Season 1 finale episode! A warm and heartfelt thank you to everyone who listened, visited the website, and followed us to learn more about great wine at great prices. We will have some bonus content over the next few months and return with a whole new season this fall.

Chuck asks Sean your questions about what it takes to become a Sommelier. Also, what he’s drinking and shopping for this summer. Sean has some questions for Chuck about the perfect Italian summer wines and which season is best to make wine at home. Sean reveals his favourite underrated white wine and Chuck has some hot takes on Sangria. Be sure to listen to the end for a rant about a sommelier who was an absolute snob.

Below are links to some of the wines mentioned in this episode…

https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/carnivor-cabernet-sauvignon-2019/

https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fresco-di-masi-rosso-vegan-organic-red-blend/

https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fresco-di-masi-bianco-organic-white-blend/

To learn more about the wines featured in today's episode…

Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia $16.95

https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/wolf-blass-yellow-label-cabernet-sauvignon-2020/

Fuzion Chenin Blanc Chardonnay from Argentina $8.80

https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fuzion-chenin-blanc-chardonnay/

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Chuck and Sean break down how much sugar is actually in a glass of wine. The answer will probably pleasantly surprise you. They compare the amount of sugar in wine to the amount of sugar in cola, juice, and your favourite chocolate bar. Sean explains why many wines taste sweeter than they actually are.

Chuck features a Petite Sirah (red) from California and Sean tries a calorie reduced white wine from the USA.

For more information about the wines referenced in this episode…

https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/laurent-miquel-pere-et-fils-chardonnay-2019/

https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fresco-di-masi-bianco-organic-white-blend/

https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/spumante-bambino/

https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/bodacious-bubbles-sparkling-wine/

To learn more about the wines featured in this episode…

Cupcake Light Hearted Chardonnay

https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/cupcake-light-hearted-chardonnay/

Ironstone Petite Sirah

https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/ironstone-petite-sirah-2018/

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Chuck and Sean offer their best tips for storing those special bottles of wine you want to hang on to for a while. The optimal temperature to store wine long-term. The best locations in your house to store wine and some places you definitely want to avoid when storing and aging wine. They offer tips to tell if you’ve stored your wine too long and the best way to open a bottle after long-term storage.

Later they do a joint review of an organic and vegan white wine blend from Italy that is very impressive.

For more information on the wine featured in this episode…

Masi - Fresco Di Masi Bianco Organic Vegan White Blend $18.95

https://nosnobwine.com/wine-review/fresco-di-masi-bianco-organic-white-blend/

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