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It’s that time again, the frigid winter winds make way for the pleasant breezes of spring, and everything seems to come back to life. In the industry, we know it as rosé season. You may start to notice the selections expand, filled with rosy hued wines from various regions. The difference between selections is not always clear, so we’re here to discuss some of the more popular regions creating rosé today.

Pat is constantly extolling the virtues of aromatized wines. Finally, we have a guest who will actually agree with him and won’t just make fun of him. Jake Parrott is a friend of the pod and the Whiskey Hotline and is also the national sales director of Haus Alpenz. What Jake sells, and Pat loves, is woefully esoteric. But Binny’s customers, and Barrel to Bottle listeners, are enthusiasts.

Since the region was first planted with Pinot Noir in the mid-1960s, the Willamette Valley has caught the attention of wine consumers around the world.

Renowned winemaker, Andy Erickson, carries an impressive Napa resume including time spent at Harlan Estate, Staglin Family Vineyards, and Screaming Eagle.

Last week we covered the wonders of wormwood in our introduction to vermouth and aromatized wines.

Join Alicia and one of the most celebrated names in wine, Paul Hobbs, as they taste through some of Paul's most popular wines from California.

Join the Whiskey Hotline and New Riff co-founder Jay Erisman for a tasting of their latest, Maltster Wheated Bourbon and Winter Whiskey.

Join Alicia, Binny's Wine Educator, and Tim and Dante Mondavi for a tasting of Continuum, a wine that is described as the culmination of the Mondavi family's four generations in wine.

Join the Whiskey Hotline and Balcones Head Distiller Jared Himstedt for an exploration of the range of whiskies being produced at this Texas whiskey stalwart.