Cantine Povero Priore Barolo 2021 | The King Has Arrived!
This week on Stop Wasting Your Wine, we bring an exciting close to our Nebbiolo journey. We are diving into Barolo, the king of wines, and pouring the Priore Barolo 2021 from Cantine Povero. We look back at the bottles that led us here, compare Barolo with Barbaresco, and talk through what makes Nebbiolo so special. Expect honest thoughts on tannin, age, and why patience is part of the Barolo experience.On this episode, we share our tasting notes, explore how this wine evolves in the glass, and give appreciation to the producers behind it. Then the mood shifts as we roll out a new game called Merlot or Malarkey, where we try to separate real wine facts from pure fiction.We wrap by talking about the value of wine community and the joy of learning together.If you are curious about Nebbiolo or want a deeper feel for Barolo, this episode brings you right into the conversation.Learn More About Cantine Poverohttps://cantinepovero.com/en/Connect with Cantine Povero on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cantinepovero/Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWineThe Stop Wasting Your Wine Websitehttps://stopwastingyourwine.com/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Barolo Week02:12 Our Journey of Nebbiolo Wines05:09 Exploring the Priore Barolo 202106:39 Tasting Notes and First Impressions08:47 Comparative Analysis of Nebbiolo Wines10:55 Deep Dive into Flavor Profiles13:28 Final Thoughts and Wine Drops16:27 Exploring Barolo and Barbaresco21:36 The Impact of Terroir on Wine26:09 Aging and Its Influence on Flavor28:39 Tasting Notes and Flavor Profiles33:41 Final Thoughts and Reflections35:08 Introduction to the Game: Merlot or Malarkey35:57 Exploring Barolo: Fun Facts and Trivia39:23 The Race for Knowledge: Barolo Trivia Challenge42:07 Conclusion: Reflections on Barolo and the Game
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Cantine Povero Batù Barbaresco 2021 Review | Same Grape, Different Personality!
The Nebbiolo journey continues in Barbaresco as your Wine Guides pour Cantine Povero’s take on this iconic grape and explore what sets the region apart from Langhe and Barolo. The crew dives into how the Tanaro River shapes the wine’s character, the strict aging laws that define Barbaresco, and the legacy of Domizio Cavazza, the man who helped put the region on the map. Things wrap up with a round of their new trivia game, Great Minds Drink Alike, and plenty of laughs about who actually paid attention during the learning segment. Learn More About Cantine Poverohttps://cantinepovero.com/en/Connect with Cantine Povero on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cantinepovero/Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWineThe Stop Wasting Your Wine Websitehttps://stopwastingyourwine.com/Chapters00:00 – Episode Intro02:20 – Comparing Langhe and Barbaresco06:21 – Intro to the Wine08:15 – First Pour Reactions10:45 – Smooth but Structured16:28 – Wine Drops: The Barbaresco Story19:10 – Aging Rules That Shape Style23:00 – Tasting Notes in Focus27:13 – Final Review: Must Share Moments29:55 – A Wine Worth Hunting Down31:19 – Great Minds Drink Alike36:30 – Wrap-Up and Barolo Teaser
This week, your Wine Guides head back to Piedmont for the start of a new mini-series on Nebbiolo. The journey kicks off with the 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo from Cantine Povero. A $20 bottle that proves great wine doesn’t have to be expensive.Colin, Joel, and Aaron dig into what makes Langhe the “value heart” of Piedmont, explore the difference between DOC and DOCG wines, and share their first impressions of this honest, fruit-forward red. Expect fresh cherry, pomegranate, and Italian herbs with the right balance of tannin and acidity.Plus, stay tuned for their conversation with Lucrezia Povero, who shares her family’s 200-year winemaking story, their organic approach, and how she’s bringing new energy to a historic estate.Learn More About Cantine Poverohttps://cantinepovero.com/en/Connect with Cantine Povero on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cantinepovero/Connect With Lucrezia on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lucreziapovero/Check Out Lucrezia's Project with Her Sisters Cascina Vengore!https://www.cascinavengore.it/Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWineThe Stop Wasting Your Wine Websitehttps://stopwastingyourwine.com/
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Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 Review | A Familiar Duck or a Feathery Miss?
This week, your wine guides flock to the 2022 Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon to find out if Duckhorn’s value label is truly worth the hype. The guys dig into what makes a “second label” wine, compare it to a TV dinner in the best possible way, and fire up a new round of their game “Viterations.”Expect a lighthearted look at flavor, structure, and value with a few good laughs along the way. Watch or listen, then tell us your favorite backup wine.Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWineThe Stop Wasting Your Wine Websitehttps://stopwastingyourwine.com/
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Wine Interview: Paige Comrie w/ Wine with Paige | Gateway Reds and Good Vibes
Paige Comrie joins the Wine Guides—well, two of them anyway—for a cozy glass of Witch’s Brew Mulled Wine from Michigan, a $9 spiced red that started it all for her. Paige shares how this approachable bottle became her gateway into wine, leading from late-night study sessions with Wine for Dummies to earning her WSET Level 3 certification and becoming an influencer in the wine world.She talks about building her business, Wine with Paige, around storytelling, creativity, and genuine connection instead of rigid wine rules. From small producers to inspired photo shoots, her work proves that wine is about experience, not ego.Expect laughs, cats, a little spice, and a warm reminder that wine should always be fun, not fussy. Grab your mug, settle in, and join the community of wine lovers who drink what they like.Connect with Paige Wine with Paige on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/winewithpaigeCheck out the Wine with Paige website!https://www.winewithpaige.com/Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWineThe Stop Wasting Your Wine Websitehttps://stopwastingyourwine.com/
Tired of guessing which wine to buy? We were too. That’s why Colin, Joel, and Aaron set out to make a wine podcast that actually helps you drink better wine. Each episode features an honest wine review, a bit of wine education, and plenty of laughs along the way. We keep things casual, skip the snobbery (except for Colin's occasional wine nerd moment), and focus on what really matters: finding wines worth your time and money. Whether you're new to wine or just looking for a more approachable way in, you’re in good company here. Pour a glass and join the conversation!
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