Vine + Wine

Vine + Wine 101 # 4

Wine has become very popular over the last few years, and there are so many people out there looking to start their own wine collection.  Here’s a great way to start to build that collection. Consider starting yours by purchasing within your budget AND what you prefer by selecting a few reds and whites you think you and your friends might enjoy, and start out with an inexpensive bottle of wine, say $12 and don’t be afraid to ask someone in the store for help.

Vine + Wine 101 # 3

Here are a few great tips if you’re getting ready for a dinner party with friends.  How much wine?  Generally, one bottle is good for 3 people or about a half a bottle for two people.  If you’re serving more than one wine, say a red and a white,  always remember this rule, “white before red, and young before old.”  And don’t forget that dinner parties are about enjoying your friends, family, and the best of times, so don’t forget to have some fun yourself.

Vine + Wine 101 # 2

This time Vine + Wine 101 we have some wine dos and don’ts from the famed New Orleans sommelier Michael Scherzberg:  #1 “taste everything,” nothing replaces the experience of tasting a wine for yourself.  #2 “don’t be afraid of wine” ask your wine retailer to help you explore.  And #3 “if you don’t see what you’re looking for, ask.”  Good luck + happy shopping !

Vine + Wine 101 # 1

Let’s talk 'cooking with wine'. You’ve heard this a thousand times, NEVER use cooking wines you buy in the supermarket, because they’re made from inferior wines that taste awful, and when you add them to your dish, your food will taste just as bad.  Like a great chef once said, if you wouldn’t drink it, don’t cook with it.  So head over to your favorite wine store and pick up a bottle of port, marsala or even a nice madiera, and start cooking !