The holidays are quickly approaching, which means a lot of you might be going to a holiday party.

And wine is one of the more popular items that party-goers bring. But what kind of wine? How much should you spend? And what's a good brand to take with you?

In this 3 On Your Side Podcast, we're talking with Keith Beavers. He's a self-described "wine geek" who's been in the wine retail industry in New York for more than a decade.

He talks Wine 101 and give us some down to earth tips for choosing a bottle of wine that will make a statement without breaking the bank.