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Ziggy “The Wine Gal” Eschliman — whose award-winning wine radio shows are broadcast on both coasts — has the brightest, most refreshing voice in wine and spirits today. This groovy guru of libation locks formal pretense in the cellar and embraces the pure fun and pleasures essential to enjoying wine.

 

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Krush Christmas Cocktail

~*DOC HOLIDAY*~

 

 

 

1 1/2oz Huckleberry Syrup*
Juice of 1 Lime
2oz Van Gogh BLUE Vodka
1oz Seltzer Water or Soda
ice
Sprig of Pine

Add ice and all ingredients into Cocktail Shaker, Shake Well.
Pour into Collins or similar festive glass, garnish with sprig of pine, Enjoy!

*Huckleberry Simple Syrup is easy to make.

2 parts sugar to 1 part water.
Boil water, stir in sugar until melted into water, add 1lb+ Huckleberries & vanilla bean(optional).
Stir, cool, bottle.

 

Cheers!

 

Holiday Wine Picks!

 

From the Wine Gal-

"There are a lot of great buys out there right now in both the lower price point and high end wines. One reason I love blind wine tastings is that you are always assured of a surprise outcome! This year, our  professional tasting panel tried well over 100 wines for this years Holiday Wine Picks. So, if you're looking for a nice wine under the $13 price point there are 3 terrific wines this year which are all readily available, many at a lower price than their suggested retail price. With regards to limited production handcrafted wines, our top 3 special higher end wines turned into 4 this year with a tie for top red wine. There is a special treat for everyone on your top 10 list and each of these wines will make any holiday dinner party memorable. Happy Holidays~ Cheers! Ziggy, The Wine Gal"

 

Here are this years wine picks:

 

 

~Inexpensive Holiday Party Wine Picks~

*White Wine*
Barefoot Cellars, Chardonnay, CA $6.99
Creamy Fig, Crisp Apple, Citrus, Tropical Fruit, Great Quaffer, Party Perfect

 

 

*Red Wine*
2007 Ruffino, Chianti Superiore $12.99
Plums, Cherries in the Snow, Earthy, Hint of Clove, Currants

 

 

*Sparkling Wine*
2006 Korbel, Natural, Russian River Valley $11.99
Crisp, Delicate, Fun, Apples, Asian Pear, Toast, Citrus

 

 

~High End Holiday Wine Picks~

*White Wine*
2007 Davis Bynum, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley $25
Apples, Citrus, Young Pineapple, Papaya, Tasty, Lush, Vanilla, Lingering Finish

 

 

*Red Wine*
tie!

2007 Arista, Pinot Noir, Bacigalupi Vineyard, Russian River Valley $56
Strawberry, Velvety Plum, Sexy, Brown Spice, Earthy, Cherry, Lingering

and

2005 Bennett Lane Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley $55
Bing Cherry, Violets, Clove, Charming Complexity, Blackberry, Cedar, Integrated Tannins

 

 

*Sparkling Wine*
Champagne Pommery, Brut Royal, Reims France $42
Asian Pear, Brioche, Hazelnut, Citrus, Creamy, Seductive Tiny Bubbles, Seamless, Classic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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