If you’re planning a night in to watch the Scandal season finale, we assembled the best wine and popcorn pairings that would even get the Olive Pope seal of approval. Create a variety of popcorn flavors, from sweet to spicy, and make a popcorn bar for your guests. Gladiators, be sure to pour plenty of your chosen wines, this political thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat. The Classics: Butter and Cabernet Cabernet sauvignon goes nicely with buttery and salty popcorn. The rich and fruity flavors of cabernet cut through the smooth taste of butter and provide…
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Easter and Passover dinner is the highlight of these special holidays. Crafting menus that are built around immaculate entrees paired with a great wine is essential. If you’re looking for a wine to accompany your meal, try the recommendations below. Choosing a Wine to Accompany Your Easter and Passover Meal As a main course, lamb and ham are the two most popular Easter entrées. Choosing a versatile wine to have with your main entrée will complete your Easter meal. Red, white and rose varieties pair well with ham. Riesling and Gewürztraminer are white wines that have a fresh fruit flavor.…
Did you know that more wine is sold on Thanksgiving than any other holiday? With so many different flavors on the Thanksgiving menu, selecting the right wine to pair with dinner can be difficult. There are many wines that will pair well with turkey and all of the trimmings. Here are some successful pairings that will complement and enhance the flavors of your Thanksgiving feast. Sparkling Wine & Fried and Salty Foods Start Thanksgiving off with a good sparkling white wine. Sparkling wines add a layer of sophistication, elegance and versatility to any Thanksgiving dinner. Regional sparkling wines are best…
Brunch with your girlfriends is a great way to relax, catch up with old friends and enjoy a fabulous meal at the same time. If you’re hosting a brunch, you’ll want a few recipes that are easy yet elegant, so you’ll spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your friends. When planning a brunch, you’ll want to think carefully about all the courses that you’re going to serve. It’s a good idea to offer at least two appetizers, a choice of main courses, dessert and at least two cocktails that can help kick the party off. But…
Have you ever been to a restaurant where the waiter hands you a menu of foods and then an even larger menu of strange French words you can only assume to be various kinds of wines? You point randomly at something you may recognize and the waiter gives you a strange stare. You point again hoping to get it right. Choosing wines is largely a matter of preference, but there is an art to pairing wines with specific types of foods so that you can enjoy the best experience possible. This can be a tedious ordeal and require years of…