For Every Occasion

Have you ever been invited to an event and have no idea what you should bring as a gift? To me, there’s no better gift to give and receive than a bottle of wine. Here are a few of my favorite wines for gifting along with the perfect occasion to pair them with.

Rosé the day away with this pairing.

Nothing screams Summer quite like a chilled glass of rosé. This Pinot Noir rosé from Gran Moraine has quickly become one of my favorite summer wines and its cleansing acidity pairs nicely with succotash. Succotash is a

Here’s The Science Behind Why You Actually Might Think So.

We’ve all fallen victim of the endless wine aisle and one of the questions we all ask ourselves is “Should I spend a little more? Is the wine actually better when it’s more expensive?” And the answer is

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with your two favorite food groups: Ice cream and Rosé.

In honor of National Ice Cream day, I’m switching up my usual wine of the week pairings with a sweet dessert pairing: Sparkling rosé and Haagen Daas vanilla ice cream. These sweet ice cream treats are not only tasty, but they’re adorable too. These “adult floats” can be a great party dessert for bridal showers, birthday parties, or anniversaries!

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Your favorite summer dessert has found its match.

I’m a little bit (OK, a lot of bit) of a sweet tooth, which is why I had to make one of my favorite summer desserts this week for the 4th of July. This dessert is simple, light, and sweet – just like the wine I paired it with: Roscato Sweet Rosé. 

Including a driver so you can drink wine worry-free.

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One question I always receive from people is how to enjoy wine country without needing to worry about driving. It can be difficult to find a low-cost option for a driver, especially if you don’t have a large enough group to fill a limo or bus. I feel like I hit jackpot when I recently discovered

Featuring La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.

Fun fact: I once dressed up as a pizza for Halloween and Im not embarrassed admitting that because pizza is one of my favorite foods that pairs amazingly well with wine. This week’s pairing is a mushroom pizza paired with pinot noir, which are all about earth and spice. A little

Father’s Day Special! Pairing a Baseball game classic with a Summer Rosé

How are you celebrating your Dad for Father’s Day? I’ve decided to dedicate this week’s pairing to all the Dads out there who love the simple things in life: Grilling and Hot Dogs. Hot dogs are typically a “home run” for an easy summer meal which is why I’ve paired them with this light, easy-drinking rosé from Miraval.

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