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Wine Choices For Your End-of-Summer Party

The end of summer may not seem like a cause for celebration. You waited all year long for the warmest season, and now it’s almost over. However, you are one of the wise ones taking advantage of every...

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Create a Memorable Cheese Platter

Creating a colorful, mouth watering platter of cheeses and nibbles is an impressive way to entertain and simple to accomplish. The key is an artfully displayed jumble with plenty of variety for guests...

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Hors d’oeuvre Wine Pairings for Autumn Entertaining

Days are shortening, the weather is cooling, leaves are changing colors and we can feel Autumn approaching: the season of pumpkins, scarves, cozying up by the fire, brisk walks and approaching...

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Snacks for Your Home Bar

Your bar cart is stocked with Boston shakers, martini glasses and ice buckets, ready for a night to remember. Offering hors d’oeuvres will keep your guests content and enjoying themselves while sipping...

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How to Pair Wine with Traditional Thanksgiving Meals

Ultima Classic Wine Glasses The challenge filling the most seasoned Thanksgiving host with apprehension each November: What wine should I serve with Thanksgiving dinner? Let’s face it, selecting a...

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Pairing Food with Port Wine

The history of Port-style wine is a fascinating one. It was popularized during the 17th century when England was at war with France, resulting in a boycott of French wine. The Portuguese stepped in,...

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6 Old World Wines for Summer Barbeques

Summer has the hottest months of the year, and there are delicious old world wines to match perfectly with a weekend barbeque with family and friends. Matching the taste of sizzling platters from the...

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Wine Pairing with Vegetarian Dishes

Following basic guidelines when pairing wine with vegetarian dishes can help you find that “sweet spot” of flavor. With this guide, you will be able to select the perfect wine for a vegetarian meal....

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How to Pair Wine and Chocolate

Chocolate punctuates many major holidays, like Valentine’s Day, Easter and Christmas, so it is a good idea to know how it pairs well with wine. Finding the right varietal for the right type of...

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Guide to Pairing Lobster with Wine

Lobster is a popular seafood dish with its light texture, slightly sweet, delicate flavor which presents a pleasant contrast to the tough outer shell. Its texture and flavoring changes, depending on...

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How to Pair Wine and Risotto

Food tastes best when served with perfect companions. Pairing your dish with appropriate wine can turn even a regular meal into a celebratory affair! Mushroom risotto is a warm comfort food that...

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Pairing Wine with Seafood

Many people think that the only way to pair wine with seafood is to serve it with white wine, however there are other options to explore. The general rule is to always try to match characters. If the...

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Wine Pairing With Your Easter Dinner

With the coming of Spring and the anticipation of Easter, families all over the world get ready to celebrate with a feast fit for a royal, and what celebration would be complete without the perfect...

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Easy Cocktails to Make at Home

Whether you’re normally a beer drinker or prefer a glass of wine with dinner, it’s never too late to up your libations game and learn to make a few classic cocktails. Mixologist or not, there are a few...

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Pairing Wine and Mexican Food

When you think about Mexican food, you probably expect a glass of beer or Margarita on the side. This comforting, colorful and spicy cuisine is complex and incredibly flavorful. It can be daunting to...

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The Perfect Wine for Summer Cookouts

As temperatures rise, so too begins the shift from red wine to whites and rosés. We crave light and crisp in place of full-bodied and tannic. Few things in life are more refreshing than a glass of...

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Guide to Pairing Wine & Cupcakes

Who doesn’t love a luscious cupcake? It’s a challenge to eat just one. Cupcakes first appeared in 1796, when a cookbook by Amelia Simmons described “a light cake to bake in small cups”. In her 1828...

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Halloween Candy Wine Pairings

Noir Collection & Vino Gondola Champagne Bucket This nostalgic autumnal holiday isn’t just for children. Here’s how to pair your candy stash with a splash of wine. Skittles I love a long sip of a...

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10 Holiday Party Hors D’Oeuvres Wine Pairings

Whether an intimate gathering or extravaganza for extended family, holiday entertaining begins with delicious miniature appetizers. What wines should be open, chilled and ready to pour for guests?...

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Pairing Wine With Pecan Pie, Gingerbread & Holiday Treats

Christmas is just around the corner, with an abundance of sensational food! Turn your festive season into a tasty holiday experience by pairing up some of your favorite yuletide dessert classics with...

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