For their annual New Year’s Eve episode, Mike, Kenneth and Jess all pick a favorite lesser-known sparkling wine and talk about why they love it. They also dive into some techniques for making sparkling wine cocktails at home, and share the ultimate pairing for bubbles. Also discussed: the fake origin story of the Seelbach cocktail, wine terms to help the consumer pick out a favorite, and the unlikely story of a fantastic wine made in the deserts of New Mexico.

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Hear the companion playlist over on Spotify.