Bottles and Bites

Although your plans may be altered this year, one tradition that doesn't have to change is having a good bottle of wine (or two or three) on your Thanksgiving table. Pairing wine with food can feel intimidating on a regular day, and on a holiday like Thanksgiving, when plates are packed and flavors abound, choosing an appropriate & crowd pleasing wine can feel like a challenge, but we're here to help. We recommend choosing wines that are not overpowering, but rather will complement the full variety of flavors that we love about Thanksgiving. Focus on special moments with your loved ones and let us help pick...

BYOB restaurants (“BYOB” stands for “bring your own bottle") are an excellent way to dine out while avoiding high markups on your favorite drinks. The savings are especially noticeable if you want to treat yourself to a nicer bottle of wine or something off the beaten path. Read on for some of our top wine picks for BYOB dining.

So you’ve decided to serve wine at your holiday party, but where do you start? What kind should you get? How much should you buy? This guide will help you answer these questions and more. WHAT KIND OF WINE SHOULD I BUY?   Make yourself more interesting! A bottle of wine can be a great conversation piece at any event, so ask questions at your local shop.  When buying for a number of people and you don't know what they all drink, stay away from the extremes; think crowd appeal. Bubbly is a great palate cleanser and a festive way to...

So you’ve decided to serve wine at your next party, but where do you start? What kind should you get? How much should you buy? This guide will help you answer these questions and more.

Summer is the time to break out the coals, and wine plays a central and important part in rounding off the perfect barbecue. Whether you're looking to pair with classic barbecue dishes or the array of salads, sides, and condiments that come with them, these four BBQ-friendly wines will have you covered. Klinker Brick Zinfandel  Rich Red Wine This rustic Zinfandel tastes of jammy blackberries and has a lasting spicy finish. The umami flavor of grilled meat (especially pork) will balance out the tannins of this rich red wine. Plan on serving a cheese plate? This wine also pairs well with Midnight Moon aged goat gouda. ...