Whether you are hosting friends or just enjoying the Oscars on your own couch, these popcorn and wine pairings from Will and Coral Frischkorn of Cured in Boulder are about to knock your socks off. Sweet, salty and gourmet, each pairing will make your tastebuds sing.
Drinks
Sticking to a Budget? Two Quality Chilean Red Wines We Love
No matter the reason you’re pinching pennies, you don’t have to give up wine completely and you definitely don’t have to drink bad wine to stick to your budget. Check out these two high-quality Chilean red wines that you can find for around $15 or less.
Bitter Valentine: Festive Tequila Cocktail
Not feeling uber romantic? Make yourself a nice drink and sip on this Bitter Valentine cocktail. It’s made with tequila, is a festive hue, and is more satisfying than an overpriced meal at a mediocre restaurant.
Romantic Valentine’s Day Wine Pairings
Skip the expensive pre fixe menus, the tacky decor and the rushed service and enjoy these romantic Valentine’s Day wine pairings at home with your number one.
The Ultimate Spirits and Chocolate Pairings for Valentine’s Day
Whether you are looking for decadent gift ideas or want to treat your Valentine to a chocolate pairing date night at home, this ultimate spirits and chocolate pairings guide is for you.
Seductive Sips: Cocktails for Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day
Evoking a romantic evening for two or a fun party with friends, these festive cocktails are perfect for all of your Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Winter Buddha Bowl and a Grapefruit-Pomegranate Sour Cocktail
Dig into this hearty and healthy Winter Buddha Bowl that is cozy and loaded with roasted veggies. Serve with a Grapefruit-Pomegranate Sour Cocktail for a perfect match.
Rich and Creamy Peanut Butter-Chocolate Smoothie
A truly decadent Peanut Butter-Chocolate Smoothie that is filling and perfect when you’re craving something sweet.
Winning Super Bowl Sips
Super Bowl Sunday isn’t just for drinking beer. Whip up a big batch of these winning Super Bowl sips to serve to a crowd. They’re the perfect cocktails to go with salty or spicy snacks. Or, pair one of these wines with your food spread.
Fit to a T: 5 Delicious Tea Products for National Hot Tea Month
January is National Hot Tea Month, so it’s the ideal time to stock up on some favorites. Here’s what made the list for culinary tea obsessions this season, and to flip the script, several don’t require any heat at all.
Wines to Sip from the Old World of Southern Rhône
Sip a red, white or rosé wine from Costières de Nîmes, an appellation in Southern Rhône, and you will be immediately transported to the old world vineyards. Here are a few bottles to start with.
The Perfect Pairing: Affogato and Chocolate
Espresso, ice cream and delicious chocolate. Check out this affogato dessert idea served with squares of fine chocolate.
Tasting The California Coastline through Wine
What lies between San Francisco and Los Angeles on the California coast? Agriculture, a ton of history and of course, wine. Take a taste of the California coastline with Four Vines.
Teas and Tea Cocktails to Drink During Flu Season
No one wants to get sick. Protect yourself with warm, cozy teas and tea cocktails that are perfect for flu season and all of winter.
Snow Day Treat: Tex-Mex Hot Chocolate
Tex-Mex is literally a blend of American and Mexican flavors. What’s more Tex-Mex than a spiced Mexican hot chocolate with a dash of Louisiana Tabasco sauce? Sip on this flavorful mug on the next snowy day. Spike it with tequila or mezcal for the adults!
Elysian: A Wine Label Paying Homage to the Land
A wine that represents California’s beautiful farmland? That may sound weird or boring, but stay with us! Winemaking always sounds so idyllic and romantic, but farming? Not so much. We tried Elysian, an organic California Merlot that highlights all the crucial parts of farming, growing grapes and the land itself. It’s delicious and its story is beautiful and important too.
“It All Starts with Wine” Debuts on Amazon Prime Video
Tune in to “It Starts With Wine”, a new wine series on Amazon that highlights lesser known wine regions making beautiful bottles.
Make Your New Year’s Festivities Sparkle with Prosecco Superiore
Don’t just serve the usual bubbles at your New Year’s Eve shindig, open a bottle of Prosecco Superiore. This high-quality sparkling wine is the perfect way to elevate a low key night at home ringing in 2019 or to bring to a gathering with friends.
Ring in the New Year with Punch Bowls
Mix up one big bowl of punch to serve on New Year’s Eve instead of spending time shaking together a cocktail for each of your friends. Set out a bucket of ice, festive glasses, the big-batch punch cocktail and a bottle of bubbles for the traditionalists. We’re ready for you 2019!
Take Your Prosecco Game Up a Notch in Time for the Holidays
You’ve probably had Italy’s most popular sparkling wine, Prosecco, before. But how much do you really know about it and selecting a great bottle? Take Your Prosecco Game Up a Notch in Time for the Holidays.
No Recipe Required: Talking Food and Wine with Victor Schoenfeld of Golan Heights Winery
As one of Israel’s most influential and award-winning winemakers, Victor Schoenfeld of Golan Heights Winery is renowned as a pioneer of modern winemaking in the country.
Delicious Cheese Pairings with Beaujolais Wine
If are hosting guests this holiday season, you don’t want to miss this Beaujolais Wine and Cheese Pairing List for a Holiday Party. Essential for a great party!
Warm Winter Mull with Gin
The perfect pour for celebratory sipping and all of winter, this big-batch mulled cocktail recipe is super easy to make and features seasonal spices, citrus and berries. Grab a bottle of Spanish Rioja wine and Brockmans gin and you are set for success!
Brown Bread Vodka Cocktail
Known as the “Breadbasket of the World”, Kansas is a top grower of wheat so it’s no wonder that they make some awesome wheat vodka. Check out this creamy and sweet brown bread vodka cocktail featuring TILL Vodka.
5 Fast Facts about Loire Valley Wines and Why You Should Drink More of It
Located in central France, a breathtaking part of Europe, Loire Valley wines are fresh, fruity and food-friendly. Here are five fast facts and why you should be drinking more wine from the region.
Have a Date Night at Home with Crémant de Loire
Don’t have a ton of time for a full date night out? Open a bottle of sparkling Crémant de Loir and celebrate your love with a quick date night at home
Vegan White Russian Cocktail
This elegant White Russian will become a new tradition at holiday family get-togethers, special occasions, après-ski, or anytime that calls for a memorable cocktail.
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Roast
Make your holiday dinner special with a flavorful bacon-wrapped pork roast served next to perfectly roasted potatoes, garlicky sautéed spinach and a glass of Santa Cristina Rosso Toscana wine.
Conegliano Valdobbiadene: The Italian Hillside That Brings Sparkle to a Celebration with Prosecco Superiore
Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G. might be bubbly like Champagne, but it couldn’t be more different. Discover this high-quality sparkling wine with a story that starts in the vineyard.
An Easy Winter Cheeseboard and Beaujolais Wine
This easy winter cheeseboard paired with Beaujolais wine makes holiday entertaining a snap. Plus, to sure to check out the recipe for a five-minute pomegranate chèvre cheeseball.
Lamb Ragu Pappardelle Meets IGT Rosso Santa Cristina Wine
A hearty winter dish of Lamb Ragu Pappardelle is a delicious taste of Tuscany to pair with an IGT wine, Santa Cristina Rosso 2016, which provides another taste of the land.
Beet, Mustard and Fennel Appetizers with Martinis
It’s December, the most festive month of the year! With all of the shopping, events, and travel this time of year, my favorite holiday party recipes are ones that are delicious and fun, but also really quick and easy. Enter, Beet, Mustard and Fennel Appetizers served with classic Martini cocktails.
5 Reasons Why You Should Bring Prosecco Superiore to Every Gathering This Winter
There are few things better than having a guest show up at your door with a bottle of bubbles. A bottle of Prosecco Superiore wine, to be exact.
Festive Food Pairings with Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G.
Elevate your holiday gathering or winter dinner party with an array of Prosecco Superiore bottles that are perfect with so many festive foods.
Host a Beaujolais Wine and Cookie Decorating Party
Host a sweet and simple, adults-only party of festive cookie decorating and Beaujolais wine. It’s seasonal, relaxing and so fun.
Three Sommeliers on Why They Love Garnacha/Grenache Wines From Europe
To Sommeliers, arguably the most knowledgeable wine people in the world, how do Grenache wines from Europe rank? We chatted with three different wine professionals to hear what they love about these European wines and how they like to pair them with food.
Snowball Mulled Wine aka Chai Mulled Wine Float
This Snowball Mulled Wine float is an easy and fun holiday drink made from chai, red wine, honey, orange juice, spices, fruit, and vanilla ice cream. It’s perfect for the holidays and other wintertime entertaining events!
Family-Style Holiday Menu and Vinho Verde Wine Pairing
Your holiday menu can be easy to serve and still be bursting with elegance, classic foods and great wine for your next holiday gathering.
Date Night: Homemade Pappardelle with Winter Squash and Loire Valley Wine
Rather than going out, get into hibernation mode and have a date night at home. Spend an evening in the kitchen together making homemade pappardelle pasta with roasted winter squash and a perfectly paired bottle of Loire Valley wine.
Cozy up to a Fireside Picnic
Who doesn’t love cuddling up by the fireplace on a cold day?! Check out how to have a festive fireside picnic with Beaujolais Wines, a fun take on grilled cheese and other perfect bites.
Mix and Mingle: Holiday Party Prep, Cocktail Edition
Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s time to start prepping for the festivities to come. Whether you are hosting a soiree or need a gift for a party-planning pal, there are plenty of cocktail items that will help create killer drinks for all to admire. We rounded up a Fab Four of our faves for making all celebrations merry and bright.
Celebrate the Holidays with Beaujolais Wine
Looking for a wine that will pair effortlessly with all of the festive food on the table? Celebrate the holidays with Beaujolais wine.
Holiday Entertaining Tips and Appetizer Recipes
Entertaining during the holiday season can be a blast or it can seem daunting. Check out these holiday entertaining tips complete with appetizer recipes that pair with the ever-festive Prosecco Superiore wine for a stress-free, yet elegant, holiday gathering.
Pomegranate and Balsamic-Stuffed Butternut Squash with Loire Valley Wine
Dig into this stunning side dish of stuffed butternut squash paired with a Vouvray wine from the Loire Valley.
Holiday Party Ideas: Sweet and Savory Hors D’oeuvres and Cranberry Campari Spritzes
Holiday festivities are here, which for me means two things: cocktails and hors d’oeuvres! One of my favorite things about this time of year is creating the drinks and small bites that my family enjoys when we all get together.
Holiday Pairings with Garnacha (a.k.a. Grenache) Wines from Europe
Check out these fast Garnacha/Grenache pairing tips so you have one less thing to think about this season. Grab a few and store them in the pantry so you never show up empty-handed to a gathering and so you have a bottle on hand to offer to your holiday guests.
Loire Valley Wines and Rosemary Goat Cheese Gougères
These Rosemary Goat Cheese Gougères are the perfect party bite, especially when paired with a high-quality Loire Valley wine.
Holiday Hosting: Three-Course Appetizer and Prosecco Pairing
One of the best ways to toast to the season is with an inspired happy hour right at home. One of the best ways to share unique flavors and sips is with a appetizer and Prosecco pairing.
Lemon and Thyme-Infused Sake
Lemon and Thyme-Infused Sake is a tasty and exciting new way to serve sake at your next dinner. Lemon peels and fresh thyme give a comforting flavor to the sake.
Cozy Fall Dinner: Hazelnut-Crusted Grilled Duck with Red Wine Sauce and Loire Valley Wine
This grilled Duck is decadent with a hazelnut crust and topped with an elegant red wine sauce. It’s the perfect pairing for a Chinon (Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley of France) and a cozy fall evening.
Smoky Cocktail Recipes to Get You Fired Up for Fall
Perfect for those upcoming holiday parties, top New York mixologists share their smoky cocktail recipes.
Wines from California We are Currently Loving
Whether you are searching for a random bottle for your Friday night, a perfect pairing with your holiday meal, or a gift for a wine lover, check out our current favorite bottles coming our of California.
Favorite Oregon Pinot Noir Bottles from Jackson Family Wines
You’ve probably had your fair share of California Pinot Noir, but how about from Oregon? The state has some great wine growing regions to discover. Not sure where to start? Check out these favorite Oregon Pinot Noir bottles from Jackson Family Wines.
Apple and Bacon Stuffing
This sweet and savory Apple and Bacon Stuffing is the best of both worlds. Sweet apples and cranberries paired with savory herbs and bacon then baked into a warm Thanksgiving stuffing… DELICIOUS! Plus, it’s the perfect pair with a glass of Vinho Verde wine, a wine that is ideal with all of your Thanksgiving dishes.
Mushroom and Butternut Lasagna with Beaujolais Wine
Mushroom and Butternut Lasagna with Sage- a delicious vegetarian or vegan main dish, perfect for the Thanksgiving! Bring it to all your coming gatherings and potlucks. It can be made ahead and served with Beaujolais wine for a seriously beautiful pairing.
Leftovers Ideas: Easy Day After Thanksgiving Bites and Loire Valley Wine
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Pears with Manchego and Beaujolais Wine
The holidays are getting closer and it’s time to entertain. These Prosciutto Wrapped Pears with Manchego are easy to make when last minutes guests arrive. They are two bites of sweet and savory heaven, especially when paired with a Beaujolais wine.
Wine and Cheese Board Ideas for Fall
These wine and cheese board ideas for fall will help you create a gorgeous charcuterie board that’s delicious, seasonal, functional and pairs well with wine.
A Wine to Pair with Hearty Soups
It’s soup season and we are serious about soup season. To go with so many of our hearty, warm bowls, we have picked out a wine to pair. This Italian bottle is perfect to take your usual soup night to a whole new level of special.
Synergies between French Grenache and Spanish Garnacha
One says Garnacha, another bottle reads Grenache. What gives? How can a grape be both Spanish and French? It’s European! Let’s dive into the wonderful world of Garnacha/Grenache wines!
