Episode 12: Portugal and Podcasting

<p>This week we travel by glass to the Iberian Peninsula to sip wines from the beautiful vineyards of Portugal. Our guest is our resident sommelier, Ferdy Mucerino, and we'll discuss <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nunoviajante" target="_blank">Chef Nuno Mendes</a>, cuisine, and wine all hailing from the gorgeous country of Portugal while pouring three delicious selections from the Vinho Verde, Tejo, and Duoro regions. </p><p>For our formal tasting, we begin with <a href="https://wineinsiders.com/wine/2020-mar-azul-vinho-verde" target="_blank">2020 Mar Azul Vinho Verde D.O.C.</a>, a spritzy white blend from the Vinho Verde region. Next up is <a href="https://wineinsiders.com/wine/2019-tercius-vinho-tinto-tejo" target="_blank">2019 Tercius Vinho Tinto Tejo</a>, a red blend created by the award-winning winemaker Antonia Barbosa. Finally, we pour <a href="https://wineinsiders.com/wine/2019-mentor-red-blend-douro-doc" target="_blank">2019 Mentor Red Blend Douro D.O.C.</a>, a special red blend from the Duoro region made by the van Zeller family who has been producing port wine since 1715, with 14 consecutive generations involved in the wine trade. </p><p>At 27:00 minutes, towards the end of the podcast, Ferdy and Kristin reveal themselves to be Arconiacs, <a href="https://www.hulu.com/series/only-murders-in-the-building-ef31c7e1-cd0f-4e07-848d-1cbfedb50ddf" target="_blank">Only Murders In the Building</a> on Hulu, and we'll chat briefly about this favorite podcast-themed television show.</p><p>Sniff Sip Repeat is brought to you by <a href="http://www.wineinsiders.com">Wine Insiders</a>, leaders in online wine. Wine Insiders makes buying great wine easy. Founded in 1982 as a club for California wine enthusiasts, Wine Insiders now offers high-quality wines from around the world for the best value and conveniently shipped to your door in just days. The collection is curated by a host of food and wine industry and lifestyle experts, such as Martha Stewart, Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, and Chef Ludo Lefebvre. Learn more abou