Gluntz Holiday Glögg and the 2025 Wrap-up!

Gluntz Holiday Glögg and the 2025 Wrap-up!

Author: Michael & Suzanne Teske December 16, 2025 Duration: 1:17:38

Hello everyone! We are Michael & Suzy, and welcome to Meeples & Wine—your podcast of board game reviews for couples, always with a drink in hand!
​What we’re drinking
​We love exploring different bottles, so what wine are we tasting today?
​We are sampling the Vin Glogg from the Glunz Family Winery, located in Paso Robles, CA.
​According to their profile, their Glögg recipe is fairly traditional. They start with a base of high-quality California port and red wine. To this, they have blended oils of citrus fruits, nuts, clove, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, and a couple of secret ingredients.
​For pairings and serving, they recommend serving it gently heated. It’s great if you add a cinnamon stick, cloves, or a twist of lemon or orange rind. Later in the show, during our “Final Sip” segment, we discuss how the wine has changed since opening.
​What we’re playing
​We covered a lot of ground in this episode, mentioning a huge list of board games that we have played over the last year! We’ve got the links added to each title linking to where you can purchase it! (If you use our Amazon link, we do get a little scratch back)
​Here is a rundown of the games discussed in this episode:
​Miniature Adventures: Adventure 1 – Goblin Troubles
​The Mix

​Arkham Horror: The Card Game
Terror Below
​Pixel Tactics
​Kiri-ai: The Duel
​ALIEN: Fate of the Nostromo
​Targi Board Game
​Dice Throne: Season One ReRolled – Pyromancer v. Shadow Thief
Radlands
Hive
​Genius Square
Azul Duel
​Bunny Boom
Sea Salt & Paper
Smash Up
​Casting Shadows
​Summoner Wars
​We also asked the big question: What’s your #1 Game for 2025?
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​See you next time on Meeples and Wine! Buh-Bye!


Every week, Michael and Suzanne Teske turn their dining table into a testing ground for connection and cardboard. Meeples And Wine-Tabletop Games for Couples is their ongoing experiment in pairing a great game with a great drink, all while navigating the unique dynamics of playing as a pair. You’ll hear their real-time reactions as they learn new rules, their strategic banter during play, and their honest post-game debriefs about what worked, what caused hilarious friction, and what truly brought them together. It’s less a formal review and more a live-play session with friends, where the conversation flows as freely as the wine, beer, or spirit they’re sampling that episode. They focus on games that are ideal for two players or work well in a couple’s setting, always with an eye toward shared enjoyment over cutthroat competition. The result is a warm, relatable podcast that feels like an invitation to their table, offering genuine recommendations for your next game night and a companionable audio experience that celebrates leisure, strategy, and partnership. You get a sense of the game’s mechanics, the drink’s profile, and the unscripted laughter that happens when two people prioritize fun. It’s about finding those perfect combinations that make an evening memorable, ensuring the only thing left on the couch at the end of the night is the game box.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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