What We’re Drinking This Week: Picpoul de Pinet & Coste Rubìn Barbaresco DOCG 


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Dec 05 2024 9 mins  

Amanda Jones, the 2021 National School Librarian of the Year and author of That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America, joins Michelle and Julia this week to share her journey from advocate to target in the fight against book bans.



Amanda shares her harrowing experience of standing up against censorship at a local library board meeting, which ignited a targeted campaign of harassment and threats against her. This candid conversation unpacks the rise of book banning in America and its impact on free speech, diversity, and education. Tune into the episode here.



With every episode, you’ll have an opportunity to meet two new fabulous wines to explore.



This season, we’re excited to introduce you to the global portfolio of wines by Palm Bay International.



Jean-Luc Colombo Picpoul de Pinet



“Les Girelles” Picpoul de Pinet: The Colombo family is one of the most respected in France’s Rhône Valley. Fresh and lively, “Les Girelles” takes its name from a local Mediterranean fish. An ideal aperitif or tasty match for seafood, naturally!



Fontanafredda Coste Rubìn Barbaresco DOCG



Coste Rubìn Barbaresco DOCG: Fontanafredda crafted the first bottle of nebbiolo labeled as “Barolo” — but they also make exceptional nebbiolo in the neighboring Barbaresco region. Barrel aged for one year, Coste Rubìn is well-structured, complex, and an impressive partner for holiday roasts.