Tag: Holiday
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Forbes Article: How To Turn Hiking Cinque Terre Into A Glorified Pub Crawl

The 5 villages of Cinque Terre, aka the Italian Riviera, are connected by some of Europe’s most scenic trails. Whether you are an adventure lover or seeking to work off the region’s great food and wine, hiking these trails is the best way to take in this picturesque region. Although the hiking can be challenging,…
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A Guide To Pairing Wine With Thanksgiving – Dish by Dish

Thanksgiving – the one day of the year when Americans gather around the table to focus on gratitude and the joy of being with those we love. This day centers on one epic meal, incorporating a cornucopia of flavors, textures, and spices that makes the most seasoned chef shudder.
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Why Napa Valley Cabernets are Perfect for the Holidays

This is the time of year to embrace friends and family, and to reflect with gratitude on the quickly fading year as we look with hopeful optimism to the coming year. During the holiday season I particularly enjoy getting together with friends. Whether I am hosting a dinner party, meeting friends out for dinner, or…
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Welcoming Hanukkah with Traditional Food and Kosher Wine Pairings

Hanukkah began yesterday. The eight-day Jewish festival of lights is celebrated nightly with the lighting of the Menorah and prayers. Hanukkah also includes special foods specifically chosen as part of the celebration. Let’s take this year’s Hanukkah one step further and pair some high quality kosher wines with the foods of Hanukkah.
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The Holidays Sparkle on #WinePW
Thanksgiving through the end of December is the season of bubbles. One-third of all sparkling wines sold occur during the last month of the year. Unfortunately many of us don’t enjoy sparkling wine on a regular basis throughout the year so during the holidays we have some catching up to do. Additionally, as the holiday…