Episode 86: Grapes & Debates | Sparkling Wine Showdown | Flute vs. Coupe & The Great Holiday Goodbye Debate

In Episode 86 of Grapes & Debates, SoNapa Grille founder Adam Barringer reunites with business partners Chris Botting and Joe Bates for one of the most festive episodes of the year. The trio breaks out the bubbles as they taste through a lineup of sparkling wines featured on the SoNapa menu — Mumm, Chandon, Domaine Carneros, and Schramsberg — each bringing its own expression of Napa and Sonoma elegance. With the celebrations underway, the debate heats up fast. First: What’s the superior glass for sparkling wine — the traditional flute or the classic coupe? Expect strong opinions, expert insight, and a few surprises along the way. Then the team dives into a hilariously relatable holiday-season dilemma:What’s the best way to leave a holiday party?The Irish Goodbye… the Formal Goodbye… or does an Italian Goodbye actually exist? You’ll want to hear this. Packed with personality, wine knowledge, and holiday humor, this episode delivers everything fans love about Grapes & Debates: great wine, great company, and great conversation. 🍾 Perfect for: sparkling wine lovers, holiday hosts, restaurant pros, and anyone who’s ever tried to sneak out of a party unnoticed. #GrapesAndDebates #SoNapaGrille #SparklingWine #NapaValley #SonomaCounty #HolidayPodcast #WineTasting #MummNapa #Chandon #DomaineCarneros #Schramsberg #WinePodcast #HospitalityPodcast #HolidayGoodbye #IrishGoodbye #CoupeVsFlute