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03/26/2021
Have yourself a fruit cocktail this weekend. And by fruit cocktail we mean grape cocktail. Fermented grapes. Okay we mean wine. 🍷
Okay, enough with the dad jokes. (we just couldn't help ourselves 😎)
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03/05/2021
These geometric wine glasses and decanter by has us feeling like, wine not?!
03/01/2021
Have you ever tried Grüner Veltliner?!
If you haven't yet, it's worth seeking out.
Grüner Veltliner is Austria's most important grape, with bottles ranging from tons of acidity + zestiness in the glass to hints of honey and saffron.
It's also a wine that is very food friendly! It pairs fantastic with a fresh herb salad + vinaigrette but other amazing pairings include fried chicken, sushi, curry or local favorite Austrian wiener schnitzel.
We grabbed this bottle of single vineyard at our neighborhood .
Most wine stores will have at least one producer of this grape, so there's no excuse not to try!
Happy sippin'!
02/26/2021
TOTAL WINE FIND ✨
Want to sip Champagne quality bubbles without the Champagne price tag? (count us in for that!)
Made in the exact same way Champagne is, Crémant de Limoux is from the South of France. The grapes are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Chenin Blanc.
You can find this Crémant de Limoux rosé by JB Fau at for $19.99.
We wouldn't mind having another bottle of this with some strawberries and whipped cream. That's if we're feelin' fancy (which we almost always are! 😎😎)
Have you ever tried Crémant de Limoux?!
02/22/2021
How is rosé wine made you ask?!
By shortening the time the juice is in contact with the grape skins during the fermentation process. (aka maceration time)
The skin of the grape is where the color is. So the longer the juice is in contact with the skins after the grapes are pressed, the more color the wine will pick up.
And some grapes are naturally more pigmented than others. Think of a Pinot Noir vs a Cabernet Sauvignon.
What's your favorite type of rosé?
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Can someone please help us find this woman?
She’s clearly our future best friend 😎
02/17/2021
Pretty much the only thing on our wish list....
(That and more wine, of course!)
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02/12/2021
is the largest black owned winery in the United States and their story is incredible!
Founded by two sisters, Robin and Andréa, who were raised on opposites sides of the world but individually entered into the world of wine. They connected, launched their own winery and are shattering glass ceilings everywhere. 💥
Want a chance to sip with them? We've got good news! They've partnered with and are hosting a FREE Galentine's Day virtual wine tasting tomorrow. Just pick up the wines and follow along, more details in link in bio.
02/09/2021
Here's a question we get ALL the time: does the shape of the wine glass really matter?!
IT DOES!
Each grape has unique characteristics and their specific glass is designed to amplify them.
Hey, don't take our word for it. Try it out yourself! Next time you're drinking a Pinot Noir, try it out in a rounder glass vs. a taller glass.
We bet you can spot the difference 😉
Link in bio for 's article on how to sound like a wine expert in 9 basic steps.
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02/07/2021
We’re pretty big football fans in our house so in honor of today's big game here are some wine pairings for some of our favorite snacky foods.
🥑 Guacamole and Verdicchio
🥕 Hummus & Veggies and Gruner Veltliner
🍅 Caprese Salad and Albariño
🍗 Barbeque Chicken Wings and Zinfandel
🍕 Pepperoni Pizza and Sangiovese
🥂 Champagne and, well, EVERYTHING
Not sure what these grapes are? Feel free to DM us with questions and producers to lookout for!
ps a huge congrats to for being named the 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year 🎉
02/06/2021
Canada is chalk full of different grapes and styles, it's hard to choose just one that represents the region.
But there's just something about Riesling (a big personal favorite of ours!) from Canada that makes us wish we could get our hands on more.
Here's 's recommendations for top Canadian Rieslings (we're definitely going to keep our eyes peeled for these!! 🥂)
• Charles Baker , Picone Vineyard Riesling 2017
• , Fritzi's Vineyard Riesling 2016
• , Storm Haven Dry Riesling 2019
• , Speck Family Reserve 2019
• , Essence Riesling 2019
• , CSV Estate Grown Riesling 2017
Link in bio for full list of must-try Canadian rieslings!