Is $52 the New Normal for Wine Lovers? – This Week Uncorked Episode 62

In this week’s episode, we discuss Direct-to-Consumer wine laws are changing in three states, the average DTC bottle price has soared to $52, and blind tasting is now dominating online wine education. This week’s featured picks include Villa a Sesta in Chianti Classico, the 2021 Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, and Potente in Houston, Texas.

🎬 *TIMESTAMPS* 🎬
0:00 Intro

*Wine News Round-Up*
1:15 Three States Revamp Their DtC Wine Shipping Laws
3:25 Alma Rosa Winery Winemaker Samra Morris Named 2025 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Award Nominee
4:44 Average DTC bottle price soars to $52 in the US
7:02 How Did Blind Tasting Become the Internet’s Favorite Way to Learn About Wine?
9:21 The Best Kid-Friendly Wineries In Napa And Sonoma

*Wine & Winery of the Week*
10:26 Villa a Sesta: Chianti Classico in Tuscany, Italy
—-https://corkandjourney.com/villa-a-sesta-chianti-heritage-with-modern-precision/
11:46 2021 Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
—-https://corkandjourney.com/2021-georges-de-latour-private-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-a-rutherford-standard-bearer/

*Restaurant & Corkage of the Week*
13:21 Potente in Houston, TX
—-https://corkandjourney.com/potente-modern-italian-dining-rooted-in-gulf-coast-sensibility/

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