Today (November 7th) marks International Merlot Day, so what better way to celebrate than talking about Merlot pairings! A bit about Merlot: Merlot, like Cabernet Sauvignon, is a child of Cabernet Franc, a fact that was only recently revealed through DNA testing Merlot has a silky skin for…
A Guide to Pairing: Merlot
A Guide to Pairing: Prosecco
The holidays are fast approaching, and if you’re like us, your wallet is starting to feel it a bit. Now may not be the best time to splurge on an expensive bottle of bubbles, but you still want to enjoy a festive toast to life, family, and friends. …
A Guide to Pairing: Provençal Rosé
Just because it’s fall doesn’t mean that you can’t drink Rosé, right? Right! And there is no more desired a Rosé than one from Provence. A bit about Provençal Rosé: They can be made from an array of Southern French red grapes, but primarily Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, or…
A Guide to Pairing: New World Cabernet Sauvignon
We’re in the thick of our Big Fall Countdown, and as you’ve seen, we’ve been releasing the biggest and best Napa Cabs of the year in series of late. But what to pair with them? Here’s our handy guide to help you find your best match for these…
A Guide to Pairing: Champagne
Today marks Champagne Day, so what better way to celebrate than talking about Champagne pairings! A bit about Champagne: Champagne is a region, not a grape With a few exceptions, all Champagne is made from any combination of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier It can be white…
A Guide to Pairing: New World Pinot Noir
Today we begin our annual Big Fall Countdown wine releases, and like last year, we’re kicking it off with a beautifully delineated, resonant Oregonian Pinot Noir that harkens to the Burgundian roots in the region. It’s also high time to begin planning for the fast approaching holiday season…
A Guide to Pairing: Introduction
Welcome to our newest series on the blog, A Guide to Pairing! In this series we’ll cover a number of major varietal wines and popular blends while discussing general – and some specific – pairing suggestions for foods or dishes. While the majority of folks know to pair…
It’s National Hot Buttered Rum Day!
National Hot Buttered Rum Day is celebrated on January 17th each year. Spinning off last week’s Hot Toddy Day, the next best thing you can drink in these cold, cold months is a rich, buttery, spiced rum beverage. C’mon, what’s not to love!? Butter, check. Rum, check. Spices,…
It’s National Hot Toddy Day!
National Hot Toddy Day is celebrated on the 11th of January each year. Yup, cold and flu season is in full swing. Winter is upon us. Hot Toddy to the rescue! Generally speaking, no two Hot Toddies are the same. Your most-general base is: a hot liquid, sweetener,…
