If you are looking for a creative way to use up all of that Easter candy, consider small wine-and-dessert pairings on Easter weekend (or the weekend after Easter!). Serving candy and wine in small portions to avoid over-sugaring your guests is a fun, … [Read more...] about Easter Candy Wine Pairings
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Uncorking the Corkscrew
Corkscrews can be a little quirky. (Get it?)While one is almost always needed to open a bottle of wine, corkscrews can create many issues for the individual opening a bottle of wine.I recently experienced my own set of difficulty getting a synthetic … [Read more...] about Uncorking the Corkscrew
Behind the Sparkle
Find Your Favorite Sparkling WineHello, Wine Lovers!The holiday season is coming up, and before we know it, January 1st will be knocking on our doorsteps.This wine-centric holiday is sure to draw you into an up-coming sparkling wine purchase. … [Read more...] about Behind the Sparkle
Have a Wine-Centric Thanksgiving or Holiday
Every year, lots of sommeliers and wine experts talk about what wines to adorn one’s Thanksgiving table. And every year, I never buy any of their suggestions.Why?Because, I just want to drink what I like. It’s a holiday for goodness sake!Do any of … [Read more...] about Have a Wine-Centric Thanksgiving or Holiday
Wine Sips with Your Favorite Valentine’s Day Chocolates
Have you ever had a dessert and wine pairing that left you feeling like the mark was missed?If so, you are not alone!One of my greatest food-and-wine pairing pet peeves comes in pairing desserts with wines. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, I … [Read more...] about Wine Sips with Your Favorite Valentine’s Day Chocolates