Episode 38: Pop the Cork, Cue the Chaos
On this week’s episode of Wine by the Case, Alexis and Chris welcome 2026 the only way that makes sense: overdressed, over-honest, and pouring a Champagne that costs more than most people’s New Year resolutions.
They crack open Philippe Glavier La Grâce d’Alphaël Grand Cru Champagne, recently crowned Champagne of the Year, and immediately turn the episode into a rapid-fire New Year’s playbook—equal parts taste, tradition, and unfiltered opinions.
What’s on the Table (Besides Champagne)
In classic Wine by the Case fashion, the ladies cover:
Their personal hype songs (yes, Pink Pony Club rides again)
Trends they refuse to let die, including 80s glam and mob-era excess
Why real Champagne belongs in a wine glass, not a flute
Alexis’ legendary mile-high New Year’s kiss
Competing 2026 mottos: “Fuck it” vs. “Thank you for that”—pick your fighter
Between laughs and bubbles, Alexis and Chris toast to focus, fearlessness, and hitting 10,000 followers in 2026. Same chaos, better Champagne.
Champagne Featured
🍾 Philippe Glavier La Grâce d’Alphaël Grand Cru Champagne
✨ Starting around $60 (Wine-Searcher)
Grower Champagne. Serious structure. Zero apologies.
Because nothing says Happy New Year like champs, sequins, and two lawyers oversharing on camera.
🎧 Watch now: https://youtu.be/xn3IF_VM6L0?si=wVwkG-NsSeaos78m