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May 2024
35m 33s

Summer Sippers with Sommelier Alison Mor...

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It’s Memorial Day Weekend, and our sights are set on summer barbecues, patio drinking, and picnics with our pals. Sommelier Alison Morris Rosyln, of Francey Not Fancy, stops by The Bright Side to guide us through the best wine picks for the summer. She drops some wine knowledge, and also gives us some tips on how to pick out the best wines at a restaurant.

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