It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! We are back in Montepulciano for more reviews! and the owner's responses continue to steal the spotlight—a masterclass in polite, yet firm, indignation. Wineries where the owners defend their staff's "patience, education, and kindness" against every accusation of rudeness, and where a free tasting only covers one-third of the actual tasting—a simple misunderstanding due to a language barrier. In search of a less emotionally fraught experience, we moved on, only to encounter a tour guide more focused on flirting than fermentation, and a host that insults Americans We’ve officially determined that touring this region's cellars is less about the vintage and more about running a gauntlet of hilariously hostile hospitality, and frankly, we're loving every minute of it and hope you do too.Please take a moment of your time to subscribe, rate and review Exploring the Wine Glass. It’s completely free and is a great way to let other wine lovers know about the podcast. Be sure to head over to the website, Exploringthewineglass.com, to read my award winning blog and to see what else I have been up to. And most of all, please tell your friends about the podcast!  Slainte! Find out more about my Wine Education Classes hereOrder Spanish Wine Bingo Game hereEarn your Rioja Enthusiasts Certification hereMusic: WINE by Kēvens Official VideoFollow me on Instagram!   Follow me on Twitter! Subscribe to my YouTube channelSIGN UP FOR EXPLORING THE WINE GLASS NEWSLETTERSUBSCRIBE ON iTUNESSTITCHER | iTUNES | YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | PODBEAN | AUDIBLE | BOOMPLAYEven ask your smart speaker to play Exploring the Wine GlassGIVE US A RATING AND REVIEWThoughts or comments? Contact Lori at [email protected].Please support our sponsorsDracaena Wines - Our Wines + Your Moments + Great Memories Use code 'Explore' at checkout to receive 10% off your first orderGET SPECIAL OFFERS FOR DRACAENA WINES