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Name: Tasting Notes
Released: 2016-09-27
Cast: Patrick Cappiello

2016
3 Seasons

Tasting Notes from Playboy Studios is a tantalizing show for wine enthusiasts hosted by one of the most revered sommeliers in the industry, Patrick Cappiello. Bringing his vast knowledge and expertise in wines to the screen, the show is a unique blend of education, tasting, and entertainment.

The series is set in the aesthetic Playboy Studios, where Patrick introduces the viewers to different wines and highlights the intricate details that make each bottle unique. Every episode, he takes the viewers on an exciting journey, uncorking bottles from various wine regions, discussing their backgrounds, and explaining their flavor profiles.

What sets Tasting Notes from Playboy Studios apart is the way Patrick approaches wine tasting, drawing from his extensive sommelier experience. He takes the viewers beyond basic tasting notes and sets out to uncover the emotion and history behind each wine. Patrick's talent shines as he describes the different aromas, tastes, and textures of the wine in a way that is both educational and entertaining.

Aside from the wine tasting, the show features many well-known guests contributing their wine expertise, recommendations, and experiences to the show. They come from various backgrounds, including celebrity chefs, winemakers, and sommeliers. The guest appearances add to the show's excitement and bring in different perspectives that enhance the learning experience.

In addition to the guests, the show's cinematography is top-class, capturing the elegance and beauty of the wine region in stunning visuals. This element of the show gives viewers a glimpse into the winemaker's world, adding to the overall experience and making it a feast for the eyes.

The various themes explored in the episodes make Tasting Notes from Playboy Studios a one-of-a-kind show. From the world's most expensive wine to pockets of hidden gems, the series brings viewers to places they may have never considered visiting. Moreover, the show covers a broad range of wine regions, from the Napa Valley to Tuscany to Australia, with each episode presenting different themes, such as aged wines or varietals from individual vineyards.

One aspect that stands out in the show is its accessibility to viewers, regardless of their wine knowledge. The show's editing and pacing cater to both novice and experienced wine drinkers. With Patrick's clear explanation and approachable delivery style, viewers can learn and expand their wine vocabulary while having a pleasurable viewing experience.

Tasting Notes from Playboy Studios is an excellent show for wine enthusiasts and anyone looking to learn more about wine. It blends entertainment with education and offers something for all. It is the perfect way to unwind after a long day or to kickstart a relaxing weekend.

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Seasons

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12. Yes, There Is Great Wine from Idaho (and at a Great Price)

January 19, 2016

Patrick Cappiello, the award-winning wine director at Rebelle in New York City, explains that lesser known or up-and-coming wine regions may be the best places to check out for wines that combine high quality with great value. This week he profiles Idaho's Koenig Vineyards and its bright, acidic, fruity-yet-dry Syrah that pairs well with lamb, steak or something fatty.

11. Braised Veal and Wine with Top Chef's Grayson Schmitz

January 26, 2016

Chef Grayson Schmitz-whom you may recognize from seasons 9 and 13 of Top Chef-shows Rebelle restaurant's wine director, Patrick Cappiello, how to braise veal cheeks and make comte-filled mashed potatoes. For something as rich and hearty as braised veal, Cappiello wants a wine that has a lot of tannins to cut through the fat, but also some fruityness to play off the earthy flavors of the dish.

10. How to Make the Perfect Paella with Chef Jamie Bissonnette

February 2, 2016

Chef Jamie Bissonnette of Toro in New York City shows Rebelle restaurant's wine director, Patrick Cappiello, how to make a perfect paella. It begins with chorizo, some veggies, then add in diced chicken thighs, stock, calasparra rice, mussels and shrimp. Then Cappiello selects Manzanilla, a sherry, as the perfect pairing to this dish.

9. 3 Wines for Valentine's Day to Share with That Special Someone

February 9, 2016

Patrick Cappiello, the award-winning wine director at Rebelle in New York City, shares three wines that are perfect for Valentine's Day and suggests a pairing for each varietal.

8. Cooking Carbonara with Carlo Mirarchi and Pairing It with a Funky Natural Wine

February 16, 2016

Chef Carlo Mirarchi of Blanca and Roberta's in Brooklyn shows Rebelle restaurant's wine director, Patrick Cappiello, how to cook amazing Carbonara. It begins with guanciale-pork jowl-and requires eggs, cheese, pasta and a shit ton of black pepper. For the wine, Cappiello has a really funky choice-a natural sparkling wine made from Chenin Blanc that's produced by Jean-Pierre Robinot.

7. Everything You Need to Know About Pinot Noir

February 23, 2016

Patrick Cappiello, the award-winning wine director at Rebelle in New York City, breaks down the basics of the most common wine varietals you'll find in a store or at a restaurant. He starts with Pinot Noir, explaining the qualities of the grape, regions where it grows best, proper glassware, what a good one will look, smell and tastes like, food pairings and other varietals to try.

6. The Best Way to Eat Carrots Is Dipped in Beef Fat

March 1, 2016

Chef Trae Basore of Pearl & Ash in New York City shows Rebelle restaurant's wine director, Patrick Cappiello, how to make the best carrots. It begins with market baby carrots, cooked to perfection with radicchio, caramelized honey and aged beef fat. Then Cappiello selects a Valdigui© wine from California as the perfect pairing to this dish.

5. How to Sear Some Next-Level Scallops and Pair Them with Wine

March 8, 2016

Executive Chef of Rebelle in New York City Daniel Eddy shows the restaurant's wine director, Patrick Cappiello, how to sear scallops. Chef Eddy's dish incorporates ginger, cream and sea urchin. Then Cappiello selects two white wines: a Chablis from producer Olivier Savary and a chardonnay from Santa Barbara called Sandhi, which both pair perfectly with scallops.

4. One of America's Best Sommeliers Blind Tastes Cabernets Under $15

March 15, 2016

Patrick Cappiello, the award-winning wine director at Rebelle in New York City, regularly drinks some of the best wines in the world, but we wanted him to drink like us everyday folk. So we went to the supermarket to find Cabernets you can easily get across the country for under $15-Trader Joe's Charles Shaw, Lindeman's, Columbia Crest, Beringer, J. Lohr-and had him do a blind taste test.

3. This is Not Chef Boyardee Ravioli from Top Chef's Grayson Schmitz

March 22, 2016

Chef Grayson Schmitz, whom you may recognize from seasons 9 and 13 of Top Chef shows Rebelle restaurant's wine director, Patrick Cappiello, how to make butternut squash ravioli. She begins by preparing the roasted squash puree and then filling fresh pasta sheets to make the ravioli. She then cooks the pasta in a brown butter sage sauce, then tops it with cheese and aged balsamic vinegar.

2. Chef Carlo Mirarchi Is Aging Pork. It's Weird and It's Awesome

March 29, 2016

Chef Carlo Mirarchi of Blanca in Brooklyn shows Rebelle restaurant's wine director, Patrick Cappiello how to grill a cut of aged pork and garnish it with tardivo. Then Cappiello selects a Poulsard red wine from Domaine de la Tournelle in Jura, an area known for wines that can be-in his words-a little bit strange. He pours a bottle of Pulsard, a light-bodied red wine.

1. One of America's Top Sommeliers Taste Tests Celebrity Wines

April 5, 2016

Patrick Cappiello, the award-winning wine director at Rebelle in New York City, regularly drinks some of the best wines in the world. We went in pursuit of wines made by celebrities-Wayne Gretzky, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Mike Ditka, the Fat Jewish and Maynard James Keenan of Tool-then made him drink them and give them a grade. Some were absolutely awful, but some, to his surprise, were good.

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