25 of the Best Gifts for Wine Lovers this Holiday Season
This holiday season, when considering what to give the wine lover in your life, think outside of the, er, bottle. Whether whimsical or sophisticated, these wine-centric gifts will bring a…
Garnacha, The Perfect Spanish Red for Autumn
Colder days and richer foods demand heartier wine. That often means a red, earthy, not too full-bodied, and strong enough to stand up to spicy chicken or pork dishes. Enter Garnacha. Don’t feel silly if you don’t immediately recognize this Spanish grape and its resulting Spanish wine.
Some Like it Raw: Deciphering Natural, Organic, Vegan & Biodynamic Wines
A growing population of health and environmentally-conscious individuals are concerned about what goes into their foods, such as chemicals, preservatives and genetically modified ingredients. Naturally this is spreading to winemaking.…
Strawberry Tart with Verbena Cream
this simple recipe is the perfect way to use the last, sweet strawberries of the season, and it’s elevated to an unforgettably French treat when paired with a sweet Languedoc wine.
Splurge-Worthy Bottles…and their Wallet-Friendly Alternates
Drink excellent wines from regions that produce some of the world’s more sought-after wines, but at a much more wallet-friendly cost.
From The Concrete Terroir: Brix Wines & Barnyard Cheese Shop
Where to Drink in The City Right Now? Outdoors! With Brix Wines & Barnyard Cheese Shop This just in: Summer has arrived. And now that the days are longer our…
From Farm To Fizz: Champagne’s Smaller Sparkling Gems
Moët & Chandon, Perrier-Jouët, Taittinger, and Louis Roederer are just a few of Champagne’s biggest international superstars. If you love Champagne, no doubt you’ve already got their posters up in…
Women in Wine: Meet the Female Wine Retailers You Should Know (Part 1)
Women Wine Retailers – Part 1 A woman’s love affair with wine is somewhat of a cultural phenomenon. Women are out-purchasing men two-to-one when it comes to wine. This is…
Freewheeling in the Loire: A Bicycle Tour of Chinon
Despite growing interest in the Loire Valley, this French wine region still flies under the radar, but it’s worth consideration, especially by those keen on natural wines and breathtaking scenery.