Learning about wine can be an exciting but challenging journey. With thousands of wine varieties, regions, and winemaking techniques to discover, it&#39;s no wonder that many beginners feel overwhelmed (as do we) when starting their wine education. However, numerous resources are available to help people build their wine knowledge, and wine magazines are among the best tools for aspiring oenophiles (wine geeks).

Wine magazines offer a wealth of information that can guide and educate readers about the vast world of wine. Whether you are a beginner looking to dip your toe into the wine industry or a seasoned connoisseur seeking to expand your expertise, there is a magazine out there to suit your needs. Let&#39;s take a closer look at some of the top wine magazines and what they offer.

<a href="https://www.winespectator.com/">Wine Spectator</a> is a highly respected publication that has been at the forefront of the wine industry since its inception in 1976. This magazine aims to educate and entertain readers by covering wine regions, winemakers, and tasting notes. Wine Spectator is known for its in-depth articles, comprehensive wine ratings, and exclusive interviews with industry experts. While Wine Spectator can be enjoyed by wine enthusiasts of all levels, its content is especially appreciated by intermediate to advanced wine lovers looking for detailed insights and wine recommendations.

If you&#39;re just getting started in the world of wine, <a href="https://www.wineenthusiast.com/">Wine Enthusiast</a> is an excellent resource to begin your journey. This magazine caters to beginners and covers a wide range of topics, including wine basics, varietal profiles, and wine and food pairing suggestions. Wine Enthusiast also offers comprehensive buying guides, tasting notes, and expert reviews to help readers navigate their wine choices. With its approachable content and focus on education, Wine Enthusiast is a great magazine for beginners seeking to build a solid foundation in wine knowledge.

For those with a more adventurous palate and a desire to explore the global wine scene, <a href="https://www.decanter.com/">Decanter</a> is a must-read and our favorite periodical. This UK-based magazine provides a global perspective on wine, highlighting various wine regions, producers, and styles from around the world. Decanter offers in-depth features, wine travel guides, and expert opinions on emerging trends in the industry. With its emphasis on international wines and insider knowledge, Decanter appeals to wine enthusiasts who are looking to broaden their horizons and discover new and exciting wines.

If you&#39;re looking for a wine magazine that breaks away from traditional norms while still providing valuable content, <a href="https://noblerot.co.uk/shop/magazine">Noble Rot</a> is a fascinating choice. Noble Rot takes a more unconventional and playful approach, focusing not only on wine but also on the intersection of wine and culture. This magazine combines wine with art, music, and literature, resulting in a unique and entertaining reading experience. In addition to articles on wine regions and producers, Noble Rot features interviews with influential figures in the wine and culinary world, as well as thought-provoking essays that delve into the cultural significance of wine. With its creative and unconventional approach, Noble Rot appeals to wine lovers who appreciate a more eclectic and multidimensional perspective on wine.

No matter which wine magazine you choose, the key is to find a publication that aligns with your interests and level of wine knowledge. Explore different magazines and see which ones resonate with you the most. Remember, building wine knowledge is a journey, and these magazines are excellent resources to guide you along the way. Cheers to your wine education! Learning about wine can be a challenging but rewarding endeavor. Wine magazines such as Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, and Noble Rot offer valuable content and resources to help individuals build their wine knowledge. From comprehensive wine ratings and in-depth articles to beginner-friendly guides and unconventional perspectives, these magazines cater to wine enthusiasts of various levels and interests. So, whether you&#39;re just starting your wine journey or seeking to expand your expertise, these magazines are readily available to provide you with the information and inspiration you need to explore and appreciate the wonderful world of wine.

Learning about wine can be an exciting but challenging journey. With thousands of wine varieties, regions, and winemaking techniques to discover, it's no wonder that many beginners feel overwhelmed (as do we) when starting their wine education. However, numerous resources are available to help people build their wine knowledge, and wine magazines are among the best tools for aspiring oenophiles (wine geeks).

Our favorite wine magazines to help your wine journey:

Wines from grapes grown in higher altitude areas with cooler climate has become quite the trend recently. This specific growing environment gives intense flavor but elegance and freshness to the final wines. To highlight and champion these conditions more and more winemakers are starting to use alto as a marketing and labelling term to show their grapes were grown in high altitude vineyards.

Decoding the wine label: Alto

Brut is a word often seen on labels for different kinds of sparkling wine. As you may have discovered when drinking these wines, it indicates that the wine is dry, meaning there is no perceived sweetness in the wine. But how about Extra Brut or Dry, what do they mean and are they the same as Brut?

Decoding the wine label: Brut

Semi-sweet Riesling, a type of wine falling out of style. It’s a shame, since these wines are perfect to pair with flavorful cuisines like Asian or Mexican, or simply drink as they come under the summer sun. The higher level of sugar left in the wine also means that the alcoholic fermentation was stopped before finishing, providing a wine with lower alcohol level and therefor easier grabbing a second glass of.

Decoding the wine label: Spätlese

Have you ever heard the word Xinomavro? Most have not. It is however a word on many sommeliers’ lips today, as it happens to be considered the grape variety with the highest quality in Greece, and one that is trending at the moment. The fact that Greece have been making wine for a long time comes as no surprise, but they have never exported an amount to make sure wine lovers around the globe tried it. With the growing wine tourism many have discovered these wines and are serving them in wine bars and restaurants in many countries today.

Decoding the wine label: Xinomavro

Chianti Classico, Valpolicella Classico, Soave Classico… Why do all these Italian wine regions have the Classico addendum and what does it mean? What is the difference for wines labeled as Classico?

Classico is a wine term in Italy seen on a few wine labels and it indicates that the wine’s from the historic center of the region, the heart. Using Chianti and Chianti Classico and their Sangiovese-based red wines as an example, Chianti is a rather large wine district within the Tuscany region. Chianti Classico is located withing Chianti as the central part and the one that originally existed. Back then this smaller region was actually called Chianti, but as the region grew the quality of the wine plummeted and the well-known characteristics of these red wines were watered down. The reputation took a hit and sales diminished. Eventually this led to the creation of Chianti Classico, which would be drawn from the original Chianti borders to recover the typicity of these wines. Today the quality of both Chianti and Chianti Classico have risen a lot due to modern techniques and knowledge about pruning, planting and temperature control in the winery.

Decoding the wine label: Classico

In the rarefied world of fine wine, where bottles can command prices equivalent to luxury cars, authenticity is everything. Laurent Ponsot's gripping memoir "FBI: Fake Bottle Investigation" reads more like a high-stakes thriller than a traditional wine book, chronicling his relentless pursuit of one of the wine world's most infamous counterfeiters, Rudy Kurniawan.

From Burgundy's Vineyards to the FBI's Most Wanted: A Winemaker's Quest for Justice

Chablis – one of the more popular styles of wine today and a region known by many. Most are familiar with the word Chablis and the light, fresh white wine with a touch of minerality it brings. Even though it’s a renowned wine, few knows what it really is.

Decoding the wine label: Chablis

Many grape varieties around the world of wine have names local to the region or country they’re grown in, even though they’re exactly the same. The most famous example would be Syrah in France where the same grape is named Shiraz in Australia. Another variety with two names is Pinot Grigio, or Pinot Gris.

Decoding the wine label: Pinot Grigio

Have you ever seen the term sur lie on a wine label? It’s not a grape and not a wine region, but a winemaking method used to give certain styles of white wine a rounder texture and a more complex flavor profile.

Decoding the wine label: Sur lie

Grace Hood, wine educator and certified sommelier and Robert Tas visit the award-winning Carbon Beach Club in Malibu, Miami,

Wine Review of Carbon Beach Club, Malibu, Miami

Grace Hood

Carbon Beach Club

Carbon Beach Club

RT: Hello and welcome to CorkRules!&nbsp;

A podcast where, in each episode,&nbsp;we will review a wine list from your favorite restaurants. I&rsquo;m your host Robert Tas along with Grace Hood, Wine educator and certified sommelier. Hello Grace,&nbsp;it&rsquo;s great to have you!

GH: Greetings Robert!&nbsp;

RT: Before we jump in, let&rsquo;s talk about CorkRules.

We created CorkRules to demystify wine lists because we know from experience, that sometimes when we get that list handed to us, well&hellip; it can be intimidating, and even a little daunting.

Our aim is to help prepare you to navigate that list, find those hidden gems, or value wines or that special bottle that will take your dining experience over the top.

RT:&nbsp;So, sit back and listen as we review your favorite wine list. Grace, what are we reviewing today?

GH: We&rsquo;re going to the beach baby! Specifically the Malibu beach Inn to their award winning restaurant, The Carbon Beach Club

RT:&nbsp;Hold on let me put on some sunscreen and I&rsquo;ll meet you there!&nbsp;

GH: I love it! What should I order for us?

RT: Well if I know you, Champagne of course!

GH: And they&rsquo;ve got some great selections for sparkling! We could either have the Henriot Brut Rose or if we&rsquo;re really feeling ourselves, they have a 2010 Dom Perignon 

RT: Ooo perfect. Nothing like bubbles on the beach. What are we ordering for white wine?

GH: If it&rsquo;s a super hot summer day, then let&#39;s get something to cool off with! Feeling either this&nbsp; Gruner Veltliner from Rudi Pichler, or maybe the Vermentino from Argiolas

RT: Delicious. What about if we&rsquo;re feeling rose all day?

GH: We could go with Bobby Stuckey&rsquo;s La Spinetta if we&rsquo;re thinking Italian, or some classic Provence picks. The Domaine Otto or the Rumor would be perfect

RT: I love it. That&rsquo;ll def beat the heat of the Southern California summer day. Now how about when we&rsquo;re finished with the beach and ready for a fabulous meal? We&rsquo;re going to need some reds of course.

GH: Naturally. Starting with some pinot selections &ndash; If we&rsquo;re feeling French we could do the 2013 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru, or if we wanted California we could go with the 2013 Pinot Noir Rochioli Riverblock from Williams Selyem out of Sonoma

RT: Love a good pinot. What we&rsquo;re in the mood for a Spanish or Italian red?

GH: Love where your heads at! For Spain, I&rsquo;m looking at this 2014 Veja Sicilia from Ribero Del Duero. And for an Italian they&rsquo;ve got a 2012 Barolo from Paolo Scavino 

RT: Oh that&rsquo;s a tough choice. What about something more full bodied for the cabernet drinkers out there?

GH: I got you &ndash; If you&rsquo;re craving a classic California cab, I would go with the 2012 Dominus. But if you&rsquo;re wanting a Bordeaux, then it&rsquo;s gonna have to be the 2009 Chateau St. Pierre from Saint Julien. 

RT: Fabulous choices Grace. Now how about some beach budget bottles&nbsp; - say that 3 times fast hahah

GH: Beach budget bottles beach budget bottles beach budget bottles hahah For a wallet friendly White, I would do this Muscadet from Domaine des Quatres Routes. And for a red &ndash; Gonna have to be a classic - the 2016 Muga from Rioja

RT: Ooo two great choices. And loving how affordable they are. Now what about some celebratory bottles?

GH: For a celebration &ndash; def going to have be the Krug Grand Cuvee, or the 2012 Opus One.

RT: Amazing! Grace, thank you so much for helping us navigate the list at Carbon Beach Club. To our audience, thank you all for joining us here on CorkRules.&nbsp; If you would like us to review one of your favorite restaurants, please send us email to: <a href="mailto:Info@corkrules.Com">Info@</a><a href="mailto:Info@corkrules.Com">CorkRules</a><a href="mailto:Info@corkrules.Com">.Com</a> or visit our web website where we have a request form available and we will do our best to get it in the queue as quickly as possible.

We are looking forward to being with you on another CorkRules episode soon. In the meantime, please check out our website for other episodes of your favorite restaurant wine lists. Follow us on social media @CorkRules and @wineswithgrace

And finally, drink what you love and please make sure you drink responsibly.

Thank you.

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Alba

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Matteos Ristorante Italiano

Matteo's

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Artful restaurant offering Southern comfort food with a twist, plus craft cocktails & happy hours.

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28-50

Bleu Provence

KOCHINYC

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Red Rooster Overtown

Benvolio

Pinot Grigio NV

Pinot Gris

Friuli Grave, Italy

Colimoro

Pinot Grigio Alto Adige NV

Pinot Gris

Italy

Daniel Cohn

Bellacosa Cabernet Sauvignon NV

Cabernet Sauvignon

Sonoma Coast, USA

Sella & Mosca

La Cala Vermentino di Sardegna NV

Vermentino

Sardinia, Italy

Château Pey de Pont

Medoc NV

Blend

Medoc, Bordeaux, France

Ysios Rioja Reserva, Spain, La Rioja, Rioja NV

Tempranillo

La Rioja, Spain

Château de Saint-Pey

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru NV

Blend

France

Rodney Strong

Charlotte's Home Estate Sauvignon Blanc NV

Sauvignon Blanc

Sonoma County, USA

Wade Cellars

Three by Wade Cabernet Sauvignon NV

Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley, USA

Kendall-Jackson

Jackson Estate Petaluma Gap Pinot Noir NV

Pinot Noir

Petaluma Gap, USA

Clos de los Siete, Argentina, Mendoza, Valle de Uco NV

Malbec Blend

Mendoza, Argentina

Kenwood

Six Ridges Chardonnay NV

Chardonnay

Russian River Valley, USA

Alma

Gen del, Chenin Blanc Ji Ji Ji, Argentina, Mendoza NV

Chenin Blanc

Mendoza, Argentina

Jordan

Chardonnay 2004

Chardonnay

California, USA

Domaine Fournier Père et Fils

Sancerre Blanc 'Les Belles Vignes' NV

Sauvignon Blanc

Sancerre, France