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Episode 057 - The Madeira Episode
This episode is an interview with sommelier and Madeira expert Michael Scaffidi.
Some of the things we discuss in this wide-ranging conversation include:
How Michael changed his career aspirations from music mogul to wine expert, which led him to become a sommelier at some of the most influential restaurants in the country.
Why Madeira has such a special place in the world of fortified wines - including stories about 300-year-old bottles, burning islands, and eye-patch-wearing explorers.
The principle grapes, styles, and label claims that will help you decide which variety of Madeira is right…
The skinny
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