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:

Omakase is experiencing a surge in popularity, let’s dig into what it is and of course what wines to drink.



 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.

Omakase and Wine Pairing: A Booming Gastronomic Journey

California Chardonnay: it's a name synonymous with sunshine, buttery richness, and maybe even a splash of white wine envy (looking at you, Bridget Jones). But how did this grape, originally hailing from France, become a Californian icon? Buckle up, because we're diving into the world of CA Chard, from its unexpected origins to the reasons it continues to reign supreme on wine lists.

Buckle up, because we're diving into the world of CA Chard!

Forget everything you think you know about sweet, syrupy wines. Lambrusco is a sparkling red wine from Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region that’s as light and bubbly as a summer day.

Lambrusco: The Party in a Bottle You Need to Try under $25

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.

Spring into Rosé: The Perfect Wine for Warmer Weather

We are interested in understanding your dining and wine consumption habits to gain valuable insights into the wine and restaurant industry.

State of Wine and Restaurant Survey 2024

Aligoté: Burgundy's Unsung Hero Steps Out of the Shadows

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.

Aligoté: Burgundy's Unsung Hero Steps Out of the Shadows

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!

Furmint: Hungary's Hidden Gem for Wine Lovers

Check out these four whites wines under $24, from some great producers across various terroirs – France, Italy, Spain. Spring is in the air.

Four must try white wines for under $24 from France, Spain, and Italy

Eric Asimov's recent article isn't just about the "luxury" of sommeliers vanishing from restaurants. It's a stark warning about the potential collapse of a vibrant corner of our social and cultural ecosystem: the world of wine.

Why the Decline of Sommeliers Is a Crisis for All of Us

The Morris

Grant Wood, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas review the wine list at The Morris in San Francisco

Wine List Review of The Morris, San Francisco

Grant Wood

The Morris

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 Grant Wood, wine educator and certified sommelier.

Hello Grant,&nbsp;it&rsquo;s great to be back together for another episode.

GW: Hi Robert!

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.

The Morris SF

The Morris is located in Patrero Flats and is a food, wine, and Chartreuse lover&rsquo;s dream. It was founded by Paul Einbund to be an unpretentious bistro where you can eat and drink at a world-class level. With help from Chef Gavin Schmidt, they&rsquo;ve truly created the perfect, laid-back playground for wine nurds like me. I got to dine here recently and their level of focus, attention to detail, and precise service and hospitality was inspiring. I can&rsquo;t wait to go back, order the skewered duck hearts, and dig deep into their wine list.

First, I love to start with cocktails and they&rsquo;re making magic with theirs so don&rsquo;t hesitate to start you evening with a fun and thoughtful libation to start off your dining experience. One popular drink that is a must get is the Chartreuse Slushy, which is bright and fun, but I personally love a good Hanky Panky which is gin, Antica Torino, and Amaro and is stellar.

Moving on to the wine, I always love ordering bubbles to go with apps, cheese, and charcuterie so I would go for the Bereche &amp; Fils Brut Reserve from Rilly-la-Montagne in Champagne. It&rsquo;s coming from old vines and represents all three classic Champagne varieties, CH, PN, and PM. It&rsquo;s got just the right balance of tension, fruit, and toastiness. Alternatively, though, I love the 2016 Under the Wire Sparkling Chardonnay Sangiacomo Vineyard from the Sonoma side of Carneros but I do have a bias for Under the Wire  It is one of my favorites though and for a California sparkler, it does an amazing job of showing a sense of place and feels like a Carneros t&ecirc;te de Cuv&eacute;e.

On to whites, I love the 2018 Gonon Chasselas from the Northern Rhone. It has a brightness and a roundness to it that is very approachable and is a very unique wine for the region. Another fun wine white to look out for is the 2021 Sigalas Assyrtiko from Greece which is a wine I like a lot and would be a great wine to match with food. If you want to get a little out there and explore something with some history behind it, then the 2001 Kalin Semillon from Livermore is a truly unique wine that barely exists. It come from Semillon vines supposably from Ch. Y&rsquo;quem, planted in the 1880&rsquo;s. 2001 was the last year Kalin produced this wine since the vines have sadly been ripped out. I had this wine last year and thought it was quite magical. There is also a ton of great Burgundy on here, unsurprisingly, but I would go for the 2010 Ganevat &lsquo;Chamois du Paradis&rsquo; which is Chardonnay from the Jura and will be sure to blow your mind.

Moving to reds, right off the bat, I would go for the 2021 Les Aricoques &lsquo;Pan! Le Rouze&rsquo; which is Gamay from Savoie and is just so bright and easy going so you can&rsquo;t go wrong. A great domestic Pinot Noir to look out for is the 2017 Dom de la Cote &lsquo;La Cote&rsquo; from the Sta. Rita Hills which is from all-star Raj Parr who is making some of the most exciting PN in the central coast. I&rsquo;ve been to this vineyard and what they&rsquo;re doing and how they&rsquo;re farming is super interesting and is worth checking out.

For something a bit bigger, I would ball out with the 2011 Allemand Syrah from Cornas in the Northern Rhone. Allemand is one of the leading producers of Cornas for a reason and the wines are truly special. A domestic alternative that is killer as well is the 2019 Pax &lsquo;Sonoma Hillsides&rsquo; which is coming from great vineyards and his Syrah always has beautiful freshness, finesse, and balance.&nbsp;

If you want something Italian, I would go for the 2018 Nervi Nebbiolo from Gattinara which is always incredible quality and a very reasonable price point. If you want to expand your horizon&rsquo;s a bit, however, then try the 2011 Paolo Bea &lsquo;Vigneto Correte&rsquo; from Montefalco which is Sagrantino from one of my favorite producers in all of Italy.

For you Robert, since I know you love wine with age, and you loved the old Ravenswood that I got you. I would order the 1997 Ravenswood &lsquo;Salina&rsquo; Cabernet from Moon Mountain in Sonoma which I&rsquo;m sure would blow your mind. Joel&rsquo;s wines from the 90&rsquo;s are some of my favorites.

To finish things off, why not try a bottle of the 1875 D&rsquo;Olivera Moscatel from Madeira for under $200?

One last thing to mention is that they have an extensive selection of Chartreuse that they&rsquo;ve collected from Paul&rsquo;s travels. This not my area of expertise so I would ask for dealers&rsquo; choice and let the amazing team at the Morris take you on a journey.

The Morris has a new special place in my heart and I can&rsquo;t wait to go back and go on an adventure of taste and intrigue.

Cheers!

RT: Grant Thank you so much for all your great suggestions and helping us navigate The Morris&rsquo; wine list. I can&rsquo;t wait to go try them myself. &nbsp;

To our audience, thank you all for joining us here on CorkRules.

If you would like Grant to review one of your favorite restaurants, please send us email to: <a href="mailto:Info@corkrules.Com">Info@CorkRules.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 all our episodes of your favorite restaurant wine lists and of course please download the CorkRules app to help you navigate all your favorite restaurants.

And finally, drink what you love and please make sure you drink responsibly.

Thank you.

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Matteos Ristorante Italiano

Matteo's

Siesta is a boutique winery located in Mendoza, Argentina. Their wines are made with a focus on sustainability and showcasing the unique terroir of the region. The winery is privately owned and has a medium-sized production.

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28-50

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KOCHINYC

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Josh Cellars

Prosecco NV

Glera

Prosecco, Italy

Rose

Krug NV

Champagne, France

Ash Ridge

Alti Riesling NV

Riesling

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Catena

Malbec NV

Malbec

Mendoza, Argentina

Silver Gate

Pinot Noir NV

Pinot Noir

California, USA

Axr

Cabernet Sauvignon NV

Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley, USA

V Sauvignon Blanc NV

Marlborough, New Zealand