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Text the Show In episode three of this series, we will work through all the designations you find on the labels and what they mean to you and your customers. Invest 10 minutes in a refresh of all those sherry terms. Explore Emilio Hidalgo Alvear

Text the Show An everyday market opportunity is amplified during the annual Jewish holidays and celebrations. Kosher wine should be a part of every wine program, but knowing what to buy can be confusing. This episode provides the foundation you need to buy and sell kosher wine. Kosher Symbols Decoding Wine Label Symbols The KSA Symbol: Look for the KSA (Kosher Supervision of America) symbol on the label, signifying that the wine is certified kosher by this reputable organization. The KSA symbol provides a sense of trust and authenticity.OU Symbol: The OU (Orthodox Union) symbol is another common certification for kosher wines. Wines bearing the OU symbol have undergone rigorous inspection and meet the highest kosher standards.P: A “P” on the label indicates that the wine is kosher for Passover, making it suitable for consumption during the holiday.Mevushal: Some kosher wines are “Mevushal,” meaning they have undergone a process of flash pasteurization. Mevushal wines maintain their kosher status even if handled by non-Jewish individuals, making them ideal for events where wine will be served by non-Jewish staff.

Text the Show In part two of this series, we will explore the meaning and function of the solera. There are four definitions and quite a few terms that you need to know. Invest 10 minutes in a refresher on the solera system in Jerez. Explore Emilio Hidalgo

Text the Show The Jerez region of Spain offers one of the most unique wine experiences in the world. There are wines enhanced and altered by local yeasts (flor) and some elevated by the magic of oxidation. The wines are a natural on the table and can be the darling of a mixologist at the same time. Invest 15 minutes in this, the first of a sherry series. Explore Emilio Hidalgo

Text the Show Alentejo is a blender's paradise filled with indigenous grapes that love to share the bottle. One-third of continental Portugal falls within this very interesting region, so click play to build your foundational knowledge of sub-regions and important grapes. Explore J. Portugal Ramos

Text the Show Blind tasting is a very important skill to add to your professional analysis. It keeps you honest and helps you select the best options for all categories in your program. It also helps sales consultants engage and collaborate with their buyers in creative ways. Invest 10 minutes to find out why you should be employing blind tasting.

Text the Show Adelaide Hills offers ideal sites for Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. It reinforces that South Australia is quite diverse, with a wine style for everyone. Invest 10 minutes to remind yourself why it is important to buy and sell the wines of Adelaide Hills. Explore Shaw + Smith

Text the Show Clare Valley has surprisingly vibrant wines thanks to a little bit of elevation and a large change in daily temperatures. Known for eye-popping Riesling, but don't sleep on the Shiraz and Cabernet. Invest 10 minutes in a refresh on Clare Valley. Explore Pikes

Text the Show There are five options for tasty Sauvignon Blanc and three for Pinot Noir in the Central Loire Valley of France. Invest a few minutes in the options found in Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Menetou-Salon, Quincy, and Reuilly. Explore Domaine Fouassier

Text the Show Rioja has a wine style for almost every application. Their evolution embraced red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines, while working to accentuate what was already great. Additional geographic declarations is the great addition to an already stellar wine region. Invest 10 minutes in refreshing some Rioja knowledge while exploring the recent upgrades. Explore Bodegas Faustino Rioja Consejo Regulador

Text the Show Bright, refreshing, and delightful are three words to start a conversation about a glass of Gavi DOCG. In a market looking for light, bright, and moderate alcohol, these wines should get immediate adoption. Invest a few minutes in the details of this delicious white wine. Explore La Doria Gavi Enrico Serafino

Text the Show Complex food combinations and the aperitif are the perfect applications for a bright, cleansing, aromatic wine, ie., Retsina. Modern, high-quality Retsina is a delightful choice at the table, to make you hungry, or toast the sunset. Invest a few minutes in the logic behind introducing curious, everyday wine drinkers to Retsina. Explore Quality Papagiannakos Retsina Gai'a Ritinitis Nobilis

Text the Show This wonderful topographic feature blesses northern Marin and southern Sonoma counties with cool foggy mornings and refreshing winds. Invest 10 minutes in the reasons the Petaluma Gap matters to the world of wine. Explore MacRostie Nightwing Vineyard

Text the Show A valley within a valley that collects fog and refreshing winds from San Pablo Bay and transforms the warm Napa Valley sunshine into velvety, rich Cabernet Sauvignon. Invest 10 minutes in some of the reasons this AVA deserves its reputation. Explore Pine Ridge Vineyards Clos du Val

Text the Show Sardinia has 17 DOCs and 1 DOCG to explore, but in this episode, I focus on the most popular. Get the quick essentials on Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, the island-wide DOCs for Vermentino and Cannonau, and the rich red Carignano di Sulcis DOC. Explore Argiolas