Although red wines are normally drunk during cooler months, they can pair well with grilled and smoked dishes. If you take the time to consider what those foods taste like, choosing the right wine will become an easier process. Read More
France’s wine négociant model has been part of the wine business for hundreds of years, going back as far at the 11th century in the Bordeaux region. In similar fashion wine trader Cameron Hughes doesn’t own vineyards or a winery. Instead, his focus is on sourcing top quality wines and selling them direct to consumers at the best... Read More
Here are a few recipes from our recent trip down to South Beach for Food Network’s South Beach Wine and Food Festival. Zignum Mezcal was one of the featured brands at the press-only happy hour reception. Their recipes from the event can be seen below. Later this spring we’ll be releasing exclusive new Zignum mezcal... Read More
By this time tomorrow, you’ll be up to your eyeballs in gizzards, trimmings, green beans and garlic. So before the stores close, and you have no options but that gallon ‘o wine you’ve been storing in the hall closet, here are a few ideas for wines (and cocktails) you can pair easily with that delicious... Read More
We’ve gotten a number of requests for this recipe, originally created by Drink Skinny Margarita mix. We’re reposting it here, for your convenience. You can purchase Drink Skinny at the link above, or at retailers near you. Drink Skinny® Basil Martini 1/4 cup citrus or plain vodka (good quality) 1/4 cup Drink Skinny Margarita... Read More
The weather has gone colder and the leaves are crunching: Yes, fall is here. And with fall comes a change in what we eat and of course, what we drink. On the beer front, we move away from the summer pilsners, lagers, and hoppy IPAs that quench our thirst under the hot sun and turn... Read More
What to Drink Now: Crave Local’s Top Wine Picks for Summer Entertaining Well, it’s official! Summer is finally upon us, temperatures in the South are soaring, and the universe is about to be dominated by rosé wine instagram hashtags: #roseallday, #yeswayrose, #roseseason, #roseyay, and on and on. Snapchats and pictures will overflow with all things... Read More
Wine.com is running a great sale on 2009 Baileyana Grand Firepeak Cuvee Chardonnay. Usually priced at $30 a bottle, you can purchase for $19.99 This Chardonnay is fresh and clean, with tropical flavors of pineapple, coconut and lemon zest. It has great acid and a note of minerality throughout. Very well balanced and smoothly textured,... Read More