A bit of a love fest, really. Official wine tasting terminology, such as “Yummy yummy likey likey.” Of course, someone (not mentioning any names) is double fisting Scottish Gin & Dutch Genever in the middle of the afternoon. Juice boxes, square boxes, and get a straw … it’s all here in our final stab at alternative packaging & drinking outside your wine box. [Pre-recorded 30 June 2015]

Size matters in this chock-full episode. We discuss large format bottle names, wine in a keg, and our guest, Michaela Hightower of Soiree Events & Celebrations, shares the innovative philosophy behind her curious- and serious-sized pours.  There are giggles galore as three gals with glasses share stories about spilling wine during exams, learning about cocktails, and where to have a “date with a pig.”  [Pre-recorded on 29 June 2016]

We blind tasted 10 wines with alternative packaging, and have slipped in some audio from the tasting process. You’re welcome. We were very surprised, learned a lot, despite unanimous inquiry as to whether there was a condom in the house. To top it off we were joined by one of our die-hard listeners during the process which kept it real ... maybe too real. You’ll be shocked at the results, as were we. Happy Fourth of July & happy sipping!

We’re rapping basics on bubbles and giving you the lowdown on sweetness labeling terms. Brut? Extra dry? Do you know which one’s sweeter? It’s not what you'd think! Steph digs up some great boozy quotes, & someone please take the Bourbon away from Val before she says “fo shizzle” one more time … **NOTE** We update & clarify the "straight" whisky comment/definition in another episode. It's 2 years, but required to be on the bottle if less than 4 years.

More drinking, thinking, and clinking is on deck this week as we take a peek under The Wine Heroine’s cape, toast our dads, & rap boozy gifts for Father’s Day celebrations.  There’s some bottle talk about bottle shock with Steph before Val geeks out on some bottle glass history. Why should we thank the British Navy for saving us from exploding Champagne bottles?  Grab a glass, click “play,” and raise a toast to Father’s Day! That's right, when we say "rap" we mean it.

This week we have Muscat any way you want it – dry or sweet, fizzy or full-on bubbly, light or boozy & all-around delicious. We pontificate on the varied & versatile varieties. Steph’s dog, Eisen, is our first guest on the show & has something to say. Weird wine facts? Got 'em. We wrap up with wicked awesome wine shop finds that Val & Steph believe are worth the drive on I25. Oh, there’s more (like "horse jizz cocktails") … but you’ll just have to pour a glass & giggle along with us.

There’s a good chance it’s a martini, beer, or Scotch. It is Negroni week, after all! This week we equip you with some protocol for there really is a time to spit, a time to swallow, a time to rinse, a time to dump. Also? Don’t drink & try to say, “Scratch & sniff. Just sayin’. We hope you enjoy this week’s sipping & talking & find something delicious in your glass!

This week we talk about our favorite tried & true gadgets, wish lists & why we think we drink like men. We unearth some ancient Greek & Roman influence regarding symposiums (which are really drink fests) & jamming a piece of burnt toast into your wine. We also deliver proof that drinking alone is not only OK, but it’s cool, &, yes, wine is a grocery item.

We're turning up the heat & backing off the higher alcohol wines for the weekend, especially when Steph talks bacon-wrapped jalapenos. Grilling "go to" wines & how to keep it simple & smart with generous hydrating while partying on the patio. What else? A Sangria Royale, a Govino review, & shout-outs galore. We wish you all a delicious & safe Memorial Day weekend!

What we learned about storing wines in bomb shelters, the original Chianti “recipe” &, well, what the crow of a rooster has to do with wine. The girls get a little sassy in this one: Steph has a special hat & Val tells a medieval story. There’s a trivia question for you, & we have some shout outs to new & fun followers in Chicago & in the UK!