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On the heels of our Prohibition and the mob episode, we're re-releasing Episode #77 The Queen of the Bootleggers which takes a look at the role women played in bringing about Prohibition, rum-running and bootlegging during Prohibition, and eventually in helping to bring about its end. You'll also meet one of our favorite badass biddies ever, a bootlegger by the name of Cleo Wade. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/77

The biddies take a little detour from their noble grapes series to discuss how prohibition and illegal alcohol to the American public basically made the mob. Tune in to learn more about Al Capone, Lucky Luciano and the other mobsters that helped keep America boozy while raking in MILLIONS. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/150

The biddies continue their tour of the noble varieties with merlot. Merlot produces very smooth wine which is often blended with other varietals to lessen any harshness. It’s featured in some of the biddies favorite Super Tuscan wines. Tune in to learn about where to find 100% merlots, the best blends, and the Sideways movie fallout. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/149

The biddies profile a favorite white noble variety of theirs: Savvy B! Learn about the differences in Sauvignon Blanc from different countries and why this crisp white is a perennial favorite. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/148

The biddies are having a time already in 2024, so we thought that instead of recording something new half-a$$, we'd re-release our interview with Mari Jones of Emeritus Vineyards (California) on the heels of our All About Pinot Noir episode. Emeritus Vineyards focuses exclusively on estate grown Pinot Noir. Mari Jones is the President (of Fun) and we loved the conversation we had with her back in 2021. Here's what you can expect: a deep dive on the concept of terroir and why it helps to create interesting wines with a story why Pinot Noir is awesome info about some cool wines Emeritus produces including a white pinot noir a bit about sustainable winemaking and climate change in California and most importantly, why terroir isn’t just a word for wine snobs

Pinot Noir is a food friendly, versatile grape that is also kind of a b*tch to grow. The biddies dive into what you can expect from Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France versus the United States versus New Zealand, best vintages and more. If you’re wondering how to pick out a pinot, this is for you. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/147

If you’re looking to cut back on alcohol for damp (or dry) January, we’ve got you covered! The biddies dive into a little bit of dry January’s history before sharing some of their favorite adaptogenic drinks and mocktail options. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/146

The biddies dive into the story behind Gruet – an American-made champagne-method sparkling wine, and the state with the longest winemaking history in the United States: New Mexico. Need lots of bubbles for your New Years’ Eve party? Look no further! For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/145

It’s a holiday beverage having a moment this year. Whether you love it or hate it, eggnog has a long history and dates back to traditional English beverages called possets. The biddies have some theories about how it should be made if you actually want to enjoy it. Tune in to learn more about how eggs and whiskey (or rum) just might mix. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/144

Join us for a topic near and dear to the biddies: Chartreuse. It’s been hard to find lately, so the biddies dive into whether there really is a shortage (spoiler alert: there is), if the monks have stopped making it, and alternative liqueurs to try in your favorite cocktails. For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/143

Today the biddies dive into the beer that once had the largest brewery in the world and beat a country to register its national symbol: Guinness. Guinness started out as a family-owned company and quickly became the national beer of Ireland and beloved throughout the world. Tune in to learn why the dark brew is so refreshingly light and how to properly pour a Guinness (it's really important!). Full show notes: boozybiddies.com/142

South African wine is regularly exported all around the world, but what about wine from the rest of the continent? The biddies look into wine from different countries throughout Africa, including from Zimbabwe, where the subject of the documentary Blind Ambition are from. Full show notes: boozybiddies.com/141