Sips & Bites

Top 8 Red Wine Grapes of Spain

Top 8 Red Wine Grapes of Spain

In a world of wine where a small number of grape varieties proliferate and virtually become ubiquitously interchangeable with the term “red wine” itself, Spain stands apart from the crowd as an important red wine producing country – from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives –  … Read More

5 Classic French Recipe Videos by Jacques Pepin with Wine Pairing Ideas

5 Classic French Recipe Videos by Jacques Pepin with Wine Pairing Ideas

Today, we embark on a culinary adventure where we’ll be sharing recipes and tips from one of the world’s most respected and acclaimed Chefs, using simple, fresh ingredients and transforming them into sophisticated and elegant meals for the everyday home cook. We, as a company, admire  … Read More

7 Wines that Pair Perfectly with Fresh Seasonal Produce & Vegetarian Fare

7 Wines that Pair Perfectly with Fresh Seasonal Produce & Vegetarian Fare

There are many reasons to collect and cellar wines, but for me two that rise above all: (i) some wines evolve and change with time in the cellar and I like the way they taste better after they’ve aged for a period of time, and  … Read More

5 White Wines for Red Wine Lovers

5 White Wines for Red Wine Lovers

What are the criteria that go into picking the white wines for red wine drinkers will love? Well, for starters, I’ve found that the most ardent and dedicated drinkers of red wines tend to gravitate to wines that are big and bold, with dry tannin and complex, savoury  … Read More

8 Insider Tips to Buying Really Good Cheap Wine

8 Insider Tips to Buying Really Good Cheap Wine

We’ve been conditioned to believe that in life you get what you pay for. Our company sells a lot of great and expensive wines, so I am quite comfortable attesting to the fact that sometimes you have to spend more to get something great. That said, I’ve  … Read More

Wine Accessories: Distinguishing Good Investments from Junky Trinkets & Useless Clutter

Wine Accessories: Distinguishing Good Investments from Junky Trinkets & Useless Clutter

Like any hobby or interest, there are a myriad of “wine accessories” out there all claiming to make wine taste better in one way or another, however a quick assessment of these claims goes to show that many of them are just junky trinkets –  … Read More

4 Italian Delicious (and Simple!!) Italian Peasant Soups You Need to be Eating Right Now!!

4 Italian Delicious (and Simple!!) Italian Peasant Soups You Need to be Eating Right Now!!

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Modern Twists on 5 Classics Casseroles & Wine Matches

Modern Twists on 5 Classics Casseroles & Wine Matches

  While the cool weather and early darkness of fall begin to descend, we thought it might be a fun time to take a look at a few old fashioned classic casserole dishes that have been given a touch of the modern and slightly gourmet  … Read More

5 Fabulous Gourmet Burgers

5 Fabulous Gourmet Burgers

When I began writing this article, scribbling down everything I know and believe (and crave!) about great hamburgers, my mind immediately wandered back to a television program I had developed a minor addiction to a few years back featuring Chef Heston Blumenthal – and his  … Read More

10 Can’t Miss Picks in Every Serious Wine Collection

10 Can’t Miss Picks in Every Serious Wine Collection

Starting a wine collection can be a bit intimidating. With so many wines to choose from and the often hefty price tags connected to the most age-worthy wines, it can be tough to decide what to buy, how much of each to buy and how long to age any of them.

5 White Wines for Red Wine Lovers

5 White Wines for Red Wine Lovers

What are the criteria that go into picking the white wines for red wine drinkers will love? Well, for starters, I’ve found that the most ardent and dedicated drinkers of red wines tend to gravitate to wines that are big and bold, with dry tannin and complex, savoury  … Read More

4 Rock Star Risotto Recipes & Brilliant Wine Matches

4 Rock Star Risotto Recipes & Brilliant Wine Matches

Risotto, the great Italian rice dish, has now made its way to kitchens around the globe, emerging as one of the truly great vehicles for delivering incredible fresh and seasonal flavours to your dining table. From tried and true classics like wild mushrooms or seafood  … Read More