Bottles and Bites

So you’ve decided to serve wine at your holiday party, but where do you start? What kind should you get? How much should you buy? This guide will help you answer these questions and more. WHAT KIND OF WINE SHOULD I BUY?   Make yourself more interesting! A bottle of wine can be a great conversation piece at any event, so ask questions at your local shop.  When buying for a number of people and you don't know what they all drink, stay away from the extremes; think crowd appeal. Bubbly is a great palate cleanser and a festive way to...

Welcome to the latest installment of Wine Wednesdays with Adam! Each week we'll be exploring my favorite wines and what makes them stand out from the crowd. This week we're looking at some of my all-time favorite rosés. I am a big fan of rosés! For one, they're the best of both worlds: the dark, rich fruits of red wine with the clean, bright acidity of whites. This is because they're made using red grapes--the skins are just removed much earlier in the wine making process than a traditional red. Always drink them chilled to bring out the freshness. The other great thing about...

Rosé has been crushing drinkers misconceptions over the past few years, largely in part to millennials obsession with the pink potion. Although rosé possesses year round drinkability, it thrives in the summertime due its combination of characteristics; fruity, dry, floral, and most importantly refreshing. It is important to know that rosé sits within its own category of wine, and because of its uniqueness, carries a heap of versatility. Rosé is not just a womens drink, nor is it very sweet like it's unfortunate lookalike white zinfandel. Here are some reasons why rosé is a favorite among pioneering wine drinkers and...