flame alive. Recently, I went to an interior design event where I was reminded about how important it is for us to be truly engaged in each moment as it can be powerful and transformative in our day to day habits. Anchoring yourself to be present in each moment allows you to truly take in what is happening in the now. This can lead to making better decisions, building deep and meaningful connections and ultimately helps build a deeper sense of gratitude and joy for what each moment truly brings you. I hope you enjoy this one! 1:15 - Liquor Warehouse 2:05 - Introduction to today's wine 2:22 - Oldest wineries in Mendoza 3:50 - Aging potential for this wine 5:15 - Interior design background 6:45 - Holistic interior design community 8:30 - Comfort + presence 9:55 - Igniting creativity 11:30 - Visual & olfactory analysis 12:05 - Tasting notes 13:50 - Rating of the wine Today's wine: Antigal Winery & Estates Aduentus Cabernet Franc 2019 $30 (Liquor Warehouse West Palm Beach) Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale

One bottle, eleven grapes

2025-07-0210:22

Skin contact wine made from 11 different grapes… yes please! I found this wine at trader joe's for $12 and had to try it out. This is made up of 34% Chenin Blanc, 18% Pinot Gris, 12% Colombard, 9% Xarello, 8% Verdelho, 6% Vermentino, 3% Gewurtztraminer, 3% Semillon, 3% Trousseau Gris, 2% Riesling and 2% Malvasia. Skin contact wines are natural wines known as low intervention wine because of the way it's made. Basically, it's producing white wine like red wine. What that looks like is fermenting white wine grapes with the skin and seeds which ultimately gives it that amber / orange color. I am on the journey of finding the best wines for this summer. Tune in now to get all the details on this orange, skin contact wine and see if it's worth the buy. 1:40 - Introduction to today's wine 2:22 - Minimalistic labeling… we love that 3:15 - 11 different grapes 4:44 - What is skin contact wine? 5:10 - Carotenoids 6:25 - Visual analysis 7:10 - Olfactory analysis 7:40 - Tasting notes 9:12 - Foods I'd pair this with 9:40 - Rating of the wine Today's wine: 2023 Slice White Wine $12 (Trader Joe's find) Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale

Central Maipo Cabernet

2025-06-2615:59

Maipo Valley in Chile is considered the "Bordeaux" of South America. Within the Maipo valley there are three sub regions known as Alto Maipo, Central Maipo and Pacific Maipo. I get into detail about each of the sub regions and the wine we open up today is actually from the Central Maipo area which is known to be the oldest winemaking area in Chile… aka the birthplace of Chilean viticulture. "Convenience requires no effort" is my story time topic as I open up this Cabernet to try. It's so important to take your time on things and put in the effort in order to reap great rewards. The benefits of putting in the work and taking your time on things you want out of life will, in the long run, be worth it because convenience avoids discomfort but discomfort is where growth lives. Having integrity requires effort, sacrifice and the willingness to face hard truths. Don't take the shortcut, don't do what's convenient. Be conscious, intentional and choose what actually matters in order to get long-term results/rewards. Tune in now to get all the details and taste this Chilean Cabernet with me! 1:15 - Bordeaux of South America 3:05 - Three sub-regions of the Maipo Valley 4:55 - Mountain like climate 5:15 - First place to have viticulture in Chile 6:06 - Pacific Maipo 9:05 - "Convenience requires no effort" 11:55 - Benefits of putting in the work 12:30 - Visual & olfactory analysis 13:20 - Tasting notes 15:11 - Rating on the wine Today's wine: 2022 Perez Cruz Cabernet Gran Reserva $18 GET WINE HERE Connect with me on IG @sipandgrowpodcast Get your FREE Wine Aroma Wheel at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale Check out my Italian Wine Guide at https://stan.store/nicoledipasquale

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