Send us a Text Message.There is a famous Latin proverb “In vino veritas” which means “in wine there is truth.” In this new recurring episode series, we do something really different: We throw away the script, let Carmela do a lot more of the talking, and we find out just how much truth there is in wine. Listen in as we drink some wine, and while the wine does its work, we let the truth just pour out! Today we drink a Cava while on vacation in New York City and talk about our first experiences...

In Vino Veritas #1: Cava Edition (In Wine There Is Truth!)

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In Vino Veritas #1: Cava Edition (In Wine There Is Truth!)

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