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Celebrate Halloween with Surprising Styles of Wine
Read More: Celebrate Halloween with Surprising Styles of WineTime for ghosts and ghouls, spooky skeletons, and a little bit of magic. It’s Halloween! If you’re throwing a costume bash for the occasion, you’ll need two things: candy and wine. Leave the witches brew behind! Here are our favorite, surprising candy and wine pairings to cast a spell over all your guests this Halloween.
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10 Picnic Ideas for the Weekend
Read More: 10 Picnic Ideas for the WeekendAutumn is here, but that doesn’t mean all of your wine drinking activities have to head inside. We’ve still got long stretches of days with beautiful weather. Take advantage and plan a picnic in the great outdoors, whatever the outdoors means to you! Picnics are perfect for groups big and small, intimate dates, and can pretty much happen anywhere you go.
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9 Hidden gems (in the US) to discover with your favorite European wines
Read More: 9 Hidden gems (in the US) to discover with your favorite European winesWhile the ultimate destination to drink French and German wine is in their respective home countries, there are plenty of hot spots in the U.S. for your next wine-infused getaway. We’re highlighting our favorite landmarks in some of America’s best cities, and don’t forget to take in the sites with a bottle of your favorite European wine. Cheers to seeing the world!
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Surprising activities Germans or Bordelais do with wine
Read More: Surprising activities Germans or Bordelais do with wineThe Germans and the Bordelais love their wines, so much in fact that they don’t stop at simply sipping a glass over dinner or an evening out. They go much farther in how they experience wine and how wine can add new challenges and fun to their lives. We’re marveling at the peculiar ways wine is celebrated and enjoyed in both France and Germany.
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Night in with your favorite German/Bordeaux wines : What to cook or order ?
Read More: Night in with your favorite German/Bordeaux wines : What to cook or order ?In the mood for fish Not many people realise that Bordeaux is located right by the Atlantic Ocean. During summer many Bordelese flock to Arcachon, an adorable coastal town where they enjoy lush weekends by the sea eating oysters and drinking delicious wines from the region. The go-to option are refreshing, dry white wines and […]
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Urban Foods to Pair with Your German Wines
Read More: Urban Foods to Pair with Your German WinesThrowing an end-of-summer dinner party but not sure where to start? We’re covering our favorite German wines to pair with a variety of shareable fare, no matter who you have coming to the table.
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Urban Foods to Pair with Your Bordeaux Wines
Read More: Urban Foods to Pair with Your Bordeaux WinesAny excuse to have friends over for wine is a good one in our books. And, if friends want to bring a bottle of Bordeaux along, here are some of our favorite bottles to guide a delicious dinner for a group.
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Wine tourism: 10 most amazing places to drink wine
Read More: Wine tourism: 10 most amazing places to drink wineAh drinking wine, never a bad idea. On your trusty sofa back home, at a restaurant or a bar or even your neighbor’s kitchen table – we cannot really think of a bad spot to have wine at. There are, however, some places that are better than others for experiencing a lovely glass within the full glory of a perfect setting. In the name of cutting-edge research, we have tested and slurped our way through…
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Party in vineyards or Berlin : How germans drink wine ?
Read More: Party in vineyards or Berlin : How germans drink wine ?Berlin is home to a wealth of wine bars, both scruffy and chic, suiting all budgets and people from all walks of life. It’s a city with a thriving restaurant scene, many of which boast an impressive wine selection. If you’re looking for an exquisite wine and dining experience, Berlin will not let you down. […]
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Indulge Your Palate with Unexpected Wines
Read More: Indulge Your Palate with Unexpected WinesMost wine drinkers have their minds made up when they think of their favorite bottles of German and Bordeaux wines. A sweet German Riesling perhaps, or a brooding, expensive Bordeaux red boasting centuries of master craft? If you’ve ever wanted to dig deeper and try some unexpected German wines and wines from Bordeaux, here are a few of our favorite places to start!
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European Wines & Sustainability
Read More: European Wines & SustainabilitySustainability is the word on everyone’s lips when it comes to food and wine. From the way the land is treated and cultivated, to organic, natural, and even biodynamic production, wine is at the forefront of the sustainability conversation.
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One day in the life of a winemaker in Bordeaux
Read More: One day in the life of a winemaker in BordeauxPauline Dufour just may be the Beyoncé among Bordeaux winemakers, because just like the pop diva one can’t help but wonder how she only has 24 hours to her day like the rest of us. The mother of a 5-month old baby whose husband often travels for business during the week manages Château Simon, a vineyard that’s been in her family for over 200 years, mostly by herself, alongside her sister Anne-Laure, and that certainly…