When I think about travel and fashion, there are two places that jump to the top of my head—Italy and France. Luckily, they make some of the best...
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A Quick and Easy Wine Guide for Winter
Everything from best Christmas wines for the holiday table to quick gift tips for wine. If wine is on your holiday list we have a little gift for...
A Quick and Easy Wine Education
Sip and learn. Here’s the secret to wine education: Drink wine. It is that easy. There are two rules to follow. Drink what you like. Someone might...
Pop the Cork on Crémant
Getting to know crémant, the sparkling wine made the Champagne way. Popping the cork on a bottle of bubbly can fill a room with celebratory spirits....
The Month for Pairings
Once in a while moons align and the right wine matches with great food. I hope you enjoy some of my favorite pairings as much as I do. Côtes du...
Wine of the Times
Uncork sommelier wine buying strategies and cold-climate wine education. Wine can be appreciated all year, but it’s especially apropos during the...
Consider Sparkling Wine Alternatives
Bubbles are a must for the holidays, and there are so many great variations out there that I’d like to highlight an entire category, not just one...
Sip
Savor rose petal and tobacco notes. I’ve chosen a wonderful Barolo for a couple reasons. This region is just a small portion of greater Piedmont in...
Big Batch Cocktails for the Holiday Season
Big batch cocktails are the season’s best guests. The countdown starts now—a month or more of eat, drink and be merry—with December holidays and New...
Add Some Chocolate to Your Next Cheese and Wine Night
Liven up your wine party with a little cheese and chocolate. You just never know until you try it. That’s certainly the case here, at least, because...
Want to be a Wine Expert? Start With These Books
Twin Cities wine expert Nikki Erpelding shares some of her favorite books filled with wine knowledge. For our food and wine issue, oenologist Nikki...
Expert Wine Advice from Haskell’s: ‘Drink What You Like’
Haskell’s vice president of sales and marketing John Farrell III shares some wisdom for learning about wine. “First, drink what you like. A wine can...
Keep These Wines in the Fridge for Your Next Patio Party
Wines for the season from Haskell’s John Farrell III. The garden is growing, the weather is great and the bugs haven’t quite taken over. So—deck...
This Local Woman is Allergic to Beer, so She Started a Winery
Nicole Dietman is the owner and operator of Buffalo Rock Winery, and for most of the year, she is also the sole employee. “I’m allergic to beer, so...
Meet the Cider Savant Behind Urban Forage Winery and Cider House
Urban Forage Winery and Cider House picks Plymouth apples. The space is hip, warm and inviting. The lighting is low and cozy. “We wanted it to feel...
A Valentine’s Cocktail and Two Cold Weather Wines are This Month’s Drink Picks
Valentine’s Cocktail Recipe and Cold Weather Wine Recommendations from Plymouth Haskell’s Patrick Chapman. Going out on Valentine’s Day can be fun...
