Wines To Find EP 2: Criteria For Wine Selection & Rating Scale

Hosts Sandy and Michelle discuss the methods they will use to select wines for the Wines to Find podcast series.

Wines tasted a 2018 L’Auratae Nero D’Avola ($9.99) and a 2015 Chateaux de Macard French Bordeaux ($15.99).

2018 L’auratae Nero D’Avola wine notes: This organic, vegan Nero d’Avola has a wonderful structure, yet has soft tannins and is very approachable. Packed with red berry fruit flavors, it is ideal with stewed vegetables and tomato-based pasta sauces. WTF RATING: Sandy gave 4 corks, Michelle gave 3.5 corks.

2015 Chateau de Macard Bordeaux Superieur wine notes: Attractive ripe dark plums and cherry fruits are framed in toasty, cedary oak and freshly crushed violets. The palate has taut, punchy tannins that need some time. Best from 2022. Rated 90 points by James Suckling. WTF RATING: Sandy and Michelle both rated at 3.5 corks.

The episode focused on the primary filters that will be used in wine selection. They are:

Taste – Exploring personal tastes and challenging one another to expand and try new things will be a focus.

Varietal or Region – Episodes will feature focus on specific varietals or growing regions from time to time.

Price – Wines will be purchased in the price range between $10 – $30

Critics Review – Wines selected will have met the 90 points or higher rating scale OR will have been featured on a best-selling list.

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