Friar Tuck Wine Pro Tony Andrules [AUDIO]

Posted on December 11, 2015

Friar Tuck Wines — Photos by Tony Andrules

If you missed some of the wine and spirit chat from Friar Tuck assistant manager Tony Andrules and Susan Saunders (heard Friday mornings at 9:30), check out this blog for updates and the WJBC.com Susan Saunders podcast page!

Want Champagne for New Years Eve? Here is the podcast link where Tony recommends these four top pics on from the 12/18/15 show!

Bereche Brut Reserve – $42.99
Graham Beck Brut – $14.99
Saint-Hilaire Semi Sweet – $13.99
Pheasant Cracklin Cranberry – $16.99

Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc – $9.99
Illinois River Cranberry Snow – $12.99
Twisted Vine Cabernet Sauvignon – $15.99
Calera Chardonnay – $22.99

Here is the audio link from 12/4/15 which includes the Cranberry Mule recipe and the above wines!

Nebel Riesling – $12.99
Terlato Chapoutier Shiraz Viognier – $19.98
Glunz Vin Glogg – $11.99
Seraphim Pinot Noir – $13.99

Here is the audio link from 12/11/15 which includes the dessert pairing advice and the above wines!

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