From the Archive: Chillable Reds

Wine and Dandy fans, Sarah King has a new podcast!  In Sarah Has Questions, she gets to sit down with world-class physicians from WakeMed for candid conversations. And she’s not afraid to ask anything! No topic is off limits from sex, infertility and menopause to mental health, exercise and "Do I really need antibiotics?”  Sarah has questions, and admit it, you do too!  Season one is out now and season two is coming soon. Follow SARAH HAS QUESTIONS in your podcast app. Cheers!

New Year's Eve is next week, and Sarah and Jami with the Wine + Dandy Podcast talk about Champagne and some alternative bubbles to enjoy for your celebrations. They taste a bonafide Champagne, a sparkling Vouvray, and a very festive Cava. The ladies also share a few tips at the end of this episode to insure you know how to buy the best bubbles at the best prices! Cheers!   arv3bqmd

In their first foray as WRAL's Out and About podcast contributors, Sarah and Jami visit Long Leaf Lounge - one of Downtown Raleigh's hidden, super-hip gems, to test drive the cocktails, wine and noshes menu for you. Nestled into the split where Capital Boulevard heads into downtown Raleigh, this hip revamp of an old 60's hotel is THE place to drink, dine, and stay over!

We're moving platforms- over to Out & About Podcast with WRAL Studios. Join us as we pack up our stuff, and look at some gems we found while moving! See you September 28th on our new platform! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jami introduces Sarah to 2 more alcohol alternatives. These may be the best ones yet! Surely Non-Alcohol Wines - https://get.drinksurely.com/p/wineoffer?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=14648889316&utm_content=132340586338&utm_term=surely%20wines&gadid=569392687800&gclid=CjwKCAjwiJqWBhBdEiwAtESPaNW4Fw_fu85D2zmpqw3kBJbYyz7La0fhFuZXMg6lbDB-K0HAyf5bSBoCE24QAvD_BwE Proxies by Acid league https://www.acidleague.com/collections/wine-proxies?gclid=CjwKCAjwiJqWBhBdEiwAtESPaG7gNQuP3MobH4VLtz2YUaVJONvub3LSmEn-VPV0bFiWnXXsGLIi5xoCQxQQAvD_BwE Oh, and don't forget your greens! Athletic Greens and AG1, visit http://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jami is continuing to lead Sarah down the non-alcohol alcohol path. Starting with Petal Sparkling Water- https://drinkpetal.com/ Curious Elixirs - https://curiouselixirs.com/collections/cocktails?gclid=Cj0KCQjwntCVBhDdARIsAMEwACmsd8RfQKJyLCW3P5pbaMmyrf2ypbBFesypioRE0PcGae7O9hvnxxoaAoILEALw_wcB Monday Zero Alcohol Whiskey- https://drinkmonday.co/products/zero-alcohol-whiskey?gclid=Cj0KCQjwntCVBhDdARIsAMEwACmHGBMudJeCZZTl-J6Tx_wDLHT9iHLkuicnu1uqmR2UiRhHM9Qxh3MaAq70EALw_wcB For more info on Athletic Greens and AG1, visit http://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alcohol-Free world has exploded as of late. Sarah and Jami are going to take the next few episodes to explore what this genre has to offer. First Up- Alcohol-Free Liquors. They try Free Spirt's Gin, Tequila, and Bourbon. Will they be delicious? We shall see! For more info on Athletic Greens and AG1, visit http://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

White wine isn't the only wine worth chilling. Lighter reds chill beautifully, and make excellent pairings for lots of summertime foods! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rioja is Spain's most treasured wine. Sarah and Jami learn the basics and taste through 3 types including a white rioja! Ostatu Rioja Blanco 2021 https://tienda.ostatu.com/en/ostatu-blanco/30-49-ostatu-blanco-2021 Vega Piedra Rioja 2019 https://www.vivino.com/US/en/carlos-serres-vega-piedra-rioja/w/4695704?year=2019 Carlos Serres Gran Reserva Rioja 2012 https://www.wine.com/product/carlos-serres-gran-reserva-2012/676789?state=CA&s=GoogleBase_CSE_676789_PS106__type_Wine_RedWine_Tempranillo&showpromo=true&promo=PS106®ion_id=000039&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Google_Shopping_Smart_Wine&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4PKTBhD8ARIsAHChzRJywni3hSaGNMugzmiPwZ48Np-HzL4B7wxsvFcIe672c_f9Wn89NdoaAvfWEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are tons of expensive wines out there, but are they worth the price? Sarah and Jami do a blind taste test of three expensive wines and three more affordable, similar wines. They were in for some upsets. Wines we tasted this week: Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Bella cosa Cabernet Sauvignon The Prisoner Red Blend Three Old Vine Field Blend Rombauer Chardonnay LaChance Chardonnay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices