Text the Show Monique Huston, VP of Spirits Portfolio, joins me for another Spirits Smart. Tariffs are a difficult situation, but they do point us to potential opportunities. Being intentional and thoughtful will benefit you. Invest 10 minutes in a little inspiration to think differently.

Text the Show Alta Langa offers high-quality, delicious sparkling wine and nothing else! The appellation regulations and the committed producers make this a must-explore opportunity. Invest 10 minutes to find out why you should be buying and selling these wines. Explore Pecchenino Alta Langa Consorzio

Text the Show Lisboa offers light fresh whites through rich reds. It is a beautiful landscape and is heavily impacted by the North Atlantic Ocean. Each vineyard has a specific ability to produce styles of wine based on how much cool Atlantic air hits the vineyard. This is a must-try wine region! Explore Chocapalha Winery Lisboa Educational Course Chocapalha is a Dream Podcast

Text the Show Flavor preferences are always moving among the consuming public. Lately, there is a general move toward savory, less sweet options in the market. This plays out in the spirits and wine categories. This episode is about spirits, and I am thrilled to have Monique Huston, VP Spirits Portfolio Management, back to help us be Spirit Smarter.

Text the Show The San Luis Obispo Coast AVA captures the full influence of the Pacific Ocean, making it cool socially and climatically. Invest a few minutes into understanding why the SLO Coast needed to be its own AVA and why you should buy and sell its wines.

Text the Show A dive into the highly-regarded and well-known GI of Vista Flores and the not very well-known rising star Pampa El Cepillo. Vista Flores draws great winemaking families from around the world. Pampa El Cepillo is foreboding and difficult, but the rewards are tremendous. Take 10 minutes to find out why these are world-class locations for viticulture. Explore Catena Vista Flores Malbec El Enemigo Gran Enemigo Cabernet Franc El Cepillo Zuccardi Poligonos Chenin Blanc Vista Flores

Text the Show Its immediate proximity to the Front Range of the Andes makes the wines of Uco Valley's San Pablo GI different. Three influential wineries, Zuccardi, Bodega Tapiz, and Salentein, carefully defined the GI as this narrow strip of alluvial terraces and hills. Click play to find out why. Explore: Zuccardi Poligonos San Pablo Zuccardi Fosil

Text the Show Altamira is a hotbed of high-quality, expressive Uco Valley wines. The ancient work of the Rio Tunuyán formed an incredible place to grow more than just Malbec and make world-class wine. Invest 10 minutes in understanding how the individual characteristics of Altamira shape its wines. Explore: Catena Paraje Altamira Malbec Zuccardi Alluvional Paraje Altamira Malbec Zuccardi Poligonos Altamira Malbec and Cabernet Franc

Text the Show Gualtallary is the home of one-hundred-point wines and a regal reputation. The district is waiting for official GI status based on high-elevation viticulture, with the interesting addition of caliche. These wines can be identified in a lineup of the same grape from the other areas of Uco Valley. Click play to find out why. Explore: Catena Adrianna Vineyard Wines Zuccardi Alluvional Gualtallary

Text the Show The Andes Mountains shape the Wines from the Uco Valley of Mendoza, Argentina. This episode explores the major mountain influences of elevation, wind, alluvial fans, and slope. Invest 10 minutes in part one of a continuing series to reveal the secrets of the Uco Valley.

Text the Show Fire and ice formed the geology of the Columbia Valley and much of Oregon. Knowing this history is key to understanding the uniqueness of these areas as wine regions. Invest 10 minutes in the story of fire and ice.

Text the Show Chehalem Mountains AVA has the three major soils, a large range of elevations, and all the possible vineyard aspects. Invest 10 minutes of research on this diverse and historic part of Willamette Valley. Explore: Cooper Mountain Adelsheim Vineyard Elk Cove J. Christopher

Text the Show Abruzzo offers a wide range of wine expressions through the lens of the Adriatic Coast, the valleys inside the coastal range, and the Apennines. Montepulciano alone ranges from elegant and fresh to dense and powerful, so imagine the possibilities with Trebbiano Abruzzese, Pecorino, and Passerina. Invest 10 minutes prepping your exploration of this prolific region. Explore: Valle Reale

Text the Show Cava is a wine, a style, and a tradition of Penedès since the 1860s. There is more to consider than the stacks of affordable bubbly at the end of a wine aisle. There is real substance to be found and great quality to be experienced alongside the Thursday night versions. Invest 10 minutes in knowing Cava.

Text the Show Montalcino is small in size but giant in reputation. These nine square miles of Tuscany boast some of the world's most sought-after wines, yet only fifteen percent of the territory is dedicated to vines. Invest 10 minutes exploring Montalcino, Italy, from Brunello to Moscadello. Explore Altesino Poggio di Sotto Tenuta San Giorgio

Text the Show Dry, high-quality Lambrusco is what the locals love. In Emilia-Romagna, the home of Lambrusco, the people recognize the charm and delight of drinking this red sparkling wine with their culinary treasures like Prosciutto di Parma, Parmagiano-Reggiano, and their generous drizzles of Balsamico di Modena. Invest 10 minutes so you can "Lambrusco like a local." Explore Lini 910

Text the Show I'll have a Prensal Blanc to start and follow it with a lovely Manto Negro. If you aren't sure what those would be, then this podcast is for you. Take 10 minutes to find out about the island of Mallorca, where Prensal Blanc and Manto Negro are indigenous delights. Explore Ánima Negra

Text the Show When we think of cider, we should think of wine. Pair it with food like wine. Sell it alongside wine. Drink it like wine. Don't treat quality cider like beer, but it is low in alcohol, which is a very popular concept right now. Explore: Wölffer 139 Cider

Text the Show Jura is a calcareous geologic sibling of the Cote d'Or, separated by the Bresse Plain. No wonder the vineyards boast Chardonnay as the most-planted grape and Pinot Noir as the top red grape, but this semi-alpine region has individuality. Take 10 minutes to start the exploration of Jura. Explore Domaine Maire

Text the Show When it's perfect it's perfect and Dogliani is perfect for Dolcetto. Dolcetto is a bit finicky but it is so delightful in the right place and the right hands. It needs a Goldilocks climate and a soil that retains water but not too much. Exploring Dogliani opens up top-tier wines that are accessible on any given Friday. Invest 10 minutes in the DOCG of Dogliani and then find one to try. To help you explore click the link below. Explore Pecchenino