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Home / Sip & Swirl / Voices of the Vine: Episode 07

Dec 12 2024

Voices of the Vine: Episode 07

A Dangerous Wine that Became Our New Year’s Eve Tradition

Release Date: December 13, 2024

Using sparkling wine to bring in the New Year has been an annual tradition since…. well… since when? Listen today to find out more!
Photo by: Denise M. Gardner

Today, we’re diving into why we “cheers” with sparkling wine on New Year’s Eve once the clock tolls midnight. This episode is filled with Champagne history, the start of the Ball in Times Square, and why the term “toast” is used in celebratory occasions. Plus, a reminder of one of America’s oldest New Year’s traditions, which includes a handshake from the President.

Links for things mentioned in this episode:

  • The White House New Year Reception
  • Café Martin, and a Copy of the Champagne-Only Menu
  • “Here’s Looking at You, Bubbly” and Other Tidbits about Sparkling Wine (Sip & Swirl, November 2023): If you find sparkling wine purchases a bit challenging, this past Sip & Swirl deciphers sparkling labels so that you know what you are buying. Plus, it contains a more extensive look at sparkling wine history.
  • Behind the Sparkle: Find Your Favorite Sparkling Wine (Sip & Swirl, December 2021): Need more assistance understanding how sweet a sparkling wine will be? Look no further! You’ll find and explanation and a printable pocket-chart here. Plus, a recipe for the timeless Champagne Cocktail.

Thank you for listening to another delicious episode of Voices of the Vine. You can find show notes for our episodes by subscribing to the DGW Sip & Swirl, or by visiting the Sip & Swirl Archive, both available at dgwinemaking.com/winelovers. That’s dgwinemaking.com/winelovers with an “s” at the end.
We love to talk about tasting wine on this podcast. Please remember that our podcast is about wine appreciation and education, but that we both support and encourage responsible alcohol consumption. Additionally, both of us are winemaking professionals, so we do not get paid for tasting wine. All opinions expressed here on our podcast are those of ours alone.

Today’s episode is produced, researched, and hosted by both Denise Gardner and myself, Virginia Mitchell. If you enjoyed today’s episode, we’d love for you to subscribe to Voices of the Vine on your favorite podcast platform. Plus, listener reviews go a long way for podcasters. If you could leave us a review on your platform of choice, we’d truly appreciate it.

Thanks for listening.

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Sip & Swirl · Tagged: Holiday, Sparkling, Special Occasion, Wine History, Wine Podcast

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