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Wine: Simplified
Wine Q&A with The Tasting Panel #5
Watch or listen as Chris Lafleur, Sommeliers Creed for Cameron Hughes, and Joe Roberts, 1winedude.com, walk us through frequently asked questions about wine. It seems like only yesterday that...
Wine Q&A with The Tasting Panel #4
Watch or listen as Chris Lafleur, Sommeliers Creed for Cameron Hughes, and Wanda Mann, Wine Writer and Educator, walk us through frequently asked questions about wine. It seems like...
Wine Q&A with The Tasting Panel #3
Wine Questions and Answers with Nicole Muscari, your Cameron Hughes Pocket Wine Advisor, and Wanda Mann, Wine Educator. Watch as these two wine aficionados walk us through frequently asked...
Wine Q&A with Sommeliers from The Tasting Panel #2
Frequently asked wine questions answered by Chris Lafleur, Sommeliers Creed for Cameron Hughes, and Katy Long, Director of International Wines for VWE. It seems like only yesterday that we...
How to Properly Open Sparkling Wine
Here to help us properly open sparkling wine (Champagne, Prosecco, etc.) is Chris Lafleur, a sommelier based out of Toronto who focuses on selling and training all things wine....
Wine Q&A with Sommeliers from The Tasting Panel #1
Wine Q&A with Chris Lafleur, Sommeliers Creed for Cameron Hughes, and Katy Long, Director of International Wines for VWE. Watch as these two wine experts walk us through frequently...
Wine: Decoded
Celebrate National Zinfandel Day
Zinfandel Day is the third Wednesday each November, putting it as a close predecessor to the Thanksgiving holiday. Here are some great Zinfandel facts for a bit of conversation...
International Tempranillo Day
Tempranillo is a Spanish red grape variety whose name alludes to its nature of ripening earlier than the other Vitis vinifera of Europe (temprano = early). Tempranillo has a...
What’s Happening in the Vineyard – Harvest
Get ready for your vineyard harvest season crash-course from Cameron Hughes’s Zeke Neeley. By CHW Team We recently caught up with Neeley about what’s going on in the vineyards...
Napa Cabernet Sauvignon – Gatekeepers of the Valley’s Best Secrets
Forget everything you know about Napa Valley’s famous Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Read on to find out why these decadent, structured, richly-flavored reds are the gatekeepers of the Valley’s best...
9 Cabernet Sauvignon Facts
It’s International Cabernet Day the Thursday prior to Labor Day each year (8/31 this year), and thus, we offer fun Cab facts for you! Cabernet Sauvignon is the child...
It’s International Prosecco Day!
August 13th is National Prosecco Day. A day dedicated to the most famous bubbles of Italy! Did you know that the name Prosecco is highly guarded, possibly even more...
5 Questions for Chris Lafleur About Pairing Wine and Food
From salt, acid, fat, and sweets in your favorite cuisines, to the wines that pair best with dishes that include those ingredients, Certified Sommelier and CHW Tasting Panel guru...
What’s Happening in the Vineyard – Spring
Get ready for your vineyard crash-course in wine vineyards leading up to and during harvest. By CHW Team A graduate of UC Davis with a degree in biochemistry, Neeley...
What’s Happening in the Vineyard – Winter
Get ready for your crash-course in winter-time grape-growing. Cameron Hughes’ Zeke Neeley talks through winter dormancy, springtime threats to young vines, and offers predictions on the winter growing season...
Lifestyle
10 Tips for Serving and Pairing Wines at Your Holiday Party
by CH Wine. As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to prepare for festive gatherings filled with laughter, good company, and, of course, excellent wine. Elevate your holiday party...
Katy and Chris Taste and Discuss Lot 893 2020 Calistoga Semillon
Our first white wine branded with the coveted Black Label Series labels, we introduce to you Lot 893 Calistoga Semillon. Take a sunny walk through this orchard and you...
It’s International Grenache Day!
Happy International Grenache Day! Grenache Day is celebrated on the 3rd Friday of September each year. It still surprises us how many folks will tell us they’ve never had...
Tasting Panel Somms Taste Lot 884 Atlas Peak Petit Verdot
Taste Lot 884, an award-winning wine from Atlas Peak. We were thrilled when a sample of this powerhouse Petit Verdot arrived at our office late last year and after...
5 Questions for Chris Lafleur About Pairing Wine and Food
From salt, acid, fat, and sweets in your favorite cuisines, to the wines that pair best with dishes that include those ingredients, Certified Sommelier and CHW Tasting Panel guru...
On the Hunt: Lagrein
Another grape on the “one’s who got away” list from our last trip through Italy is a staff favorite, Lagrein. Those who have been with us the last few...
On the Hunt: Teroldego
Teroldego is an ancient Italian grape. As many of you know, we’ve been poking around quite a bit in Europe over the last few years in search of gems,...
On the Hunt: Lemberger
Well, we’ve scored another oddity from the wine world that we’re very excited to share with you. We recently trekked through Washington looking for our usual run of Cabs,...
On the Hunt: Rebo
The gifts of Italy continue. We cannot stress how much scouring the globe (and our own backyards) for the finest examples of varieties and terroir expressions, to bring to...
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Red Wine Braised Ribs Over Mashed Potatoes
Wine Paired Recipe by CH Wine. Perfect pairing for cozy winter evenings, try pairing this with candles or a warm crackling fire in the fireplace along with one of...
Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Mulled Wine Recipe
Lot 950 Mulled Wine by CH Wine. For when it’s cold outside. Sip and savor your mug of mulled wine with Cameron Hughes Lot 950 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet...
Ratatouille Wine Pairing Recipe for Merlot
Ratatouille by CH Wine. Savor the classic flavors of Ratatouille, where roasted vegetables and aromatic herbs meet, perfectly complemented by the smooth richness of our Lot 886 Merlot. A...
5 Questions for Chris Lafleur About Pairing Wine and Food
From salt, acid, fat, and sweets in your favorite cuisines, to the wines that pair best with dishes that include those ingredients, Certified Sommelier and CHW Tasting Panel guru...
Lemon Bars: A Perfect Pairing for Prosecco
Lemon Bars by CH Wine Elevate your Prosecco experience with our irresistible lemon bar recipe, a delightful pairing to complement Prosecco’s exquisite flavors. Download Lemon Bar Recipe (pdf) Servings:...
Citrus Salad Recipe Pairing from Cameron Hughes
Citrus Salad by CH Wine Looking for the perfect pairing to complement our sweet and refreshing Moscato? Try this Citrus Salad recipe! The combination of tangy citrus fruits, crunchy...
A Guide to Pairing: Sangiovese
Sangiovese, Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello, Super Tuscan… A bit about Sangiovese: Known as “The Blood of Jupiter” (Latin: sanguis Jovis). Full stop. Pretty epic. Much like Pinot or Nebbiolo,...
A Guide to Pairing: Moscato d’Asti
Hot on the heels of International Sauvignon Blanc Day is World Moscato Day! Herein lies our guide for pairing with Moscato d’Asti wines, to be more specific… A bit...
A Guide to Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc
A global holiday for a global grape, but what to eat alongside it!? Well, per usual, here we go! A bit about Sauvignon Blanc: Sauvignon Blanc is the mother...