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…
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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…
EXTRA VIRGINITY AND OLIVE OIL MYTHS
by“The olive fruit is the greatest cure for any problem in life” – Solon, Athenian Statesman, 550 B.C. The 80’s and 90’s brought us…
The 4 Wine Apps You Need
byThe Four Wine Apps You Need – and one you already have. We are now the #1 Wine Consuming country in the world! We…
5 AMAZING THINGS TO DO WITH LEFTOVER WINE
byToday, I took a look and found four semi-empty bottles of red wine and in my refrigerator about the same amount of white wine….
The 5 You Must Drink in 2015
byIf 2014 was the year of kale, Paleo and Prosecco… what will we be drinking and eating in 2015? Scan restaurant openings and you’ll…
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!…
Gracias Madre Serves up Holiday Cheer & Cocktails
byThe Holidays are in full swing and as the twinkle lights go up, and sunny Los Angeles gets a bit chillier, it’s the perfect…
SEX: WHY WINE TURNS YOU ON…
byWhen you think of pairing wine with food, what comes to mind is, “How will this fish, meat or vegetable be enhanced by the…
Red Wine Takes a Chill
byHey, red wine – take a chill! Red Wines that Chill Out. You say “cooler,” I say “warmer.” Let’s call the whole thing off. Conversations…