ABC: Anything But Champagne featuring Matthew Kaner

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Champagne might be the king of bubbly, but that doesn’t mean it’s the surefire option for every situation. Sommelier Matthew Kaner—former SommTV host and current wine correspondent for Men’s Journal—joins us to discuss the unique characteristics of the world’s best sparkling wines and how they can play a starring role … starting with Italy. While Emilia-Romagna might be best known for cars and food—and Venice for Gondolas—both serve as home base for Italy’s most famous apertif-friendly wines. Plus, we talk the challenges for wine writers in today’s landscape and how America became to Prosecco’s greatest ally.

Wine Featured on This Episode:

2022 Fattoria Moretto Canova Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Emilia-Romagna

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Links and Mentions

• Nothing Left to Say? By Karen MacNeil
• Men's Journal Wine Column
• Wine News in 5 on IG by Samantha Cole Johnson (Senior US Editor , Jancis Robinson)

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