You don’t drink wine blindly so why would you buy wine blindly? A wine collection is a lot like a library; it should be representative of the larger world, not try to contain it. The 8 cases below are the foundation of a smart, savvy wine collection, one that isn’t all about rare labels and…
Coq au vin is a classic French stew in which chicken is braised slowly in red Burgundy and a little brandy to yield a rich sauce filled with tender meat, crisp bacon, mushrooms and burnished pearl onions. Ingredients 3 pounds chicken legs and thighs 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed ½ teaspoon freshly…
Who doesn’t love a bottle of wine as a gift? The collector who already has hundreds of bottles and obscure tastes, that’s who. For the wine lover in your life that has everything, we present this list of gifts that pair perfectly with the bottles they already have! Corkicle Air 4-in-1 Chiller, Aerator, Pourer and…
Pairing wine with food is more an art form than it is a science. So why are we giving you a list of rules to get it right? Well, just like any art form, there is a basic methodology that underlies the practice. The following seven tips are the very basics for wine pairing, but…
Looking for the perfect gift for the wine lover in your life? Go hi-tech with these cool gadgets and bring a touch of modern to the timeless beauty of fine wine. Secura Electric Wine Opener The Secura Electric Wine Bottle Opener easily remove corks in seconds. Simply place on top of your wine bottle, press…
This simple cranberry sauce is easy to throw together quickly and makes the perfect dish to bring along as a guest to your Thanksgiving gathering. Ingredients ¾ cup dry red wine ½ cup water 12 whole cloves 12 oz. fresh cranberries ½ cup packed brown sugar Method Bring wine, water, and cloves to a boil…
Picking out the perfect wine for your Thanksgiving meal doesn’t have to be difficult. Given the variety of foods and flavors served at a typical Thanksgiving feast – dark meat, white meat, tart cranberries, sweet yams – you’re better off presenting your guests with a range of options suited both to different foods and different…
Wine gummy bears are incredibly easy to make and incredibly delicious to eat! Use whatever wine you want: red, white, Rosé, or even sparkling wine for the holidays! Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup wine 3 tbsp powdered gelatin gummy bear molds Method Combine the wine, sugar and gelatin in a saucepan over medium low…
This simple yet flavorful dish is the perfect way to highlight the beautiful complexities of a good white wine sauce. Ingredients 8 oz penne pasta 1 tbsp olive oil 1/4 yellow onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, diced 10-15 thin asparagus stalks trimmed and cut in 2 inch pieces 4 tbsp butter 1/2 cup dry white…
Frederic “Fred” Savart is a one-man operation in every sense of the word. From his tiny 10 acre Premier Cru plot just south of Reims, Savart applies a driven, artisanal approach to every part of his production. Savart farms the clay-based soils of Ecueil completely organically and without pesticides. Savart’s wines have become favorites among…
