Today, we’re diving into why we “cheers” with sparkling wine on New Year’s Eve once the clock tolls midnight. This episode is filled with Champagne history, the start of the Ball in Times Square, and why the term “toast” is used in celebratory occasions. Plus, a reminder of one of America's oldest New Year's traditions, which includes a handshake from the President.

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The holiday season is upon us, and I know that finding the perfect gift can be stressful and time consuming. So today, Virginia and I are going to save you some time by discussing our favorite wines to buy as gifts and the reasons why we picked them! You won’t want to miss this episode because our wine buying tips will not only save you time, but they’ll also be impressive purchases for the ones you love.

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Ever wonder what winemakers have to say about their own creations? Today, Virginia is tasting her own Galer Estate 2021 Cabernet Franc with Denise. Not only do we get to reminisce over Virginia’s time at Galer Estate, but we also unravel the perfect food pairing secretes for this Fall-friendly wine.

Cheers to the release of “Voices of the Vine!” Have you ever tasted an English sparkling wine? In our inaugural ‘Wine Tasting Short,’ we indulge in a delightful 2018 sparkling rosé grown and produced in the U.K. Join us as we discuss the nuances of this traditional method sparkling wine that’s perfect for the wine lover seeking something new and exciting!

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Today we're going to talk a little bit about the wine grape harvest and what that means for people working in the wine industry. This is the part of the year where the grapes get brought in from the vineyard and processed into wine. We'll reveal information about picking decisions and briefly discuss the winemaking process from start to finish. Plus, we'll reminisce over our harvest memories.

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Denise talks with her co-host, award winning winemaker, Virginia Mitchell, about how she got interested in the wine industry. We'll get the inside scoop on what led her into the world of wine and how working in the wine industry has shaped her life. Plus, we'll get her perspective on how she and Denise met.

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In today's episode, we're going to meet Denise and learn more about what drew her into the wine industry. We'll chat about how a tiny insect that almost erased wine from the world as we know it made repeat visits in Denise's life.