Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner, the warmer weather and sunshine has been a reminder that summer is here. I’d be lying if I didn’t admit to wanting to goto beach parties or bar hop until 2am. Although it doesn’t seem like summer will go as planned, the following carefully selected list of […]
Category: pairing guide
GardaDOC and Piave Cheese: A Perfect Pairing
In June 2019, I had the unique opportunity to attend a Lake Garda Press trip sponsored by the Garda DOC Consortium. Lake Garda is Italy’s largest lake and is home to fantastically fresh, mineral driven, and almost saline sparking wines called GardaDOC. This spumante is unlike any kind of sparkling wine I’ve sampled before and […]
Super Bowl Wine Picks
Super Bowl is this Sunday and most people are probably planning on drinking beer. Although there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, it’s not really my drink of choice. If you’re like me and just love wine no matter what the occasion then watch this video for pretty easy to find recommendations. 1) Vinho Verde: […]
The Perfect Wine and Chocolate Pairings for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away and there’s no better way to celebrate than opening up a box of delicious chocolates. But perhaps you ask yourself, what wine should I pair with them? Wine and chocolate can be a tricky combination. Both red wine and chocolate contain a fair amount of something called ‘Tannins.’ Tannins are what […]
3 Wines that pair with Halloween
Happy HalloWINE everyone!! Today I am sharing my favorite Halloween inspired wines! Some pair well with candy, others are just great for the look. What are your favorites? Orange Wine: Real talk: If the wine is orange than it belongs on your HalloWINE drink list. I can’t think of a better way to be more […]
Cheese and Wine Pairing: Demystified
If you know me in real life, it’s no secret I love Cheese. Whenever I host a get together I always make sure to have a cheese plate prepared. I feel like Cheese and Wine go together like Rhoda and Mary, or Lucy and Ethel, maybe even Thelma and Louise. Cheese and Wine are like […]