Thanksgiving is filled with opulence: the food – both quantity and quality, the family, the leftovers, the flavors, the fun… the wine. But the Thanksgiving holiday can be a challenge when it comes to wine selections and what to pour for guests. With so many side dishes, mixes of flavors, and lots of savory and […]
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Pairing Wines with Easter Candy
If you are looking for a creative way to use up all of that Easter candy, consider small wine-and-dessert pairings. Serving candy and wine in small portions to avoid over-sugaring your guests is a fun, unique way to make use of all of that candy. When tackling dessert-and-wine pairings, it’s best to make sure your […]
Kosher Wines for Passover
The Seder plate. The garnished dinner table. Someone is hiding the afikoman for the little ones to find later. The matzah ball soup simmers in the background. It’s time for Passover, a Jewish holiday centered on the Jews’ exodus from the Egyptian pharaoh. Passover is actually one of those holidays in which the wine takes […]
Valentine’s Day Wine Selections
It’s February. If you live anywhere like I do, you are embracing some winter snow, perhaps some cold winter temperatures, and may be feeling a little cooped up on the inside. A glass of wine probably doesn’t sound too bad right about now! While Valentine’s Day is often regarded as the “Hallmark Holiday,” I also […]
Bring in the New Year with Bubbly
It’s never too early to plan for your New Year’s celebration on December 31st! I have to admit that I love New Year’s Eve as it is usually filled with reflection, hope, and sparkling wine. There’s something about those bubbles that makes for an exciting evening! Whether you are spending New Year’s Eve alone or […]
Choosing Wine for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is filled with opulence: the food – both quantity and quality – the family, the leftovers, the flavors, the fun… the wine. But the Thanksgiving holiday can be a challenge when it comes to wine selections and what to pour for guests. With so many side dishes, mixes of flavors, and lots of savory […]
