Nov 17, 2016

Thanksgiving is a meal with so much complexity that you may just want to think about streamlining your wine choices. We offer a "one wine" solution -- versatile choices that go with everything -- so you don't have to stress! Here's the shortlist that we mention:

Whites:

Off-dry Vouvray and off-dry Riesling

Premier Cru...

Nov 16, 2016

Every year on the third Thursday in November at midnight, Beaujolais Nouveau hits store shelves, cafés, and restaurants around the world and (a declining number) of people rush out to get this invention of marketing genius.

The celebration of this hastily made wine, for which grapes are picked and then processed in a...

Nov 9, 2016

Ian returns as a co-host, talking about his latest venture -- starting an independent wine shop. We discuss the work that goes into this process, what you should look for in a indie shop, & economics of bottle pricing. Fascinating behind the scenes look!

Visit his site jadedpalates.com to see his selection and, if...

Nov 1, 2016

A poem...because Halloween is our favorite holiday!

An Ode To Halloween Candy Pairing…

Halloween was fun, now it’s day of the dead

So don’t make a mistake that will mess with your head

Although some have an empty bowl where once there were sweets

Most of us have tons of left over treats

Whether you’re...