Bottles and Bites

Welcome to the latest installment of Wine Wednesdays with Adam! Each week we'll be exploring my favorite wines and what makes them stand out from the crowd. This week's wines are the ones that keep finding themselves in my glass lately. I generally do not drink a ton of American wines—not that I have an exact reason—but I think it stems from not drinking a ton of Cabs, and that is really what California is known for.  Stylistically, I like my wines to be a little “off the beaten path.” I really enjoy acidic whites (especially from Loire, France), and when it comes...

Welcome to the second installment of Wine Wednesdays with Adam! Each week we'll be exploring my favorite wines and what makes them stand out from the crowd. This week's wines: The Surprises of Portugal. Portugal is putting out more than just, well... port. In fact, there are many grape varieties from Portugal that do not grow anywhere else in the world! This makes for some tasty wines at a great value. Here are some of my favorites: Colossal Reserva  Medium Red Wine A big wine for a small price, this Portuguese red blend is rich, silky, and full of blackberry and spice. Pair...

Welcome to Wine Wednesdays with Adam! Each week we'll be exploring my favorite wines and what makes them stand out from the crowd. My belief in wine is very similar to my belief in food--know what you are eating &  drinking! In all of my suggestions I think about price, style, and how the wine was made. My goal is to find the best wines for the best price coming from the best people. With this in mind, you will see a lot of sustainable, small production, off the beaten path, and family owned wines. There is a wine out there for...

With so many different types of food being served during the holidays, it can be challenging to decide what types of wine to put on the table. Here are our six go-to wines this holiday season: Juvé & Camps Cava Brut The brut nature of cava makes it extremely versatile and food friendly as the acidity and bubbles clean your palate after each bite. Try this Cava for aromas of ripe peaches and lemon and rich tastes of green apple, jasmine green tea, and toasted almonds. $15.99 - Buy Now Clean Slate Riesling Riesling’s characteristic balance between acidity and sugar allows...