Wine and Dandy

<p>Wine and Dandy fans, Sarah King has a new podcast! </p> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW189042800 BCX4"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW189042800 BCX4"><span class="TextRun SCXW189042800 BCX4" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189042800 BCX4">In Sarah Has Questions, she </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189042800 BCX4">gets to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189042800 BCX4">sit down</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189042800 BCX4"> with </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189042800 BCX4">world-class physicians</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189042800 BCX4"> from WakeMed for candid conversations</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189042800 BCX4">. And </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189042800 BCX4">she’</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189042800 BCX4">s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189042800 BCX4"> not afraid to ask anything</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189042800 BCX4">!</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189042800 BCX4"> No topic is off limits </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189042800 BCX4">from sex, infertility and menopause to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189042800 BCX4">mental health, exercise and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189042800 BCX4">"Do I really need antibiotics?”</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW189042800 BCX4" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW189042800 BCX4"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW189042800 BCX4"><span class="TextRun SCXW189042800 BCX4" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189042800 BCX4">Sarah has questions</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189042800 BCX4">, and admit it, you do too!</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189042800 BCX4"> </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW189042800 BCX4" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> Season one is out now and season two is coming soon. Follow SARAH HAS QUESTIONS in your podcast app.</span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW189042800 BCX4"><span class="EOP SCXW189042800 BCX4" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">Cheers!</span></p> </div>

<p>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!</p> <p> </p> <p>arv3bqmd</p>

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&region_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

The wine industry is full of celebrity wines. Sarah and Jami taste through the newest batch. Zack Brown's J Alexander Brown Cabernet Sauvignon, Mary J Blidge's Sun Goddess Pinot Grigio, and of course, Martha Stewart's 19 Crimes Martha's Chard. Some were absoulte winners, some, well not so much. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does grape skin effect the wine it makes? Wine Maven Jenn King of Seaboard Wine Warehouse in Raleigh joins the show to tell us more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah took Jami through some easy, wine-based recipes. These dishes are perfect for the Springtime temps! Here are the recipes from this week's episode: Sparkling Wine Jello https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/cranberry-orange-sparkling-wine-gelatin Blueberry Ginger Jam https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012926-blueberry-ginger-jam?action=click&module=Global%20Search%20Recipe%20Card&pgType=search&rank=16 Strawberry-Moscato Sorbet https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/6917-strawberry-moscato-sorbet?action=click&module=Global%20Search%20Recipe%20Card&pgType=search&rank=117 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Jami taste through a few of the wines from Wine Spectator's 2021 Best Wine Values. ALLAN SCOTT Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2021 93 points | $17 | New Zealand CASTELLO BANFI Chianti Classico 2019 91 points | $17 | Italy Pinot Noir Monterey-Sonoma-Santa Barbara Counties Winemaker’s Selection 2018 91 points | $25 | California BODEGA NUMANTHIA Tinta de Toro Toro Termes 2017 91 points | $24 | Spain SEGHESIO Zinfandel Sonoma County Sonoma 2019 92 points | $26 | California ALOIS LAGEDER Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti Terra Alpina 2019 90 points | $16 | Italy DRY CREEK Fumé Blanc Sonoma County 2020 92 points | $16 | California STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS Chardonnay Napa Valley Karia 2019 91 points | $34 | California FREI BROTHERS Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley Sonoma Reserve 2018 90 points | $27 | California CAMBRIA Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley Katherine’s Vineyard 2019 91 points | $22 | California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Expert Lesson in Champagne with Haw River Wineman's Sophie Barrett, the Friend of Bubbles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aldi's wines may be affordable, but are they drinkable?? Sarah and Jami find out! Stay tuned for the 4th wine in the line up. It's one they wanted to taste for years, and their reaction is one for the record books! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maximilian Riedel, 11th Generation wine glass maker and CEO of Riedel Wine Glass Company, joins the show to tell us all about why your wine glasses are shaped the way they are! Fascinating Conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are revisting an oldie but goodie from 2017, Gas Station Wines. And yes, they taste just like you'd expect them too. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't worry Saran and Jami have you covered on all the perfect gifts to get the wine lover in your life! Vacu Vin (not the Coravin, that's totally different) https://www.amazon.com/Original-Vacu-Vin-Vacuum-Stoppers/dp/B000GA3KCE/ref=asc_df_B000GA3KCE/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198068964911&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4692519494964322493&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009740&hvtargid=pla-511514466152&psc=1 Bobble Head Wine Stoppers https://www.wowbobble.com/his-face-custom-wine-bottle-stopper-p-498.html?zenid=0as14tp8j2fs726nq4q19smbm3&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqbyNBhC2ARIsALDwAsBclxqxlfK5jnAE9JqNmlOuzCAr-sHwsdScSQfyWPyPf9iwov2G00UaAmc4EALw_wcB&utm_source=googleads Wine Folly Sommelier Essentials Kit https://shop.winefolly.com/products/sommelier-essentials-bundle?variant=17610328178757&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqbyNBhC2ARIsALDwAsDcOuQV0O1r-xgEeot1rIAgdXuY0y6UWBHRFfVMUF6Nv1DCvUW9Hu4aAsfnEALw_wcB Aeravana Aerator and Wine Dispensor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J8F165Z?linkCode=ogi&tag=esquire_auto-append-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10054.g.12788830%5Bsrc%7C%5Bch%7C%5Blt%7Csale&th=1 2 Bottle Wine and Cheese Cooler Bag https://www.bespokepost.com/store/legacy-2-bottle-wine-cheese-cooler-bag?b=true&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=plas&scid=scplp135664&sc_intid=135664&b&a=m_Google_PLA&gclid=CjwKCAiA78aNBhAlEiwA7B76p9VViX0ydqwkcCmQ-q_8A43-dR4FDlu6-sctHJG4TEKbqe_xkQ1NxhoCKFQQAvD_BwE Honest John Bitters Set https://www.bespokepost.com/store/honest-john-bitter-sampler-set "Burgers and Burgundy Wine Pairings for the Real World" Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/1419744917?linkCode=ogi&tag=esquire_auto-append-20&ascsubtag=[artid|10054.g.12788830[src|[ch|[lt|sale Vintage Wine Posters https://www.1stdibs.com/buy/vintage-wine-posters/?utm_source=pepperjam&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pepperjam-21181&clickId=3794699017 Bottle Stopper Garden Kit https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/bottle-stopper-garden-kit?clickid=Wtm3Bq1HxxyIU:xwtj1QdwqeUkGznqU90UzH0o0&irgwc=1&utm_source=Skimbit%20Ltd.&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=8444&utm_term=Online%20Tracking%20Link&trafficSource=Impact&sharedid=esquire.com PlatyPerserve Wine Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OYDFVQ?linkCode=ogi&tag=esquire_auto-append-20&ascsubtag=[artid|10054.g.12788830[src|[ch|[lt| Rare Faceted Carafe https://store.moma.org/for-the-home/kitchen-dining/barware/rare-faceted-carafe/4782-800936.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir always seem to show up on communal tables. Sarah takes Jami throught some alternative to the old favorites for this Thanksgiving season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Jami talk Wine Authorities Manager Courtney Devlin Healy about all the different types of Chianti. Chianti Colli Sensi- Casabianca - $13 Chianti Classico - Vallone di Cecione - $20 Poggio Apricale - Martoccia - $21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wine and Halloween Candy actually pair pretty well! You just need a sommelier to tell you how to do it! We found a Food52.com article written by a sommelier, and decied to give their picks a try. It was VERY surprising! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spooky Season is the perfect time to explore Dark and Intense Red Wines. Sarah and Jami explore 3 reds that will look great in your hand as you hand out candy this Halloween season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York Cocktails author Amanda Schuster walks us through why New York is so important to the craft of cocktails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NC Food & Beverage Podcast host and expert of all things NC show Sarah and Jami his favorite NC Wines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chablis got a bad wrap in the "60s and "70s. Sarah and Jami taste REAL Chablis and set the record straight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wine is fun and we intend to prove it! And what's more fun than picking out 3 bottles that peak your curiosity? Nothing we tell you, NOTHING! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hard seltzers are everywhere! Sarah and Jami taste through 3 of the newest brands on the market. One blew them away...in a bad way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're sharing a taste of a new podcast from WRAL Studios, hosted by Amanda Lamb. Follow the Truth tells the real story of the James Jordan murder and the man who says he didn't do it. Daniel Green has served nearly three decades in a North Carolina prison maintaining his innocence in the murder of Michael Jordan's father, James. This case is full of mystery, contradiction, and dogged by conspiracy theories. The ten-part series from WRAL Studios questions the evidence, scrutinizes the circumstances around the conviction and explores the possibilities of who else may have been responsible for James Jordan’s tragic death. Episodes 1 and 2 are available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Snoop Dogg, Post Malone, and John Legend have all entered the wine world. Sarah and Jami taste though some of their offerings and share their thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nice Cans! There are so many new wines in cans, Sarah and Jami just HAD to try a few. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California's Simi Winery Director of Winemaking Melissa Stackhouse joins the show. She tells the ladies how she came into winemaking, and the long legacy of women at Simi wines. Then Sarah and Jami taste through some of her wines! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Jami share some recipes to make it VERY easy to make a simple and fast patio get together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wine Barrel Cooper Quinn Roberts joins the ladies to talk about the science and the finesse that wine barrels add to wine. Then Sarah give Jami a taste test of unoaked v/s oaked red and white wines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NYC Mixologist Julie Reiner joins the show to talk about the cocktail revolution and the part she played in it. And of course, the ladies could not let her leave before she left them with a couple of cocktails perfect for warmer weather! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wine and Hip Hop's Jermaine Stone stops by to talk about how those worlds meld together perfectly. Then, the ladies taste through the American Airline wine collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah's Wine Salesman husband Eddie stops by to share some rare gems of the Italian Coast with the ladies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis The Wine Hater- Sarah and Jami make it their mission to change his mind! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Jami sit down with Jim Laughren, a Certified Wine Educator, and learn steps to properly evaluate wine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ladies learn how to turn their passion for wine into cold, hard cash with Anthony Zhang of Vinovest. Then they taste wines that should cost waaaaay more than they actually do! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Jami talk to journalist Thomas Pellichia about the history of wine in Africa. They also taste a wine from a part of the world few know produce wine, Croatia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Synthetic wine cork inventor, Marc Noel, shares his story and knowledge of wine corks. The ladies talk wine news, and taste through the Grocery Store Grab Bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Jami talk to Jenn King from Seaboard Wine Warehouse about the point systems that judge the wine we drink. The ladies also discuss Dry January and taste Fit Vine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah tastes Jami through some fun bubbles for your New Year's Eve celebration. Lord knows EVERYONE deserves bubbles after this year. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Jami share their wine gift recommendations for the Holidays. They also take on the Hallmark Christmas Wines. And Sarah surprises Jami with a Gluhwein challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ladies talk with Trevor Durling, Chief Winemaker and General Manager of Beaulieu Vineyard about their history on the White House Table. Sarah also mentions her wine picks to start and finish your Thanksgiving feast. And yes, there are bubbles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arielle DeSoucey of CivilWines.com joins the ladies to talk about Czech Wines! Who knew that country even made wine? We also start talking about what to drink this Thanksgiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maximilian Riedel, 11th Generation wine glass maker and CEO of Riedel Wine Glass Company, joins the show to tell us all about why your wine glasses are shaped the way they are! Fascinating Conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah surprises Jami with a tasting of celebrity roses. Jami is a pop culture junkie. She is thrilled to share the VOLUMES of knowledge she has about the wine makers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah's husband Eddie stops by the show to share his wealth of knowledge of the Natural Wine world with the ladies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices