To ensure an easygoing atmosphere, set a drink menu in the same spirit. In other words, have a few good wines on hand in addition to nonalcoholic options and a standout cocktail or two, such as a specialty martini or sangria.
No other drink seems better suited to a celebration than Champagne, but when those special moments arrive, you’ll want to make sure that the Champagne is chilled to just the right temperature and, when the bottle is opened, there’s no overflow.
Thanksgiving is a time for family and for giving thanks. Here are your wine 1-2-3’s for this year’s Thanksgiving fest.
Dinner parties. They’re fun to attend,but a pain to plan. Try these four wine mantras to make planning your next dinner party a little easier.
Anyone can serve wine like a professional sommelier. Like any “home improvement,” there are simply a few steps you will need to follow.
When starting your life together as newlyweds, what better way to begin your married life with “date night” over a bottle of wine? By starting your future with a new, shared hobby: wine tasting?
Man oh man are these economic times harrowing- talk about inspiration for a glass of wine. But the doozy of the economic climate shouldn’t but a damper on your wedding planning if you’re moving forward with your awesome celebration this year.
One of the many silver linings of this macro-economic climate is that it’s inspiring many of us to spend more time at home. And re-engage old hobbies or pick up new ones
Given the economic climate these days, opting to stay home more versus going out to restaurants seems to be the norm. There are still some really fun and creative ways to learn about and enjoy wine, nonetheless.
Tired of attending the same-old bridal or baby showers? Where you sit around, drinking tea, eating crumpets, and watch someone open gifts? So were we. :)
The infamous drink of artists and writers in 19th century Paris is now back in vogue with original cocktail recipes appearing on the chicest cocktail menus in town. Try this blueberry and ginger infused version of The Green Fairy at chef Laurent Tourondel’s BLT Steak.
Be transported to exotic Africa with an original cocktail inspired by Madagascar natural vanilla. Created by mixologist Aisha Sharpe of Contemporary Cocktails, the recipe features a unique blend of African tamarind and bourbon.
An ode to a favorite Prince song, this opulent cocktail made with Hendrick’s Gin and rich purple blackberries can be found on the menu at the chic Gramercy Park Hotel in New York.
I recently attended a very crowded party where the caterers ran out of clean serving glasses. When I went to order a second beer, the bartender — to my dismay — poured it into a champagne flute.
If you’re looking for a great way to learn more about wine, consider investing in a wine journal. My sister gave me a lovely leather-bound journal for Christmas. Part resource and part journal, this book is organized by varietal.
Many of life’s big moments are marked by a great bottle of wine (or two).
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