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Another one of our favorite regions to celebrate during #CaliforniaWineMonth? Paso Robles! Red wines from Paso are all the buzz right now - our #1 wine of 2024 comes from the Paso Robles region (Harvester Cabernet Sauvignon by Hope Family Wines). Take a look at some of our favorite pairings for the most popular red wine styles coming out of Paso Robles, and give them a try this month to celebrate California wine!

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September is California Wine Month! The different wine growing regions in California provide a lot to explore and experience, not to mention different wine varietals. But if we’re going to start somewhere, let’s start off with probably the most well known area and area, Cabernets from Napa Valley! Scroll through to find some quick information and pairing ideas for Cabernets from the different sub-appellations within Napa Valley.

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We get A LOT of questions about spirits. Specifically, we get questions about what other styles of spirit to try if I like X type already. Mike’s got a couple of tips for you, and one is more simple than you think!

Picture this: You're searching for the perfect tequila to bring to the party. You know the basics - Blanco, Reposado, Anejo… BUT there there is Cristalino! What even is Cristalino? Well, Mike is here to answer your questions!

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Vodka

Antonio Rodriguez of @‌weberranchvodka recently stopped by our office and we thought, "Hey! We should do a quick video to explain what a vodka made from agave is!" Watch as Antonio and Molly fill in all the gaps on why agave, how it's made, and what makes this bottle so special to enjoy. 🍸

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It’s time for another video with Mike & Molly! This time, we had them answer one of the questions that we get the most: should that cocktail be shaken or stirred? Which do you prefer? 🍸👇

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Liquor, Wine and Beer Store Near Me

Our @‌totalwineRaleigh teams are ALWAYS ready for the weekend - because that means the sampling table is open for business! Stop by your local store today and see what they are pouring samples of this weekend. 🥂 Not sure about your stores tasting hours? Visit the link to visit our store finder to find your local store, and then visit their page to see the tasting hours (you can also find these in our mobile app under the Store Details).

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🚨 Upcoming wine & spirit class alert! 🚨 You know what one of our customers favorite things are? Our educational wine and spirit classes! August Class Themes: 🍸 A Premium Tequila Experience: The Art of Agave 🍷 Sips and Snack Pairings 🍸 Salud! An Introduction to Tequila & Mezcal September Class Themes: 🍷 California Uncorked: Napa Valley & Beyond! 🥃 Stocking Your Home Bar: All the Essentials

While Team USA has been racking up the medals during the #SummerGames, so have our friends over at @‌pantalonestequila!

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How To Introduce Yourself

Caramel

Barrel

We’ve got a great bottle to introduce you to - Old Emmer Toasted Barrel. This Old Emmer is aged a minimum of 4 years in new charred and toasted oak barrels. The full maturation in toasted barrels adds complex, rich notes of toffee and caramelized sugars married with its indulgently sweet profile of stone fruits and warming oak. Best sipped neat. 🥃 Grab a bottle and see why this took home a gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition!

Have you heard about Toasted Cask Whiskey? While it’s not exactly a “new” trend, it is starting to rise in popularity and more and more brands are including it in their portfolio. Mike is back to talk on this trend and category, and give you the inside scoop on what it is, with a few examples on how each brand gets to a "toasted" state.

Gin | Total Wine & More

Summertime calls for some Gin! With so many styles of Gin, there are plenty of cocktail recipes perfect for the season. Mike and Molly walk us through some of the different types of Gin, with a couple of suggestions on some tasty recipes to go along with them. Take a look!

Mike is back for another round of “That’s the Spirit!” Today, we asked him to clarify on a question we get a little bit - what’s the different between Brandy and Cognac? Watch this quick segment to find out about Brandy, Calvados, and different types of Cognac and how best to enjoy them! 🥃

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French Wine Regions Guide | Total Wine & More

How well do you know your French Wine Regions? While these regions do produce multiple types of wines, they have very specific varietals they excel at their producing. And the wines that come from these regions are FANTASTIC. Can you identify the wine and the region? We took the softball answer to get you started, as Champagne is produce in the Champagne region of France.

How to Properly Fill a Cooler | Life Hack

On a holiday weekend, there’s only one thing you need to remember: how to properly pack a cooler! 🍻⁠ ⁠ Shoutout to @‌kingdomofsequins for creating this reel last year and it still being our favorite refresher on how to properly prepare for summer. 🙌😉