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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! #champagne #vintagechampagne

Did a fun interview with Mark at Wine World TV. Check it out. youtu.be/kLuGzZ3GBsI

I had a great time talking beer and wine with the gang at Better on Draft. Check it out. youtu.be/mxl0Og-Ukmw

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