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We say farewell to NORMAL SCHOOL of WINE as we have relaunched our project, still and always dedicated to spreading WINE WISDOM FOR EVERYDAY LIFE... We say goodbye to Normal School of Wine, NRML Wine, and all of its affiliated "NRML" brands. Unfortunately, with that, we also must say farewell to NORMAL SCHOOL of WINE THE PODCAST. For Julie and I this has been a labor of love, our little baby, and a project that we have loved and nourished through three seasons. We thank you all for your continued support over the years! We hope you check us out in the future and visit us and see what we're doing in our new project  PINTA PRODUCTIONS and PINTA SCHOOL OF WINE find us on social media! INSTAGRAM: @PintaSchoolofWinehttps://www.instagram.com/pintaschoolofwine/ X: @pintawine SUPPORT THE PODCAST! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/normalschoolofwine WE NEED YOUR Questions! Send us your questions for Season 3 to [email protected]

PREVIOUSLY NORMAL SCHOOL of WINE / NRML WINE We are now: PINTA SCHOOL of WINE pintaschoolofwine.com IG: @pintaschoolofwine X: @pintawine The penultimate episode in the season! Our dynamic duo heads for the storied, manacled, libraries and drawing rooms of most-respectable Bordeaux! Along the way they welcome the New Year... hello 2024! Alas, they share no news on the current new rebranding but they do tease a major announcement coming our way! Pour yourself a glass and settle in, because Pinta School of Wine: The Podcast 9(?)  is here to sprinkle some Wine Wisdom for Everyday Life! OUR CHATEAUX PICKS FOR THIS EPISODE CHÂTEAU GRAVILLE-LACOSTE  Bordeaux Blanc - Bordeaux - FR.  @chateau_roumieu_lacoste CHÂTEAU GREYSAC,  "Cru Bourgeois" Médoc  - Bordeaux - FR.  https://www.chateaugreysac.com/ "La Croix de Beaucaillou"  by CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU, St. Julién - Bordeaux - FR. @chateauducrubeaucaillou MANY THANKS TO: J's Bottle Shop, Athens Ga. Origen Selections @origenselections SUPPORT THE PODCAST! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/normalschoolofwine SUPPORT THE PODCAST! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/normalschoolofwine WE NEED YOUR Questions! Send us your questions for Season 3 to [email protected]

BONUS EPISODE - OUT OF THE VAULT "The Lost Champagne Episode" Out of the Vault-- while we recorded this episode 2 years ago, it was never published add has languished in the dark recesses of the World Headquarters of Normal School of Wine, forlorn, forgotten... Until now!  Our dynamic duo break-down wine laws; sea-aged wines; and pop-open the bottle to reveal the mysteries and magic of "capital C" Champagne!  Styles, types, and stylings are discussed and we see if the chump gets stumped in this bonus episode! And, remember what Julie says: Don't let a flute chat ya! #champagnelife Pour yourself a glass (of Champagne) and settle in, because Normal School of Wine: The Podcast is here to sprinkle some Wine Wisdom for Everyday Life! *BE AWARE that there are some erroneous plugs for programming that is no longer active due to the original production date for this episode* OUR (CHAMPAGNES) PICKS FOR THIS EPISODE "Cuvée 742" Extra Brut by Champagne Jaquesson @champagnejacquesson_officielImported by Rare Wine Co.   @rarewineco "Brut Rosé" by Champagne Lanson @champagnelansonImported by Terlato Wine Group  @terlatowines "Blanc de Blancs" by  Claude  Genet, Chouilly @champagne_michel_genet)https://www.liquidfarm.com/ SHOT OUTS TO: Champagne Marie-Weiss - @ployez_jacquemart Champagne Bollinger - @champagne_bollinger Champagne Pol Roger - @pol_roger Champagne Billecart-Salmon - @billecart_estate MANY THANKS TO: J's Bottle Shop, Athens Ga. SUPPORT THE PODCAST! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/normalschoolofwine WE NEED YOUR Questions! Send us your questions for Season 3 to [email protected]

Nobody hide! It's going to be alright as we dive into a the divisive world of Chardonnay!  Our brave hereos boldly divide the room as they delve into the controversies of Chardonnay. Fear not thee who hateth the oak...  we're talking styles, places, and favorites. Along the way the dynamic duo, Alejandro and Julie, talk what to pair with Korean food; what to bring to a party when no one cares about wine; and we'll see if the chump is finally stumped! Pour yourself a glass and settle in, because Normal School of Wine: The Podcast is here to sprinkle some Wine Wisdom for Everyday Life! OUR (CHARDONNAY) PICKS FOR THIS EPISODE MÂCON-VILLAGES by Domaine Merlin, Burgundy - FR   @domainemerlinImported by Grand Cru Selections  @grandcruselections CHARDONNAY "Estate"  by Levendi, Napa Valley, Ca. - USA   @levendiwineryhttps://www.levendiwinery.com/ CHARDONNAY "White Hill Vineyards" by Liquid Farms, Santa Rita Hills, Ca. - USA   @liquidfarmhttps://www.liquidfarm.com/ MANY THANKS TO: J's Bottle Shop, Athens Ga. Origen Selections @origenselections Rive Gauche Wines of Georgia   @rivegauchewineco    www.rivegauche.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/normalschoolofwine WE NEED YOUR Questions! Send us your questions for Season 3 to [email protected]

We take off to the fairy-book town of Chablis whose Kimmeridgian hills resplendent with vines give us legendarily long-lived; crisp; mineral-laden, er, Chardonnay!  Along the way we make a few stops to unpack the truth about wine clubs; how Climate Change is impacting Europe's storied vineyards, as well as touhcing-down on the formula for choosing a wine for parties and we'll see if the Chump gets stumped on this brand new episode! All aboard and join us for a dive into one of our favorite elittle wines from Burgundy: the much misunderstood and adored Chablis!  Pour yourself a glass and settle in, because Normal School of Wine: The Podcast is here to sprinkle some Wine Wisdom for Everyday Life! OUR PICKS FOR THIS EPISODE CHABLIS by Samuel Billaud @domainesamuel_billaud Imported by Shiverick Imports  @shiverick_wines CHABLIS "1er Cru - Vaugiraut" by Domaine Oudin @domaineoudin Imported by Jenny and Francois Selections  @jennyfrancois CHABLIS "Grand Cru - Les Clos" 2015 by Domaine Jean Collet & Fils @chablis.collet Imported by various LINKS to ARTICLES featured: https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2023/07/alsace-to-trial-syrah https://www.decanter.com/learn/eu-wine-labelling-the-changes-explained-507553/#:~:text=Despite%20initial%20talks%20in%20the,end%20on%208%20December%202023. MANY THANKS TO: J's Bottle Shop, Athens Ga. Origen Selections @origenselections Rive Gauche Wines of Georgia   @rivegauchewineco    www.rivegauche.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/normalschoolofwine WE NEED YOUR Questions! Send us your questions for Season 3 to [email protected]

Holy bottle openers, wine lovers! Your favorite dynamic duo, Julie Perkins and Alejandro Ortiz, are back and they're uncorking more than just bottles this season. After a hiatus longer than the aging process of a fine Bordeaux, they're diving right into the juicy world of Vacation Wines! 🏖️🍾 POW! Is the design of white wine glasses just plain silly or a stroke of genius? 🥂 ZAP! Delve deep into the mystical realm of biodynamic wines. Is it magic or meticulous science? 🌙🍇 WHAM! And what's this? Julie is having a "hot girl summer"? Unravel the vinous mysteries behind this trendy declaration. ☀️💃 Pour yourself a glass and settle in, because Normal School of Wine: The Podcast is here to sprinkle some Wine Wisdom for Everyday Life! #NormalSchoolOfWine #VacationWines #WhiteWineMysteries #BiodynamicBuzz #HotGirlSummerWithJulie TUNE IN NOW and let's toast to a season of delicious discoveries! 🍷🎙️🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST! Buy us a Coffee! Our Picks for this Episode are: BELLIFOLLI BIANCO by Odyssey Vini, Sicily - IT @odyssey_vini Imported by: Origen Selections @origenselections ROMEO by Odyssey Vini, Vignetti del Dolimiti - IT @odyssey_vini Imported by: Origen Selections @origenselections Flora & Fauna White , Northeast, California - USA @idlewildwines    www.idlewild.com #vinovaca Honorable mentions for summer whites: Assyrtiko (GR); Vinho Verde (Po); Txacoli (Sp); Cieck Erbaluce (It) BIODYNAMIC PRODUCERs - A PLACE TO START https://www.regenerativetravel.com/explore/top-8-biodynamic-wineries-arould-the-world/ A special thanks to this episode's sponsors: Rive Gauche Wines of Georgia   @rivegauchewineco    www.rivegauche.comOrigen Selections   @origenselectionsOdyssey Vini   @odyssey_vini SUPPORT THE PODCAST! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/normalschoolofwine WE NEED YOUR Questions! Send us your questions for Season 3 to [email protected]

Our dynamic due takes a trip to Orangeworld as they discuss all things Orange wine (hint: they're not made out of Oranges) and why it's so good to make some skin-contact. Julie discusses a wine caper, Alejandro introduces us to all sorts of bathroom-centric wine descriptors, and fall-wine shenanigans are had in this special Fall episode. Our Picks for this Episode are: "Bucce" Bianco by Cardedu, Sardegna - IT Imported by: Porto Vino @portovino_imports "Naranjo" by Viña González Bastias, Maule Valley - CH @danitintopais    www.vinosgonzalezbastias.com Imported by: David Bowler Wines    -   www.davidbowlerwines.com "Paleokerisio" by Domaine Glinavos, Ionnina - GR @domaine_glinavos www.glinavos.gr Imported by: DNS Wines    @dnswines A special thanks to this episode's sponsors: Circa_Alejandro  @circa_alejandro    www.circa_alejandro.comJ's Bottle Shop   @jsbottleshop     www.jsbottleshop.com NORMAL SCHOOL OF WINE Wine Wisdom for Everyday Life Don't forget to check-out our current Roster of virtual CLASSES, COURSES, and EVENTS from anywhere in the world here - subscribe so you can be alerted when we post new classes (classes are weekly and new classes are posted monthly) - and FOLLOW US, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and Send us question and feedback! Current Classes and Courses check it out here Twitter  @winenormal Insta @normalschoolofwine   www.normalschoolofwine.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/normalschoolofwine WE NEED YOUR Questions! Send us your questions for Season 3 to [email protected]

Leave those tiki torches home because we are talking woke whites - We don't want to hear “I don’t like white wine” as we leave the 8-crayon crayola box behind and explore a world beyond Pinot Grigio (ok, three wines...) . Another wine legend leaves us, Sting gets stung, and the dynamic duo dives into some very woke white sponsored by Georgia-based distributor Rive Gauche Wines. Our Picks for this Episode are: Elbling "Trocken" by Hild, Mosel - GA @hild.wine Imported by: Vom Boden @vomboden Hinter der Mauer, Central Coast, California - USA @tatomer    www.tatomerwines.com Annia White Wine by Massican, Napa Valley, California - USA @massicanwinery    www.massican.com A special thanks to this episode's sponsors: Rive Gauche Wines of Georgia   @rivegauchewineco    www.rivegauche.comCirca_Alejandro  @circa_alejandro    www.circa_alejandro.comJ's Bottle Shop   @jsbottleshop     www.jsbottleshop.com NORMAL SCHOOL OF WINE Wine Wisdom for Everyday Life Don't forget to check-out our current Roster of virtual CLASSES, COURSES, and EVENTS from anywhere in the world here - subscribe so you can be alerted when we post new classes (classes are weekly and new classes are posted monthly) - and FOLLOW US, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and Send us question and feedback! Current Classes and Courses check it out here Twitter  @winenormal Insta @normalschoolofwine   www.normalschoolofwine.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/normalschoolofwine WE NEED YOUR Questions! Send us your questions for Season 3 to [email protected]

Alejandro is back from Sicily and his wine-filled luggage has been unpacked! Our dynamic duo unpack the magic that is the wines of Sicily, talk food pairings, and get some good food advice! But wait! There's more! We feature a special guest! Gaetana Jacono @gaetanajacono proprietor and vintner at Sicily's renowned Valle del Acate winery @valledellacate join the fun with a insightful interview where Gaetana talks food, wine, and her family's legacy in Sicily. We also tackle your questions and wonder why Julie has a basket full of raw seafood! Our Picks for this Episode are: Grillo "Zagra" by Valle dell'Acate, Sicily - IT @valledellacate Imported by: Various US Importers Etna Rosatto by Barone de Villagrande, Sicily - IT @baronedivillagrande Imported by: Various US Importers Il Frappato by Valle dell'Acate, Sicily - IT @valledellacate Imported by: Various US Importers Representation: @dp-selezioni_usa Don't forget to check-out our current Roster of virtual CLASSES, COURSES, and EVENTS from anywhere in the world here - subscribe so you can be alerted when we post new classes (classes are weekly and new classes are posted monthly) - and FOLLOW US, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and Send us question and feedback! Current Classes and Courses check it out here Twitter  @winenormal Insta @normalschoolofwine   www.normalschoolofwine.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/normalschoolofwine WE NEED YOUR Questions! Send us your questions for Season 3 to [email protected]

Uh-oh, where's Alejandro... Miss Julie finds out... SUPPORT THE PODCAST! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/normalschoolofwine WE NEED YOUR Questions! Send us your questions for Season 3 to [email protected]

Spring has spring and with it another opportunity at exploring the winescape of Spring Wines that are crisp, fresh and vibrant - yes Virginia, Spring Wines are a thing! Also, Bordeaux goes to space, Orange wine aging is discussed and Alejandro gets on the stump chair and Julie makes a confession about Batman while Alejandro waxes poetic about seasons.  Our Picks for this Episode are: Fallanghina del Sannio by Cantina del Taburno , Campania - IT @cantinadeltaburno @dp_selezioni_usa Albariño"Nessa" by Adegas Gran Vinum, Rias Baixas - SP @granvinum Imported by: Grapes of Spain @grapesofspain Chinon "Canal de Grand Pièces" by Domaine de L'R Winemaker: Frédéric Sigonneau @fredericsigonneau Imported by Sour Grapes Don't forget to check-out our current Roster of virtual CLASSES, COURSES, and EVENTS from anywhere in the world here - subscribe so you can be alerted when we post new classes (classes are weekly and new classes are posted monthly) - and FOLLOW US, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and Send us question and feedback! Current Classes and Courses check it out here Twitter  @winenormal Insta @normalschoolofwine   www.normalschoolofwine.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/normalschoolofwine WE NEED YOUR Questions! Send us your questions for Season 3 to [email protected]

Rock out with your Pinot out as Pinot Envy ensues and Julie’s eye rolling nearly tips the studio. Did you know Pinot speaks many languages? Pinot Gris is a chameleon and Alejandro shares his favorite California Pinot Noirs. While our hosts play with their Pinots the conversation goes Sideways but before it does the duo reveals that Champagne is getting a new wine, Italy has a few reds you should know, and tips on how to test a wine pros mettle in our second episode of season 2 all while welcoming Stephen James  @ragazzi_perduti of Uva Imports @unvaimports to the Stump Chair!  Our Picks for this Episode Are Hugel Pinot Blanc, Alsace - FranceImported by  Frederick Wildman & Sons, Ltd. @etienne_hugel #hugel #alsace Sun Goddess, Friuli Pinot Grigio Ramato - Italya wine by Mary J. Blige @therealmaryjblige @sungoddesswines Imported by Trinity Beverage Group #sungoddess Cristom Vineyards, Pinot Noir Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Willamette Valley, Oregon - USA@cristomwine #oregonpinotnoir HONORABLE MENTIONS Domaine de Fontsainte Gris de Gris  @kermitlynchwineCalera Pinot Noir @calerawinePeay Vineyards @peay_vineyardsFlowers @flowerswinery Don't forget to check-out our current Roster of virtual CLASSES, COURSES, and EVENTS from anywhere in the world here - subscribe so you can be alerted when we post new classes (classes are weekly and new classes are posted monthly) - and FOLLOW US, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and Send us question and feedback! Current Classes and Courses check it out here Twitter  @winenormal Insta @normalschoolofwine   www.normalschoolofwine.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/normalschoolofwine WE NEED YOUR Questions! Send us your questions for Season 3 to [email protected]