7 Champagnes to Pop Open This Christmas and New Year

7 Champagnes to Pop Open This Christmas and New Year

It's officially the Champagne season! Champagne’s vivacity is an asset for the generous indulgence of the holiday season. The sound of a bottle of Champagne being popped delights everyone, am I right? But with all the options out there, which ones are the best to choose? Here are my top picks, from budget bottles to the finest wines known to humanity…

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5 Wine Books to Sip On in 2022

The best way to learn about wines is by tasting them. But having a book next to you on your coffee table - building out your own structure, expanding your horizon, exploring new regions and grapes - is never a bad idea. Whether you are pursuing a career in wine, or thirsting for more wine knowledge, or simply want to make informed wine selection decisions, these 5 reads will make you wine-savvy!

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Cozy Up For Winter With J. Lohr

Cozy Up For Winter With J. Lohr

Wine aficionados visiting California may only think of Napa and Sonoma Valleys. But what about the rest of California? Truth is, California’s winemaking extends well beyond these well-known destinations, some of the world's best wineries can be found all throughout the Golden State…

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Everything You Need To Know About Vinho Verde

Everything You Need To Know About Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde is unique in the wine world. It is the biggest and one of the oldest wine regions in Portugal. Until a few weeks ago, if you ask me what to expect from their wines, my answer would be “light, refreshing, cheerful white wine with low alcohol”. Nothing is wrong with that response, but Vinho Verde has SO much more to offer…

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Taste Your Way Through Spanish Wines: Top 3 Wine & Food Pairings

Taste Your Way Through Spanish Wines: Top 3 Wine & Food Pairings

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when I say Spanish Wines? Big bold Tempranillo? Zesty, easy-drinking Albariño? Truth is, whether you’re only into the “classics” or more adventurous and love to explore new things - there’s a Spanish wine for everyone and every occasion…

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The Future of Wine Tastings

The Future of Wine Tastings

What do you miss most about pre-pandemic life? For me, definitely traveling to the wine regions and talking to the winemakers! It's been a year since I last stepped into a vineyard...luckily, I found another way to “travel” without having to buy a plane ticket - just because we may not be able to go right now doesn't mean they can't come to us…

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The Ultimate Food and Wine Pairing Guide for Chinese New Year

The Ultimate Food and Wine Pairing Guide for Chinese New Year

年夜饭 (Nián Yè Fàn), or the New Year’s Eve dinner is critically important. The entire family get together and enjoy the most “sumptuous” meal of the year. The traditional menus may vary in different regions, but putting an ample variety of food on the table is a must. They are not only delicious but also a lot of fun to prepare, as their names or presentations are symbols of wishes for happiness, good luck, and prosperity. Today I’m going to show you two of the most common dishes for Chinese New Year…

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