This spirited discussion focuses on the flavoring, characteristics, and botanical foundations of anise or licorice-based spirits. What's fascinating is the variety of plants, seeds, roots and fruits that make up these beverages, as well as the lore, culture and traditions behind them. We also share some hot news for our wine lovers to take the summer quarter of the podcast to the next level for listeners and supporters! Links, photos, and more at www.winetwofive.com   Anise & licorice spirits, cocktails, new sponsor, WTSO, Weekly Tasting, Weekly Pour of Wine Edutainment

Episode 169: Anise Spirits and a Nice (Wine!) Surprise

Entertainment, education & consumer empowerment; everyday drinking for everyday people. Wine with lunch? Yes please! Wine-Two-Five is an entertaining wine podcast series featuring wine educators who like to drink their homework & have fun teaching. 

Val and Steph believe in wine with lunch and not punching a clock when pulling a cork. In other words, drinking every day - any time of the day - is acceptable. And classy.

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This is the season/series finale of the Wine Two Five Podcast. In this episode we look back, laugh, and look ahead at what's next. We are sincerely grateful for the opportunity to have learned and laughed along with everyone who has been a part of this effort. Cheers ~ Val & Steph

Episode 201: The W25 Journey - What a Trip! (Finale)

Dr. Laura Catena of Bodega Catena Zapata and the Catena Institute of Wine joins us for some in-depth conversation about Malbec's heritage, Argentine wine, and so much more. [sponsored content] We tasted three of the Catena wines sent to us just for this occasion, and discussed grand cru vineyards, wine culture, and making a difference in the wine world.

Episode 200: Laura Catena - More than Malbec!

Grape Gab about the Pinotage grape, drinking whisky and a whiskey cocktail, and swag.

Episode 199: Pinotage Grape Gab

What are coffee liqueurs, how are they made, and what are you supposed to do with them? Beyond breakfast and dessert, a little side trip into the history of liqueurs and coffee, and some brand tasting.   Also, a hot tip from a listener and a 200th episode tease.

Episode 198: Coffee Liqueurs

Breakfast wines extend beyond the Mimosa. Breakfast is just food. Wine goes with food. Whether you're having wine for breakfast or breakfast for dinner, we stand by breakfast with wine - any time. Also, a listener in Scotland knew last week's Pod Quiz & called in to school us on some more Dubonnet facts. Finally, as you all know, it's not five o'clock and we don't care.

Episode 169: Anise Spirits and a Nice (Wine!) Surprise

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