What the heck are Kosher/Passover and Easter Wines, Anyway?
byA few myths and facts about Kosher wine: Wine plays an important role in Jewish traditions and in Catholic rites. Kosher winemaking is much…
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THANKSGIVING WINE SURVIVAL GUIDE
byWritten by: Stacie Hunt, Certified AIS Sommelier A challenging time – Thanksgiving. What wines to have with dinner and what conversations to avoid – that…
7 Hacks for Leftover Champagne and Bubbly
byEnvision the scene. The Holiday Dinner party or NYE party has ended. It was a terrific time of celebrating friendship (and new love?) with…
THANKSGIVING WINE? A GLASS OF VINTAGE “THANKFULNESS”
byIt’s getting colder. The morning light comes later and the dark comes earlier. And, everywhere you turn, retailers are demanding Christmas spirit as Starbucks…
THE NEW GUIDE TO TOASTS
byLet’s dispense with the standard “cheerless” and perfunctory toasts as we raise our holiday glasses. Social Media has created new vocabulary trends that…
NEW WINE TIPS FOR THANKSGIVING
byThe Thanksgiving meal is served at different times of the day. It’s a blend of friends, extended family, cultures and gratitude. In those recipes…
3 GIFTS FOR WINE LOVERS + A RECIPE!
byThe holidays are a cocktail of excitement and panic. First, there seems to be months before the date – then suddenly, it’s next week!…
Tis’ The Season of Giving
byIt’s that time again, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your toes……Every year around this time we tend to spend…
June in Sonoma: Festivals, Food, Fun
byGrowing up in the Bay Area, a trip to the Wine Country was always a special and beautiful trip for friends and family. “We’re…
DIY Easter Baskets
byEaster is a fun time. Chocolate bunnies and colored eggs, found in that elusive basket that is hidden with that and other goodies on…