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videoPart 2 - Blind Tasting the Wine Spectator Top 10 of 2025! 🍷
Matt challenges Chris and Nick to a high-stakes blind tasting featuring three award-winning red wines! With the "award season" theme as their only hint, the guys have to rely entirely on their palates to identify these world-class bottles from the 2025 Wine Spectator Top 10 list. Buy Wine 1 Here - https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_group=073d57a&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube Buy Wine 2 Here - https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_group=87e9d67&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube Buy Wine 3 Here - https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_group=5bb090a&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube
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videoBlind Tasting the Wine Spectator Top 10 of 2025! 🍷
Matt challenges Chris and Nick to a high-stakes blind tasting featuring three award-winning red wines! With the "award season" theme as their only hint, the guys have to rely entirely on their palates to identify these world-class bottles from the 2025 Wine Spectator Top 10 list. Buy Wine 1 Here - https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_group=073d57a&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube Buy Wine 2 Here - https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_group=87e9d67&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube Buy Wine 3 Here - https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_group=5bb090a&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and be sure to check out these other videos too! About Saratogawine.com Since 1996, Saratoga Wine Exchange has provided its customers access to the widest array of wines and spirits from around the globe, from everyday values and premium brands to rare, back vintages and hard-to-find bourbons and scotches. Our deep industry expertise and
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videoBlind Tasting the Wine Spectator Top 10 of 2025! 🍷 #wine #winelover #winetime #blindtastetest
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videoWe Didn't Expect THIS From a Sicilian Wine...Nicolò Grippaldi
Is this the best wine coming out of Sicily right now? We are tasting the 2019 vintage wines from Nicolò Grippaldi, a producer that is changing the game for volcanic wines. 🍷 Shop these wines at SaratogaWine.com: https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_producer=nicolo-grippaldi&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube
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videoBordeaux Royalty in Argentina? 👑 Tasting Cuvelier Los Andes
What happens when you take the owners of Château Léoville Poyferré (Saint-Julien, Bordeaux) and legendary winemaker Michel Rolland and put them in Mendoza, Argentina? You get Cuvelier Los Andes. 🍷 Shop the full Cuvelier Los Andes lineup at SaratogaWine.com https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_producer=cuvelier-los-andes-clos-de-los-siete&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Bordeaux Royalty in Argentina 1:05 - Tasting the Intro Malbec (Floral & Fresh) 1:30 - Tasting the Grand Malbec (100% New Oak!) 2:25 - Tasting the Colección Blend (Cab Franc Shine) 2:50 - Tasting the "Grand Vin" (Bordeaux Rival) 3:30 - Final Thoughts: Unbeatable Value
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videoWe Didn't Expect THIS From a Sicilian Wine...Nicolò Grippaldi
Is this the best wine coming out of Sicily right now? We are tasting the 2019 vintage wines from Nicolò Grippaldi, a producer that is changing the game for volcanic wines. 🍷 Shop these wines at SaratogaWine.com: https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_producer=nicolo-grippaldi&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Heading to Sicily 1:40 - The "Burgundy" of Sicily Comparison 2:00 - Spinasanta (100% Nerello Mascalese) 2:30 - Food Pairings (Beef Ragu!)
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videoThe BEST Value Pinot Noir from Burgundy? (Jean-Marc Millot Review) 🍷
Finding great value Burgundy is tough, but Nick and Chris have found a winner! 🍷 Today, we're tasting the 2023 vintage from Jean-Marc Millot, an "under-the-radar" estate that has been on fire since Jean-Marc's daughter took over in 2014. These wines deliver classic Pinot Noir character at a fair price. We explore why these are the perfect "stepping stone" into French wine. 🍷 Shop these wines at SaratogaWine.com: https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_producer=jean-marc-millot&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube
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videoThe BEST Value Pinot Noir from Burgundy? (Jean-Marc Millot Review) 🍷
Finding great value Burgundy is tough, but Nick and Chris have found a winner! 🍷 Today, we're tasting the 2023 vintage from Jean-Marc Millot, an "under-the-radar" estate that has been on fire since Jean-Marc's daughter took over in 2014. These wines deliver classic Pinot Noir character at a fair price. We explore why these are the perfect "stepping stone" into French wine. 🍷 Shop these wines at SaratogaWine.com: https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_producer=jean-marc-millot&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Who is Jean-Marc Millot? 0:45 - Tasting the Bourgogne Pinot Noir (Everyday Value) 2:20 - Tasting the Côtes de Nuits Villages "Aux Faulques" (A Step Up!) 3:00 - Tasting Notes 3:50 - Thoughts on the 2023 Vintage
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videoFlint Knoll Wines - A Napa Brand Using Keenan Winery Fruit! 🍇🤫
Can a guy from the "Flint Hills" of Kansas take on Napa Valley? 🌻 Today, Nick sits down with Aaron Michaelis, the founder of Flint Knoll, to hear his incredible "American Dream" story. Aaron isn't just sourcing fruit from anywhere—he’s working with legendary sites like Keenan Winery on Spring Mountain and collaborating with superstar winemaker Philippe Melka to produce some of the most exciting new wines in the valley.
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videoFlint Knoll Wines - A Napa Brand Using Keenan Winery Fruit! 🍇🤫
Can a guy from the "Flint Hills" of Kansas take on Napa Valley? 🌻 Today, Nick sits down with Aaron Michaelis, the founder of Flint Knoll, to hear his incredible "American Dream" story. Aaron isn't just sourcing fruit from anywhere—he’s working with legendary sites like Keenan Winery on Spring Mountain and collaborating with superstar winemaker Philippe Melka to produce some of the most exciting new wines in the valley.
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videoThe "Baby" Châteauneuf Secret 🤫 (Why You Should Buy This Wine!)
Want the taste of Châteauneuf-du-Pape without the price tag? 🍷 Today, Nick and Chris are tasting the Isabelle Ferrando "Beatus Ille", a stunning Côtes du Rhône that the guys are calling a "Baby Châteauneuf". Why is it a secret? This wine is made from Grenache and Syrah grown inside the Châteauneuf-du-Pape commune, but because it includes a small amount of Cinsault from just outside the border, it has to be "declassified" to a humble Côtes du Rhône. That label change means incredible value for us!. Get it here ➪➪ https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_producer=famille-isabel-ferrando&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube
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videoWhy You Should Buy "Second Label" Wines (Mount Eden vs. Domaine Eden)
Can you get the soul of Burgundy with the heart of California? 🍷 Nick and Chris are tasting the 2021 releases from Domaine Eden, the incredible value "second label" from the legendary Mount Eden Estates in the Santa Cruz Mountains. These wines are aged in ex-Burgundy barrels and offer a "tremendous value" for the pedigree. Get it here ➪➪ https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_producer=domaine-eden&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube
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videoThe "Baby" Châteauneuf Secret 🤫 (Why You Should Buy This Wine!)
Want the taste of Châteauneuf-du-Pape without the price tag? 🍷 Today, Nick and Chris are tasting the Isabelle Ferrando "Beatus Ille", a stunning Côtes du Rhône that the guys are calling a "Baby Châteauneuf". Why is it a secret? This wine is made from Grenache and Syrah grown inside the Châteauneuf-du-Pape commune, but because it includes a small amount of Cinsault from just outside the border, it has to be "declassified" to a humble Côtes du Rhône. That label change means incredible value for us!. Get it here ➪➪ https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_producer=famille-isabel-ferrando&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube
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videoConcrete Tulips & Ocean Breeze: The Secrets of Bodega Garzón
Did you know Tannat is the flagship grape of Uruguay? Chris tastes through wines from Bodega Garzón to explore why this coastal region is producing some of the most exciting wines in South America. From an Albariño that rivals Spain's best to their iconic "Balasto" blend grown on ancient decomposed granite, we cover it all. Get it here ➪➪ https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_producer=bodega-garzon&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube
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videoWhy You Should Buy "Second Label" Wines (Mount Eden vs. Domaine Eden)
Can you get the soul of Burgundy with the heart of California? 🍷 Nick and Chris are tasting the 2021 releases from Domaine Eden, the incredible value "second label" from the legendary Mount Eden Estates in the Santa Cruz Mountains. These wines are aged in ex-Burgundy barrels and offer a "tremendous value" for the pedigree. Get it here ➪➪ https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_producer=domaine-eden&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube
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videoConcrete Tulips & Ocean Breeze: The Secrets of Bodega Garzón
Did you know Tannat is the flagship grape of Uruguay? Chris tastes through wines from Bodega Garzón to explore why this coastal region is producing some of the most exciting wines in South America. From an Albariño that rivals Spain's best to their iconic "Balasto" blend grown on ancient decomposed granite, we cover it all. Get it here ➪➪ https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_producer=bodega-garzon&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube
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videoSparkling Nebbiolo?! 🤯 Tasting Dirupi Wines from the Italian Alps
If you love Barolo and Barbaresco, you need to know about Valtellina! 🏔️ Located in Northern Italy right on the Swiss border, this region produces stunning high-altitude Nebbiolo (locally called Chiavennasca). Nick and Chris are tasting through the incredible lineup from Dirupi, including a rare sparkling Nebbiolo and a Riserva that tastes like a "cross between Barolo and Brunello." Buy It Here ➪➪ https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_producer=dirupi/&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube
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videoSparkling Nebbiolo?! 🤯 Tasting Dirupi Wines from the Italian Alps
If you love Barolo and Barbaresco, you need to know about Valtellina! 🏔️ Located in Northern Italy right on the Swiss border, this region produces stunning high-altitude Nebbiolo (locally called Chiavennasca). Nick and Chris are tasting through the incredible lineup from Dirupi, including a rare sparkling Nebbiolo and a Riserva that tastes like a "cross between Barolo and Brunello." Buy It Here ➪➪ https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_producer=dirupi/&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube
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videoHidden Gem from Piedmont: Tasting Cieck Erbaluce di Caluso
Move over, Chardonnay! 🥂 Today, Nick and Chris are exploring a hidden gem from Northwestern Italy: Erbaluce. Coming from the Alpine hills of Piedmont , this obscure grape offers incredible texture, minerality, and freshness. We are tasting two stunning examples from producer Cieck (pronounced "Check"). Buy Here ➪➪ https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_producer=cieck&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube
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videoHidden Gem from Piedmont: Tasting Cieck Erbaluce di Caluso
Move over, Chardonnay! 🥂 Today, Nick and Chris are exploring a hidden gem from Northwestern Italy: Erbaluce. Coming from the Alpine hills of Piedmont , this obscure grape offers incredible texture, minerality, and freshness. We are tasting two stunning examples from producer Cieck (pronounced "Check"). Buy Here ➪➪ https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_producer=cieck&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube
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video🍾 1998 White Burgundy FAIL: Tasting Questionably Stored Wine
Nick found a "rare treat" at an old inn in the Adirondacks: a 1998 Bernard Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru. 🇫🇷 The only problem? The cellar might have had some... temperature control issues. 🌡️ This is why storage matters! Don't worry, you won't find flawed bottles like this at SaratogaWine.com—shop with confidence! 🛒🍷
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video🍾 1998 White Burgundy FAIL: Tasting Questionably Stored Wine
Nick found a "rare treat" at an old inn in the Adirondacks: a 1998 Bernard Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru. 🇫🇷 The only problem? The cellar might have had some... temperature control issues. 🌡️ This is why storage matters! Don't worry, you won't find flawed bottles like this at SaratogaWine.com—shop with confidence! 🛒🍷
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videoTorbreck Wines: Is This Australia’s Best Shiraz?
We all know and love the Woodcutter’s Shiraz, but today Nick is tasting the rare, allocated ICONS from Torbreck! 🍷 The Factor: 100% Shiraz that pays homage to the Northern Rhone. It’s not a jammy fruit-bomb; it’s savory and "gamey," with deep notes of blackberry paste, licorice, and Turkish coffee. The RunRig: This is Torbreck's answer to Penfolds Grange or Hill of Grace. Made from ancient vines (some up to 120 years old!), this blend of 98% Shiraz and a splash of Viognier is a complete masterpiece. Think violet aromatics, smoked meats, and blueberry compote. Experience these legendary Australian wines at SaratogaWine.com. Buy Here ➪➪ https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_producer=torbreck&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube
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videoDrew Family Wines: "Old School" California Pinot Noir
Discovering a "new to us" project from Northern California: Drew Family Wines! 🍇 Located in the high-elevation Mendocino Ridge AVA, this husband-and-wife team (who also raise sheep and grow apples!) is making Pinot Noir with a distinct, cool-climate style. This isn't your typical fruit-bomb; it takes an "almost Burgundian" or old-school California approach. Think light, delicate, and supremely well-made. Find it at SaratogaWine.com! Buy Here ➪➪ https://www.saratogawine.com/department/wine/?_producer=drew&utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube
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