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Even though some desserts better lend themselves to coffee or even strong spirits, there are wines that will work for almost any dessert. Let’s explore… Dessert: Apple Pie Wine Pairing: Ice Wine Ice wine is a type of dessert wine produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine. The water inside the grapes freezes, allowing a more concentrated juice to be pressed from the frozen grapes, resulting in a...

You could always go to your local wine shop, pick up a great vintage, and an equally great bag (Perhaps even an insulated bag that keeps wines cool? Two gifts in one!), but that kind of gift has been overdone. Other ideas? Here you go… Wine Gift Cards Many retailers offer wine gift cards—even online—and that allows your recipients to choose their own favorites. Wine Clubs Here’s a gift that keeps on giving! Clubs range...

Here’s Christmas in a glass: hot mulled wine is traditional, warming, fragrant, and delicious. What’s not to like? Christmas Hot Mulled Wine 12 whole cloves 2 star anise 2 bottles (each 750ml) dry red wine* 1/2 cup sugar Stripped zest from 2 oranges and 1 lemon, and 1 lime, plus more zest for garnish 3/4 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice The juice from one lime 2 sticks cinnamon 1 vanilla pod, halved 1 nutmeg, for...

The Wine Enthusiast’s regal replica of an antique corkscrew promises years of effort-free openings. A smooth-gliding, non-stick, coated, worm removes corks (natural and synthetic) with a simple pull of the handle. Inner workings and grapevine-relief casing made of lasting zinc alloy. Antique Bronze finish. Can also mount to your bar.  $60.00       Designed to fit all traditional wine bottles, the Oster electric...

Here’s an overview of one of our most popular wines: Sumner Vineyards Pinot Gris. Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have determined that Pinot Gris has a remarkably similar DNA profile to Pinot Noir and that the color difference is derived from a genetic mutation that occurred centuries ago. The leaves and the vines of both grapes are so similar that the coloration is the only aspect that differentiates the...

If you don’t have a wide variety of wines on hand as a general rule, buying enough for the holidays with its parties, weekend guests, and the actual holidays, can end up being quite overwhelming. Breaking the shopping list down can help you organize your shopping and hunt for sales. First, let’s think about cocktail parties and appetizer courses. These types of affairs generally feature salty, rich, small bites. Something...