Our Holiday Wine Gift Guide is perfect for the Wine and Cocktail Lovers on your list. From books, to wine clubs, we have plenty of options. These are our suggestions for the wine or cocktail lover on your list this year. They’re all products we use and love on a regular basis and think you…
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Lake Chelan Wine Region
Once hailed as a summer vacation destination for western Washingtonians, Lake Chelan is becoming a world class wine destination. Find out why winemakers are heading to make wine in this region, and why this lesser known region needs to be on your radar for your next wine country vacation. Every wine region I visit leaves…
Smoked Sausage and Lentil Soup
This hearty Lentil Soup made with Smoked Sausage, Bacon, Red Wine, and Vegetables, has deep smoky and savory flavors, and is comforting and completely soul-soothing. It’s the perfect soup for a cold and rainy afternoon. If you want a highlight of all of our fall soup recipes, check out our round-up. It’s always important to…
Tempranillo Wine Guide
Tempranillo, a medium to full-bodied red wine loaded with dark fruit flavors and savory undertones, is a major player in the wine landscape of Spain, where the eponymous grape is believed to originate. Spain’s renowned Rioja, a blended red wine, relies heavily on Tempranillo for its impressive structure, its notable tannins, and its notable fruit…
Barbera Wine Guide
Barbera is a red grape variety planted throughout northern Italy, yielding a light- to medium-bodied red wine with gentle tannins, sprightly acidity, and luscious dark fruit flavors that pair perfectly with meats, cheeses, and anything involving tomato sauce. Find out what makes this grape so unique and which foods pair best with Barbera wine. Italian…