What is Piquette?
Piquette is a crisp, clean drink that straddles the line of many things (flavored fizzy water, beer, hard seltzer, wine), while being completely unique. Generally thought of as a low-brow product, it is seeing a resurgence thanks to the growing popularity in natural wine and this makes us so happy because it is the perfect summer daytime sipper! This "wine like beverage" is made by re-fermenting the grape skins and stems after they are pressed (essentially made from “leftovers” from the wine making process), resulting in a highly-drinkable, low-alcohol beverage that is perfect for relaxing afternoons and long conversations. Give them a...
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Written by: Elizabeth McCabe
Wines for your Thanksgiving Table
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...
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Written by: Allegra Oehmsen
The Beginner's Guide To Natural Wines From France
We know French wine can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be! Not sure where to start? Check out some of our natural French favorites:
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Written by: Andrea Tudor
Natural Wine: What It Is And Where To Find It
So we’ve removed the Cellar and replaced it with a space that we’re excited to talk about: Lola’s Little Shop. This new space will feature wines produced by smaller family farmers using minimally-invasive winemaking techniques with an emphasis on sustainable, biodynamic, and organic wines. Why the switch? We feel wine shouldn’t be intimidating, so we ripped off the doors and made the new space more accessible to everyone! More importantly, we want you to know where your wine is coming from. Much like our belief in food, we believe the 'less is more' approach is a better route for our...
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Written by: Adam Sternberger
Which Wines to Bring to a BYOB Restaurant
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.
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Written by: Adam Sternberger