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&quot;I&#39;m new to CorkRules app, it has a lot &nbsp;stuff can you explain it&quot;, Lori B, New York.&nbsp;

CorkRules is built for wine enthusiasts who are constantly on the lookout for new and exciting wine experiences. People often find themselves lost in a sea of options when trying to choose the perfect bottle for any occasion. Look no further! CorkRules Wine App is here to meet all your wine needs and revolutionize the way you explore, learn, and enjoy wine.&nbsp;

With a plethora of wine apps available in the market, it can be overwhelming to find one that truly meets all your needs. But fear not, CorkRules is the one wine app that will exceed all your expectations. It goes beyond just being a wine discovery tool like popular apps such as Vivino. Using advanced AI tools, CorkRules will get to know you and help you experience wine across all your different wine needs like never before.&nbsp;

Discovering New Wines with Personalized Recommendations:

CorkRules is your go-to app for discovering new wines. Like Vivino, but CorkRules leverages AI tools to provide personalized recommendations based on your preferences and previous choices. With CorkRules, you can discover new wines that align perfectly with your palate, ensuring that every sip is a delightful experience. The app&#39;s AI capabilities make it a step ahead of other wine apps which were never designed to get to know you, offering a more refined and accurate selection of wines.&nbsp;

 
Learn from Friends:

The app allows you to explore and learn about different wine varieties, making the process of discovering new wines both educational and enjoyable. One of the unique aspects of CorkRules is its emphasis on social interaction and community building. The app enables you to learn from your friends by seeing what they are drinking, creating a social experience that aligns with the essence of wine appreciation before, during and post event. Yes, that right! You can now share wine choices before an experience, share wine notes, and preferences. You can also share your wine experiences, post pictures, and connect with other wine enthusiasts and sommeliers, fostering a vibrant and engaging community.&nbsp;

Restaurant Wine Ordering and Hospitality:

CorkRules goes beyond wine discovery and social interaction by simplifying the process of ordering wine at restaurants. The app learns from your preferences over time, allowing for personalized recommendations and making it easier to find and order your favorite wines at restaurants. Moreover, CorkRules elevates your hospitality by enabling you to send your wine preferences to the restaurant ahead of time, ensuring that you receive personalized service, and you can reserve your favorite wines to make sure they are available for dining pleasure ahead of time. &nbsp;

Cellar Management and Wine Purchases:

For wine enthusiasts who manage their wine at home, CorkRules offers a comprehensive cellar management feature, akin to CellarTracker, that allows you to take pictures and keep track of your wine collection and reviews. &nbsp;

And let&#39;s not forget the convenience of purchasing your favorite wines with just one button. CorkRules not only helps you find the best prices but also directs you to all the retailers that carry the wine you desire. No more endless browsing or searching &ndash; CorkRules makes buying wine a breeze.&nbsp;

Modern User Interface and Innovation:

CorkRules prides itself on its modern and user-friendly interface, providing a seamless and visually appealing experience for its users. What truly sets CorkRules apart from other wine apps is its commitment to constant innovation and disruption in the wine space. The company is dedicated to transforming the wine and restaurant industry through cutting-edge digital solutions. With CorkRules, you are not just joining a wine app; you are becoming part of a community that is shaping the future of wine exploration and enjoyment.&nbsp;

CorkRules is not just an app - it&#39;s a community of wine enthusiasts who are passionate about sharing, discovering, and learning about wine. We encourage you to download the CorkRules app, be a part of this vibrant community, and contribute to making it even better. There is no better wine app on the market than CorkRules. It brings together all your wine needs into one powerful platform, offering personalized recommendations, social connectivity, restaurant assistance, wine management, and effortless purchasing. The fantastic modern user interface combined with the company&#39;s constant innovation makes CorkRules a must-have tool for anyone passionate about wine.&nbsp;

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CorkRules is built for wine enthusiasts who are constantly on the lookout for new and exciting wine experiences. People often find themselves lost in a sea of options when trying to choose the perfect bottle for any occasion. Look no further! CorkRules Wine App is here to meet all your wine needs and revolutionize the way you explore, learn, and enjoy wine.

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 Omakase, a term that translates to "I'll leave it up to you" in Japanese, is rapidly gaining popularity in the culinary world. This dining experience places your meal entirely in the hands of the chef, who meticulously crafts each course based on seasonal ingredients and their personal creative flair. It's not just about seafood; while sushi often features prominently due to its status as a cornerstone of Japanese cuisine, an omakase menu can include anything from Wagyu beef to seasonal vegetables.

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As the days grow longer and warmer, it's time to trade in your full-bodied reds and crisp whites for a glass of refreshing rosé. This versatile wine is not only perfect for spring but also pairs beautifully with a wide variety of foods all year round.



Rosé originates from France, specifically Provence - the world’s leading rosé region. It has been produced there since 600 BC when Greeks brought vines to southern France. Unlike its red and white counterparts, rosés are made using an array of grape varietals including Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault among others.

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For Chardonnay lovers seeking a refreshing, value-driven alternative, Aligoté, Burgundy's "other" white grape, beckons with its crisp acidity, subtle minerality, and undeniable charm. Often overshadowed by its more illustrious neighbor, Aligoté is finally gaining recognition for its unique qualities and exceptional quality-to-price ratio.

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A Hungarian Legacy: Imagine yourself in Tokaj, Hungary, a region steeped in winemaking tradition. For centuries, Furmint has thrived in its volcanic soil, basking in the warm sunshine. These grapes, loved for their thick skin and high acidity, became the cornerstone of Hungary's most famous wine: Tokaji. These sweet, honeyed treasures were once enjoyed by royalty and popes!

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Carbone

Michaela Quinlan

Carbone NYC 2022

RT: Hello and welcome back to CorkRules! The wine podcast that&rsquo;s here to help YOU navigate all your favorite restaurant wine lists!

I&rsquo;m, Robert Tas along with Maria Valetta, certified Sommelier and wine educator,

Hello Maria

MV: Hi Robert. I&rsquo;m looking forward to our wine list review today&hellip; It&rsquo;s a restaurant I&rsquo;m familiar with because I&rsquo;ve been to their location here in Las Vegas, but the original is in your hometown of NYC&nbsp;

RT: That&rsquo;s right Maria, today we are talking about Carbone NYC and things are about to get saucy!

MV: I&rsquo;m ready!

RT: Known for its HEFTY portions of SAUCY Italian-American favorites, served in a swanky setting, Carbone rightfully became a foodie destination the minute it opened its doors on Thompson street in 2013. Reservations are still incredibly tough to snag at this retro-refined, glamorous spot. Inside you&rsquo;ll find unique artwork by Vito Schnabel, server uniforms designed by Zac Posen, and a tiled floor inspired by The Godfather Movie !!!! , And the food&hellip; ,,, will make you want to Mangia Mangia!

Maria I can&rsquo;t wait to see what you think of their extensive wine list.

MV: I really love how well Carbone does elevate Italian-American cuisine..- it reminds me of the way I grew up and the kind of food we ate&hellip; especially for our early Sunday suppers. I have to say, &nbsp;This list has all the top Italian hits&hellip;and I&rsquo;m not talking about Louis Prima,

RT: Although you&rsquo;ll hear his songs in the background for sure

MV: Oh Yes it def that kind of place.. but I was talking about the Italian wine Top Producers! From Bruno Giacosa my favorite producer in the NW of Italy in Piedmont to Fontodi in Tuscany&hellip; to Emidio Pepe in the eastern region of Abruzzo Who famously grows the Montepulciano grape. I want to drink it all. But they also have an excellent collection of high-end producers from America as well&hellip;

RT: Well that sure makes sense given it&rsquo;s an Italian-American concept

MV: Right!

RT: So where should we begin, what would you order at Carbone

MV: Well after you have a cocktail to start,

MV: You should begin to peruse the menu for something to wash down all that red sauce&hellip; or gravy (which is what my Nana called it)

Carbone is a great place to go with a group of friends so I would order the Arnaldo&nbsp;Caprai&nbsp;(ca-Preye) Montefalco Sagrantino &#39;Collepiano&#39;2012&nbsp; (Magnum) For a magnum this is a great price, and you have plenty of wine to go around that way. Montefalco is a region in landlocked&nbsp; Umbria that grows the indigenous&nbsp; Sagrantino grape. Arnaldo basically brought this grape back to existence it&rsquo;s a grape that needs a lot of age to simmer the tannins, so the 2012 is going to feel integrated, with supple tannins loads of baked black cherries and plums and an herbal anise, long-lasting finish.

RT: Sounds Complex and love that it&rsquo;s a magnum giving you access to 2 full bottles of wine for the table

MV: Plus it&rsquo;s fun to try these indigenous Italian grapes!

RT: sounds like a good value too&hellip; and other value wines you would recommend? Say it&rsquo;s date night&hellip;but it&rsquo;s a Monday and I&rsquo;m not trying to blow my weekly budget yet?

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MV: I&rsquo;m going to stick with Italian because there are a lot more options for the price point you&#39;re looking for. Order the

Castello dei Rampolla 2019, a Chianti Classico, mostly comprised of the Sangiovese grape. AND the key word here is Classico (it&rsquo;s from the original most central, highly prized part of the chianti region in Tuscany). I recently had a 2009 Rampolla and wow was it epic&hellip;..all this tomato paste, Chocolate, and some dried oregano were just shining through the concentrated cherry flavors. &nbsp;Another plus, this winery uses biodynamic methods! Pair it with the Spicy rigatoni vodka!

RT: And what about that Friday Date night Wine&hellip; I want to kick the weekend off right:

MV: I&rsquo;m going to give you two wines to splurge on&hellip; an Italian and an American to stick with the restaurant theme!!

My Italian Pick is the Super Tuscan Marchesi Antinori&nbsp;&#39;Tignanello&#39;, 2018 (they also have a 2015 for $50 more if you want a little more age).

&nbsp;Super Tuscans are always impressive and by Super Tuscan, I mean wines made in Italy in the region of Tuscany that intentionally includes non-Italian grape varietals&hellip; typically producers will use cabernet sauvignon or Cab Franc or Merlot and/or Syrah. And some are pricier than others, but the &ldquo;Tigi&rdquo; (which was the first super Tuscan wine produced) is actually not insanely priced here- I just opened a bottle of 2018 recently and while it&rsquo;s still young, it&rsquo;s not awkward by any means. A little decanting and it shows a lovely chewiness and a rich fruit character this wine is mostly Sangiovese but beefed up with some Cab Sauvignon and a dash of Cab Franc.

RT: And your American Pic?

At the same price point as the Tigi, is The Eisele Vineyard Altagr&aacute;cia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018- it&rsquo;s an accessible wine from a legendary vineyard in napa Cali, This is going to be punchy no doubt, but the black currant, wild blueberries, and black pepper are sure to win you over especially when paired with one of their charcoal cooked steaks! So Centanni!

RT: Saluti! Well, that&rsquo;s all we have time for on today&rsquo;s episode&hellip;thank you Maria for helping us navigate Carbone&rsquo;s wine list.&nbsp; Thank you&nbsp; EVERYONE for joining us here on CorkRules, Remember the only rule in wine is &ldquo;Drink what you LOVE&rdquo;.

MV: Have a favorite wine List? Let us review it here on CorkRules. Send us your requests at <a href="mailto:info@corkrules.com">info@corkrules.com</a> and remember to Check out all our episodes on CorkRules.com.

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