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When I was growing up, the Christmas Eve dinner was a very festive occasion. My family, including aunts and uncles, grandparents, cousins, parents, and siblings, along with a few extended family members or friends alone for the holiday, would gather at my grandparents' Arkansas home for a lavish feast of seasonal flavors. Everyone dressed in their holiday best and gathered around the table to celebrate the joy of being together....

You Will Want These Wines On Your Holiday Table When I was growing up, the Christmas Eve dinner was a very festive occasion. My family, including aunts and uncles, grandparents, cousins, parents, and siblings, along with a few extended family me…

So much goes into finding the perfect holiday gift for your friends and loved ones. Of course, a bottle of wine or a favorite liquor is well received by any wine and spirits lover, however, even finding that perfect bottle can be challenging when you really want the gift to be special. We have been tasting our way through high-end selections and everyday options, finding the perfect gifts for those who love to imbibe in your life....

Holiday Gifts for the Wine and Spirits Lover So much goes into finding the perfect holiday gift for your friends and loved ones. Of course, a bottle of wine or a favorite liquor is well received by any wine and spirits lover, however, even fi…

The holiday season is upon us, and it absolutely is the best time of the year, bringing friends and family together in celebration. And with the seasonal gatherings comes a gift exchange. Red wines are always popular for gifting during the holidays, as a bold Cabernet Sauvignon and earthy Pinot Noir pair well with the Christmas goose or crown roast. Still, the gift-giving should not be limited to red wines, as a quality Chardonnay with character, texture, and richness will also make the perfect holiday gift this year....

8 Gift Worthy Chardonnay Wines The holiday season is upon us, and it absolutely is the best time of the year, bringing friends and family together in celebration. And with the seasonal gatherings comes a gift exchange. Red wines…

The Hilt Winery's Rancho Salsipuedes lies a mere 13 miles from the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara County's Sta. Rita Hills AVA. Here, the weather conditions are terrible for growing grapes. Blustery, cool winds continuously blow in from the Pacific, the soils are nutrient-poor, and there is very little rain. However, The Hilt uses each of these factors to its advantage....

The Hilt Estate Pinot Noir ~ Wine of the Day The Hilt Winery’s Rancho Salsipuedes lies a mere 13 miles from the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara County’s Sta. Rita Hills AVA. Here, the weather conditions are terrible for growing gra…

It is easy to become hypnotized by the gorgeous rolling hills of Tuscany. It is a place where lovers of fine wine, art, and history can convene to soak in the beauty while sipping some of the finest wines in the world. Tuscany is home to Chianti and Bolgheri, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. It is the birthplace of Super Tuscan red blends showcasing international grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc....

Toasting Tuscany with 6 Wines from the Region It is easy to become hypnotized by the gorgeous rolling hills of Tuscany. It is a place where lovers of fine wine, art, and history can convene to soak in the beauty while sipping some of the fines…

As we gather for the Thanksgiving holiday, there is no better time than now to pop open that special bottle of bubbles in celebration. The bubble doesn't need to be the most expensive, but it should be special and meaningful, like one of these beauties. Happy Thanksgiving! We tend to prefer sparkling wines on the drier side, with a low level of dosage, if any....

Thanksgiving Bubbles As we gather for the Thanksgiving holiday, there is no better time than now to pop open that special bottle of bubbles in celebration. The bubble doesn’t need to be the most expensive, but it…

You have likely planned every detail of your Thanksgiving dinner by now, but you may still be wondering what to pair with your turkey, dressing, and cranberry sauce. If that is the case, we are here to help with a selection of red wines ideal for pairing with your holiday meal. Pinot Noir is the ideal wine for Thanksgiving, with the right balance of bright acidity and tannin to cut through the rich, hearty meal without overpowering or weighing down the palate....

Red Wines for your Thanksgiving Table You have likely planned every detail of your Thanksgiving dinner by now, but you may still be wondering what to pair with your turkey, dressing, and cranberry sauce. If that is the case, we are her…

If you are looking for two perfect wines for toasting with friends or family this holiday season, look no further than Baileyana Chardonnay and sister winery True Myth's Pinot Noir. Both wines are grown in the cool climate region of SLO Coast. SLO Coast is a relatively newly created AVA producing distinct wines that have a bright freshness and delicious fruit-filled flavor thanks to the area's lengthy growing season....

Baileyana Chardonnay & True Myth Pinot Noir ~ Wines of the Day If you are looking for two perfect wines for toasting with friends or family this holiday season, look no further than Baileyana Chardonnay and sister winery True Myth’s Pinot Noir. Both wine…

If you are looking for a wine with adventure at its heart, look no further than the bold yet balanced Pine Ridge Black Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon. With the motto that the wine is for experts only, this beauty from the Napa Valley producer actually comes from fruit grown in Washington's Red Mountain AVA. Fans of Washington wine will know that Red Mountain produces some of the most distinct wines from the state thanks to the diverse soils and microclimates of the region....

Pine Ridge “Black Diamond” Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Wine of the Day If you are looking for a wine with adventure at its heart, look no further than the bold yet balanced Pine Ridge Black Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon. With the motto that the wine is for experts only, …

The signature red wine of Chile is expertly represented in the current release bottling of Primus Carménère. The variety's home is actually Bordeaux, as it is one of the lesser-known blending varieties allowed to be included in the prestigious region's red wines. It is believed to have arrived in Chile in the 1850s, where immigrants planted the grapevines around the country, believing it was Merlot....

Primus Carménère ~ Wine of the Day The signature red wine of Chile is expertly represented in the current release bottling of Primus Carménère. The variety’s home is actually Bordeaux, as it is one of the lesser-known blending…

The Mondavi name has been synonymous with Napa Valley wine for decades. Now, the next generation has joined together to create a unique brand celebrating the unyielding, tenacious spirit of the family's strong women, supporting female empowerment. A part of C. Mondavi & Family Wines, Aviana Wines is a collaboration inspired by family matriarch, Rosa Mondavi, led by her Great-granddaughters Alycia, Angelina, Goivanna, and Lia Mondavi....

Aviana Wines from the Next Generation of the Mondavi Family The Mondavi name has been synonymous with Napa Valley wine for decades. Now, the next generation has joined together to create a unique brand celebrating the unyielding, tenacious spirit of the fa…

We have officially entered the holiday season, and winter is around the corner. To toast cool autumn nights, we suggest including one of these flavorful liquors designed to elevate your cocktail experience, several of which are guaranteed to warm you from the inside out. Let's face it: any time of year is the right time of year for tequila. It is one of the most popular spirits enjoyed throughout the country, whether it be in a classic margarita, Ranch Water, Bloody Maria, or sipped neat; Americans are crazy for tequila....

7 Spirits to Drink this Fall We have officially entered the holiday season, and winter is around the corner. To toast cool autumn nights, we suggest including one of these flavorful liquors designed to elevate your cocktail ex…

Happy Friday! To celebrate the end of a long week, we are raising a few glasses of bubbles in honor of Global Champagne Day. Occurring annually on the fourth Friday in October, the day helps kick off the holiday season, preparing you for a few months of festivities. As the day is a global celebration, we are toasting with a few selections from Sonoma's Russian River Valley....

Toasting Global Champagne Day! Happy Friday! To celebrate the end of a long week, we are raising a few glasses of bubbles in honor of Global Champagne Day. Occurring annually on the fourth Friday in October, the day helps kick o…

California is blessed with a range of temperatures, soil types, and microclimates, providing picture-perfect growing conditions for a plethora of grape varieties. In Northern California's Mendocino County, Anderson Valley is home to some of the finest Pinot Noir wines in the state. The wines from the area have an earthy, rugged rusticity with an almost Old World character that melds with the juicy, fruit-forward New World flavors found in California Pinot Noir....

FEL Pinot Noir ~ #WineoftheDay California is blessed with a range of temperatures, soil types, and microclimates, providing picture-perfect growing conditions for a plethora of grape varieties. In Northern California’s Men…

Do you know the one thing we love more than a good bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon? A good bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon that gives back. For the past 15 years J Lohr Winery has made a donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation for breast cancer research and education for every bottle of their Carol's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon sold through a program the winery calls Touching Lives....

J Lohr Carol’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ~ #WineoftheDay Do you know the one thing we love more than a good bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon? A good bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon that gives back. For the past 15 years J Lohr Winery has made a donation to the …

Happy Friday, and welcome to the weekend. Whether you are hosting a gathering with friends or enjoying a cozy Saturday night date night, these delicious wine selections will ensure you have the tastiest weekend ever. A bubbly is good any time. It is perfect for brunch pairings, as an aperitif to begin an evening, or paired with anything from burgers to fried chicken to pasta....

Red, White, and Sparkling Rosé for the Weekend Happy Friday, and welcome to the weekend. Whether you are hosting a gathering with friends or enjoying a cozy Saturday night date night, these delicious wine selections will ensure you have the tas…

Colorado may not be the state you think of when considering buying a bottle of wine. However, The Ordinary Fellow Wines team is determined to place the state at the top of your mind regarding wine. Crafting expressive selections from high-elevation fruit grown in Southwest Colorado and select areas of Washington, the winery proves that Colorado is a stellar place to grow grapes....

Ordinary Fellow Cabernet Sauvignon ~ #WineoftheDay Colorado may not be the state you think of when considering buying a bottle of wine. However, The Ordinary Fellow Wines team is determined to place the state at the top of your mind regarding wine.…

It is that idyllic time of year when daytime temperatures turn from dreadfully hot to a pleasant 75 degrees, the leaves on the trees are turning from green to gold and orange and red, and football dominates the weekends. Whether you are tailgating before the big game or watching at home with a pile of barbecue ribs and burnt ends, you will want to sip something that will enhance your game day snacks while being delicious on its own....

We’re Toasting: Tailgating and Barbecue Wines It is that idyllic time of year when daytime temperatures turn from dreadfully hot to a pleasant 75 degrees, the leaves on the trees are turning from green to gold and orange and red, and football …

There are a lot of factors in play in the production of a special bottle of wine. From the variety and clone to the production crew, the winemaker to the winemaking facility, the optical sorter to the barrels. However, none are as important as the vineyard land where the grapes are grown. The grapes will tell the story of this terroir, showcasing each intricate detail of the sun exposure, the slope of the land, the mineral content of the soils, the temperature fluctuations, and the amount of rainfall the grapes receive each year....

Ettore Pure Chardonnay ~ #WineoftheDay There are a lot of factors in play in the production of a special bottle of wine. From the variety and clone to the production crew, the winemaker to the winemaking facility, the optical sorter to …

We are in the midst of two back-to-back weeks of wine-country travel and need an alcohol break. So, we are raising a glass this Labor Day holiday with a few refreshing sparkling drinks sans alcohol. Each of these options provides authentic flavor and refreshing taste with a variety of options, perfect for cooling your palate as we end the summer season....

Toasting with Sparklers this Labor Day We are in the midst of two back-to-back weeks of wine-country travel and need an alcohol break. So, we are raising a glass this Labor Day holiday with a few refreshing sparkling drinks sans alcohol…

Happy Labor Day Weekend. Whatever you do this holiday, we say to raise a glass with a refreshing glass of Rosé. And few do them better than the winemakers of Provence. Chateau de Berne Inspiration Rosé Côtes de Provence is an organic blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault grown in the region's limestone soils with influence from the Mediterranean Sea....

Chateau de Berne Inspiration Rosé ~ #WineoftheDay Happy Labor Day Weekend. Whatever you do this holiday, we say to raise a glass with a refreshing glass of Rosé. And few do them better than the winemakers of Provence. Chateau de Berne Inspiration …

From Napa Valley's Joseph Phelps Winery,the 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is a juicy, luscious wine with vibrant layers of white flowers, melon, and citrus. The winery celebrated its 50th year of winemaking in Napa in 2022, making the selection a perfect option to toast the occasion. The wine's fermentation occurred using native yeast before the wine aged for seven months in partially new French oak, adding texture and a creamy element to the wine, making it very inviting. Pair with fresh oysters, grilled white fish with a lemon beurre blanc, or an end of summer pasta packed with fresh vegetables.

Joseph Phelps Sauvignon Blanc ~ #WineoftheDay From Napa Valley’s Joseph Phelps Winery,the 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is a juicy, luscious wine with vibrant layers of white flowers, melon, and citrus. The winery celebrated its 50th year of wine…

There is one more reason to celebrate that autumn and cooler temperatures are right around the corner; today is National Red Wine Day. As I noted at the beginning of August, this month has a lot of wine holidays. Maybe because we are all looking for relief during the dog days of summer. And, while you may not think that a hearty red wine is the ideal wine to end the hot month, now is the time to start thinking of what you want to drink for the rest of the year as temperatures cool....

Happy Red Wine Day, Let’s Toast! There is one more reason to celebrate that autumn and cooler temperatures are right around the corner; today is National Red Wine Day. As I noted at the beginning of August, this month has a lot of…

From Washington State's Red Mountain region within Columbia Valley, Col Solare is championing robust, earthy, expressive Cabernet Sauvignon wines that showcase the region's terroir. Red Mountain lies in an area once engulfed in the Missoula Floods, depositing fossils into the sand, silt, and loam-filled soils. The hot, arid terrain with very little rainfall causes vines to dig deep into the earth to find water and nutrients, resulting in concentrated, well-structured, powerful wines....

Col Solare Cabernet Sauvignon~ #WineoftheDay From Washington State’s Red Mountain region within Columbia Valley, Col Solare is championing robust, earthy, expressive Cabernet Sauvignon wines that showcase the region’s terroir. Red…

White wines are produced from white grapes. White wines can also be produced from red grapes. White grapes can also produce red wines. Are you confused yet? Let me explain. The color of the wine comes from the grape's skin. The longer a winemaker leaves freshly harvested fruit on the skins, the richer the juice color will be. If the skins are darker, they can produce a wine with all the characteristics of a white wine but with a darker hue, ranging from orange to rose to purplish gray....

Attems Ramato Pinot Grigio ~ Wine of the Day White wines are produced from white grapes. White wines can also be produced from red grapes. White grapes can also produce red wines. Are you confused yet? Let me explain. The color of the wine co…

Madame Pommery was a determined, dedicated visionary who took over her family's Champagne House, Pommery & Greno when her husband died. Throughout her life, she was dedicated to finding the best terroir to produce premium wines, believing the wine is made in the vineyard, not the winery. In 1874 she is noted for being the first to produce a dry, Brut-style Champagne, veering away from the sweet sparklers that were popular at the time....

Champagne Pommery Brut Royale ~ #WineoftheDay Madame Pommery was a determined, dedicated visionary who took over her family’s Champagne House, Pommery & Greno when her husband died. Throughout her life, she was dedicated to finding t…

I love it when wine astonishes me. The surprise of tasting the dry palate found in a highly fragrant, floral Torontes from Argentina, or the refined sophistication in a steely Mosel Reisling. Willamette Valley's Gran Moraine Winery is known for producing premium-quality, terroir-driven Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that celebrates the natural gifts of Mother Nature. But that's not all the experiment-driven, adventure-seeking winemaker for Gran Moraine, Shane Moore, has up his sleeve....

Gran Moraine Flavorscape Pinot Blanc ~ Wine of the Day I love it when wine astonishes me. The surprise of tasting the dry palate found in a highly fragrant, floral Torontes from Argentina, or the refined sophistication in a steely Mosel Reisling. Willa…

I love very few holidays more than a wine holiday, and this month serves up plenty of national days to toast. This includes today's flavor-packed celebration. There is no better way to start the weekend than by celebrating National White Wine Day! Raise a glass with one of these beauties tonight or anytime this season. Ram's Gate Winery is known for its elevated, elegant Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines....

It’s National White Wine Day! Raise a Glass! I love very few holidays more than a wine holiday, and this month serves up plenty of national days to toast. This includes today’s flavor-packed celebration. There is no better way to start …

Welcome to August! Hot summer days require refreshments, making today's national spritz day holiday much tastier. The low-alcohol spritz is a crisp, clean, cooling drink often made with still or sparkling wine or an aperitif liqueur poured into a large goblet glass with lots of ice and sparkling water. Today we are toasting with Chandon's Garden Spritz. Crafted from the Napa Valley winery's delicious sparkling wine and a mix of bitters made from fresh oranges, herbs, spices, and dried orange peels....

Happy Spritz Day! Welcome to August! Hot summer days require refreshments, making today’s national spritz day holiday much tastier. The low-alcohol spritz is a crisp, clean, cooling drink often made with still…

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a luscious, elegant red wine made from the Montepulciano variety in the region of Abruzzo on the Adriatic Coast of Italy. Though often confused with Vino Nobile d' Montepulciano made from the Sangiovese grape variety, Montepulciano is distinct and alluring on its own. Barone d'Valtore Montepulciano d'Abruzzo offers wonderful spice and black fruit aromas on the open. The flavors pop with layers of black plum, cherry, and blackberry with soft herbal notes of fresh mint, sagebrush, and thyme. Balanced and delicious, with warm spice notes dancing on the palate's lingering finish. A perfect any-time-of-the-week wine, pairing with grilled meats, pizza, or pasta.

Barone d’Valforte Montepulciano d’Abruzzo ~ Wine of the Day Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a luscious, elegant red wine made from the Montepulciano variety in the region of Abruzzo on the Adriatic Coast of Italy. Though often confused with Vino Nobile d& #…