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Start Sipping Your Way Through Washington, DC
- Publish Date: Mar 18, 2014
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, DC
It's getting closer, DC! Team Bottlenotes is excited to take you all over the world of wine for our 4th annual Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting in Washington, DC on Friday, March 21,...
Resolved to learn something new in 2015?
- Publish Date: Jan 12, 2015
- Tags: knowledge, education, Le Nez du Vin
There are several ways a person might react to the following sentence, "This wine imparts aromas of plum, blackberry, tobacco, cocoa, spice box, chalk, mushroom and damp forest...
Pairing Wine and Cheese with Football
- Publish Date: Dec 31, 2014
- Tags: Gridiron Wines
As you eagerly await the Super Bowl showdown, impress your guests with the perfect cheese board. Why not pair your afternoon watching modern gladiators with some wine and all-American cheese?...
Introducing TerraDash
- Publish Date: Jan 5, 2015
- Tags: TerraDash, technology
Combining her love of wine and wine country travel with her experience in technology, Shaheen Kazi along with her husband, Eugene Weiss, beta launched a new integrated web and mobile solution...
Wine-To-Study-This-Year? Pinot Noir
- Publish Date: Dec 31, 2014
- Tags: pinot noir, wine varietal
For those of you who caught our #SipWithKaren live Twitter Tastings in November and December, you know we're lovers of pinot noir . The reasons? See below. • Pinot noir...
Life with Wine: Château Lafon-Rochet
With the work of producing fruit complete, vines soak up the last of the autumn sun to create energy reserves to store for use in the spring. Once the foliage has dropped, the wood on the vine...
Wine Etiquette Tips for the New Year
- Publish Date: Dec 31, 2014
- Tags: Emily Post, Peter Post, etiquette, wine etiquette, tipping, serving, toasting
Peter Post is the great-grandson of etiquette guru Emily Post, and one of the directors of the Emily Post Institute . We reached out to him for some advice on wine etiquette to help us...
Famous Historical Figures and Their Wine Obsessions
- Publish Date: Dec 8, 2014
- Tags: history, historical figure, Plato, Thomas Jefferson, Queen Victoria, Winston Churchill, Tokaji, Port, Sherry, Bordeaux, Champagne, Pol Roger
On this Christmas eve we thought we would celebrate some of the famous and powerful people throughout history who loved wine. In addition to being a wonderful accompaniment to Christmas...
Your Guide to Wine Buying for Your Boss
- Publish Date: Dec 1, 2014
- Tags: gift, gift guide, holiday, Christmas, Hannukah
Gift giving is tough anyway, but giving wine makes it even harder. Throw your boss into the equation, and it may seem near impossible. Don't worry, we're here to help! Find your...
Life with Wine: Château Roubine
- Publish Date: Nov 11, 2014
- Tags: Château Roubine,
Valérie Rousselle knows a thing or two about entertaining. A Saint-Tropez native and the proprietor of Château Roubine , a Cru Classé winery in the Côtes de...
(All-) American Wine Story
- Publish Date: Nov 9, 2014
- Tags: American Wine Story, Brooks Winery
Veterans Day (November 11) is the holiday where we honor great Americans heroes and great American stories. Fittingly, therefore, we thought it appropriate to review the film American Wine Story...
The Best Wine Bars in Your City: New York
- Publish Date: Nov 5, 2014
- Tags: wine bar, New York City, NYC, romantic, date place, deals, education, novice
New York City is packed with incredible wine bars, each one boasting a talented sommelier behind its wine list and a passionate chef in the kitchen. We share a few of our favorites below. Enjoy!...
Move Over Lattes; Pumpkin is Good for So Much More
- Publish Date: Oct 29, 2014
- Tags: fall, recipes & pairings, wine recommendations, pumpkin
Pies, spice, and cold weather. Like it or not, the season is upon us for the indulgent fall dishes and beverages that involve pumpkin. Instead of waiting on line at your local coffee shop for...
Finish Your Fall With Great Sips
- Publish Date: Oct 27, 2014
- Tags: Wine Events, November, Fall
November marks the beginning of the holiday season, but there are still a lot of great opportunities to sip before you sit down to Thanksgiving dinner and start your holiday shopping....
The Where and Why of Wine Bottle Shapes
- Publish Date: Oct 24, 2014
- Tags: wine bottle, bottle shape, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Mosel, Alsace, Champagne
The most basic aspect of wine packaging – the bottle shape – can tell you a great deal about the wine before the cork is even popped. Read on to learn about the basic bottle shapes...
Life with Wine: Bordeaux
- Publish Date: Oct 19, 2014
- Tags: Bordeaux, Life with Wine, Christian de Portzamparc, Château Cheval Blanc, La Cité des Civilisations du Vin, Anouk Legendre, and Nicolas Desmazières, XTU
In recent years, many iconic Bordeaux châteaux have been restored by cutting edge architects, achieving a delicate balance between the aesthetics of timelessness and modernity. The elegant...
Sommeliers Who Go Back to the Cellar
- Publish Date: Oct 21, 2014
- Tags: Master Sommelier, Master of Wine, The Wine & Spirits Education Trust, Court of Master Sommeliers, Grammercy Cellars, Betz Family Winery
Most wine professionals who achieve the incredibly difficult pinnacle of wine expertise by becoming a Master of Wine (via the Wine & Spirits Education Trust ) or Master Sommelier (via the...
Whiskey for Wine Lovers
- Publish Date: Oct 20, 2014
- Tags: Whiskey, Wine, Heather Greene, Whisk(e)y Distilled
We know you love wine, but how about whiskey? Spirits sommelier Heather Greene's new book, Whisk(e)y Distilled , is a great primer for anyone looking to learn more about the...
Sip Your Way Through New York in Style
- Publish Date: Oct 18, 2013
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, New York
Greetings TasteAgents! We're ready to take you all over the world of wine for our 5th annual Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting in New York on Friday, November 8th, 2013 at Espace ....
What-To-Drink-This-Month? Merlot
- Publish Date: Oct 15, 2014
- Tags: Vinophiles, Merlot, Wine of the Month, Variety, Blackbird
Ok fellow vinophiles. It's time to remember we live in a (very) post- Sideways world. Merlot is, in fact, delicious; perfect for the weather right now; and besides, those Sideways...
#SipWithKaren (MacNeil) and Team Bottlenotes on Twitter October 23
- Publish Date: Oct 23, 2014
- Tags: Twitter, live tasting, Karen MacNeil
Do you love posting wine pictures and tips on social media and sharing favorite wines with your friends? Do you want to converse with a wine industry legend, and taste some stellar pinot noir...
A Star is Born in Chile
- Publish Date: Oct 9, 2014
- Tags: Chile, Travel, Viña Vik, Indagare, VIK winery
We have all heard about Chile's beauty and delicious wines. But our friends at the luxury travel site Indagare , have tipped us off on a new wine destination that brings everything to a...
A Star is Born in Chile
- Publish Date: Oct 9, 2014
- Tags: Chile, Travel, Viña Vik, Indagare, VIK winery
We have all heard about Chile's beauty and delicious wines. But our friends at the luxury travel site Indagare , have tipped us off on a new wine destination that brings everything to a...
A Star is Born in Chile
- Publish Date: Oct 9, 2014
- Tags: Chile, Travel, Viña Vik, Indagare, VIK winery
We have all heard about Chile's beauty and delicious wines. But our friends at the luxury travel site Indagare , have tipped us off on a new wine destination that brings everything to a...
Flavorful Wines, Perfect for Food
The wines of Spain are renowned for their food friendliness, meaning their bright acidity, and often rich fruit flavors. The whites are delightful with seafood, and the reds are perfect for most...
Happy 25th Anniversary, Stags Leap District!
- Publish Date: Oct 7, 2014
- Tags: 25th Anniversary, Stags Leap District, Cabernet Sauvignon, Wine Region, Clos du Val, Baldacci Family Vineyards, Cliff Lede, Pine Ridge Vineyards, Chimney Rock
One of the most iconic wine regions in America, Stags Leap District , turns 25 this year. The region was officially recognized as an AVA (American Viticulture Area) in 1989, but cabernet...
Life with Wine: Bolgheri
- Publish Date: Oct 6, 2014
- Tags: Italy, Bolgheri, Tyrrhenian Sea, Colline Metallifere, Viale dei Cipressi, Ornellaia, Sassicaia, Guado al Tasso, Massetto, Ca'Marcanda, Aia Vecchia, Poggio al Moro, Ceralti
This may come as a shock, but most wine regions are not inherently beautiful. Grape vines thrive in nutrient poor soil, as do few other plants, save olive trees and succulents. Indeed, it is...
Life with Wine: Jura
Jura is a French wine region located in a narrow fifty-mile strip in the mountains between Burgundy and Switzerland. Its high-altitude vineyards spent centuries in relative obscurity before...
Hundreds or Thousands of Tons of Grapes = How Much Wine?
- Publish Date: Oct 3, 2014
- Tags: Winemaking, Wine Knowledge, Tons of Grapes
Recently, at a coffee shop in the Napa Valley, a Bottlenotes reporter ran into Doug Shafer, president of Shafer Vineyards . Dressed in jeans and a sweatshirt, and looking tired, Shafer said...
Expert Advice on Pairing Wine with Mushrooms
- Publish Date: Sep 25, 2014
- Tags: mushrooms, fall, recipes & pairings, wine recommendations
When it comes to pairing wine with mushrooms, we turned to expert, Christopher Czarnecki, chef and owner of the mushroom-focused restaurant The Joel Palmer House located in Oregon's...
Celebrating World Sake Day
- Publish Date: Sep 30, 2014
- Tags: Sake, National Sake Day, Japan, Junmai, Ginjo, Momokawa, Kamoizumi, Masumi
In the spirit of today being World Sake Day, we encourage Daily Sip readers to go out and try one of the many outstanding sakes available in Japanese and Thai restaurants or at retailers around...
Geeking Out
- Publish Date: Sep 28, 2014
- Tags: Geeking Out, Team's Best, September, Bottlenotes
Ever since our first day of kindergarten, September has meant one thing: back to school. Our time on the playground may have come to end, but our education continues with wine. This month Team...
Harvest Yourself Some Great Sips
- Publish Date: Sep 21, 2014
- Tags: October, Wine Events, United States
While October traditionally means harvest and Halloween, there are plenty of great events you can sip at before the last grapes are harvested and the ghosts come out. Bottlenotes is excited to...
Wine Country Brews
- Publish Date: Sep 26, 2014
- Tags: Anderson Valley, Russian River, Napa Point, Napa, Calistoga, California
We've all heard the phrase "It takes a lot of beer to make great wine," which—and we can say this from years of working winery harvests—is dead on. With long hours...
Marita's Vineyard: An American Dream Come True
- Publish Date: Sep 19, 2014
- Tags: Maritas Vineyard, Hispanic Heritage, Montes Family, Wine Making, Celebration
Mexican Americans have long played a critical role in the California wine industry. With the wave of immigrants in the mid-20th Century, Mexican farmers and their families slowly worked their way...
Take advantage of this 25% discount while you can!
- Publish Date: Oct 14, 2014
- Tags: Special Offers, Early Bird, 80 Sips NYC, Discount, One Week
It's getting closer, New York! Team Bottlenotes is gearing up to take you all over the world of wine. We hope you're prepared for our 6th annual Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting...
The Best Wine Bars in Your City: Boston
Boston may not have as many wine bars as other cities of its size, but what it lacks in quantity, it more than makes up for in quality. Here are a few of our favorites. Best Neighborhood Bar...
Mastering the Art of Blending
- Publish Date: Sep 29, 2014
- Tags: Sequoia Grove, blending, winemaking
This past August, Team Bottlenotes had the thrill of joining our friends at Sequoia Grove Winery in Napa for a blending session with winemaker Molly Hill and assistant winemaker Noelle...
Thank You for Tasting Around Town
- Publish Date: Oct 1, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town, Atlanta, Last Chance, Special Offer, Sippers
All good things must come to an end, including Taste Around Town , which wrapped up this weekend. Hopefully you got the chance to sample one of the delicious menus highlighting the wines of...
Thank You for Tasting Around Town
- Publish Date: Oct 1, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town, NYC, Wine Week, Special Offer, Last Chance
All good things must come to an end, including Taste Around Town , which wrapped up this weekend. Hopefully you got the chance to sample one of the delicious menus highlighting the wines of...
Thank You for Tasting Around Town
- Publish Date: Oct 1, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town, Houston, Wine Week, Special Offer, Last Chance
All good things must come to an end, including Taste Around Town , which wrapped up this weekend. Hopefully you got the chance to sample one of the delicious menus highlighting the wines of...
Thank You for Tasting Around Town
- Publish Date: Oct 1, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town, Houston, Wine Week, Special Offer, Last Chance
All good things must come to an end, including Taste Around Town , which wrapped up this weekend. Hopefully you got the chance to sample one of the delicious menus highlighting the wines of...
Spain's 20th Annual Great Match: Wine • Food • Design
- Publish Date: Sep 19, 2013
- Tags: Spain, Great Match
Discover the most important Spanish grapes and regions while tasting the latest releases of over 300 wines as well as a selection of beers from Spain. Enjoy signature tapas from the most...
Spain's 20th Annual Great Match: Wine • Food • Design
- Publish Date: Sep 16, 2014
- Tags: Spain, Great Match
Discover the most important Spanish grapes and regions while tasting the latest releases of over 300 wines as well as a selection of beers from Spain. Enjoy signature tapas from the most...
Life with Wine: Building Your Home Collection
- Publish Date: Sep 16, 2014
- Tags: wine, auction, tips, home collection
Buying wine at auction can intimidate even the most passionate wine lovers. But with a little preparation, it is a great way to build a collection. "It's a misconception that only...
Wines to Pair with Tailgating Classics
- Publish Date: Sep 11, 2014
- Tags: tailgating, football, pairings, fall, recipes
Tailgating season is off and running. Historically a time filled with ice chests of beer, tailgating has grown more sophisticated than it was in decades past. Today, sophisticated dishes...
Sip Your Way Through Denver in Style
It's getting closer, Denver! Team Bottlenotes is gearing up to take you all over the world of wine. We hope you're prepared for our annual Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting in...
Life with Wine: Alto Adige
- Publish Date: Sep 9, 2014
- Tags: Alto Adige, Italy, Wine, Discovery
The Italian wine region Alto Adige looks like an amphitheater carved into the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains. Despite its northern locale, it is one of the country's warmest growing...
Life with Wine: "Why Does Wine Cry?"
- Publish Date: Sep 7, 2014
- Tags: Legs, Tears, Wine Science, YouTube
Dan Quinn , a PhD student at Princeton University studying theoretical and experimental fluid mechanics in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Program, is now one of the web's most...
Sip Merlot in Style in San Francisco
- Publish Date: Sep 3, 2014
- Tags: #MerlotMe, merlot, San Francisco, discount, special offer
It's getting closer, Bay Area Sippers! #MerlotMe is right around the corner. Join us for the Merlot Celebration of the year on Friday, October 17, 2014 at the Presidio Observation...
10 Facts About Sauvignon Blanc
- Publish Date: Sep 2, 2014
- Tags: type-white, varietal-sauvignon-blanc, country-new-zealand, country-france, region-loire-valley
Thematic grape variety days seem to be the marketing trend of the past few years. They also provide a wonderful opportunity to survey some of the most noteworthy facts and stats about the grape...
Sip Merlot in Style in San Francisco
- Publish Date: Sep 3, 2014
- Tags: #MerlotMe, merlot, San Francisco, discount, special offer
It's getting closer, Bay Area Sippers! #MerlotMe is right around the corner. Join us for the Merlot Celebration of the year on Friday, October 17, 2014 at the Presidio Observation...
It's Not Too Late to Savor the Last Days of Summer
- Publish Date: Sep 2, 2014
- Tags: teams best, italian, white, wine
Here at Bottlenotes, we aren't quite ready to bid summer good-bye. So we're still pairing Italian whites with warm-ish weather fun. Indulge in these Italian whites before the leaves...
Two Physicians Produce Wine and Health Transparency
- Publish Date: Sep 1, 2014
- Tags: wine-science, people-general
San Francisco Bay area doctors Dr. Mary Jacobson and Dr. Lynn Gretkowski decided to set the record straight on wine and the impact drinking has on one's health. For them, too many stories...
Go-To Pairings for Fresh Fare? Provençal Rosés
- Publish Date: Aug 27, 2014
- Tags: Provence Rosé, pairing, farm-fresh, Take Me Away Rosé
It's never easier than this time of year to bring farm-fresh produce to your dinner table. Which makes late summer a great time to enjoy Provence rosé , that quintessential...
Discover the Best Wines of Carneros at a Special Time
The 6.1 earthquake that shook southern Napa Valley in the early morning hours of August 24th had a big impact on many Carneros wineries, several of which were quite close to the epicenter. Though...
Labor Day Soirée
Although Labor Day brings the summer to a close, it also brings some of the best foods of the entire year—right now, gardens and farmers markets are brimming with peaches, tomatoes,...
Wine Events Around the Country
- Publish Date: Aug 26, 2014
- Tags: series-wine-events, event-tasting
September may mean the end of summer, the beginning of autumn, and back to school, but we've found some great events to help you extend your summer fun. Here at Bottlenotes, we are very...
Sulfites: Headache Demon or Wine Savior?
- Publish Date: Aug 25, 2014
- Tags: sulfites, sulphur dioxide, organic, allergies, headache, Chianti, Mendocino
Sulfites in wine get a bad rap, but the truth about sulphur dioxide, or SO2, is complex. SO2 is a useful winemaking tool because it keeps wines fresh, free of microbes, and able to age for...
Sip Your Way Through Denver in Style
It's getting closer, Denver! Team Bottlenotes is gearing up to take you all over the world of wine. We hope you're prepared for our 3rd annual Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting in...
We Know She Drinks It, Now She Makes It
- Publish Date: Aug 24, 2014
- Tags: Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb, The Today Show, GIFFT
Kathie Lee Gifford and her co-host Hoda Kotb frequently kick off the segement every morning in the 10 a.m. hour of NBC's Today Show with wine in hand. Bottlenotes CEO Alyssa Rapp has even...
Life with Wine: Argentina
In the broad category of easy-drinking, warm-weather white wines, torrontés stands out for its beguiling aromatics. Scents of fresh citrus, stone fruits and flowers by the bunch bound...
What Wine Goes with Hot Dogs?
- Publish Date: Aug 21, 2014
- Tags: pairing-meat, event-summer, type-rose
We're deep into August now, the hottest, most doggie-est days of summer. So here are a few easy lip-smackin' versions of hot dogs and the perfect wines to pair with them. As with...
Emerging Wine Region: Croatia
- Publish Date: Aug 19, 2014
- Tags: Emerging wine region, new wine region, up and coming, Croatia, Mike Grgich, Grgich Hills, Zinfandel, plavac mali, posip
Where in the world can you find 4,000 years of winemaking history, a booming modern wine scene and coastal views so beautiful you'll want to cry? Croatia. Situated across the Adriatic Sea...
La Crema Launches Digital Winemaking Experience
- Publish Date: Aug 18, 2014
- Tags: La Crema, Vintner Game, Virtual, Tech
Do you dream of being a winemaker? Now's your chance. La Crema Winery is putting winemaking in the hands of consumers with its new digital experience Virtual Vintner , which launched...
The Best Wine Bars in Your City: Los Angeles
- Publish Date: Aug 17, 2014
- Tags: wine bar, Los Angeles, romantic, date place, deals, education, novice
We've found five of our favorites in L.A. that offer it all--interesting wine, great food and knowledgeable staff. Best Neighborhood Bar: Pour Haus Wine Bar : Locals come for the...
Easy and Delicious Appetizers for Your Summer Party
- Publish Date: Aug 14, 2014
- Tags: appetizers, snacks, summer, wine pairing
Who wants to spend hours laboring over a hot stove in the heat of summer? Not us! At Bottlenotes we're old pros at parties, and we're here to save your butt with truly easy and...
Aiming for the Young, Adventurous, Experienced Drinker
- Publish Date: Aug 13, 2014
- Tags: Nero Cellars, garage winery, San Francisco, East Bay
Nick (N), Ed (E), Rob (R) and Ollie (O) make up NERO Cellars both in name and spirit. NERO wine was originally made in Ed's garage in the East Bay of San Francisco. The four...
Salute! It's National Panini Month!
- Publish Date: Aug 12, 2014
- Tags: pairings, event-holiday
August is National Panini Month! Who knew? But who wouldn't welcome the excuse to pull out the sandwich press or skillet and indulge in amazing grilled and toasted sandwiches? Here, then,...
Social Time for Pets and Owners
It used to be, if you went out for happy hour, your pooch stayed home. But now, some cool places across the country have made cocktail hour pet-friendly. They've designed special events so...
Emerging Wine Regions: Georgia
- Publish Date: Aug 7, 2014
- Tags: country-georgia, regional-spotlight, travel
Georgia has one of the oldest winemaking traditions in the world; DNA evidence shows that wine was made here over 7,000 years ago. The Middle Ages was a golden period for winemaking in...
Which Wine Should You Bring to Each Wedding Event?
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: event-wedding, pairing, type-sparkling
Engagement Party: It's the first moment everyone celebrates the exciting news together, and it calls for the real stuff: Champagne. Pol Roger makes some of the best bubbly in...
Think and Drink Pink
- Publish Date: Jul 31, 2014
- Tags: Summer, Roses, We Recommend
The wine culture in America is finally catching up with Europe, and there's no better example than rosés—zillions of gallons of which are drunk in Mediterranean cafes all...
Classic Rock, Classic Old World Wine
- Publish Date: Aug 1, 2014
- Tags: music, people-celebrity
Geddy Lee is most well-known as bassist and songwriter for the Canadian rock band Rush. But this music legend loves fine wine too. Not only does he drink and collect it, he sits on the board of...
A Wine for Every Car at the Petersen
- Publish Date: Jul 31, 2014
- Tags: pairings, movie, people-winemaker
Around the World in 80 Sips is coming up on August 15th at Los Angeles' Petersen Automotive Museum . Can't make it? Try these wines instead! Film Producer and Director...
Beat the Summer Heat with Refreshing Rosés
- Publish Date: Jul 30, 2014
- Tags: series-teams-best, type-rose, event-summer
We're pretty much obsessed with rosés this summer, so this month's wine recommendations came easily. Rosés are no longer soley sweet and forgettable. We've tasted...
An accessible approach to an iconic wine region
- Publish Date: Jul 28, 2014
- Tags: region-bordeaux, wine-book, country-france
Bottlenotes has long strived to help educate and entertain wine enthusiasts with cool, fun, hip and approachable content about wine and wine lifestyle. Yet until now, when a reader or event...
August Wine Events around the Country
- Publish Date: Jul 28, 2014
- Tags: wine events
Fight the heat and end-of-summer blahs with...what else? Wine! There are dozens of wine events taking place around the country this August, so we've highlighted a few of the best below....
6 Cities, 2 Months, 1 Festival
- Publish Date: Jul 25, 2014
- Tags: event-festival
Whether you're mourning or celebrating the end of summer, we can think of no better way to do it than with a little overindulgence. This fall, Taste Around Town will hit the streets...
Join us as we kick off Taste Around Town in San Francisco
- Publish Date: Jul 24, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town Festival, TasteAgents, San Francisco, Taste Around Town
Bay Area TasteAgents, Taste Around Town San Francisco will be taking place September 15-28 at the city's top restaurants and wine bars, where you will have the opportunity to discover...
Claypool Cellars produces finely tuned wine
- Publish Date: Jul 22, 2014
- Tags: Claypool Cellars, Music
Vocalist Les Claypool of San Francisco-based rock/metal band Primus is a legend of the music world. What is far lesser-known about him is that he is also the founder of Claypool Cellars....
The Best Wine Bars in Your City: Austin
Ditch the craft beer and check out a wine bar this weekend (don't worry; if you get withdrawl symptoms, most wine bars in Austin will also serve you a beer). There are many wine bar...
Going Camping? Stash These Wines in the Cooler
- Publish Date: Jul 20, 2014
- Tags: camping, chili, zinfandel, syrah, shiraz, hot dogs, pinot noir, trout, chardonnay, s'mores, dessert wine
It's time for cooking over a campfire and sleeping under the stars. But while you're packing up your gear, don't forget the wine—these cookout pairings are as good as the...
How to Chill White Wine in No Time
- Publish Date: Jul 17, 2014
- Tags: white wine, sparkling wine, rosé, chill wine, serving temperature, how to chill wine
As the weather warms up, more of us will be sipping lighter wines, and knowing how to chill these wines quickly is key to their deliciousness. Serve a white wine too warm, and all the delicate...
One Man's Journey of Making Wine in Burgundy
- Publish Date: Jul 16, 2014
- Tags: The Road to Burgundy, Ray Walker
The Road to Burgundy by Ray Walker is about the unlikely story of an American making wine and a new life in France. Maison Ilan starts as a dream, well, an obsession really, and after five...
A Seriously Cool Way to Enjoy Wine: Tipsy Snow Cones
- Publish Date: Jul 15, 2014
- Tags: pairings, dessert, red-wine, varietal-rose
Crunchy, cold, and sweet, these snow cones are similar to New York City street ices and Italian granitas, but are ever-so-slightly alcoholic. All in all, a seriously cool way to enjoy wine....
Emerging Wine Regions: Uruguay
- Publish Date: Jul 14, 2014
- Tags: uruguay, pairings, barbecue, emerging-region, regional-spotlight, barbecue, varietal-tannat
Burgundy has pinot noir, Napa Valley has cabernet sauvignon, and Uruguay has... If you don't know how to finish that sentence, you soon will; the robust red grape tannat is Uruguay's...
Celebrate French Independence Without Breaking the Bank
- Publish Date: Jul 14, 2014
- Tags: bastille day, vin de france, france, holiday, wines of france
France is home to spectacular regional wines but what if you want to have the best of all regions in a single bottle? The answer lies in a bottle of Vin de France . Vin de France...
Life with Wine: Long Island
- Publish Date: Jul 10, 2014
- Tags: Regional Spotlight, Long Island
"Drink local!" has never been a battle cry in the Hamptons, although wine has been made on the east end of Long Island, New York, for almost forty years. In the 1970s, a few dreamers...
Greece Strives for Quality and Succeeds
- Publish Date: Jul 15, 2014
- Tags: New Wines of Greece, assyrtiko, moschofilero, agiorgitiko, xinomavro
Greece and wine go back about 4,000 years. Just as the Greeks created the concepts of culture and democracy, they also developed the first appellation system that is so common in today's...
Bordeaux is Ready for Bastille Day. Are you?
- Publish Date: Jul 3, 2014
- Tags: Bordeaux, Bastille Day
We may celebrate Independence Day on the 4th of July, but for Bordeaux and the rest of France, their celebration of liberty comes on the 14th, better known as Bastille Day. For wine fans, (and...
What to Serve Up for the World Cup
- Publish Date: Jul 14, 2014
- Tags: World Cup, soccer, food and wine pairing, sushi, riesling, sparkling wine, Brazil, peach tart, dessert wine
The whole world has been wrapped up in the excitement of World Cup competition–Team Daily Sip included. The final games will feature Brazil, Germany, Argentina and Holland, but we thought...
Ready, Set, Toss! Wines to Serve with Summer Salads
- Publish Date: Jul 7, 2014
- Tags: Summer Pairings, Salads, Clos du val, Schug, J Vineyards, Cave du Lugny, Cuvaison, Kendall-Jackson
It's that time of year again—the salad days of summer, when the best way to beat the heat is with a cool, crisp salad. Here are a few ideas for something summery to sip alongside....
Grill-icious Dishes and the Wines to Go with Them
- Publish Date: Jul 2, 2014
- Tags: grill, grilling, steak, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, sausage, syrah, red wine, salmon, pinot noir, barbecued chicken, rosé
Are you fired up yet? Have you got your grill on? Summer won't last forever. So light that charcoal, sit back, and enjoy some of the season's best eating and drinking. Any time of...
Celebrating the 4th and The Great American Wine Company
- Publish Date: Jul 1, 2014
- Tags: Great American Wine Company, 4th of July, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, red blend, USO, military, troops, veterans
Friday we celebrate the red, white, and blue with parades, fireworks, and wine. That's right—now you can drink patriotically, thanks to The Great American Wine Company . A new...
This July 1st We Celebrate Canada Day and Celeb Winery Owners
- Publish Date: Jun 30, 2014
- Tags: Canada Day, Dan Aykroyd, Wayne Gretzky
Happy Canada Day to our neighbors to the north. On this July 1st we celebrate that nation's contribution to our maple syrup needs, our love of Canadian bacon, and of course, the production...
Life with Wine: Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Publish Date: Jun 30, 2014
- Tags: Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Stratus
When Oscar Wilde quipped that Niagara Falls is "one of the earliest disappointments in American married life," he must not have known that Niagara-on-the-Lake lay fifteen miles north...
Beat the Heat With These Refreshing Wines
- Publish Date: Jun 26, 2014
- Tags: Team's Best, Wines under $25
Whether you're at a baseball game or soaking in the sun on the beach, these summer sippers will help you beat the heat and won't break the bank. We compiled our favorite wines for...
Where to Sip in July
- Publish Date: Jun 25, 2014
- Tags: Wine Events, July 2014
July begins with a bang with fireworks on 4th but the fun in your glass can continue across the United States throughout the whole month. Below are some events that sparkled for us....
Gerald Casale Sings the Praises of Wine
- Publish Date: Jun 23, 2014
- Tags: Wine Enthusiast, music
The Wine Enthusiast did something really cool for the magazine's June issue: the editors dedicated the pages to both music and wine, celebrating the artists who make both, plus took a...
The Best Wine Bars in Your City: San Diego
- Publish Date: Jun 23, 2014
- Tags: wine bar, San Diego, happy hour, romantic, date place, deals, education, novice
San Diego wine bars are all about the ambiance and great food pairings, as well as the wine in your glass. It's hard to go wrong, but here are a few of our favorites. Best Neighborhood...
Collecting and enjoying wine should be fun, not work.
- Publish Date: Jun 23, 2014
- Tags: Oeno Vaults, storage
Ever been on vacation only to come home to a bunch of "Missed Delivery" tags on your door? Or end up paying double for that '82 Bordeaux at the restaurant when you have eight of them your...
Perfect Pairings for Tomato-licious Dishes
- Publish Date: Jun 25, 2014
- Tags: heirloom, tomatoes, caprese, salad, sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio, pesto, pasta, BLT, chardonnay, salsa, rosé, tomato sauce, red wine
With the summer solstice just a few days away, the season's most anticipated crop—juicy, flavorful heirloom tomatoes—won't be far behind. Here, then, are some great ways...
Perfect Pairings for Tomato-licious Dishes
- Publish Date: Jun 23, 2014
- Tags: heirloom, tomatoes, caprese, salad, sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio, pesto, pasta, BLT, chardonnay, salsa, rosé, tomato sauce, red wine
With the summer solstice just a few days away, the season's most anticipated crop—juicy, flavorful heirloom tomatoes—won't be far behind. Here, then, are some great ways...
The Wine and Music Edition: Part II
- Publish Date: Jun 17, 2014
- Tags: Fergie, Santa Barbara County, Ferguson Crest Wines
Fergie and her band Black Eyed Peas are best known for pop-hits like I Gotta a Feeling , Boom Boom Pow , and Just Can't Get Enough . These days, we've got a feeling that Fergie...
Start Sipping Your Way Through Houston
- Publish Date: Jun 18, 2013
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, Houston
It's getting closer! Team Bottlenotes and Food & Vine Time Productions are excited to take you all over the world of wine with our 2nd annual Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting...
Mission #1: Sip Your Way Through Southampton in Style
- Publish Date: Jun 14, 2013
- Tags: TasteAgent, Around the World in 80 Sips, Southampton
Dear TasteAgent, Welcome to the TasteAgent program! We are thrilled to have you join our team for this exciting new tasting experience. Your first assignment? Join us at our inaugural Around...
Summertime… and the livin' is easy
- Publish Date: Jun 12, 2014
- Tags: Rene Barbier, Mediterranean, Summer Red
Ah, summer. After a winter that was seemingly endless, we're looking forward to long, sun-filled days of being barefoot with the latest beach read in one hand and a cool beverage in the...
Around the World in 80 Sips Seattle
- Publish Date: Jun 18, 2014
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, Seattle
Seattle TasteAgents, Around the World in 80 Sips is coming to Seattle! On Thursday June 26th, swirl and sip wines from all over the globe, nosh on epicurean delights, groove to a live DJ,...
Emerging Wine Regions: Slovenia
- Publish Date: Jun 16, 2014
- Tags: Slovenia, emerging wine region, new wine region, oldest vine, Brda, Primorska, undiscovered, renski rizling, sivi pinot, rebula, rebula, pinela, zelen
Slovenia is one of the best wine regions you've never heard of. This little country, tucked between Austria and Croatia, has one of the oldest winemaking traditions in Europe. Communism set...
Using the Garden and the Orchard to make Wine
- Publish Date: Jun 16, 2014
- Tags: People, Regional Spotlight, Viticulture, Winemaking
What's the most important thing when it comes to making great wine? Great grapes, right? Well, maybe we should switch that to "great fruit." A winery in Meredith, New Hampshire,...
Crates, Counter Space and Cool Stuff Reused as Gifts
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: event-holiday, misc-accessories
If you've already bought your father every golf gadget known to man, maybe you should switch to stocking his life with wine related gifts. Since he's the dad, he's probably got...
Skip the Allocation Wait List
- Publish Date: Aug 7, 2014
- Tags: event-holiday, pairing
Regardless of the holiday, choosing the ideal present is often the hardest when it involves fathers. After years of gifts related to golf, grilling, tennis, and fishing, you retreat to the polo...
Today is National Verdejo Day!
- Publish Date: Jun 12, 2014
- Tags: Verdejo Day,
Join wine lovers nationwide in the celebration of NATIONAL VERDEJO DAY , June 12th. The first annual Verdejo Day is dedicated to celebrating the signature grape of Spanish wine region D.O....
Opera and wine are the perfect pairing
- Publish Date: Aug 7, 2014
- Tags: interview, people-winemaker, people-celebrity, music, pairing,
The Wine Enthusiast did something really cool for the magazine's June issue: the editors dedicated the pages to both music and wine, celebrating the artists who make both. As music...
A Conversation with Count Giovanni Bonmartini Fini
- Publish Date: Aug 7, 2014
- Tags: interview, people-winemaker, country-italy, varietal-pinot-grigio
With 500 years of winemaking history in his blood, it is no wonder Count Giovanni Bonmartini Fini is passionate about his role at the helm of the Barone Fini. The family winery, located in...
Life with Wine: The Vineyard
- Publish Date: Aug 7, 2014
- Tags: series-life-with-wine, wine-science, wine-knowledge
The appearance of tiny green flowers on the grape vine is perhaps the most critical juncture in the vineyard's annual cycle. It occurs six to thirteen weeks after budburst, the moment in...
The Grape Doesn't Fall Far from the Vine
- Publish Date: Aug 7, 2014
- Tags: people-winemaker, interview, people-celebrity
It's fair to say she comes by it naturally. With a pedigree like hers, it is no surprise Francis Ford Coppola's granddaughter recently tried her hand at filmmaking with the newly...
Champagne Regained
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: region-champagne, country-france, book, people-writer,
In an age when many wine regions have evolved into Disneyland for adults (not that we're complaining), Champagne has retained its identity as a natural wonder. Jacqueline Widmar Stewart...
Swap Out Chips and Dip for European Cheese and Bubbly
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: pairing-cheese, type-sparkling, country-italy, country-france, region-champagne,
Spring is in full-bloom and summer is on the horizon, so its time to move the party outdoors. What better way to celebrate the warm weather than with a cold, crisp glass of bubbly? Whether you...
Get Ready For Summertime Entertaining
- Publish Date: Jun 2, 2014
- Tags: Nature's Care Garden Soil, Nature's Care Plant Food
Now that spring has sprung, it's time to get out in your gardens. Taking your backyard from wintery despair to beautiful oasis takes only a few steps. All good gardens start with a...
Cant be there? E-There!
- Publish Date: Jun 2, 2014
- Tags: Auction Napa Valley, E-Auction, Napa Valley Vintners
Wine lovers from around the world can jump in on the Auction Napa Valley excitement with the Napa Valley Vintners' E-Auction , which this year features a record 175 lots. The E-Auction...
Start Sipping Your Way Through Austin
- Publish Date: May 31, 2013
- Tags: Taste Around Town Austin
Bottlenotes is kicking off Taste Around Town next week in Austin! Over the next two weeks, visit any (or all!) of our participating restaurants and wine bars, which include ALC Steaks...
Learn About Wine From the Horse's Mouth
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: people-somm, event-tasting, interview, wine-education
How does one become the first of something? Ask Eddie Osterland, the first American Master Sommelier, and he'll tell you it 'was crazy.' In 1973, when he passed the exams in...
Not Sure What An Aromatic Wine Is?
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: series-teams-best, type-white,
When the aromas of a wine jump out of the glass and smack you across the face, as opposed to a gentle caress, you know you've encountered an aromatic wine. Top white aromatic grapes include...
Cheers to June!
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: event-summer, event-festival, event-tasting
June is the start of summer and the heart of wedding season. Here at Bottlenotes, we are like a blushing bride about bringing our Around the World in 80 Sips™ tasting to Seattle, WA...
The Best Wine Bars in Your City: Chicago
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: region-chicago, wine-bar
So Chicago, you've thawed out and are looking to catch up on all the human interaction you missed while holed up in your apartment under seven layers of fleece and wool? To help you emerge...
Start Sipping Your Way Through Chicago
- Publish Date: Jun 7, 2013
- Tags: Taste Around Town, Cheeky Chicago, HUB 51, Francis Ford Coppola, Chateau Montelena, The Region of The Rhône Valley, OpenTable.com
Greetings, Chicago wine enthusiasts! Prepare your palate for an epic wine journey and help Bottlenotes and Cheeky Chicago kick off a restaurant week for wine at the Taste Around Town...
Break Out the Barbecue! Memorial Day Grilling and the Wines to Go with It
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: event-holiday, pairing-meat, pairing-vegetable, pairing
Memorial Day brings the unofficial onset of summer—which means breaking out the barbecue, getting into the backyard, and enjoying warm-weather food and drink. Here are a few outdoor...
What to Pair with the Crazy Flavors in Today's Burgers
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: event-summer, pairing-meat, pairing, cooking
A hamburger used to be just a hamburger, but not anymore. Chefs and home cooks are getting downright audacious with their burger creations these days, from fried egg to candied bacon. No longer...
Pretty in Pink
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: type-rose, region-provence, wine-science, wine-knowledge
The best rosés hail from the Mediterranean regions of Provence and the Languedoc - Roussillon where it is de rigueur (fashionable) to have a glass of rosé as an...
Focus on Chile: Cachapoal
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: country-chile, region-cachapoal, region-rapel-valley, regional-spotlight, varietal-cabernet-sauvignon, varietal-syrah, varietal-carmenere, varietal-merlot
Last week we wrote about the darling of Chilean red wine, Colchagua, but this week we're giving Colchagua's fraternal twin, Cachapoal, its fair due. Similar but not identical,...
Where are the Stars of SOMM Now?
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: people-somm, interview, movie
Like child actors, the silver screen made them known and then they disappeared from our lives. What are the SOMM stars up to now that they're "all grown up"? SOMM , a...
Celebrate International Sauvignon Blanc Day with Nobilo!
- Publish Date: May 16, 2014
- Tags: Nobilo, International Sauvignon Blanc Day, Malborough
May 16 is International Sauvignon Blanc Day. And there's no better way to celebrate this quintessentially New Zealand varietal than with a perfectly chilled bottle of Nobilo . The...
Great Wine Countries That Also Have Great BBQ
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: pairing-meat, country-argentina, country-south-africa, varietal-malbec
May is National Barbecue Month , and many great wine countries, like South Africa and Argentina, have strong barbecue traditions. Braai (bry) is the Afrikaans name for barbecue, and South...
Life with Wine: Montepulciano
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: country-italy, series-life-with-wine, people-winemaker,
Inspired to improve his wines while reducing energy consumption, Michele Manelli, the winemaker at Salcheto in Montepulciano , Italy, has built a remarkable winery that is completely off...
Focus on Chile: Colchagua
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: country-chile, region-colchagua-valley, varietal-carmenere, varietal-cabernet-sauvignon, varietal-syrah, regional-spotlight
Colchagua Valley is one of Chile's newest wine regions, and it is also fast becoming one of its best-known for its stunning cabernet sauvignons , syrahs and carmeneres. Called the...
Celebrate Mom with Well-Priced Wine
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: event-holiday, people-general,
It's true: we should all celebrate our mothers with expensive gifts and flowers. But in this new economy, looking like you've spent a ton, when you actually did not might be the...
The Standup Sommelier
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: people-somm, wine-education, event-tasting
If you've ever taken a wine class of any sort, you might have felt intimidated, not to mention, ashamed by your burning desire to drink the entire contents of the glasses in front of you...
Making German wine part of the everyday occurrence
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: country-germany, varietal-riesling, event-festival,
From temporary tattoos to a tasting room on wheels, riesling is one of the few grapes bringing the educational tasting experience straight to people's doorsteps. For the second year in a...
Wine and Spirits Professional of the Year
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: people-writer, people-general,
Last night the food and beverage "Oscars" took place in New York City, as the who's who of gastronomy came together for the 24th annual James Beard awards . The ultra chic...
The New Mexican Wines—Surprisingly Great
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: country-mexico, regional-spotlight, region-guadalupe-valley,
With Cinco de Mayo, we thought we'd turn you on to some hot news in the wine world. Mexican wines not only exist—they're surprisingly delicious. Of course, Mexican wine itself...
Perfecto Pairings for Cinco de Mayo
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: event-holiday, pairing-ethnic-food, pairing-dessert, pairing-meat, pairing
What's a wine lover to do on Cinco de Mayo, when the rest of the world is drinking beer and margaritas? Worry not—there are plenty of Cinco de Mayo pairings that are muy bien ....
Taste Around Town Comes to LA
- Publish Date: May 2, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town, Los Angeles, Napa Valley Vintners, Napa Valley Barrel Auction, Open Table
Greater Los Angeles TasteAgents, Taste Around Town LA presented by Napa Valley Vintners starts next week! You will have the opportunity to visit some of the best restaurants and wine bars in...
Life with Wine: Napa and Sonoma
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: series-life-with-wine, region-napa-valley, region-sonoma-valley, state-california
The birth stories behind the growing number of Mexican-American wineries in the Napa Valley and Sonoma tend to follow a similar dramatic arc. It begins with an ambitious young man journeying to...
The Best Food Pairing Wines in the World
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: series-teams-best, country-germany, varietal-riesling, varietal-pinot-noir
From sparkling, to dry, off-dry or sweet whites, or even light-bodied reds, Germany has a wine for everyone. Often misunderstood, German wines are not always your grandma's Kool-Aid. In...
Sip your way through May!
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: event-tasting, event-festival
We hope you got enough April showers to bring you some May flowers. Here at Bottlenotes, we have a special Around Napa Valley in 80 Sips tasting in Los Angeles as well as our 6th Annual...
The Best Wine Bars in Your City: San Francisco
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: region-san-francisco, wine-bar,
Choosing a wine experience in San Francisco is a daunting task--not only is the city surrounded by some of the best wine regions in the country, but it boasts an impressive number of wine bars....
The Slow Wine Movement Picks Up in the U.S.
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: country-italy, pairing
We live in a fast-paced world with many distractions that prevent us from focusing on just one thing at a time (as our laptops, tablets, smartphones and TVs tell us). Even wine, that age-old...
Napa Valley's biggest party starts May 30th!
- Publish Date: Apr 23, 2014
- Tags: BottleRock, Napa Valley, The Cure, Outkast, Eric Church, TV On the Radio, The Fray
BottleRock Napa Valley blends the very best in music, wine and food May 30, 31 and June 1. Superstars The Cure, Outkast, Eric Church , TV On the Radio, The Fray and more than 60 artists...
Trinity Oaks Turns Wine into Trees
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: event-holiday, winery
In 2008, Trinity Oaks (a wine brand specializing in affordable pinot grigio, merlot, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay) started an ambitious program called One Bottle One...
Wine Keg Company Ups Sustainability Factor
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: accessories, wine-industry, wine-science,
Wine keg company Free Flow Wines is kicking it into high gear this year, just in time for Earth Day (April 22). Founded by two wine industry veterans in 2009, Free Flow Wines provides...
Sparkling, Surprising, and Sweet: The Variety of Easter Sunday Wines
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: event-holiday, pairing-meat, pairing-dessert, type-sparkling
Nothing beats Sunday brunch, but, on Easter, it's time to pull out all the stops. With such a wide variety of dishes at your disposal, why not start out with a refreshing glass of something...
Life with Wine: Austria
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: country-austria, series-life-with-wine, varietal-gruner-veltliner
Some wines reveal everything you need to know about them with the first sip. They are not grüner veltliners. Delicious, fascinating and widely varied, wines made from grüner veltliner...
Malbec Mayhem
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: varietal-malbec, type-red, country-argentina, region-mendoza,
Malbec, the great red grape of Argentina, has been the hottest red varietal around for a decade. (And like so many things Argentine, it keeps amping up its red hot status.) What makes Malbec so...
How to Wine Your Way Through Tax Day
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: event-holiday, pairing,
Whine and wine: it's tax time. Whether you owe the government or are getting a nice refund back, we've got a wine to get you through filing time. We thought it best to pair wine with...
Move Over Manischewitz: Food and Wine Pairings for Passover
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: Passover, Seder, holiday, food and wine pairing, brisket, Manischewitz
Think good kosher wine is an oxymoron? Think again. These days, there are a handful of kosher wineries—as well as "regular" wineries making a kosher vintage or two—whose...
Spring Forward with White Wines of France
- Publish Date: Apr 11, 2014
- Tags: Wines of France, Alsace, Loire Valley
A high-acid white wine is often the sommelier's choice when it comes to food pairing. Take world-class riesling and gewurztraminer from Alsace or chenin blanc and sauvignon blanc from the...
Skip into Spring with a Perfect Picnic
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: event-spring, pairing-meat, pairing-vegetable, pairing-pastry, pairing-dessert
It's spring. Finally. And with the trees leafing out and the daffodils blooming, it's a great time to enjoy an outdoor picnic, packed with light, bright springtime wines. So here are...
We're in Love: Alsace Riesling
- Publish Date: Aug 5, 2014
- Tags: country-france, region-alsace, varietal-riesling,
Riesling is the most commonly grown grape in France's Alsace wine region for one simple reason: it's delicious. Most wine lovers are familiar with German riesling, famous for its...
Visit Rioja without leaving New York
- Publish Date: Apr 7, 2014
- Tags: New York City, Rioja Wine & Tapas Festival
The Rioja Wine & Tapas Festival is coming to New York City! Join us on Saturday, May 3 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to experience 200+ vibrant Rioja wines — robust reds, crisp whites...
Chile's Maipo Region
- Publish Date: Aug 5, 2014
- Tags: country-chile, regional-spotlight, varietal-cabernet-sauvignon, region-maipo-valley,
This month we zero in on the Maipo Valley , one of four wine regions within the vast Central Valley of Chile. Maipo lies immediately east of Chile's capital city Santiago (in fact,...
The Best of Bordeaux Comes to New York
- Publish Date: Apr 21, 2014
- Tags: Tour des Deux Rives, Sherry-Lehmann
Hey, New York! Team Bottlenotes is ready to take you on a tour of Bordeaux. We hope you're prepared for the Tour des Deux Rives tasting in New York on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at The New...
Riedel's Revolution
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: accessories,
If you order a glass of wine at a nice restaurant today, it's a given that it will arrive in a good wine glass ; but that wasn't always the case. We owe this change to one family...
Plucky Pairings for Spring Chicken Recipes
- Publish Date: Aug 5, 2014
- Tags: pairing-meat, event-spring, pairing-vegetable,
With the equinox behind us and Easter right around the corner, it's time to think about spring dinners. And spring eating means chicken. Why? Well, it used to be that a spring chicken was...
"Wine To Dream Of"
- Publish Date: Apr 2, 2013
- Tags: Bordeaux, Right Bank, Le Cercle de Rive Droite, Michel Rolland, New York, Citymeals-on-Wheels
The Daily Sip and Le Cercle de Rive Droite have joined forces to extend an unprecedented invitation for you to taste select vintages produced by 32 elite chateaux from Bordeaux's...
Perfect PB & J and Wine Pairings
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: pairing, region-champagne, region-prosecco,
On April 2 the nation will be celebrating. Not spring, not Easter, not the end of a day of jokes. Nope. We'll be observing the oft overlooked National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day . The day...
PhD Entrepreneurs Bringing Gravity Flow Wine to Outer Space
- Publish Date: Mar 31, 2014
- Tags: NASA, Richard Greye, Peter Feinmore, April Fool's Day
Movies often provide inspiration. The Karate Kid , for example, influenced a generation of youngsters to take up karate. This tradition continues for two young wine-loving entrepreneurs and...
April Events for Sipping
- Publish Date: Aug 5, 2014
- Tags: event-tasting, event-festival,
The only fools this April will be those who don't find time to get out and sip some wine. Here at Bottlenotes, we are very excited to bring our Around the World in 80 Sips™...
For Women's History Month, we interviewed renowned sommelier Belinda Chang
- Publish Date: Aug 5, 2014
- Tags: region-champagne, pairing, people-somm,
With over 20 years of experience as a sommelier, Belinda Chang is an inspiration to the wine community. In honor of Women's History Month, the Bottlenotes team discovered her style in...
Oldie, but Goodie: Try a New Region for the Classic Grape, Pinot Noir
- Publish Date: Aug 5, 2014
- Tags: varietal-pinot-noir, series-teams-best,
This month, the Bottlenotes team looked outside Sonoma and Burgundy for some terrific pinot noir recommendations. Pinot noir is a highly sought-after wine that often costs a pretty penny. The...
Washington D.C.'s Best Wine Bars
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: region-washington-dc, wine-bar,
Our new monthly series about the best wine bars around the U.S. kicks off in the political heart of the country, Washington D.C. Check out the winners in each category below, then get out there,...
Texas Versus the World
- Publish Date: Aug 5, 2014
- Tags: regional-spotlight, state-texas, event-sports, varietal-viognier, varietal-tempranillo
Are you gearing up for the Final Four ? In just a little over a week, the NCAA Basketball Tournament will wrap up its last three games in Arlington, Texas. What, not a hoops fan? Well take...
Spring Season, Spring Wines
- Publish Date: Aug 5, 2014
- Tags: event-spring, type-rose, pairing,
Forget the groundhog and his dumb shadow and pretend there are no spring showers. Instead, spring into spring by changing up your wine selections. Sure, it might still be cold and snow might...
The Wine of Kings and King of Wines
- Publish Date: Mar 20, 2014
- Tags: Tokaji Aszú, botrytized grapes, dessert wine, Hungarian wine, Alana-Tokaj, Disznókő, Royal Tokaji Wine Company
Tokaji Aszú (toe KIGH a ZOO) may be as close to tasting the nectar of the gods as we can get. It is a luscious Hungarian dessert wine made from botrytized grapes, or grapes that have been...
Colorado, Utah and Wyoming Explore Wine on the Slopes
- Publish Date: Aug 5, 2014
- Tags: regional-spotlight, state-colorado, state-wyoming, state-utah,
When I say "skiing," you say … wine? Several states known for their incredible slopes and lighter-than-air powder are also diving into the wine industry with some surprising...
Life with Wine: West Sonoma Coast
- Publish Date: Aug 5, 2014
- Tags: series-life-with-wine, varietal-pinot-noir, people-general, state-california
Jasmine Hirsch says she discovered wine while living and working in New York. This may sound improbable considering she grew up at Hirsch Vineyards , the oldest premium pinot noir vineyard in...
Eat Green and Drink Well on St. Patrick's Day
- Publish Date: Aug 5, 2014
- Tags: pairing, event-holiday,
You may recoil in horror at the sound of green beer on St. Patrick's Day, and green wine sounds just as bad, if not worse. But before you go running straight to a pint of Guinness, consider...
Life with Wine: Bordeaux
- Publish Date: Mar 14, 2014
- Tags: vintage, 2011, Bordeaux, saint-julien, margaux, chateau Gloria, chateau brane-catenac
Vintage is shorthand for talking about the weather during a particular growing season. In climates where the weather is consistent year-to-year, it makes for dull conversation. But for...
Casual Night in with Popcorn and Wine
- Publish Date: Aug 5, 2014
- Tags: pairing, varietal-chardonnay,
We feel quite strongly here at The Daily Sip® that wine isn't just for elegant dinners and fancy affairs. No; we think even everyday food deserves a mouthwatering wine. Nothing is...
Touring California Wine Country: Paso Robles
- Publish Date: Aug 5, 2014
- Tags: state-california, region-paso-robles, regional-spotlight
California's Paso Robles AVA is an up-and-coming wine region with a Wild West, can-do attitude. The region's winemaking history began at the end of the 1700s when Franciscan...
England Takes on Sparkling Wine
- Publish Date: Aug 5, 2014
- Tags: country-england, type-sparkling,
There are undoubtedly many things that come to mind when you think of England—red buses, high tea and maybe even Kate Middleton's magical transformation back to pre-baby body...
Moroccan Wines Worth Seeking Out
- Publish Date: Mar 10, 2014
- Tags: Moroccan Wine, Up and Coming Regions, Regional Spotlight, Wine Events
Wine probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Morocco. Rainbows of colorful fabric, aromatic spice-markets, and couscous; most definitely. But wine? Due to an...
Weird Wine Scents
- Publish Date: Aug 1, 2014
- Tags: wine-science, varietal-pinot-noir, varietal-sauvignon-blanc, varietal-zinfandel, varietal-riesling
Wine doesn't always just smell like fruit and earth, it has all kinds of weird smells, from baby poo to green peppers. These aromas don't come from the addition of the actual...
One Region Opens a Wine Bar in NYC
- Publish Date: Aug 1, 2014
- Tags: region-bordeaux, wine-bar, region-new-york-city
In a rare move for a wine region, the Conseil Interprofessionel du Vin de Bordeaux or CIVB (Bordeaux Wine Council) and Millesime—the Collective Hospitality Group— have opened up...
The Legacy of Livermore
- Publish Date: Aug 1, 2014
- Tags: regional-spotlight, state-california, region-livermore
Located right in San Francisco's backyard (40 miles southeast of the city), Livermore Valley is a convenient weekend trip for city wine lovers, as well as being one of the most...
Bottlenotes recommends these red wines under $20
- Publish Date: Aug 1, 2014
- Tags: series-teams-best, type-red,
It's a Tuesday, but you're wishing it was Friday. You don't want to open a nice bottle of wine because you're just going to enjoy a glass. Ok, maybe two glasses. Save the...
Verse & Chorus is Both Music and Wine
- Publish Date: Jul 31, 2014
- Tags: interview, type-red, people-celebrity, varietal-merlot
In addition to producing 50 songs and two albums, musician Mat Kearney is making wine. Verse & Chorus Red Wine , with Kearney's name on the label, is a mostly merlot blend. It...
What To Sip While Watching The Oscars
The 86th Annual Academy Awards will take place Sunday night. Whether you're at home soaking up the Hollywood glam or at a party watching the little gold trophies get handed out,...
Where to Sip in March?
- Publish Date: Jul 31, 2014
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, Sonoma in the City, Family Winemakers of California
It's said that "March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb," but the wine events just seem to keep roaring all month. Our favorite, of course, is our 4th annual...
World Class Wines Come to Washington
- Publish Date: Feb 27, 2013
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, Washington, DC
Hey, DC! Team Bottlenotes is ready to take you all over the world of wine. We hope you're prepared for our 3rd annual Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting in Washington, DC on...
Mission Possible
- Publish Date: Feb 26, 2015
- Tags: TasteAgents, iPad Air, survey, missions
Mission details : We know your friends look to you to share your wine expertise. Why not get a little something for your effort? Tweet using #TasteAgent and @bottlenotes and include a...
Mission Possible
- Publish Date: Feb 26, 2014
- Tags: TasteAgents, iPad Air, survey, missions
Do your friends view you as their go-to source of information about wine? If so, it sounds like you might have what it takes to become a Bottlenotes TasteAgent. In an effort to bring top talent...
Life with Wine: Douro
- Publish Date: Jul 31, 2014
- Tags: series-life-with-wine, type-fortified, type-port, country-portugal
The question of what to drink as an aperitif on a winter night, when the thought of something cold, light and crisp sends chills up your spine, is not easily solved. In Portugal, the answer is...
Life with Wine: Wines for the New American Cuisine
- Publish Date: Jul 31, 2014
- Tags: series-life-with-wine, people-general, wine-restaurant
At Marcus Samuelsson 's iconic Harlem restaurant, Red Rooster , culinary director Joel Harrington executes New American Cuisine, defined as flavors representative of the vast mosaic...
CabFest Sings a Love Song to the One and Only—Cabernet
- Publish Date: Jul 31, 2014
- Tags: region-napa-valley, varietal-cabernet-sauvignon, event-festival
Napa Valley is finally celebrating its reigning monarch, cabernet sauvignon, with CabFest , the first festival devoted exclusively to Napa Valley's legendary grape. The festival takes...
Winning Combinations for the Olympics
- Publish Date: Jul 31, 2014
- Tags: Olympics, Sochi, J Vineyards, Domaine Carneros, Pine Ridge, Brazin
Whether you've been glued to the TV throughout the games or just dipping into an event here and there, how about some ideas for wine and food that'll make the rest of the 2014...
Travel the World for Under $15
- Publish Date: Feb 17, 2014
- Tags: The Seeker, California, Argentina, Côtes de Provence, Germany, Rhine
From rosé to Riesling, The Seeker Wines transports you to nine unique wine destinations. Join their adventures on Twitter for your chance to win a 1-year subscription to the travel...
Life with Wine: Amarone della Valpolicella
- Publish Date: Jul 31, 2014
- Tags: event-holiday, series-life-with-wine, country-italy, region-veneto, varietal-amarone
Why drink Amarone on Valentines Day? Have you ever stared at a glass of this classic Italian wine from the Veneto , the land of Romeo and Juliet? Its blood red hue --achieved through...
What are you Celebrating?
- Publish Date: Feb 13, 2014
- Tags: Anna de Codorníu
Anna de Codorníu, Spain's leading sparkling wine, has unveiled a chic, new look for its popular Brut and Brut Rosé releases. Its new inviting message for wine lovers: What are...
Stay in for Valentine's Day
- Publish Date: Jul 31, 2014
- Tags: event-holiday, pairing
For new relationships, Valentine's Day can be stressful. If you plan an elaborate evening as a first date, it will be perceived as coming on too strong. If you've been dating a year...
Classic and creative wine choices this Valentine's Day
- Publish Date: Feb 12, 2015
- Tags: Saint-Amour, Champagne, Valentine's Day
The French are celebrated for their quixotic sensibilities, so it is no surprise that France produces Saint-Amour and Champagne , two wines that befit Valentine's Day. The...
Toast Your Valentine with Wine and Cheese
- Publish Date: Jul 30, 2014
- Tags: event-holiday, pairing-cheese
It seems obvious—this most twosome-est of holidays should feature awesome duos of wine and cheese. Especially since many cheesemakers create special cheeses for just this time of year. Here...
Start Sipping Your Way Through Washington, DC
- Publish Date: Feb 27, 2014
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, DC
Hey, DC! Team Bottlenotes is ready to take you all over the world of wine. We hope you're prepared for our 4th annual Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting in Washington, DC on...
Primp With Grapes
- Publish Date: Jul 30, 2014
- Tags: accessories
Sure, moderate amounts of red wine are great for your heart, but grape skins and seeds are excellent for your exterior health as well. There are many grape-based products on the market that...
Speed Skating, Sochi and Sipping
- Publish Date: Jul 30, 2014
- Tags: event-sports, interview
Athletes from around the world have descended on Sochi, Russia for the 2014 games , certain to enjoy some vodka, local fare, and celebrating after they compete. We caught up with three-time...
Entrepreneurial wine stories from Washington to Arizona hit the silver screen
- Publish Date: Jul 30, 2014
- Tags: movie
A little less than two years ago, a film company called Three Crows Media started filming a movie called "American Wine Story" about why people leave their day jobs to risk following...
Create an Elegant Dinner with the Perfect Wine Pairing
- Publish Date: Feb 3, 2014
- Tags: Nobilo, New Zealand, Michelin Star Chef
You can't go wrong when pairing the classics, like a crisp, well-chilled glass of white wine with a seafood or chicken dish. The key to pairing is considering the dominant flavors of the dish...
The Spanish Grape, Tempranillo, is a Bottlenotes Favorite
- Publish Date: Jul 29, 2014
- Tags: Rioja, Spain, Team's Best, Tempranillo
Tempranillo derives from the Spanish word temprano, or 'early', due to its grapes budding and ripening early. Although the grape has moderately thick skin, the extensive aging...
Los Olivos Offers Hidden Gems for the Wine Enthusiast
- Publish Date: Jul 29, 2014
- Tags: regional-spotlight, state-california,
The South Central Coast, which includes several appellations grouped together in and around Santa Barbara County , is one of the most exciting wine areas in the country today. Its main...
What to do in February?
- Publish Date: Jan 30, 2014
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, Slow Food, upcoming events
Not every event in February has to be mushy or related to Valentine's Day. You've had a month to unwind after the holidays and you're ready to show your new and improved 2014...
Win or Lose, There's Always the Wine
- Publish Date: Jul 29, 2014
- Tags: pairing, event-sports,
The Super Bowl is most renowned for gladiator-like competition on the field. When not watching the game (or more realistically the ads and half-time show), we all know that the close...
Create an Elegant Dinner with the Perfect Wine Pairing
- Publish Date: Feb 4, 2014
- Tags: Nobilo Icon Pinot Noir, New Zealand
The same care that goes into creating the perfect meal also goes into making a great wine. So, when pairing the two, the combination should elevate the entire experience. You can start by...
How to Pair Wine and Cheese with your Next Football Afternoon
- Publish Date: Jul 29, 2014
- Tags: pairing-cheese, event-sports
As you eagerly await the Super Bowl showdown, impress your guests with the perfect cheese board. Why not pair your afternoon watching modern gladiators with some wine and all-American cheese? Try...
Life with Wine: Gigondas
- Publish Date: Jul 29, 2014
- Tags: series-life-with-wine, country-france, region-gigondas
Mention Gigondas and devotees of this grenache-based wine from the Southern Rhône will wax poetic about the grandeur of the Dentelles de Montmirail , the dramatic limestone cliffs...
Glasses that Give Back
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: event-auction, event-festival
As we head into the holiday season, we recognize that we all have a lot to be thankful for. So why not sip for a cause and bid on a bottle at a charity wine auction? While attending a...
A Winter Sip from around the World
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: event-winter, pairing-ethnic-food
Did you know that heated wine is an international treat dating back to ancient Rome? All around the world, no winter wonderland is complete without a pot of warm mulled wine. Here are some of our...
Win a Three Day Getaway to Washington, DC
- Publish Date: Jan 29, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town, DC, Launch Party
There's so much to do in Washington, DC; that's what makes it so wonderful! If you're a die-hard foodie, history fanatic, sports lover or music fan, Washington, DC is your kind of town. What...
Grammy Awards and Wine
The Grammy Awards air this Sunday night. As music's biggest names hit the stage for a jam-packed show of glitz, rock and winners, you can sit home and bounce up and down on the couch to...
What to Pair with Cheesy Goodness
- Publish Date: Jul 29, 2014
- Tags: pairing-cheese,
There's nothing quite like a delicious plate of macaroni and cheese to warm your belly on a chilly winter evening. Add to that some fabulous wine, and you've got absolute...
Pruning – Not Sexy but Super Significant
- Publish Date: Jul 30, 2014
- Tags: wine-science, wine-knowledge
Winter seems like such a peaceful time in a vineyard—no threats of spring frost or frantic harvesting of ripe grapes—but in fact, winter is one of the busiest and most important...
Celebrate with Slow Wine
- Publish Date: Jan 21, 2013
- Tags: Slow Wine, Wine Tasting, Miami
To celebrate the launch of the second edition of The Slow Wine Guide , the innovative guide to Italian wineries rated as "good, clean and fair" by Slow Food Italy , Slow Wine is hosting a...
Impress your friends: bring South African wine to your next dinner
- Publish Date: Jul 29, 2014
- Tags: country-south-africa, regional-spotlight,
Over the past five years South Africa has received a fair amount of fame in the wine world. Most notable South African grape varieties are pinotage, a cross between cinsault and pinot noir,...
What to Pair with Nominations for the SAG Awards
- Publish Date: Jul 29, 2014
- Tags: pairing
While Armani and Chanel gowns flow across the red carpet for the 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild awards , we bet the wine will be flowing at your home while you watch. Since it's a...
We Want to Hear from You
- Publish Date: Jan 16, 2014
- Tags: survey, sweepstakes
Hey, Daily Sippers! A lot has happened over the past 12 months. We've taught you how to make "wine-sicles" , pair wines with your yoga workouts and favorite soup recipes and how to make...
A Roast to Toast: Pork Loin and Chardonnay
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: pairing-meat, state-california,
There's nothing like a wintry roast in the oven, filling the house with savory scents and hinting of a great meal to come. One of our favorites is pork loin, a roast that's as easy...
Shiraz that Sparkles!
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: varietal-shiraz, country-australia, type-red, type-sparkling
Australian shiraz is loved around the world, but did you know that Down Under , they also love to make their signature wine into a bubbly? When you're ready to transition from...
Canada: Who Knew?
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: country-canada, regional-spotlight, type-white, varietal-riesling
If you are going skiing or hiking in Canada this winter, you are in for a treat. Quietly over the last 10 years, Canada has built a terrific wine industry, and dozens and dozens of amazing,...
A New Year, A New Mission
- Publish Date: Jan 10, 2014
- Tags: TasteAgent
Happy New Year, TasteAgent! 2013 marked the beginning of Bottlenotes' operation to recruit elite wine enthusiasts and trendsetters from across the world. Your insight proved invaluable to...
Pairing Wine with Nominations
Whether you're watching the Golden Globe Awards alone or having a soiree with your pals, we've got some wine pairings to help you celebrate the kick-off to the award show season....
Life with Wine: Rosé Champagne
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: type-rose, region-champagne, pairing-meat
When Belinda Chang , a James Beard Award winning wine director wrote the wine notes for Charlie Trotter's Meat and Game , her biggest takeaway from the many weeks of sampling...
Drink and Be Fit
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: wine-science,
If one of your New Year's resolutions relates to fitness—whether you want to lose some holiday padding or increase your overall fitness—pay attention to what's in your...
Why Winter is One of the Best Times to Visit Wine Country
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: event-winter, travel
The world's wine regions are neglected in the winter, not by the grape growers—winter is one of their busiest seasons—but by visitors. Wine lovers often prefer the budding of...
What is an Aromatic Wine?
- Publish Date: Jul 30, 2014
- Tags: type-white, wine-knowledge, varietal-riesling, varietal-viognier, varietal-albarino
You pour yourself a glass of crisp white wine, but before you can even get your nose in the glass for a good sniff, the aromas are already leaping out at you: peach, grapefruit, melon, honey!...
Downton Abbey Bordeaux in Your Home
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: country-england, varietal-bordeaux
We may not have Matthew when Downton Abbey returns in the United States for its fourth season in January, but we have a very simple way to drown our sorrows over his loss: Downton Abbey...
Crémant de Loire as a Delicious Alternative
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: region-loire, country-france, type-sparkling, regional-spotlight
Many people would drink bubbles every night of the week if possible, but one of the barriers to this kind of cool (and sometimes necessary) nightly ritual is price. It's just not feasible...
For the 100th Rose Bowl, Enjoy a Bottle of Wine Produced by Stanford Alumni
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: event-holiday, event-sports, winery
Happy New Year! It's the first day of 2014, and you know what that means…the Rose Bowl! Not only is it the 100th anniversary of the Rose Bowl, but it's also the Michigan State...
The Best of Bordeaux Comes to New York
- Publish Date: Dec 3, 2014
- Tags: Union des Grands Crus, Bottlenotes, Sherry-Lehmann
It's only 3 weeks away, New York! Team Bottlenotes is eager to take you on a tour of Bordeaux. We hope you're prepared for the Union des Grands Crus tasting in New York on Monday,...
Bottlenotes Team Dishes Their Favorite Sparkling Wines
- Publish Date: Dec 27, 2013
- Tags: Team's Best of the Month, December 2013
With all the holidays this month, tis' the season for celebration and bubbly! The Bottlenotes team spent the month compiling our favorite Champagnes and sparkling wines. Trust us, are arms...
Freixenet USA proudly announces the arrival of Cordon Negro Sweet Cuvée
- Publish Date: Dec 19, 2013
- Tags: Freixenet, Cordon Negro Sweet Cuvée
Freixenet USA, the most trusted and recognizable bubbly in America, proudly announces the arrival of Cordon Negro Sweet Cuvée , the first addition to our family in 20 years! Tasting...
Dreaming of a White Christmas
- Publish Date: Dec 16, 2013
- Tags: Christmas pairings
We all know there's nothing like a good glass of cab to you warm up these chilly months. But in this winter wonderland, we welcome whites as well! With these pairings for a classic holiday...
Artisanal Armagnac from the South of France
- Publish Date: Dec 28, 2013
- Tags: Armagnac, France, Larressingle, Sempé, Darroze, Château de Ravignan, Domaine D'Ognoas
Now that evenings have turned chilly, you might be thinking of warm layers, firesides, and maybe something to warm your insides, like one of France's top brandies. No, not Cognac ....
Tis the Season for Wine Sipping
- Publish Date: Dec 13, 2013
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, 2014, Stocking Stuffers
Have a few wine lovers in your life for whom you still need to shop this holiday season? We have the answer! Send friends, family, and colleagues on a trip Around the World in 80 Sips –...
Maximizing Your Wine Budget for the Holidays
- Publish Date: Dec 11, 2013
- Tags: Maximizing Your Wine Budget for the Holidays
The holidays bring good cheer, joy, peace, and all of that good stuff, but they can also bring frightening credit card bills. All of those celebratory restaurant meals add up, so here are some...
Save $100 on 12 Delicious Holiday Wines
- Publish Date: Dec 9, 2013
- Tags: Zagat Wines, Zagat Wine Club
Just as Zagat guides are a go-to source for restaurant advice, Zagat Wine can help you make smart wine decisions. Start with $100 savings on 12 hand-selected reds – yours for only $89.99,...
Holiday Ready: No Party Left Behind
- Publish Date: Dec 9, 2013
- Tags: entertaining
No time of the year calls for entertaining at home quite like December. Neighbors and friends drop by for a quick toast, and family celebrations are abound. We're here to make you...
Life with Wine: Moscato d'Asti
- Publish Date: Dec 5, 2013
- Tags: fruit tarts, moscato d'Asti
Italians understand the true role of dessert. After an antipasti , primi and secondi , the dolci need not be a meal in itself, but a subtle shift from savory to sweet to linger over at the...
Château Peyrabon pairings for the holidays
- Publish Date: Dec 9, 2013
- Tags: Château Peyrabon
Have you already chosen the wine you'll be serving with Christmas dinner? We suggest a wine that is ready to drink, but one that can be aged for another few years. The Château...
A Wine for Everyone on Your List—Part One
- Publish Date: Dec 5, 2013
- Tags: holidays, gifts, gift ideas
Wine is clearly the perfect gift for anyone over 21. Unlike other gifts, it doesn't have to fit. It doesn't have to match the décor. It's not immediately perishable. And...
Stocking Stuffers for Winos
- Publish Date: Dec 4, 2013
- Tags: Christmas, Stocking Stuffers
No one has invented a stocking-shaped bottle of wine yet, so for now we'll content ourselves with these wine gadgets to fill your stockings. Whether you're shopping for someone who...
Celebrate the Holidays with Brachetto d'Acqui
- Publish Date: Dec 3, 2013
- Tags: Brachetto D'Acqui, Sponsored Sip
This year, try leaving Santa a glass of Brachetto d'Acqui ! The sweet, fizzy, 100% Italian wine is the same bright red as his costume. Who knows, maybe an extra present will roll out of his...
December Wine Events
- Publish Date: Dec 2, 2013
- Tags: wine events
It seems like there's a celebration or party every weekend in December. If you want to do some wine-themed celebrating, there are many options across the country. Heads up: this month a lot...
This Year, Choose the Right Wine for Thanksgiving.
- Publish Date: Nov 22, 2013
- Tags: CK Mondavi Vineyards, Thanksgiving
You have important decisions to make for Thanksgiving – Does the silverware need to match? How do you fold a napkin into the shape of a turkey ? Is it ok to leave the cranberry sauce...
Give Them Something You Know They'll Love
- Publish Date: Nov 22, 2012
- Tags: tastingroom.com, samplers
At TastingRoom.com , we bring the best of wine country to you with several unique wine gifts. Our Wine Samplers consist of six taste-sized (1.7 oz.) samples of some of the world's best wines....
Life with Wine: Gadgets
- Publish Date: Nov 21, 2013
- Tags: Life with Wine, Coravin
Argon is a colorless, tasteless, odorless inert gas. Its name comes from the Greek word for "lazy," an allusion that underscores the fact that the element undergoes no chemical...
Let Rioja Buy You a Holiday Dinner!
- Publish Date: Nov 15, 2013
- Tags: Rioja
'Tis the season to give and receive. With that in mind Rioja would like to buy you and a friend a Holiday dinner, complete with Rioja wine , of course! Always vibrant, the wines from...
How to Make Red Wine Vinegar
- Publish Date: Nov 17, 2013
- Tags: red wine vinegar
If you love to cook, then you know that it's next to impossible to find quality red wine vinegar. It is usually made in bulk from poor-quality wine, and rarely adds anything but sharp...
A Cru Bourgeois for your Thanksgiving Festivities
- Publish Date: Nov 15, 2013
- Tags: Château Peyrabon 2009
Château Peyrabon , a cru bourgeois wine from Bordeaux's Haut-Medoc, teems with charm. Beguiled by the promise of the estate's gravely terroir, Patrick Bernard purchased...
Chefs Get Clever With Truffle and Wine Pairings
- Publish Date: Nov 15, 2013
- Tags: truffles
White truffles are slowly starting to make their way onto menus in the United States, but for the fanatics who want more than just a sampling in one tiny dish, the white truffle dinners are...
Chilled Aperitifs In Chilly Weather
- Publish Date: Nov 14, 2013
- Tags: Apertifs,
An aperitif is basically a drink-appetizer. A little sip before you sit to have a meal. It's the punctuation on the end of a crazy day and the transition between work and play. As we...
Three Tips for Wine and Cheese Pairing
Throwing a wine and cheese party is one of the easiest and most fun ways to entertain—especially if you know a few insider tips. Here are a few from our acting editor-in-chief Karen...
Figify Your Life
- Publish Date: Nov 7, 2013
- Tags: Figs
Figs on a cheese plate or in a salad add a touch of elegance and flare, especially when they're fresh and in season. They're a delicacy. But figs are, in fact, super nutritious and...
What Could be Better than Luscious Soup and Luscious Wine?
- Publish Date: Nov 4, 2013
- Tags: soup
We're smack in the middle of fall, and Campbell's Soup got it right all those years ago. Soup is mmm-mmm good. Especially if it's homemade and accompanied by the right wine...
Several Sneak Preview Screenings
- Publish Date: Nov 4, 2013
- Tags: Napa Valley Film Festival
If you've gone to the Napa Valley, it's probably been for the wine, but this fall, you might want to go for the Napa Valley Film Festival . The towns of Napa, Yountville, St....
Wine for a Texan State of Mind
- Publish Date: Nov 3, 2014
- Tags: Brachetto d'Acqui, Texas
Texas is a state of mind. Texas is an obsession. Above all, Texas is a nation in every sense of the word." John Steinbeck's words perfectly capture the spirit of the Lone Star State....
November Wine Events
As the crispness of fall creeps in, take the time to savor the last bit of the season. Here is a list of nationwide wine events to help you celebrate the end of Autumn. A Taste of California...
Fall back in love with Chardonnay
- Publish Date: Nov 18, 2013
- Tags: Team Bottlenotes, Monthly Recommendations
Here at Bottlenotes' headquarters, we love fall.. The Halloween candy (and wrappers) can be found when you walk in the door, caramel apples and butternut squash are consumed around lunch...
For Halloween, Witch Wines are on the Menu
- Publish Date: Oct 28, 2013
- Tags: Divining Rod Wines
Marc Mondavi makes wines perfect for Halloween. In fact, he claims they aren't just natural, they're supernatural! Considering Marc's last name, it's no surprise that he...
Cheers! Toast the Holidays with Zagat Wine
- Publish Date: Oct 24, 2013
- Tags: Direct Wines, Zagat Wine
Good friends gathering over a few bottles of wine was how the Zagat survey got its start – sipping, scribbling notes, rating what was tasted. Thirty years later, Zagat remains the...
Wine Takes Center Stage at Flavor! Napa Valley
- Publish Date: Oct 23, 2013
- Tags: Flavor! Napa Valley, Sponsored
Join us for Flavor! Napa Valley , a celebration of wine, food & fun on November 20-24. The wines that made the Napa Valley legendary will be woven throughout this five-day culinary...
Put Some Sipping on Your Schedule This Week
- Publish Date: Oct 20, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town, Fall
Missed week one of Taste Around Town ? Not to worry. You still have one more week to get out and sip your way around Austin. Round up a few of your friends and head out to some of...
Put Some Sipping on Your Schedule This Week
- Publish Date: Oct 20, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town, NYC
Missed week one of Taste Around Town ? Not to worry. You still have one more week to get out and sip your way around New York City. Round up a few of your friends and head out to some of...
Vintage Attraction Romances Readers and Wine Lovers
- Publish Date: Oct 21, 2013
- Tags: Vintage Attraction, Charles Blackstone, Greece
If you're looking for a little fiction to pair with your wine, Vintage Attraction , by author Charles Blackstone , might just be your fix. In this novel, an English teacher meets a...
Put Some Sipping on Your Schedule This Week
- Publish Date: Oct 20, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town, DC
Missed week one of Taste Around Town ? Not to worry. You still have one more week to get out and sip your way around DC. Round up a few of your friends and head out to some of...
The Most Important Decisions Have Just Been Made
- Publish Date: Oct 17, 2013
- Tags: harvest season
Harvest season has been in full swing for a few weeks now, and every winemaker in the world will say that the decision of exactly when to pick was his or her most important decision of the year....
Win a Rocky Mountain Escape
- Publish Date: Oct 17, 2013
- Tags: Bootprints, Rocky Mountain Chalet
Winter is better in the mountains. And there's nothing more satisfying than a hard day on the slopes followed by a glass (or two) of wine. So when our friends at Bootprints let us know...
Giving Cabernet Franc Its Due
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: type-red, varietal-cabernet-franc, region-bordeaux, region-loire-valley
One of the five red grapes of Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc often takes a backseat to the more famous Cabernet Sauvignon. Though it may not have the same amount of star power, that doesn't...
Sip Your Way Through New York in Style
- Publish Date: Oct 16, 2013
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, Miami
Hey, New York! Team Bottlenotes is ready to take you all over the world of wine. We hope you're prepared for our annual Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting in New York on Friday,...
The Perfect Mixture for Miami
- Publish Date: Oct 13, 2014
- Tags: Miami, Brachetto d'Acqui
Love and seduction is the perfect mixture for Miami, one of the sunniest cities in the States. If you happen to be sunbathing on the beach along Ocean Drive, strolling round Little Havana or...
Taste Around Town Kicks off This Week
- Publish Date: Oct 13, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town, DC
Love restaurant week? Love wine? Then you're in luck: Taste Around Town kicks off today in DC. For the next two weeks, you are invited to head out to some of DC's favorite...
Taste Around Town Kicks off This Week
- Publish Date: Oct 13, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town, NYC
Love restaurant week? Love wine? Then you're in luck: Taste Around Town kicks off today in New York City. For the next two weeks, you are invited to head out to some of NYC's...
Taste Around Town Kicks off This Week
- Publish Date: Oct 13, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town, Austin
Love restaurant week? Love wine? Then you're in luck: Taste Around Town kicks off today in Austin. For the next two weeks, you are invited to head out to some of Austin's...
Join The Seeker on a Singular Wine Adventure!
- Publish Date: Oct 8, 2013
- Tags: The Seeker
Do you have a taste for risk, a curious nature, and a daring spirit? Then come, join The Seeker on a singular wine adventure! The Seeker is a lively line of wines from all over the world....
Bring Your Palate to the Party!
- Publish Date: Oct 7, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town, Austin
What better way to celebrate the kick-off of a restaurant week for wine than with… you guessed it… more wine! Come join Bottlenotes and other oenophiles at the Taste Around...
Be a Winemaker for a Week!
- Publish Date: Oct 1, 2013
- Tags: Oberon, Napa Valley, Tony Coltrin
Enjoy every sight, sound and taste Napa has to offer when you create your 1-2 minute video application for a chance to be the winemaker's apprentice for a week! How to Enter: -...
Wine for the California State of Mind
- Publish Date: Sep 25, 2014
- Tags: Brachetto
"If the sky above you is grey and cold, if around you the trees are losing their leaves and winter's on the way," you're likely to be "California Dreamin'," to...
Start Sipping Your Way Through NYC
- Publish Date: Sep 25, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town, NYC
What better way to celebrate the kick-off of a restaurant week for wine than with… you guessed it… more wine! Come join Bottlenotes and other oenophiles at the Taste Around...
Start Sipping Your Way Through DC
- Publish Date: Sep 25, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town, DC
What better way to celebrate the kick-off of a restaurant week for wine than with… you guessed it… more wine! Come join Bottlenotes and other oenophiles at the Taste Around...
Team Bottlenotes Sources Its 3rd Vintage of Delicious Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley
- Publish Date: Oct 3, 2013
- Tags: Notoriety Pinot Noir 2010, Bottlenotes,
Three years ago, Team Bottlenotes set out to make its inaugural vintage of wine. The results were 40 cases of NOTORIETY pinot noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands of California, with a taste...
Fall in Love with Riesling
- Publish Date: Sep 30, 2013
- Tags: Team Bottlenotes, Team's Best Wines, Riesling
At Bottlenotes, we believe, riesling sometimes gets a bad rap. If you only learn two things from today's recommendations, we hope they are a) not all riesling is sweet b) not all riesling is...
Sip Merlot in Style in San Francisco
- Publish Date: Sep 18, 2014
- Tags: #MerlotMe, San Francisco
It's getting closer, Bay Area Sippers! #MerlotMe is right around the corner. Join us for the Merlot Celebration of the year on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at the Presidio Observation...
Wine for a New York State of Mind
- Publish Date: Sep 25, 2013
- Tags: Brachetto d'Acqui, New York
"New York was his town, and it always would be," is a line from the Woody Allen film Manhattan . In such a stimulating metropolitan environment as Manhattan, it's...
Join Our TasteAgent Team Today!
- Publish Date: Sep 24, 2013
- Tags: Taste Agents, Taste Around Town
With summer behind us, we are getting ready for Taste Around Town Fall 2013 ! After the successful completion of Bottlenotes' inaugural TasteAgent mission , we're sending our...
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It...
- Publish Date: Sep 15, 2014
- Tags: TasteAgents, Cannonball Wines
Greetings Taste Agents! DIVE IN to Cannonball Wines and taste 40 years of winemaking expertiseblended with a modern attitude. Approachable style, uninhibited flavor, and serious...
Sip Your Way through Denver in Style
- Publish Date: Sep 16, 2013
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, Denver
Hey, Denver! Team Bottlenotes is gearing up to take you all over the world of wine. Our annual Around the World in 80 Sips® Denver wine tasting will be held Friday, October 4th...
The Grapest Story Ever Told
- Publish Date: Sep 12, 2013
- Tags: Napa Valley Vintners, Harvest 2013
Amazingly enough, the 2013 grape harvest is upon us in the country's one and only Napa Valley. Ever wonder what it takes for a grape to journey from bud break to bottling? Want a behind...
Sip Your Way through Boston in Style
It's getting closer! We hope you're excited for Team Bottlenotes' annual Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting in Boston on Thursday at the John Joseph Moakley Courthouse . In...
Start Sipping Your Way Through Denver
- Publish Date: Sep 16, 2013
- Tags: Denver, Early Bird, Around the World in 80 Sips
Hey, Denver! Are you ready for our annual Around the World in 80 Sips Denver? Team Bottlenotes is ready to take you all over the world of wine. Our annual Around the World in 80 Sips®...
Wine Picking for the Tech Set
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: wine-app, wine-restaurant
Everything is high tech, even ordering wine with your spaghetti. New York's SD26 is as digitally-sound a restaurant as you'll find. This wine-lover's spot offers 24 wines...
Crushed Wine App
- Publish Date: Sep 3, 2013
- Tags: Crushed Wine App, Mobile
Last year when we set out to build a 'better' wine app - we had no idea how great the opportunity was to shake up the overcrowded marketplace of wine and food apps. In fact, we...
Glass is No Longer the Only Way to Bottle Wine
- Publish Date: Aug 28, 2014
- Tags: wine, new bottles, glass
Move over, glass, there are new bottling materials in town. Modern technology has allowed us to break the glass barrier and develop other ways of bottling wine, many of which have benefits for...
September Wine Events
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: series-wine-events, type-summer
September marks back to school, back to work, and the end of summer, but you can keep the fun going just a little longer with these fantastic September sipping events across the country....
You Could Join Us at 80 Sips Boston...on us!
- Publish Date: Aug 28, 2014
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, Boston
Hey, Boston! As you may already know, our annual Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting in Boston is taking place on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the John Joseph Moakley Courthouse ....
A Q&A with Susan Elliott and Craig McGill, Creators of Wine Dogs
They say that a dog is a man's best friend, and with a winemaker, it's no different. The Australian duo Susan Elliott and Craig McGill have spent over a decade travelling the globe...
Giving Cabernet Franc Its Due
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: type-red, varietal-cabernet-franc, region-bordeaux, region-loire-valley
Though it may not have the same amount of star power, that doesn't mean cabernet franc is not worth your time or your wine glass. Let's give it the respect it deserves. (And...
Focus on Australia: Coonawarra
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: region-coonawarra, regional-spotlight, country-australia, varietal-cabernet-sauvignon, varietal-shiraz
Coonawarra is only 7.5 miles long and 1.2 miles wide, but its wines more than make up for its small size. The first vines were planted in Coonawarra (which means "honeysuckle" in...
Three Great Santa Cruz Wine Spotlights
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: state-california, region-santa-cruz, type-red, varietal-pinot-noir, varietal-cabernet-sauvignon, varietal-zinfandel
There's no better way to spend a summer Saturday than cruising from winery to winery tasting great wines. What if you could also do so in the picturesque mountains adjacent to Google,...
A Q&A with Adrian Ross-Boon, the New Head Bartender at RN74
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: region-san-francisco, wine-restaurant, people-general, interview
We all love our spritzers and sangria especially during summer, but at San Francisco's RN74 , they're kicking their wine cocktails up a notch. The Michael Mina restaurant with...
Explore Rías Baixas Beyond Albariño
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: region-rias-baixas, country-spain, type-white, varietal-albarino, regional-spotlight
Rías Baixas (ree-ahs buy-shuss) is the home of great albariños, but is there more to this lush, foggy region of northern Spain? Rías Baixas (which means "low...
Not Your Average Wine Club
- Publish Date: Aug 20, 2013
- Tags: Club W
With all of modern-day technology, you'd think there would be a way to cut out the guesswork involved in selecting a great bottle of wine, right? Not to worry, we've found the...
Winning Wine Spots at the America's Cup
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: event-sports, country-new-zealand, region-san-francisco
It's been nearly two decades, but the America's Cup (July 4 - September 21) is back in California, and for the first time, San Francisco is hosting. With a top-tier culinary...
Why I Love Riesling
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: author-karen-macneil, type-white, varietal-riesling, type-sparkling, wine-knowledge, pairing
At a recent global summit , wine pros from all over the globe came together to taste what they all agreed was the world's best white wine— riesling . What's so great...
What Happens in the Vineyard While School is Out?
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: wine-science, winery, event-summer
Summertime may be filled with vacation, pool-lounging and rosé-sipping for us, but the hottest months of the year are anything but relaxing for wine grapes and their caretakers. While...
Glass is No Longer the Only Way to Bottle Wine
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: wine-science, wine-industry, accessories
Move over, glass, there are new bottling materials in town. Modern technology has allowed us to break the glass barrier and develop other ways of bottling wine, many of which have benefits for...
Malbec-Based Bordeaux Blends
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: type-red, varietal-malbec, type-blend, region-mendoza, country-argentina
Over the last decade, Americans have consumed more malbec from Mendoza , Argentina each year. Since 2005 alone, U.S. imports have quintupled. Why? The wines consistently deliver full...
Add Flare to Your Summer Grilled Fish with Mount Etna Wine
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: country-italy, region-sicily, pairing-meat, cooking, type-white
When you think live volcano do you also think vineyard? Probably not. But in the Etna region on the Mediterranean island of Sicily, there are vineyards on the slopes of Mount Etna,...
Sip Your Way Through LA in Style
- Publish Date: Aug 11, 2014
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, Los Angeles, The Sherry Suite, Sherry-Lehmann Wine & Spirits
It's getting closer! We hope you're excited for Team Bottlenotes' annual Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting in Los Angeles on Friday, August 16, 2013 at Petersen Automotive Museum ....
What are you sipping?
- Publish Date: Aug 12, 2013
- Tags: Wine Sisterhood, PromisQuous, Purple Cowboy, Middle Sister,
Greetings, Daily Sippers! As you know, with great power comes great responsibility. Today, you have the responsibility of sharing your feedback with a team of experts who want to hear from...
How to Say Goodbye to Summer and Welcome Fall with Wine
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: event-fall, type-red, region-beaujolais, country-france, varietal-gamay
No one wants to say goodbye to summer, but unfortunately we have no control over the inevitable passage of time. We can, however, help ease that transition from summer to fall with wine. So,...
Can You Fondue?
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: pairing-cheese, pairing-dessert, wine-knowledge, type-white
The first fondue recipe was printed in Zurich in 1699 and was called "To cook cheese with wine." That, indeed, is the essence of fondue. Traditionally, fondue is melted Gruyére...
Las Vegas: 48 Hours
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: wine-restaurant, people-somm, region-las-vegas
They say, "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas," but as a wine lover, you may want to know a few more secrets in advance. Truth be told, in addition to more fun than can usually...
You Could Join Us at 80 Sips Los Angeles...on us!
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, Los Angeles
Hey, LA! As you may already know, our annual Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting in Los Angeles is taking place next Friday, August 16, 2013 at Petersen Automotive Museum . In...
Pinotage: A Sip of South Africa
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: varietal-pinotage, country-south-africa, region-stellenbosch, pairings-ethnic-food
Looking for the perfect addition to your summer barbecue? Try a bottle of pinotage , the smoky and spicy South African varietal that is earning a following among wine lovers. While South...
Try a Different White Wine This Summer
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: type-white, event-summer, country-spain, region-rueda, varietal-verdejo
If you're looking to change up your wine drinking repertoire a little, you might consider white wines from the Rueda (rue A da) region of Spain. They're well-priced and a...
Cool Down This Summer with Winesicles
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: event-summer, cooking, pairing-dessert, winery, varietal-sauvignon-blanc, varietal-pinot-noir, specialty-drink
In the dog days of summer, no treat can hit the spot quite like an ice-cold popsicle. But who says pops are just for kids? This summer, kick it up a notch and cool down with these wine filled...
Some Sangria Sipping is in Order
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: event-summer, specialty-drink, cooking
It was a tough assignment, but somebody had to do it. We made it our mission to find three knock-your-socks-off sangria recipes, all great for summer sipping. We looked for different (and...
The History of Christening Ships with Champagne
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: wine knowledge, type-sparkling,
Good luck ceremonies have accompanied ship launchings since the first ship was launched. The ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians all had elaborate ceremonies involving prayer, sacrifice, and...
Break It Down: AVAs
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: wine-knowledge
You may have heard the term "AVA" thrown around—" What AVA is that fantastic merlot from? "—but not known exactly what it means. We're here to explain...
August Wine Events
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: series-wine-events, event-tasting
We hate to say it, but all good things must come to an end and that means a summer of fun too. So finish strong this August with loads of great wine-filled events across the country. Merlot...
July Sipping
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: series-teams-best, event-summer, type-rose
Having fun in July wasn't limited to the long holiday weekend. It was a good 30-day stretch of vacationing, heading to the ballpark and spending warm evenings sipping with friends. This...
Pinot with a Purpose
- Publish Date: Aug 6, 2014
- Tags: winery, state-california, people-winemaker, varietal-chardonnay, varietal-pinot-noir
Before launching Glasshaus Wine Company in 2010, Rodney Gagnon worked as director of operations for Crushpad Bordeaux. That's where the Boston native learned about and fell in love with...
Mission Accomplished: Top TasteAgents Summer 2013
- Publish Date: Jul 22, 2013
- Tags: TasteAgents
Bottlenotes HQ is pleased to report that our team of TasteAgents has accomplished its first mission! This is our inaugural crew of TasteAgents, wine enthusiasts who taste great wine, then...
Brew Your Coffee at Home with the Help of Tonx
- Publish Date: Jul 24, 2013
- Tags: coffee
If you're like us, starting your morning with a great cup of coffee is not only a neccessity, but a ritual that we look forward to. And with a little bit of guidance, anyone can make coffee that...
Summer…and the Riesling's Just Fine
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: type-white, varietal-riesling, karen-macneil, pairings, event-summer
Riesling is dangerously easy to drink in the summer. What could be better than a cold wine with flavors so fresh, racy, and lively that the wine seems spring loaded? There's just one...
Sip Your Way through Los Angeles in Style
- Publish Date: Jul 22, 2014
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, Los Angeles
It's getting closer, Los Angeles! Team Bottlenotes is gearing up to take you all over the world of wine with the help of St. Vincent Meals on Wheels . We hope you're prepared for our...
Hit a Home Run with Collectable Baseball Wines
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: event-sports, type-sparkling
Baseball-loving wine enthusiasts across the U.S., now's your chance to put down your beer and celebrate America's greatest pastime with a glass of California cab! Wine by Design...
Fire Up the Grill and Bring On the Veggies!
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: cooking, pairing-vegetable
For all you grill masters, it's time to (at least once this summer!) put down the ribs and grill up some of these fresh vegetables to savor with a nice glass of wine. A great addition...
Gadgets for Wine on the Beach
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: event-summer, accessories
Set the scene: You're sitting on the beach at 5 p.m. after most people have gone home. The waves are gently splashing up on the sand. The breeze is light. The smell of sea salt is in the...
Calories and Wine. Some Things are Better Left Unsaid.
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: wine-science
Be honest. Do you really want to know how many calories are in a glass of wine? You probably do know (about 150 per glass, sorry to break it to you), and when you have just one glass, it's...
Set Sail for San Francisco with Nobilo Wines
- Publish Date: Jul 16, 2013
- Tags: Nobilo Wines, Facebook, San Francisco
This September, five lucky winners and their guests will experience the ultimate sailing getaway to San Francisco, courtesy of New Zealand's Nobilo Wines . Sweepstakes winners will enjoy...
All Bread is Not Created Equal
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: pairing-pastry, type-sparkling, type-white, region-new-york-city
If you are having guests, you probably spend a lot of time planning your menu, right down to the side dishes and the cheese. But when you're getting your wine line-up ready, don't...
Light Summer Appetizers Sing with Refreshing Wines
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: event-summer, pairing-meat, type-white, varietal-riesling
When the temperature rises and summer sizzles, who wants to heat up the kitchen by using the oven? Here are a duo of light summer appetizers that you can use to start a refreshing meal or string...
Sip Along to Summer Blockbusters
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: specialty-drink, movie, event-summer, pairing
Whether you're watching a disguised Texas lawyer seeking revenge in the Wild West, a bootlegger throwing a roaring 20s New York soirée, or a Kryptonian superhero saving Metropolis...
Have Scientists Found Another Reason to Love Champagne?
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: type-sparkling, region-champagne, wine-science,
Researchers at Reading University are studying a subject near and dear to all of us: Champagne. And the results of their work suggest that regular Champagne consumption (three glasses a...
Be Active: Ride Your Bike to a Local Wine Bar
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: wine-bar, region-atlanta
Looking for a summer evening activity? Ride your bike to a wine bar in your neighborhood--fun and fitness combined! This month we'll tell all you Atlantans where to go in your neighborhood....
What Anderson Valley Has to Offer
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: region-anderson-valley, state-california, type-red, varietal-pinot-noir
Genuinely great wine is being made in California's Anderson Valley. But this beautiful, distinctive little region of Mendocino County, just north of Sonoma's Alexander Valley, still...
Get Creative with Your Sunday Brunch Mimosa Routine
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: type-sparkling, region-prosecco, pairing, specialty-drink
Sure, at Bottlenotes we've experienced many outstanding food and wine pairings, whether it be a perfect glass of cabernet with a grilled steak, sharing a great bottle of Chianti with...
O'er the Land of the Free and the Home of the Grape
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: event-holiday, varietal-viognier, varietal-cabernet-franc, varietal-chenin-blanc, state-virginia, state-new-york
The Fourth of July is nearly upon us, and we at the Daily Sip are raising a glass to the United States and all its magnificent wine! In honor of Independence Day, taste your way "from sea...
Start Sipping Your Way through Los Angeles
- Publish Date: Jul 1, 2014
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, Los Angeles, Early Bird Offer
Hey, Los Angeles! Team Bottlenotes is ready to take you all over the world of wine. We hope you're prepared for our annual Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting in Los Angeles on...
Book Review: "American Wine: The Ultimate Companion to the Wines and Wineries of the United States"
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: people-writer, wine-book
Winemaking in the United States has increased dramatically in the past few decades, both in quantity and in quality. The U.S. is now the fourth largest wine producer in the world, and is number...
Think Pink, White and Blue this July 4th
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: event-summer, type-rose, event-holiday, type-dessert
A few things say summer: the ocean breeze, hot sand on your feet, ice cream cones, flip-flops, Frisbee and BBQs. But for the wine-o in many of us, the flip of the calendar from June to July...
Four Great Wines for the Fourth
- Publish Date: Jun 28, 2013
- Tags: Sherry-Lehmann Wine & Spirits, Neudorf Vineyards, Sterling, Domaine Chandon, Chateau Miraval Cotes de Provence,
The Fourth of July is under a week away! The quintessential American summer holiday is important for many reasons, but it is also a day we love to spend outside, in good company, eating good...
Celeb Chef Dishes on His Wine Likes
- Publish Date: Jun 25, 2013
- Tags: Bobby Flay, interview
Celeb chef and racehorse owner Bobby Flay was honored recently for his efforts to protect the treatment of thoroughbred horses once they stop racing. The event was at Flay's famed Bar...
You Could Join Us at 80 Sips Southampton...on us!
- Publish Date: Jun 24, 2014
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, San Diego, Humphreys Half Moon Inn & Suites
Hey, East Enders! As you may already know, our inaugural Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting in Southampton is taking place this Friday, June 28, 2013 at 230 Elm . In anticipation of...
Pairing Wine with Cold Vegetarian Summer Soups
What's the first thought that comes to mind when someone says "soup"? A big cauldron of boiling, rich, filling broth, studded with meat? That sounds great if it's...
Easy Happy Hour Cocktails Start With Wine
- Publish Date: Jun 14, 2013
- Tags: cocktails, happy hour
Who doesn't look forward to happy hour—that time of day when youcan exit the office, Fred Flintstone-style, and head home? Home is a great spot for happy hour, too. Here are a...
Sip Your Way Through Southampton in Style
- Publish Date: Jun 19, 2014
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, Southampton
Hey, NYC! We're gearing up for our inaugural Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting in Southampton, NY on Friday, June 28th at 230 Elm at 7pm. This signature tasting party...
An Interview with Filmmaker Jason Wise
- Publish Date: Jun 19, 2013
- Tags: Jason Wise, interview, Sommelier
The number of documentaries released in theaters each year can be counted on one hand. After earning rave reviews at the Napa Valley Film Festival , SOMM is now one of them. The film...
The Irish Order of the Wine Geese
We love the Irish for their writers, philosophers, beer, whiskey and …. wine? Believe it or not, the Irish have been producing some of the best wine in the world for generations, even...
Icewine is Red Hot
As the heat waves start rolling this summer, cool off with a bottle of Canadian icewine, as cold and refreshing as the country's below-zero temperatures, minus the frostbite. Icewine is...
Bordeaux for Father's Day
- Publish Date: Jun 14, 2013
- Tags: Bordeaux, Father's Day
Looking for a great Father's Day idea for the guy who loves great food and good times? Bordeaux has an unexpected gift for Dad with the Today's Bordeaux selection of white wines...
Domaine Chandon Celebrates 40th Anniversary on Bastille Day
- Publish Date: Jun 13, 2013
- Tags: Bastille Day, champagne, Domaine Chandon
When it comes to knowing how to celebrate, the French are masters. They invented Champagne, after all--and they'll prove it again soon when they celebrate Bastille Day with fireworks,...
Make this Father's Day Special with Help from Sherry-Lehmann
- Publish Date: Jun 12, 2013
- Tags: Maker's Mark, Oban, Echo de Lynch-Bages, Shafer One Point Five, Pauilac de Pichon Lalande, Bouchard Pere et Fils, Louis Roederer Brut, Domaines Ott Chateau Romassan, Olivier Leflaive, Domaine du Grand
Father's Day is right around the corner and at Sherry-Lehmann, New York's Leading Wine Retailer we have hand-picked some great bottles to make your dad feel extra special and keep his glass full...
Only Four Days Left to Taste Around Town!
- Publish Date: Jun 9, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town, Chicago, 676 Restaurant & Bar, Ada Street, Bavette's, Epic, Gilt Bar, Hub 51, iNG Restaurant, La Madia, Maude's Liquor Bar, MK Chicago, Nellcote, Paris Club, Rivers Restaurant, Sout
The end is near, Chicago! Taste Around Town ends on Friday, June 14th . Now's the time to visit any (or all!) of our participating restaurants and wine bars, which include 676...
Only Four Days Left to Taste Around Town!
- Publish Date: Jun 9, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town, DC, 14 K Restaurant, Acacia Bistro, Asia Nine, Dickson Wine Bar, Dirty Martini, Front Page, Grapeseed Bistro, Kellari Taverna, M Street Bar & Grill, Marcel's, Todd Gray's Watershed,
The end is near, DC! Taste Around Town ends on Friday, June 14th ! Now's the time to visit any (or all!) of our participating restaurants and wine bars, which include Acacia Bistro ,...
What Being "Green" Means for Wine
- Publish Date: Jun 7, 2013
- Tags: Green, Organic, Biodynamic, Sustainable, Fish Friendly
Everyone from winemakers to the sales clerks at Whole Foods is talking about "green" wine and it can get confusing. So we're here to break it down for you. Any wine made in an...
Only Four Days Left to Taste Around Town!
- Publish Date: Jun 9, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town Austin
The end is near, Austin! Taste Around Town ends on Friday, June 14th ! Now's the time to visit any (or all!) of our participating restaurants and wine bars, which include ALC Steaks ,...
Got the guest list? Don't blow the wine!
Sometimes figuring out the wine for your wedding can be just as difficult as creating the guest list. Fortunately, we have some helpful hints to make it the fun, meaningful process it can...
A Distinctive White Wine from Argentina
- Publish Date: Jun 4, 2013
- Tags: torrontes, argentina, crios, ruca malen, catena alamos
When you think of Argentina you probably think steak, leather, tango and malbec . Add to that list torrontés , a grape used to produce a distinguished white that is making its way...
Houston's Wine and Food Week Goes Retro Rad
- Publish Date: Jun 4, 2014
- Tags: Food and Vine Time Productions, Food Network, Wine & Food Week, Emily Ellyn, Tim Hanni
What's old is new again at Wine & Food Week . " Food Network Star " Emily Ellyn has been named 2013 Wizard Gourmet, bringing her quirky retro rad style and recipe re-dos to the...
Welcome to Taste Around Town!
- Publish Date: Jun 2, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town, Austin, Texas, Chicago, Illinois, Washington, DC
Dear TasteAgent , We want to thank you for signing up for the TasteAgent program. Taste Around Town starts today, and after an overwhelmingly positive response at our launch parties last...
Start Sipping Your Way Through Southampton
- Publish Date: May 31, 2013
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, Hamptons, Southampton
Hey, New York! Team Bottlenotes is ready to take you all over the world of wine. We hope you're prepared for our inaugural Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting in Southampton, NY on...
Best of May
- Publish Date: May 30, 2013
- Tags: Best of the Month, Viognier
Team Bottlenotes washed our hands in April's showers and opened a bottle of viognier to welcome May's flowers. During last month's team offsite meeting, we decided to shake things up! Each month...
June Wine Events
We've shed the cool-weather clothing, and gotten ourselves bathing suit ready. Now it's time to have some fun, wine-style. Here's a listing of some great goings on...
Brooklyn for Wine Lovers
Wine bars in Brooklyn are hotter than Brooklyn in July, and it seems like a new one opens every day. Below are ten recent arrivals that are perfect for an after-work drink with coworkers, a...
Start Sipping Your Way Through DC
- Publish Date: Jun 6, 2013
- Tags: Taste Around Town, Cheeky Chicago, HUB 51, Francis Ford Coppola, Chateau Montelena, The Region of The Rhône Valley, OpenTable.com
Greetings DC wine enthusiasts! Prepare your palate for an epic wine journey and help Bottlenotes kick off a restaurant week for wine at the Taste Around Town Launch Party. This food &...
Become a Bottlenotes TasteAgent Today!
- Publish Date: May 23, 2013
- Tags: Taste Around Town, Bottlenotes, TasteAgent, Washington, DC, Chicago, Austin
Do you love wine? Do you love scoping out cool events in your city? Do you insist on documenting and sharing your epicurean adventures with friends? Then Bottlenotes wants you for our team of...
Start Sipping Your Way Through Austin
- Publish Date: May 22, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town, Eleven Plates, Francis Ford Coppola, Chateau Montelena, The Region of The Rhône Valley, OpenTable.com
Greetings, Austin wine enthusiasts! Prepare your palate for an epic wine journey and help Bottlenotes kick off a restaurant week for wine at the Taste Around Town Launch Party. This food...
Life with Wine: Perfect Pairings
When we talk about white wines for summers, we implicitly understand the reference. Summer whites are bright, light, thirst quenching wines that are eminently drinkable. Sancerre ,...
Start Sipping Your Way Through San Diego
- Publish Date: May 20, 2014
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, San Diego, 40% off
It's getting closer, San Diego! Are you ready for Team Bottlenotes' inaugural Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting in San Diego on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Humphrey's Half Moon Inn...
Even Frozen Meals Need Wine Pairings
- Publish Date: Jun 6, 2013
- Tags: Barone Fini Valdadige, De Martino 347 Vineyards, Torre del Falasco Valpolicella, The Hedonist, Ruta 22, Amy's Kitchen, Kashi, Lean Cuisine
Set the scene: You live alone or else your significant other is away or out for the evening. You've had a long day and you're hungry. You slide open the freezer and grab your favorite...
Wine Country Inns
- Publish Date: Jan 26, 2015
- Tags: INMAN FAMILY WINERY GUEST HOUSE, CASTELLO BANFI IL BORGO, VINA CASA SILVA
Have you ever arrived at a winery so gorgeous, so idyllic, that you wished you could move in? Well, you can — for a while — at wineries with guest houses available for rent....
A Few Fun Videos to Watch While You Wine
- Publish Date: May 16, 2013
- Tags: Double-O-Wine, Wine Country Style, Pairing Duck With Merlot,
With wine marketing taking up greater presence online, it's no surprise that wineries are getting creative in the video department. It's surprising, however, just how funny and...
A List of Summer Wine Reads
- Publish Date: May 14, 2013
- Tags: Ian Mount, Oz Clarke, James Conaway, Frances Mayes, Benjamin Wallace, Don Kladstrup, Petie Kladstrup
If you're more staycation than vacation this summer, you can at least transport yourself in mind and spirit with a great wine read. Here's a list of a few books, both new and old,...
The Hottest New Color in Wine: Orange
- Publish Date: May 15, 2013
- Tags: Joe Campanale, della'anima, L'Artusi, Anfora, L'Abpicio, Orange Wines
Joe Campanale enjoys nothing more than giving his customers a strong sensory memory, which is why he serves orange wines by-the-glass at each of his four NYC restaurants, della'anima ,...
Five Must-Visit Tasting Rooms in Wine Country
- Publish Date: May 14, 2013
- Tags: Robert Sinskey Vineyards, Sonoma Cutrer Vineyards, Iron Horse Vineyards, Lava Cap Winery, Langtry Estate and Vineyards
The vines are waking up and getting ready to enjoy summer, and you should be, too! Plan your next trip to northern California wine country, and be sure not to miss these must-visit tasting rooms....
Olive Oil from Wine Country
- Publish Date: May 10, 2013
- Tags: Brutocao Cellars, Pietra Santa Winery, Round Pond, McEvoy Ranch, Jordan Winery
Olive oil and wine just seem to go together; they're part of that magical combination of foods that make the Mediterranean diet so healthful. Both grapevines and olive trees flourish in the...
Stuck in Lodi Again? Not Such a Bad Thing
- Publish Date: May 10, 2013
- Tags: Lodi, Creedence Clearwater Revival,
Just about a year ago I set out on the road Seekin´ my fame and fortune Lookin´ for a pot of gold Thing got bad things got worse I guess you will know the tune Oh! Lord Stuck...
Ideal Breakfast in Bed
- Publish Date: May 8, 2013
- Tags: Cook Taste Eat, Crème Brûlée French Toast, Jean-Charles Boisset No. 69, Mother's Day
Maybe your family's Mother's Day tradition includes heading out for a delicious brunch as a family; maybe it includes the pitter patter of feet rushing around the house trying to quietly...
Life with Wine: Greece
- Publish Date: May 1, 2013
- Tags: Life with Wine, Santorini, Greece, Assyrtiko
Bud burst comes to Santorini , a Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea , in the early spring as it does in most of the northern hemisphere, but it is unlike bud burst anywhere else on earth....
Not Your Parents Music Festivals
- Publish Date: May 6, 2013
- Tags: BottleRock Napa Valley, The Great GoogaMooga, Lollapalooza, Outside Lands
Hundreds of music festivals happen across the U.S. each year, but we love a festival that has something for all of our senses, so here are four of the best music festivals for music, food, and...
A Great Gift this Mother's Day
- Publish Date: May 3, 2013
- Tags: Mother's Day, Rock and Vine, Chelsea Prince
While the Old World is famous for family vineyards that span centuries of success, America's domestic wine industry found its legs mere decades ago. With significant help in the 1960s, 70s...
Introducing the Film Escaping Robert Parker, Now Available on Demand
- Publish Date: May 3, 2013
- Tags: Escaping Robert Parker, Burley Films, On Demand
For the past three decades, wine critic Robert Parker has provided recommendations that have served as a fool-proof buying guide for numerous consumers and wine retailers. For others,...
Win a Trip to the Windy City
- Publish Date: May 3, 2013
- Tags: Food & Wine, Chicago, Sweepstakes
There's so much to do in Chicago; that's what makes it so wonderful! If you're a die-hard foodie, history fanatic, sports lover or music fan, Chicago is your kind of town. How about a weekend...
The Wool Over Our Eyes
- Publish Date: May 1, 2013
- Tags: Back Labels, Marketing
If you're like us, the first thing you do when you're thinking about buying a wine is turn the bottle over and read the back label. There's often some good intel there. But...
Sip Your Way Through San Diego
- Publish Date: May 8, 2014
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, San Diego
Hey, San Diego! Team Bottlenotes is ready to take you all over the world of wine. We hope you're prepared for our 2nd annual Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting in San Diego on Friday,...
Life with Wine: Barolo
- Publish Date: Apr 23, 2013
- Tags: Life with Wine, Barolo, Boroli, Italy, Piedmont,
Italy's Piedmont region not only borders France and Switzerland, its food and wine embody many of the finest qualities of the three nations. "Piedmont" means foothills,...
You Don't Have to Forgo Wine When Enjoying BBQ
- Publish Date: Apr 30, 2013
- Tags: BBQ, Cotes-du-Rhone, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Lambrusco
A pork shoulder cooked low and slow over hickory? Sounds delicious, but what wines can you pair with this BBQ classic? We're not opposed to a cold beer while tending the smoker, but love...
May Wine Events
- Publish Date: Apr 29, 2013
- Tags: May 2013, Wine Events
It's about time. We can finally emerge from hibernation, don the flip flops and head to a weekend outdoor wine event. And this month there are boatloads of them taking place all across the...
World Class Wine Tasting in the Windy City
- Publish Date: Apr 28, 2014
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, Chicago, May 2013, The Sherry Suite, Sherry-Lehmann Wine & Spirits
Hey, Chicago! Team Bottlenotes is ready to take you all over the world of wine. We hope you're prepared for our 5th annual Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting in Chicago on Friday, May 10,...
Pair Calfornia wines with party food by Chef Michael Mina
- Publish Date: Apr 25, 2013
- Tags: Cook Taste Eat, Michael Mina, Bottlenotes, Alyssa Rapp, Mother's Day
Love wine? Love food? Love wine and food together? Now you can enroll in a Cook Taste Eat food and wine pairing class featuring award-winning chef and restaurateur Michael Mina and...
Perfect Pair: Quiche Lorraine and International Riesling
- Publish Date: Apr 24, 2013
- Tags: Quiche Lorraine, Dry Riesling, WILLM, BROOKS, TRIMBACH, GREENWOOD RIDGE
After indulging in many terrific wines at the Alsace Festival in Anderson Valley, California, we have a new appreciation for the wines and cuisine of northeastern France. There's Alsace,...
Cheers to World Malbec Day
- Publish Date: Apr 23, 2013
- Tags: World Malbec Day, Argentina, Bodega Lagarde, Mendoza, Bodega Piedra Negra, Francois Lourton, Craig Stadler, Malbec
Malbec is one of the five grapes used when making some Bordeaux blends. But its star role is in Argentina where it plays THE lead. In honor of World Malbec Day today, here's a recap of...
5 Memorable Grocery Wines Under $25
- Publish Date: Apr 22, 2013
- Tags: SEGURA VIUDAS, JOEL GOTT, HEDGES CMS, DOÑA PAULA, GRAHAM'S
Sure, we enjoy the rare and esoteric when it comes to wine, but sometimes you're at a grocery store in your hometown, or across the country, and are looking for something that's...
The Origin of Wine Grapes
- Publish Date: Apr 21, 2013
- Tags: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Napa Valley, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Gouais Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gamay
Bordeaux , Burgundy , Napa Valley . We know the names of famous wine appellations today. But where was the world's first wine appellation? Grape geneticist Dr. José Vouillamoz and...
A Meatball for All Palates, with Wine to Match
- Publish Date: Apr 19, 2013
- Tags: Wine Pairings, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Carpineto, Sherwood House Vineyards, Oyster Bay, Anni, Amapola Creek
There are certain foods that scream "comfort," and the meatball is no exception. But all meatballs are not created equal and in fact, we believe all meatballs don't even require...
Let There Be Light!
- Publish Date: Apr 17, 2013
- Tags: Lighter Wine Bottles, MUD HOUSE, New Zealand
If you haven't lifted a case of wine lately—don't. (Your back will thank you). The average weight of a bottle of wine--and therefore a case--has been going up for two...
Life with Wine: Bordeaux
- Publish Date: Apr 16, 2013
- Tags: Life with Wine, Bordeaux, Carbon Footprint, Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux, CIVB, environmentalism
Few economic sectors see the effects of global warming as clearly as winemakers, for whom the words "weather" and "vintage" are synonymous. In Bordeaux , decades of...
Lean Summer Drinks
- Publish Date: Apr 16, 2013
- Tags: E&J Gallo Winery, Skinny Girl Cocktails, Low Calories
Waistline alert. We're right on the cusp of summer, and guess what? Three of the most popular adult summertime beverages are also three of the most fattening! Margaritas, piña...
The Tax Man Cometh, The Wine Doth Open
Whether you're getting a refund or you're paying the government today, you'll need wine to celebrate or drown your pain. We thought we'd distract you from the possibility...
Pairing Shrimp and Grits with Chardonnay
- Publish Date: Apr 10, 2013
- Tags: Shrimp, Grits, Chardonnay, Blanc de Blancs, Champagne
Are there many more dishes iconic to the South than shrimp and grits ? This low country favorite combines the fresh, ocean-breeze taste of shrimp with the rich, comforting soul of grits cooked...
Life with Wine: Chablis
- Publish Date: Apr 9, 2013
- Tags: Life with Wine, Chablis, Champagne, Sancerre
If you gravitate toward Champagne and Sancerre and prefer your chardonnay without overt flavors of oak, vanilla or butter, try Chablis. The eponymous wine of the most northerly appellation...
Buy the Mom in Your Life Great Gifts and Win a Trip for 2 to Napa!
- Publish Date: Apr 9, 2013
- Tags: Wine Sisterhood, Napa Valley, Mother's Day
Mother's Day is just around the corner and if you love a mom who loves all things wine, we have just the destination. Visit the super-cute Wine Sisterhood shop through the month of April...
Aging Wine Underwater
- Publish Date: Apr 8, 2013
- Tags: Aging Wine, Underwater, Champagne
Everyone knows that Champagne and oysters make a tasty pairing, but what about Champagne bottles chained to oyster beds? It's not as crazy as it sounds—since 2007 winemakers in...
Sip and Eat the Afternoon Away at This Vineyard
- Publish Date: Apr 8, 2013
- Tags: Mendoza, Argentina, Lagarde Winery,
If a trip to Mendoza, Argentina, is in your future, make sure to save an afternoon for a visit to the delightful Lagarde , a family run mid-size winery that dates back to 1897. You'll...
Pairing Wine with Ethnic Food
- Publish Date: Apr 1, 2013
- Tags: pairings, ethnic food,
Just about every type of cuisine can be paired with the right wine. All that's required are a couple of ground rules to easily pair wine with everything from Masala Dosa and delicate toro...
Perfect Pairing for Michael Mina
- Publish Date: Apr 3, 2013
- Tags: Cook Taste Eat, Michael Mina, Alyssa Rapp, Tilapia, Riesling
Riesling is a varied and versatile grape—and one that is notorious as a perfect pairing with Asian-inspired dishes because it can be both delicate and complex. In particular,...
Life with Wine: Rosé 101
- Publish Date: Apr 2, 2013
- Tags: Life with Wine, Provence, Rosé
Rosé de Provence is the kind of wine that fulfills a longing for a particular time and place. Its pale salmon hue, fresh fruit aroma and tumbling minerality evoke seaside lunches and...
Bern's Steak House
- Publish Date: Apr 1, 2013
- Tags: Bern's Steak House, Karen MacNeil
The only thing you need to know about Bern's Steak House is that the wine list is bigger than Tampa's phone book. And maybe that they serve some of the best steaks in the country....
The EuroCrate Wine Box
- Publish Date: Apr 1, 2013
- Tags: Eurocrates, Wine Storage, Wine Hardware, Cabka
If overflowing linen closets and tiny countertop bottle holders are your reality, we're here to save you from your wine storage dilemmas! Trying to properly store wine in a small space,...
Easter Dinner and Drinks
- Publish Date: Mar 28, 2013
- Tags: Easter Dinner, ALTADONNA, BROADBENT, DOMAINE FERNARD GIRARD, DONNHOFF, LOUIS LATOUR,
Once you've finished hunting for eggs, concentrate on pairing your Easter brunch or dinner with some adult Easter treats. Here's The Daily Sip's guide to a hoppin' good Easter...
A Match Made in Heaven
- Publish Date: Mar 27, 2013
- Tags: Cook Taste Eat, Pinot Noir, FOLIE A DEUX, Truffle Roasted Chicken with Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding
Roast chicken and pinot noir are a match made in heaven. The acidity and light tannin of pinot noir cut right through the skin of a crispy roast chicken, while the light-medium bodied nature of...
Drink Local. Drink Maryland.
- Publish Date: Mar 25, 2013
- Tags: Drink Local
If you eat local, why not drink local? Drink Local Wine wants you to experience "wine from around here, wherever here happens to be." Drink Local Wine is an organization dedicated...
Marvelous March
- Publish Date: Mar 26, 2013
- Tags: March 2013, Team Bottlenotes, Favorite Wines
This has been a busy month for the Team Bottlenotes! We had a great time in Washington, DC at our Around the World in 80 Sips series , we lost our voices yelling at the television during...
April Wine Events
- Publish Date: Mar 25, 2013
- Tags: April Wine Events 2013
Put up your umbrella, pull on your rain boots and grab a glass. There are wine events sprinkled across the country this month to help celebrate the long awaited arrival of spring....
Life with Wine: Israel
- Publish Date: Mar 22, 2013
- Tags: Life with Wine, Israel, Recanti Winery
The Passover Seder is structured around drinking four cups of wine. For decades this meant the ceremonial meal was punctuated by sips of the syrupy concord grape based Manischewitz , a...
Sake and Sushi Bar Cuisine
When it comes to pairings made in heaven, we can't think of a match that's better than sake and sushi. After all, they both grow out of ancient Japanese culinary traditions. In fact,...
Wines by the Glass Secrets
- Publish Date: Mar 19, 2013
- Tags: Most Popular Wines by Glass, Most Popular Wines by Glass, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio, Zinfandel
America's wine drinking habits can seem a bit volatile (just ask poor merlot), but we've found the latest data to help you decide which wine by the glass to order the next time you...
It's Not Just About the Malbec: Mendoza, A Wine Destination
Some people love adventure travel, some love cultural trips, but if the wine-o in you is seeking a themed vacation, then Argentina's Mendoza might be the perfect prescription. It's...
Prairie pop?
- Publish Date: Mar 18, 2013
- Tags: Illinois, Wine Recommendations
The state of Illinois is known for a great many things, it's the home of the Windy City, the Fighting Illini and our President, Barack H. Obama. The Land of Lincoln may soon earn a new claim to...
St. Patricks Day Picks for Wine Drinkers
- Publish Date: Mar 15, 2013
- Tags: St. Patrick's Day, Pairings, Shamrock Vineyards, Irish Family Vineyards, Green & Red Vineyard, Concannon Vineyard
If the wine-o in you has often felt left out on St. Patrick's Day, fear not. For all you Guinness and Irish whiskey drinkers, we've got some suggestions that will hopefully bring you...
Delectable wine for light and flavorful white fish
- Publish Date: Mar 14, 2013
- Tags: Cook Taste Eat, Wine Pairings, Chenin Blanc, Bronzino, Alyssa Rapp, Tanya Melillo
Branzino (a type of sea bass) is a white fish that is easy to adore given that it is both light and flavorful--a guilt-free restaurant order, as it were. Our friends at Cook Taste Eat have a...
Some Contestants Too Young to Drink, But Judges Aren't
- Publish Date: Mar 13, 2013
- Tags: American Idol, Dom Perignon, Infamous Goose, Penfolds, Jean Max Rogers
It's hard not to get caught up watching American Idol, especially now as it's gettin' real, going live and America is voting on those lucky enough to become finalists. Plus,...
Can You Define Terroir in Just a Sentence?
- Publish Date: Mar 12, 2013
- Tags: viticulture, wine knowledge
It's hard to talk about wine these days without someone mentioning the word terroir . This French term does not have a simple definition, but refers to the impact that all the natural...
Taste Around Town Presented by Wines of Portugal
- Publish Date: Mar 11, 2013
- Tags: Taste Around Town, Wines of Portugal, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, OpenTable
Love restaurant week? Love wine? Then you're in luck: Taste Around Town Presented by Wines of Portugal launches this week in New York , Chicago and San Francisco . Over the next two...
This Spring Break, Take Your Palate to Portugal
- Publish Date: Mar 10, 2014
- Tags: Taste Around Town, Portugal, Wines of Portugal, San Francisco, OpenTable
Bottlenotes and Wines of Portugal are kicking off the inaugural Taste Around Town: Portugal this week in San Francisco. Over the next two weeks, visit any (or all!) of our participating...
Life with Wine: The Young Guns
- Publish Date: Mar 8, 2013
- Tags: Life with Wine, Young Guns, Women's Week
For the latest generation of women winemakers, there has been no single path to success. The spectacular career of Ntsiki Biyela is a case in point. Raised in the rural South African province...
The Ten Most Powerful Women in Wine
- Publish Date: Mar 6, 2013
- Tags: women in wine, The Trailblazers, Top Ten
The Drinks Business Magazine recently published a list of the fifty most powerful women in the wine industry. We proudly give you a countdown of the top ten : 10. Laura Jewell, MW : As...
Life with Wine: The Trailblazers
- Publish Date: Mar 6, 2013
- Tags: Life with Wine, The Trailblazers, Women Winemakers
Just a few decades ago, it was rare to find a woman winemaker at the helm of a world-class winery or vineyard. It took a generation of female vintners with vision, talent and perseverance to...
Warrior Pose and Wine
- Publish Date: Mar 4, 2013
- Tags: yoga, organic, biodynamic fruit
Spring is right around the corner maybe you're thinking of getting back into shape. After all, winter swimsuit season is in full effect. Perhaps you're trying a barre workout or TRX...
Wine Events in March
- Publish Date: Mar 3, 2013
- Tags: March Wine Events
Spring may not be in full bloom yet, but wine festivals and tastings are blossoming this month. We may be biased, but the don't-miss event below is our 3rd annual Around the World in 80...
A Fabulous February
- Publish Date: Mar 1, 2013
- Tags: best of the month, Team Bottlenotes, February, 2013
We hope your February has been love-filled, wine-filled, and all around smashing. This month we kicked-off our 5th annual Around the World in 80 Sips series, mourned the loss of the 49ers, and...
Celebrating D.O. Ribera del Duero
- Publish Date: Feb 28, 2013
- Tags: Ribera del Duero, Spain, Sponsored Sip, Tempranillo
D.O. Ribera del Duero has become synonymous with quality in Spanish wine. Its wines are at once rich, powerful, age-worthy and elegant, even graceful in the case of Vega Sicilia . Located on...
Life with Wine: Burgundy
- Publish Date: Feb 26, 2013
- Tags: Burgundy, Life with Wine, Mâconnais, Côte Chalonnaise and Beaujolais
How does one understand Burgundy? According to Jacques Lardière, who spent forty-two years as Louis Jadot 's technical director before officially handing the reigns to...
Matching Rich Pasta with a Weighty White Wine
- Publish Date: Feb 25, 2013
- Tags: Cook Taste Eat, Michael Chiarello, Sauvignon Blanc pairing
Potato gnocchi are among the more filling pastas out there. When prepared as "gnocchi ravioli," especially doused in brown butter, they become downright decadent. (Our friends at...
Wine in a Box: Don't Judge
- Publish Date: Feb 25, 2013
- Tags: Public House Wine, Box Wine, interview
Old-school boxed wine might seem a bit square for the young and the hip, but one wine company (made up of that same crowd) is hoping to shift the just-of-age set's opinion. Public House...
Drink Through The Oscars with Wine and Movie Matches
- Publish Date: Feb 22, 2013
- Tags: The Oscars, Academy Awards, Movies
The envelope and the corkscrew please… We've assembled a wine-by-movie pairing for Hollywood's biggest night. Serve them all in order with a five-course meal, or pop each...
Introducing a Domestic Albariño
- Publish Date: Feb 21, 2013
- Tags: Cook.Taste.Eat, Turkey Burger, Cambiata Albariño, Alyssa Rapp, Tanya Melilo
Listen, we know there is little better than a delicious, juicy, all-American hamburger. But if you're not a red meat eater, we all know that turkey burgers are a great substitute....
Life with Wine: The Columbia Valley
- Publish Date: Feb 20, 2013
- Tags: Washington State, The Columbia River Valley, The Pacific Northwest, Merlot, Life with Wine, Northstar
A broadly drawn wine map of Northern California and the Pacific North West would designate the Napa Valley in California as the classic region for cabernet sauvignon, the Willamette Valley in...
Hollywood's Glam Couple Add Winemaker to Resumé
- Publish Date: Feb 18, 2013
- Tags: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Hollywood, Miraval rosé
Ever wonder what might trounce the attention generated by Angelina's leg? Maybe a little Miraval rosé from Provence made by the Hollywood power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie....
Uruguay on the Rise
- Publish Date: Feb 18, 2013
- Tags: Uruguay, tannat, South America, Paul Hobbs
As the fourth largest wine producer in South America (after Chile , Argentina and Brazil ), Uruguay is making its move onto the world stage of wine. Indeed, tiny Uruguay shares the same...
Wines for the Ultimate Comfort Food Combo
- Publish Date: Feb 14, 2013
- Tags: pairings, grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup
The combination of crisp, buttery, grilled bread, melted cheese, and a steaming bowl of tomato soup cannot be beat. But while you're dunking your diagonally cut sandwich into that soup, can...
Life with Wine: Gramercy Tavern's Juliette Pope
- Publish Date: Feb 13, 2013
- Tags: Gramercy Taven, Juliette Pope, Sommelier, Valentine's Day
As the Gramercy Tavern Beverage Director, Juliette Pope manages every aspect of the restaurant's wine program from selecting wines, to meeting budgets to the logistics of cellaring, all...
Ideal Breakfast in Bed this Weekend
What could be better than spoiling your special someone with breakfast in bed this Valentine's weekend? Nothing. So we asked our friends at Cook.Taste.Eat. for the perfect breakfast in...
Paso Robles Wine Country Hits the Road
- Publish Date: Feb 13, 2014
- Tags: Paso Robles Wine Country, Grand Tasting, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco
Hey California! Paso Robles Wine Country hits the road with tastings in San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco to showcase the wines of Paso Robles. These events bring the winemakers and...
Wine Watering Holes in The Big Easy
- Publish Date: Feb 11, 2013
- Tags: New Orleans, Mardi Gras,
The living is easy in The Big Easy, and during Mardi Gras, the partying is hard. And even though New Orleans is all about its Bourbon and Hurricanes (drink, not weather-related), we wanted to...
Wine and Chocolate Pairing
- Publish Date: Feb 11, 2013
- Tags: valentine's day, chocolate, pairings
Chocolate is a traditional gift for Valentine's Day, but if your sweetheart is watching his or her waistline, consider wine as an intriguing, sensual alternative. Or, better yet, why not...
Valentine Cocktails
- Publish Date: Feb 7, 2013
- Tags: Valentine's day, cocktails, Prosecco, February
When it comes to the best Valentine's Day cocktails, Prosecco wins every time in our book. The refreshing Italian sparkling wine from the region northeast of Venice is the most sociable of...
Wine Clubs Gone Wrong
- Publish Date: Feb 7, 2013
- Tags: NRA, Wine Clubs, Wine, Guns
There are more wine clubs from leading companies these days than any of us can keep track of. The Wall Street Journal Wine Club , The New York Times Wine Club , the Zagat Wine Club , to name a...
Life with Wine: Pessac-Léognan
- Publish Date: Feb 5, 2013
- Tags: Life with Wine, Château de Fieuzal, Pessac-Léognan, Stephen Carrier
At 41, Stephen Carrier of Château de Fieuzal may be among the youngest head winemakers at a Bordeaux Cru Classé winery, but that has not stopped him from challenging the...
Sipping by the Slopes
- Publish Date: Feb 5, 2013
- Tags: Vail; Aspen; Vail, CO; Aspen, CO; Colorado; skiing; ski destinations; wine bars in Vail; wine bars in Aspen; restaurants in Vail; restaurants in Aspen
After a day of skiing or snowboarding, you deserve a nice, relaxing glass of wine. If you are heading to Colorado this winter, you will find great wines at some of our favorite Aspen and Vail...
What is Leftover Wine?
- Publish Date: Feb 1, 2013
- Tags: Leftover Wine, oxidation, storing wine
You've heard the joke . Question: "How long does leftover wine last?" Answer: "What's leftover wine?" In the interest of promoting moderation and less wine...
Los Olivos offers hidden gems waiting for the wine enthusiast to discover test test test test test
- Publish Date: Feb 2, 2014
- Tags: Super Bowl Sunday, California, Maryland, San Francisco, Baltimore, 49ers, Ravens
The Super Bowl is this Sunday and while many will happily celebrate this unofficial American holiday with beer, why not show who you're rooting for by the contents in your wine glass? For...
January Sipping
- Publish Date: Jan 31, 2013
- Tags: Team Bottlenotes, Team's Best Wines, January 2013
Alyssa CHATEAU MUSAR "Jeune Red" Bordeaux Blend 2001 (Bekka Valley, Lebanon) $45 At LA's trendy Gjelina restaurant, the only thing that could eclipse Lebanon's truly...
Life with Wine: Margaret River
- Publish Date: Jan 30, 2013
- Tags: Cloudburst, Life with Wine, Chardonnay, Margaret River, Will Berliner
Cloudburst owner and winemaker Will Berliner just netted the chardonnay he will harvest in late February. The meshwork protects the fruit from three types of birds: silver eyes, which take a...
Fabulous February
- Publish Date: Jan 29, 2013
- Tags: wine events, February 2013,
The New Year is off to a good start and we are gearing up for our annual Around the World in 80 Sips TM kick-off in San Francisco for the 5th time! But there are plenty of other great wine...
Keeping Wine for the Long Haul
- Publish Date: Jan 24, 2013
- Tags: aging wine, cellaring, storage
To enjoy aged wine, is it necessary to construct an elaborate wine cellar, carved into the depths of your home? Absolutely not. The most important part of creating a space to store your wine is...
French Onion Soup and Alsace Pinot Gris
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: cooking, pairing, region-alsace, varietal-pinot-gris, country-france
Tonight, your taste buds long for a rich, aromatic soup to cut the winter chill. We vote for French onion soup , a divinely soothing classic that is slow cooked for deep flavor and silky...
How to BYOB
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: wine-restaurant, wine-knowledge
Have you ever wanted to bring your own wine to a restaurant? You're not alone. And most restaurants will wholeheartedly support you in bringing a personal favorite wine—if you follow...
Life with Wine: Specialty Importers
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: series-life-with-wine, specialty-importers, people-general, country-italy
Brian Larky, Dalla Terra 's chairman and founder, is a pilot, deep powder skier, white water guide, and divemaster. He is also a UC Davis trained winemaker who after five years at...
Celebrate with Slow Wine
- Publish Date: Jan 22, 2014
- Tags: Slow Wine, Wine Tasting, San Francisco
To celebrate the launch of the second edition of The Slow Wine Guide , the innovative guide to Italian wineries rated as "good, clean and fair" by Slow Food Italy , Slow Wine is hosting a...
Celebrate with Slow Wine
- Publish Date: Jan 22, 2014
- Tags: Slow Wine, Slow Food, New York City, Wine Tasting
To celebrate the launch of the second edition of The Slow Wine Guide , the innovative guide to Italian wineries rated as "good, clean and fair" by Slow Food Italy , Slow Wine is hosting a...
Wine Trends
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: wine-industry
Last week the international wine and spirits exhibition VINEXPO released its highly anticipated 2013 Global Markets and Trends Report. Based on sales figures between 2006 and 2010 from 28...
Grape Expectations
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: pairing, event-holiday
Well, even if you didn't get an invitation to the Presidential Inauguration luncheon from the Obamas — or the Bushes or Clintons for that matter — you can still enjoy the same...
Takeout Thai and Gewürztraminer
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: pairing-ethnic-food, varietal-gewurztraminer, type-white
One of the first milestones in wine education is arguably learning to pronounce (and spell) " gewürztraminer ."(For the record, it's guh-VERTS-tra-meener ) Celebrate this...
Throwing Your First Wine Tasting Party
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: entertaining, event-tasting
Hosting your first wine tasting is a rite of passage for wine enthusiasts. It's up there with learning how to spit. First, it helps to have a theme, like Bargain Bordeaux , Aromatic...
Life with Wine: Specialty Importers
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: people-general, Specialty-Importers, series-Life-with-Wine, country-spain, region-canary-islands
A Valencian who adopted California as his home, José Pastor is a tireless advocate of handcrafted wines made from Spain's indigenous grape varieties in classic and up-and-coming...
Discover the Unique World of Wines from Spain
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: Wines from Spain, Spanish Wine, special offers
The Wines from Spain Wine Guide is the authoritative online resource for Spanish wines, with winery profiles, tasting notes, an overview of Spanish Wine Laws, Wine Terms, Grape Varietals, and...
The Great Wine Capitals of the World
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: travel
There may be but Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but there are nine Great Wine Capitals of the World. Can you name them? The Great Wine Capitals of the World Global Network (GWC) can...
Port for Cozy Nights
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: type-port, event-winter
As the evening winds down, doesn't a glass of Port sound warming? You're in an overstuffed chair, watching the logs in your fireplace burn down to embers. What, you don't have a...
How to Cook with Wine
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: cooking, type-fortified, wine-knowledge
We like to use wine in slow cooking to add richness to a dish, and adding a splash of wine at the end can enhance the flavor even more. But how do you know which wine to cook with? Here are some...
Hostess and Wine Pairings
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: pairing, pairing-dessert
Although Hostess dessert snacks are no longer in production, they linger on - often in marketplaces like Amazon, eBay and Craigslist. If you happen to have some Zingers, Fruit Pies or Donettes...
Start Your Morning Ritual the Right Way
- Publish Date: Jan 9, 2014
- Tags: Tonx, coffee, sponsored sip
If you're like us, starting your morning with a great cup of coffee is not only a neccessity, but a ritual that we look forward to. And with a little bit of guidance, anyone can make coffee that...
Life with Wine: Specialty Importers
- Publish Date: Jan 8, 2013
- Tags: louis/dressner, specialty importers, Life with Wine
When Long Island son Joe Dressner met Burgundy native Denyse Louis at NYU, the two were studying for their masters' degrees in journalism. At the time, they had no idea that one day they...
Start Your Morning Ritual the Right Way
- Publish Date: Jan 9, 2014
- Tags: Tonx, coffee, sponsored sip
If you're like us, starting your morning with a great cup of coffee is not only a neccessity, but a ritual that we look forward to. And with a little bit of guidance, anyone can make coffee that...
Fergie, Wine and a Great Cause
- Publish Date: Jul 30, 2014
- Tags: people-celebrity, music, people-winemaker, event-auction
eBay isn't just for gently worn Jimmy Choos or a used set of clubs. There's a celebrity auction happening right now, matching stars with their charities. Why are we telling you,...
Stormy Outside, Happy Inside
- Publish Date: Jul 30, 2014
- Tags: event-winter, type-red
Let it snow, people. We've got a list of reds to weather any storm. For today, consider us here at the Daily Sip your personal storm team. We did some legwork, err…umm…some...
SIMI Was A Favorite For The Master of Thrill
- Publish Date: Aug 5, 2014
- Tags: pairing, movie, winery, varietal-pinot-noir, varietal-cabernet-sauvignon,
Receipts and a guestbook signing suggest Alfred Hitchcock was thrilled with the wines of SIMI Winery in Healdsburg, California. The master of the thriller was said to visit frequently and chat...
Five Wines Inspired by Rock Music
"A sleep trance, a dream dance. A shaped romance. Synchronicity." If classic rock doesn't make you think of classic wine, it might be time to change your tune. Lyrics from...
Life with Wine: Specialty Importers
- Publish Date: Jul 30, 2014
- Tags: specialty-importers, series-Life-with-Wine, wine-education
When studying wine, one of the first things you learn is what the information on the front label of a wine bottle reveals about its contents – region, vintage, vineyard, producer, and...
Wine Classes for the New Year
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2014
- Tags: wine-education, region-san-francisco, virtual-tasting, region-los-angeles, region-napa-valley, region-chicago, region-new-york-city
If you're searching deep within your soul for a new resolution (losing weight is sooo 2011) consider taking a class on wine. There are dozens of exciting options. And while we'd like...
Around the World in 80 Sparkling Sips
- Publish Date: Dec 30, 2012
- Tags: sparkling wine, champagne, bubbly, new years' eve, holidays
It's true that Champagne and sparkling wine make delicious aperitifs. The bubbles put everyone in a party mood and their crisp, refreshing flavors help whet the appetite. But the czars of...
January Wine Events
- Publish Date: Dec 26, 2012
- Tags: wine events, january
You're probably still admiring the goodies you received over the holidays and contemplating starting your New Year's resolution diet early. But Team Bottlenotes wants to help you ring in the New...
Sure You Gotta Run, But Wait Until You Reach The Finish
- Publish Date: Dec 23, 2012
- Tags: runs, race, wine country, half marathon
Looking for a fitness resolution, but don't want to give up wine? We've got the perfect solution for you. Start training to run a race from the Wine Country Half Marathon Series ....
Life with Wine: Champagne
- Publish Date: Dec 21, 2012
- Tags: Champagne, Life with Wine, H.M. The Queen,
Given that 2013 will likely be a year for William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to celebrate, why not use Boxing Day as a moment to revisit the Champagne chosen to toast their...
Sweet as Can Be
- Publish Date: Dec 23, 2012
- Tags: dessert wines, holidays, christmas, seasonal
There are so many decisions involved with a Christmas dinner-- and it seems there's little agreement. Mashed potatoes or roasted? Should you prepare a prime rib or baked ham? Do you watch...
Joyous Tasting
- Publish Date: Dec 20, 2012
- Tags: Team Bottlenotes' Picks, December, holidays
December is Team Bottlenotes' favorite month of the year! Almost every day there's a reason to open, taste, and share a new bottle of wine with friends and family: 8 days of Hanukkah, 25 Days of...
In a Stew
The cold snap in the air means winter is coming, which is good news if you like making cold-weather, one-pot meals like stew. While you've probably seen dishes like cassoulet and braised...
Wine Tasting with Sherry-Lehmann in the New Year
- Publish Date: Dec 17, 2013
- Tags: Sherry-Lehmann, wine tasting, holidays
At Sherry-Lehmann Wine & Spirits in New York City where we have over 6,000 selections of wine, it can seem impossible to choose at times. Thus at Sherry-Lehmann we're vowing to...
Life with Wine: Champagne
- Publish Date: Dec 18, 2012
- Tags: Terry Theise Estate Selections, champagne, Grower Champagne,
Terry Theise calls himself an introvert capable of portraying an extrovert in small doses. In those small doses he has done more than perhaps any person on earth to bring respect, attention and...
All I Want for Christmas
- Publish Date: Dec 18, 2012
- Tags: holidays, christmas wish list, wine recommendations
By now, we all pretty much know there's no jolly, fat man in a red suit delivering Christmas presents on Dec. 25th. But still, it's nice to suspend belief for a moment. Wouldn't...
The Family Circus
- Publish Date: Dec 13, 2012
- Tags: gift list, holidays, wine recommendations
We love our families and are blessed that everyone can get together for the holidays. But take our family, please, take them, to paraphrase the classic Henny Youngman bit . After too long,...
How to Love Wine
- Publish Date: Dec 13, 2012
- Tags: eric asimov, How to Love Wine, The New York Times, wine critic
At some point, the way we think about wine got all messed up. Or so it seems to Eric Asimov, the wine critic for The New York Times. He says people come up to him and share their wine worries,...
Holiday Wine Trivia
Ever wondered why some people make hot eggnog and others serve it cold? Think all there is to celebrating New Year's Eve is counting down, exchanging kisses and toasting with Champagne?...
Life with Wine: Champagne
- Publish Date: Dec 11, 2012
- Tags: champagne, Paul Goerg
Jean-Philippe Moulin could have simply retired in 2007 when he stepped down as head winemaker at Champagne Ruinart , Champagne's oldest House. Instead he joined Champagne Paul Goerg as...
The Corkscrew Job Wine Pairing
- Publish Date: Dec 11, 2012
- Tags: TNT, Leverage, Aldis Hodge, Oregon
TNT's Leverage , a show about a team of modern-day Robin Hoods of sorts, is doing a wine-themed episode, wronging a right on a vineyard. In The Corkscrew Job, the team cons a corrupt...
Holiday Shopping Made Easy
- Publish Date: Dec 11, 2013
- Tags: Sherry-Lehmann, wine club, gift shop, recommendations
The Holidays are in full swing! There are holiday parties to stock up for, gifts to be purchased, meals to be planned, and thus lots of occasions to buy wine! Here at Sherry-Lehmann Wine and...
Elegant, Efficient, Eccentric: Our Holiday Gift Ideas
- Publish Date: Dec 10, 2012
- Tags: holiday, wine accessories, stocking stuffers, gift ideas
If you have a wine lover on your list, we are about to make your shopping life just a little easier. We've done a little holiday leg work and come up with a few wine ideas certain to please...
Pleased as Punch
- Publish Date: Dec 6, 2012
- Tags: punch, cocktail parties, entertaining, holiday
Hosting cocktail parties is fun, but wouldn't you rather be mingling with guests than stuck behind the bar, mixing drinks? If you don't have a mixologist in the family, why not turn...
You Shouldn't Have!
- Publish Date: Dec 6, 2012
- Tags: holiday, gifts, food and wine, flutes,
Giving good gifts can be hard, especially when there are so many places to shop. When it comes to the food and wine lovers in your life, we've put together a list of great finds. 1....
Life with Wine: Champagne
- Publish Date: Dec 4, 2012
- Tags: holiday entertaining, party planning, events, how-to, open champagne
For Clovis Taittinger , 34, the welcome hiss of a Champagne bottle opening is always something magical. He still stares at the bubbles rising in his flute with awe. He views removing the...
Kosher Wine 101
The kosher concept as applied to wine is much more complex than an association with "sweet and syrupy," and it results in some great-tasting wines you would never know were kosher. Tasty--and...
Wine-Inspired Cosmetics
- Publish Date: Nov 29, 2012
- Tags: cherry, Pixi Cosmetics, Clos du Bois, Rouge Cosmétique
Sinatra wrote about cherry wine colored lips in one of his classics. Now, thanks to a partnership between Clos du Bois and Pixi Cosmetics , any girl – or any guy's girlfriend- can...
Bubbly for the Holidays
- Publish Date: Dec 2, 2013
- Tags: sherry-lehmann, holidays, recommendations
Mark Twain once said, "Too much of anything is bad, but too much champagne is just right" - we couldn't agree more, especially during the Holidays! Whether it's a cocktail party, a gift, or...
In TATT We Trust
- Publish Date: Nov 26, 2012
- Tags: tattoos, TATT, Tried and True Tablewine,
Generally speaking, we recommend choosing your wine based on what's inside the bottle. But sometimes a label catches your eye, and you just have to have that wine. In the case of Tried...
Not Wasting Any Time Popping Corks
- Publish Date: Nov 28, 2012
- Tags: Beaujolais Nouveau, holidays, entertaining, France
In an eccentric, decadent, colorful display, the release of Georges Duboeuf's 2012 Beaujolais Nouveau , was celebrated at the Highline Ballroom in New York City, at exactly midnight. Corks...
Win a Trip to Rioja, Spain!
- Publish Date: Dec 30, 2012
- Tags: Rioja, Tempranillo, Spain, free trip
Did you know that Tempranillo is Rioja's most widely-planted grape? Grown around the world, Rioja Tempranillo produces wines boasting a soft fruitiness when young and more velvety...
Life with Wine: Italy
- Publish Date: Nov 28, 2012
- Tags: Life with Wine, Ferrari, metodo classico
The French have a long tradition of associating their premium Champagnes with their finest luxury goods. Nowhere is this more evident than at LMVH, parent company to fêted designers such...
December Wine Events
- Publish Date: Nov 27, 2012
- Tags: December, 2012, wine events
The holiday season is upon us, and even if you're still full from Thanksgiving, there's always room for wine this month! Here are some highlights of wine events around the country....
An Extraordinary November
- Publish Date: Nov 29, 2012
- Tags: best of the month, team's best wines, November
The holidays are in full swing, and we must say, it's hard to imagine a more wine-filled and merry month than we had this November! This month, we celebrated anniversaries, engagements,...
Black Friday Wine & Food
- Publish Date: Nov 15, 2012
- Tags: black friday, pairings, thanksgiving
There are two camps when it comes to dealing with Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when the Christmas shopping season begins in earnest. Members of Camp A go to bed early on...
Life with Wine: Italy
- Publish Date: Nov 20, 2012
- Tags: Allegra Antinori, Italy, New York City, Recipe
Cantinetta Antinori opened in 1957 on the ground floor of the family's ancestral home in Florence. Palazzo Antinori, as the trattoria is known, is an homage to the medieval tradition...
Pumpkin Pie Goes Outrageous...Thanks to the Right Wine
- Publish Date: Nov 16, 2012
- Tags: thanksgiving, pairings, pumpkin pie
You could end Thanksgiving with pumpkin pie and coffee. You could also drive 30 miles per hour in a 50 stretch; listen to music with cheap earphones; and go to bed early Saturday night. But,...
Thanksgiving Wines...While You Are Cooking
- Publish Date: Nov 14, 2012
- Tags: thanksgiving, cooking, kitchen
W.C. Fields is credited with saying: "I cook with wine; sometimes I even add it to the food." If you're adopting a similar ethos to get you through all the potato-mashing,...
The Perfect Thanksgiving Companions
- Publish Date: Nov 15, 2013
- Tags: thanksgiving, Sherry-Lehmann
Thanksgiving is one of the best holidays of the year! Food, wine and good company – Need we say more? However, no two meals are the same, so pairing wine can seem daunting, but not this...
Wines that We're Thankful For
- Publish Date: Nov 14, 2012
- Tags: thanksgiving, wie pairings, vegetarian
Thanksgiving is a time for reflection. Whether you're a vegetarian or traditional turkey-ist, you'll need a wine with enough fruit and acidity to pair with your protein as well as the...
Talking Turkey
- Publish Date: Nov 15, 2012
- Tags: Thanksgiving, trivia, factoids, holiday
Whether there was turkey at the first Thanksgiving in 1621 is still open to debate. We're not sure about the beverage menu at that historic meal either. But it seems likely that the...
Life with Wine: Italy
- Publish Date: Nov 15, 2012
- Tags: Palas Cerequio, Chiarlo
During the Middle Ages, the hilltop towns of La Morra and Barolo fiercely disputed who controlled the prime vineyard lands of Cerequio, one of the most prestigious of Barolo's crus, or most...
Vino Virginia
- Publish Date: Nov 12, 2012
- Tags: Jean Case, Early Mountain Vineyards, Virginia, Case Foundation
It is easy to forget that California did not emerge internationally as a 'world class' wine region until the 1976 "Judgment of Paris," tasting when California wines bested...
Warm Up Wine for Fall
- Publish Date: Nov 11, 2012
- Tags: wine, recipe, mulled wine
There's a nip in the air. The leaves on the trees are turning brilliant shades of red. And it's time to pull the boots and sweaters from your closet. The other sure sign of autumn...
Alsace is Pure Expression
- Publish Date: Nov 9, 2012
- Tags: Alsace, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, sweepstakes
Few wine regions can claim pure expression: Alsace is an exception. Against the backdrop of the Vosges Mountains, winemakers in this picturesque region are singularly blessed with the purest...
Bordeaux Reinvented for the Rest of Us
- Publish Date: Nov 9, 2012
- Tags: bordeaux, affordable, Bordeaux Wine Council
Can old world wines become new? The answer is yes if you are talking about Bordeaux, which has the reputation of being some of the best wine in the world, but also the most expensive. Many new...
Pizza and Wine
Pizza debates usually take on the critical question: thick crust or thin? Since more than a few of us hail from Chicago, deep-dish pie from a spot like Lou Malnati's usually wins. But...
Robert Mondavi Private Selection
- Publish Date: Nov 6, 2012
- Tags: robert mondavi, wine tasting, coastal crush, twitter
Robert Mondavi came to California with one objective—TO make wine that could stand up against the greatest wines of the world. And, he did. He also believed that wine is for everyone to...
Life with Wine: Italy
- Publish Date: Nov 6, 2012
- Tags: Life with Wine, Italy, Sicily, Chardonnay, Carricante
Sixteen years ago, Francesca Planeta returned home to Sambuca di Sicilia from her first international sales trip with pockets full of orders for Planeta Chardonnay only to find that her father...
50 States of Wine
- Publish Date: Nov 6, 2012
- Tags: America, Election Day, hybrid varieties
As voters across the country head to their local polling stations to cast their votes, it seemed like an apropos moment to remember that all 50 United States produce wine. From Alaska to...
Wine for Election Night
- Publish Date: Nov 2, 2012
- Tags: election night, wine recommendations,
Election Day 2012 is fast approaching (even natural disasters like superstorm Sandy can't stymie our thriving democracy)! As you gear up for an evening glued to CNN or Fox, a little wine...
A Champagne Makeover
- Publish Date: Oct 10, 2012
- Tags: Perrier Jouët's Cuvée Belle Époque, Champagne, wine pairing, crispy rice with spicy tuna
Perrier Jouët's Cuvée Belle Époque bottle with its white and gold anemone flowers is iconic in the world of Champagne. But after 188 years, the venerable Champagne...
Mt. Brave on Mountain Tops
- Publish Date: Oct 31, 2012
- Tags: Mt. Brave, Chris Carpenter, Napa, winemaker
It's really about being there," says Winemaker Chris Carpenter as he looks out over Napa Valley. "When I'm up on Mt. Veeder, that's where Mt. Brave wines come...
Drink Your Wine and Have Your Workout Too
There's nothing like a Halloween sugar binge to kick your butt into the gym. So while we're motivated, let's talk about alcohol and fitness. For many fitness gurus, alcohol is the devil:...
Trick or Treat or Sip…
- Publish Date: Oct 9, 2012
- Tags: halloween, wine, vampire vineyards, elk creek vineyards
The wicked night of ghosts and goblins doesn't have to be about filling a pillowcase with candy. There are plenty of tricks and treats for big kids, too. So we've come up with some...
November Wine Events
- Publish Date: Oct 17, 2012
- Tags: wine events november 2012
Fall is in full swing, and the holiday season is quickly approaching. Although some feel this is the busiest time of year, we want you to remember to stop and sip wine no matter where you're...
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
- Publish Date: Oct 19, 2012
- Tags: halloween, francis ford coppola winery, chardonnay, merlot, claret
"Wine is so much more than a beverage. It's a romance, a story, a drama—all of those things that are basically putting on a show." – Francis Ford Coppola Put on a...
Sipping with the Team
- Publish Date: Oct 17, 2012
- Tags: wines, best of the month, october, 2012
October has been a bustling month at Bottlenotes' headquarters. In fact, we still haven't managed to change out our summer wardrobe with the woolly sweaters we've had tucked away in...
Spirited Stories
- Publish Date: Oct 17, 2012
- Tags: wine, wineries, spooky stories, wine trivia, halloween
We're pretty sure you're all stocked up on Halloween wines like BLACK CAT Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 (Rutherford, CA), $55; GRAY GHOST VINEYARDS Gewurztraminer 2011 (Virginia) $19,...
Port and Pecan Pie?
Most of us know that fruity ruby Port goes with chocolate, but have you explored the pairing possibilities of other styles of this ancient fortified wine? As you might have guessed, true Port...
Life with Wine: Italy
- Publish Date: Oct 15, 2012
- Tags: selvapiana, Italy, chianti rufina
The story of Selvapiana is a fairytale come true. It begins with a beautiful hilltop castle surrounded by olive trees and sangiovese vineyards. Once a summer residence for Florentine bishops...
Lungarotti Run by Two Generations of Women
- Publish Date: Oct 17, 2012
- Tags: italy, umbria, torgiano, lungarotti women, lungarotti wine
Italy is a nation rich in history and tradition, especially in winemaking. That's why when we heard about a trio of woman at the helm of an historic winery in the Torgiano region of Umbria...
Star Sommeliers
- Publish Date: Oct 17, 2012
- Tags: movie, sommeliers, SOMM
A movie about studying wine might sound a bit dull on its face — flashcards anyone? But the movie SOMM proves that prepping to become a Master Sommelier is an all-consuming adventure....
Convergence in Walla Walla
- Publish Date: Oct 15, 2012
- Tags: long shadows collection of wineries, walla walla, washington
What do Randy Dunn, Michel Rolland, Philippe Melka, and Agustin Huneeus Sr. have in common? You may recognize these names as the producers of $100+ bottles from around the globe, but what you may...
Beaujolais on the Bayou
- Publish Date: Oct 17, 2012
- Tags: cru beaujolais, cajun food
We love it when unexpectedly beautiful wine pairings happen. Sometimes, trying a food and wine pairing that sounds kind of daring can be just the thing. Our recent revelation was discovering...
Life With Wine
- Publish Date: Oct 16, 2012
- Tags: wine pairings, pasta, chanterelles, lageder porer pinot grigio
Alois Clemens Lageder, 25, arrived in New York for an internship with the wine distributer Martin Scott . He'd come via Volnay, the Burgundy town where he had been apprenticing in the...
Drops of Jupiter, Drops of Wine
- Publish Date: Oct 15, 2012
- Tags: save me, san francisco wine company, wine, music, band train
Call it a perfect pairing of wine and music. Next time you want to listen to music and enjoy a glass of wine, you might consider drinking wine created by musicians. The band Train has a line...
Autumn in Anderson Valley
- Publish Date: Sep 17, 2012
- Tags: wine, pinot, Anderson Valley
For pinot noir lovers, a visit to Burgundy is something of a bucket list trip. But for a pinot adventure that's deliciously rewarding and very doable, consider the drive up to Anderson...
A Food and Wine Festival to Support SHARE
- Publish Date: Oct 11, 2012
- Tags: new york, wine, top female chefs, event, event to benfit SHARE
Many of New York's top female chefs came out [this September] to create a spread that would wow any foodie, and it was all for a good cause. "A Second Helping of Life"...
Shinn Estate Vineyards, A Quiet Farmhouse with Lots Inside
- Publish Date: Sep 7, 2012
- Tags: winery, new york, long island, shinn estate vineyards
Shinn Estate Vineyards is tucked away on Long Island's North Fork, a peaceful little farmhouse with a lot happening inside its doors. The winery offers tours, both self-guided and...
Hollywood & Vine
- Publish Date: Oct 10, 2012
- Tags: actress, challen cates, family winery, tantara winery
Working in a demanding place like Hollywood, you'd expect most actresses to spend their leisure time actually relaxing with family, working out or shopping for what to wear to the next premiere...
Cookies Paired With Wine by Design
Cookies, meet wine. You no longer have to decide, "Should I have a cookie or a glass of wine." Cookies and Corks has brought two of life's greatest pleasures together for...
Put on Your Stomping Shoes!
- Publish Date: Oct 5, 2012
- Tags: grape stomping
Grape stomping is a custom associated with the harvest, going back to Dionysus , the Greek god of wine. Dionysus' life is symbolic of the vine's life cycle. As legend goes,...
Almost Here…A Board Game for Vino Lovers
- Publish Date: Oct 5, 2012
- Tags: wine, games, board game, viticulture, kickstarter
Take two guys who love to invent games and love to drink wine, throw in a dash of Sideways-like romantic comedy, and what do you get? Viticulture , the new board game where players compete to...
Celebrity Cruises
- Publish Date: Oct 5, 2012
- Tags: celebrity cruises, caribbean cruise
Step into modern luxury onboard Celebrity Reflection , the newest ship in Celebrity's award-winning Solstice Class, which will make her U.S. debut in December 2012. Indulge in...
- Publish Date: Oct 4, 2012
- Tags: st. helena, wine record, guinness record book, wine wave
There is such thing as a healthy dose of competition. This summer we sipped through the Olympics (and you might have even taken our advice to create your own Wine Olympics ) and rooted for our...
Tailgating Wines
- Publish Date: Oct 3, 2012
- Tags: tailgating, football season, wine
The wait is over: football season is in full swing. While tailgating and beer usually go hand in hand, a glass of wine is a great way to enjoy a football game on a weekend afternoon. Here are a...
Start Sipping Your Way Through New York
- Publish Date: Oct 5, 2012
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips ™, New York
Hey, New York! Team Bottlenotes is ready to take you all over the world of wine. We hope you're prepared for our 4th Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting in New York on Friday,...
Pick, Press, Pour
- Publish Date: Oct 2, 2012
- Tags: wine, sommelier wine brands, gramercy cellars, lieu dit winery, lioco wine, sandhi wines, scarpetta wine, skylark wine company
The wine world was buzzing recently over news that the sommelier at Noma in Copenhagen was making his own cuvée. But actually, he's joining a list of notable U.S. wine directors...
Try a Special Wine Without Breaking the Bank
- Publish Date: Oct 1, 2012
- Tags: wines by ounce, benoit, nyc, alain ducasse, andre compeyre
So, you've been craving a glass of 1983 Chateau Petrus , but you are short the $1200 or so it takes to buy a bottle? There's a solution. You can take your fine-wine taste and your...
Paso Robles
- Publish Date: Oct 2, 2012
- Tags: paso robles, wine country, harvest
Harvest in Paso Robles Wine Country is a time filled with the scent of ripened fruit, scenic drives through rolling hills of red and gold, and the culmination of a year of hard work; the...
Mousse Math
- Publish Date: Sep 28, 2012
- Tags: sparkling wine, millions of bubbles, research, bill lembeck
Alright, wine nerds. We know you geeked out on the trivia in our August 10 Sip , "Do you Know Wine?" The factoid about the number of bubbles in a bottle of sparkling wine —...
October Wine Events
- Publish Date: Sep 28, 2012
- Tags: wine events, october
It's hard to believe it's already October! Harvest is in full swing, and it's time to break out your wooly sweater and sip your way into fall at wine events around the nation....
Opening September
- Publish Date: Sep 27, 2012
- Tags: Team Bottlenotes, best wines, wine
September has been an outstanding month for sipping and toasting! The Bottlenotes Team is in agreement that we have popped more bubbly and tasted more wines this September than any other month...
Harvest Is Happening
- Publish Date: Sep 27, 2012
- Tags: napa valley harvest, video feed
The early whites are well underway, Chardonnay is in full swing and the lighter reds such as Pinot Noir are starting to come in. Waves of Cabernet are in the wings. The weather has been, knock...
A Taste of Spain in New York or at Home
- Publish Date: Sep 25, 2012
- Tags: paella, wine pairings, el coto winery, paella aarade, beekman beer garden
There are an endless number of parades in most U.S. cities, however, none will prove as tasty as New York's upcoming Paella Parade. The city's top Spanish-food chefs are getting...
Start Sipping Your Way Through Denver
- Publish Date: Sep 26, 2012
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips ™, Denver
Hey, Denver! Team Bottlenotes is ready to take you all over the world of wine. We hope you're prepared for our 2nd Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting in Denver on Friday, October...
Black Eyed Peas' Fergie Releases Wine Line
- Publish Date: Jul 30, 2014
- Tags: wine, singer, fergie, ferguson crest
Is it as anticipated as one of her new records dropping? Hard to say, but Black Eyed Peas' pop diva Fergie has released her latest work of art: wine. It's called Ferguson Crest ,...
Tasting Etiquette 101
- Publish Date: Sep 21, 2012
- Tags: wine etiquette 101
Picture this. You're standing at a tasting, in front of a winemaker. You've just taken a sip of his wines and are about to spit so you can talk to him about how amazing the wines are....
Political Animals Premiere Party Wine Picks
- Publish Date: Sep 20, 2012
- Tags: tv show, Political Animals, Premiere
Stars of the new USA Network show, Political Animals gathered at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York to launch the show. Sigourney Weaver stars as a politician whose husband was once...
Ever Wonder Why
Most of us have offered a toast or two or joined in when someone else made one at a party. But did you ever think about why and how people started toasting? Here's some fun trivia: Did you...
A Sip of Israel
If you travel to Israel and want to sample the cuisine, you can find incredible pita, hummus, and falafel. Less well known are Israeli wines. But for well over a hundred years, Israeli...
Discover The Divining Rod
- Publish Date: Sep 19, 2012
- Tags: wine, Divining Rod wines, Marc Mondavi
With the cool snap of fall in the air, it's a clear sign that Halloween and all things mystical are just around the corner. Marc Mondavi thinks there is no better time to discover The...
Cheeseburgers and Vino
- Publish Date: Sep 18, 2012
- Tags: national cheeseburger day, wine and cheeseburger pairings
Nobody really knows how National Cheeseburger Day on Sept. 18 got started, but we have to say it's a holiday we can get behind. Sure, we've all downed our share of cheeseburgers with...
Wine Couture
- Publish Date: Sep 14, 2012
- Tags: wine acessories, wine bags, Volére, wine, Cantina di Soave
It isn't Chanel, but you can still think of it as a very classy purse. If you need to tote wine in style, our vote is for Volére . The Italian collection features three...
Wine Songs
Wine has featured in many popular songs over the years, from the Eagles' "please bring me my wine" and "pink Champagne on ice" in Hotel California to The...
SMASH Star Megan Hilty Teams Up with Nicolas Feuillatte
- Publish Date: Sep 12, 2012
- Tags: nbc, smash, kick off party, wine, nicolas feuillatte
NBC's SMASH earned a second season, and to kick off their first day back prepping for shooting, they celebrated with flutes of Nicolas Feuillatte . The Champagne-maker's brand...
Spin the Bottle Wine Game
- Publish Date: Sep 11, 2012
- Tags: wine games, spin the bottle, vino vault
You may have played spin the bottle as a kid, but now adults can play Spin the Bottle with Vino Vault , available here . This game is perfect for the next dinner party you host, and the goal...
Napa Valley Harvest
- Publish Date: Sep 12, 2012
- Tags: wine, events, napa valley, harvest napa valley
Harvest has begun— follow vintage 2012 from vineyard to table. Crushing of grapes for sparkling wine began right on time in mid-August kicking off another outstanding harvest in...
Oktoberfest is Here!
- Publish Date: Sep 10, 2012
- Tags: oktoberfest, wine, events
You may think Oktoberfest is only for beer lovers, but think again. Oktoberfest is a celebration of all things Bavarian and German, with events taking place the world over. Oktoberfest is a...
Inhabit St. Supéry
- Publish Date: Sep 9, 2012
- Tags: wine, art, grace munakata, habitation series, st. supery wines
A recent trip to Napa Valley found the Bottlenotes Intern Team exploring the winery's newly-renovated guest center, tasting room, and fine art gallery. With glasses of citrusy 2011...
Celeb-Filled Event Raises Money for Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
- Publish Date: Aug 30, 2012
- Tags: hamptons, wine event, fundraising, ovarian cancer research
If you were a woman with a credit card in the Hamptons last month, you were likely pouring through a high-end luxury garage sale called Super Saturday. In its 15th year, the star-studded...
Two Friends Launch a Line of California Wines
- Publish Date: Sep 5, 2012
- Tags: the calling wines, jim nantz, peter deutsch
Jim Nantz has called Super Bowls, Masters Tournaments and a slew of sporting events for CBS Sports for decades. Now, along with longtime friend and CEO of Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits,...
Caution: DNA Crossing
The discovery of DNA is one of the most important findings in biology in the last century. Did you know DNA has also been very important in the cultivation of grapes ? Just as humans have DNA,...
Discover the Magic Within You!
- Publish Date: Sep 5, 2012
- Tags: the divining rod, wine event, mondavi family, marc mondavi
Join Marc Mondavi and family to taste their new The Divining Rod wines and learn about the power of divining (aka: dowsing & water witching) on September 26th at Pranna in NYC . The...
James Beard Foundation's Chefs & Champagne is Serious Tasting
- Publish Date: Aug 31, 2012
- Tags: james beard foundation, chefs & champagne, hamptons, wine, food, celebrities
The James Beard Foundation held its annual Chefs & Champagne bash in the Hamptons this summer, and revelers gathered to sample fine wine and the food of some of the biggest names in the...
California Wine Dreamin' All Month Long
- Publish Date: Aug 31, 2012
- Tags: california, wine, month
April in Paris, perhaps. But definitely September in California. September is officially California Wine Month , and the entire state is breaking out the red carpet for wine lovers. More than...
September Wine Events
- Publish Date: Aug 27, 2012
- Tags: september, wine events
Summer is fading and fall is coming, and this month may be the end of consistently nice weather. So get outside while you still can, and check out these excellent wine events and festivals...
Sip Your Way Through Boston
- Publish Date: Aug 30, 2012
- Tags: wine, event, Boston, Around the World in 80 Sips ™
It's getting closer, Boston! Are you ready for Team Bottlenotes' inaugural Around the World in 80 Sips™ tasting on Friday, September 7 at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse...
God Bless American Food and Wine
- Publish Date: Aug 27, 2012
- Tags: labor day weekend, food and wine pairings
Labor Day Weekend conjures up memories of cool summer nights, back-to-school prep, and the season's end of mosquito bites. This year, why not enjoy three fool proof food and wine pairings...
Best of August
- Publish Date: Aug 28, 2012
- Tags: Team Bottlenotes, best wines, wine
August is one of our favorite months! There are so many reasons to sip wine. We spent weekends lazily sunbathing by the pool, hiking and picnicking, inviting friends and family over for...
The Wine Region of Rioja
- Publish Date: Aug 22, 2012
- Tags: rioja, spain, wine regions, books
"Rioja is beautiful." The first line of The Wine Region of Rioja by Ana Fabiano, (Sterling Epicure, 2012) available here , is proven true again and again throughout this breathtaking...
Excite The Senses
- Publish Date: Aug 27, 2012
- Tags: sponsored sip,
Are you looking for a new kind of food and wine adventure? We have just the thing to please your palate and excite all your senses. Pack your bags, charge your cameras, grab your passport and...
Our Favorite New Pairing
- Publish Date: Aug 21, 2012
- Tags: late harvest wines, salted caramel chocolates
Among the many glorious taste experiences at the Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival , we discovered a dreamy new dessert and wine pairing: salted caramel chocolates and late harvest dessert...
Great Wine Aerators
- Publish Date: Aug 7, 2012
- Tags: wine aerators, Metrokane Rabbit Wine Aerating Pourer, Trudeau Aroma Aerating Pourer with Stand, WineSwirl, Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator
If you have a bottle of wine that you truly love, it's important to bring out its full flavor and aroma. For example, you wouldn't serve it too cold or too warm. Another method of...
Looking for a New Wine Region to Discover? How about Macedonia?
- Publish Date: Aug 30, 2012
- Tags: wine, wine regions, greece, macedonia, travel
When you think of wine travel, you might immediately imagine France, Italy, or California. Have you ever thought Macadonia ? Well, it might just be one to put on your wine-bucket list....
VintageView Wine Storage
- Publish Date: Aug 21, 2012
- Tags: VintageView, wine storage
Thousands of years ago, wine was stored in cold dark caves. Then, wood became a favorite storage method. Today, contemporary metal wine storage systems are quickly becoming the favorite for home...
Tuesday Night Tasting
- Publish Date: Aug 20, 2012
- Tags: Red wine, summer wine, entertaining, wine tastings
Sure, there is probably something saved on your DVR and maybe even a beer in your fridge, and you could settle on that combination for Tuesday night relaxation. Or you could gather a few...
French Advice: Garlic Beware
In southern France during the summer, dentists have been known to close up shop during food festivals featuring aioli. Aioli (ay OH lee) is homemade garlic mayonnaise, and French cooks are not...
Summer Salad-Wine Pairings
One of the best ways to celebrate summer is by having a good salad. As long as there isn't a ton of vinegar in the dressing, wine pairs very well with nearly any kind of salad. Follow this...
Tapped Out
- Publish Date: Aug 15, 2012
- Tags: wine on tap, wine, restaurants
When scanning the taps in your neighborhood restaurant, don't be surprised if you see pinot gris or pinot noir in slots that used to be reserved for traditional beers like Hefeweizen and...
Wine Adventure in the Anderson Valley
- Publish Date: Aug 15, 2012
- Tags: Anderson Valley, Handley Cellars, Claudia Springs, Balo Vineyards, Bink Wines, Baxter Winery, Esterlina Vineyards, Boonville Hotel, Long Valley Ranch, Sheep Dung Estates
Located northwest of Napa and Sonoma in Mendocino County, the Anderson Valley is a hidden gem for wine lovers. Known for pinot noir and varietals like gewürztraminer and riesling, the...
Wineries Are Less Dramatic Than Soap Operas
- Publish Date: Aug 13, 2012
- Tags: John Wright, Laura Wright, winery, Standing Sun
If you've been looking for a wine to pair with your afternoon soap opera fix, well, there's a winery that's done the pairing for you. John Wright was an architect for...
All-American Wines for a New England Tradition
Boiled potatoes, steaming-hot, fresh clams, crab claws, or lobster tails …or all of the above? Talk about delicious fare for a summer soirée. Here are some timeless and tasty wine...
50% Off Around the World in 80 Sips Boston Tickets
- Publish Date: Aug 13, 2012
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips, Boston
Hey, Boston! Are you ready for the 1st annual Around the World in 80 Sips Boston? Team Bottlenotes is ready to take you all over the world of wine. Our first ever Around the World in 80...
Do You Know Wine?
- Publish Date: Aug 1, 2012
- Tags: wine trivia, miscellaneous wine facts
You may think you know wine, but there's always more to learn. Here are some wine facts and did-you-knows guaranteed to impress your fellow wine lovers: • In 1801, Thomas Jefferson...
Start Sipping Your Way Through LA
- Publish Date: Aug 10, 2012
- Tags: Around the World in 80 Sips ™, Los Angeles, Peterson Automotive Museum
It's getting closer, LA! Are you ready for Team Bottlenotes' 2nd annual Around the World in 80 Sips ™ tasting on Friday, August 24th at the Peterson Automotive Museum? If you missed the...
Not Your Run-Of-The-Mill Wine Route
- Publish Date: Jun 25, 2012
- Tags: wine, California, Santa Barbara County, Lompoc
The name alone tweaks one's curiosity, but the laid back factor is a big sell too for this little industrial-park-turned-wine-hotspot in Lompoc, California, an easy drive from the seaside...
Keep Your Spritz About You
- Publish Date: Jul 31, 2012
- Tags: Italy, wine cocktails, spritz, spr!z
If you like white wine, you may have had a spritzer before, which is white wine with club soda. But you may not have had the Italian version, called a spritz , which adds a bitter liquor or...
Santorini Wine, Great with Any Sunset
If you've been to Santorini, one of the most beautiful Greek islands, you know the sunset experience may top that of any other. Okay, so you can't get there this summer. No problem....
Olympic Wines
- Publish Date: Aug 3, 2012
- Tags: Olympics, wine pairings, recommendations, tips
The 2012 Olympics are in full swing, and as you watch the various sports from London, we've got you covered with the following Olympics-and-wine pairings. So sit back, relax, and take in...
Cork Beyond the Bottle
- Publish Date: Aug 1, 2012
- Tags: cork, luxury, products, accessories
The focus of a bottle of wine is never the cork, in fact you probably only notice them when they are defective. But the artistic minds behind Queork have come up with some of the most creative...
Rap and the Moscato Boom
- Publish Date: Aug 2, 2012
- Tags: Moscato, rappers, wine trends
Moscato, that sweet, easy-drinking wine perfect for summer, is the fastest growing varietal in the country with sales increasing 70 percent since 2011. If this kind of growth continues,...
Road Trip!
- Publish Date: Jul 31, 2012
- Tags: Wine recommendations, travel, roadtrips
It's the last stretch of summer before vacations end and the weather cools down. What better way to take advantage of summer than by taking a wine-themed road trip across the country?...
The Team Has Chosen
- Publish Date: Jul 30, 2012
- Tags: Team Bottlenotes, best wines, wine
This has been a terrific month of tasting, exploring, and celebrating. Our interns went on a trip to Napa Valley, a handful of Bottlenotes members explored the Anderson Valley, and we all...
August Wine Events
- Publish Date: Jul 18, 2012
- Tags: August, summer, wine events
Whether it's relaxing with a glass on a hot day or enjoying one as the sun sets, August is a great month for drinking wine. Here are some highlights of August wine events, festivals, and...
Hot Enough for You?
- Publish Date: Jul 31, 2012
- Tags: Vinho Verde, Twin Vines, Summer wines,
Here's one sure-fire way to beat the heat this summer – open up a chilled bottle of Twin Vines Vinho Verde, then pour, sip and enjoy. Vinho Verde, or "green wine,"...
Opening Ceremonies
- Publish Date: Jul 18, 2012
- Tags: Olympics, Opening Ceremonies
Today, the Games of the 30th Olympiad kick off in London. You would be forgiven if you wondered what in the world the Olympics had to do with wine. Well, there is a wine for every occasion,...
All American Cheese
- Publish Date: Jul 20, 2012
- Tags: Sponsored sip, Artisanal Cheese,
Have you ever wished you could buy an artisanal product--for example, cheese--even if you live far away from where it's made? The goal of Artisanal Premium Cheese is to make that a...
Cheese in the Summer Breeze
How could you possibly improve upon a summer filled with wine, sun, and relaxing outdoors? What about the enticing aroma and taste of artisan Swiss cheese? We at the Daily Sip recently tasted...
It's Summer Time, and the Wine-Drinking is Easy
- Publish Date: Jun 29, 2012
- Tags: summer wine, Vinho Verde, Portugal
When it's hot, and you want a fresh, light, crispy wine, you might consider Vinho Verde. It's a Portuguese wine and it's easy to drink, and it's got a little fizz to it....
Food and Wine Tours from South America to South Africa
- Publish Date: Jul 18, 2012
- Tags: tours, travel, regions, biking, south america, south africa
If you're a wine enthusiast, you may have visited some of the most famous wine-producing areas of France or California. But have you ever taken a bike ride through them? There are many...
Wine Games? Balderdash!
- Publish Date: Jul 19, 2012
- Tags: wine, games, wine words, parties, tips
Everyone has heard of the classic party game Balderdash —an easily adaptable, often hilarious, bluffing game in which the "Dasher" reads out a word (or name or date or movie...
Kickstart a Wine Project
- Publish Date: Jul 17, 2012
- Tags: Kickstarter, wine, new products, crowd funding
Have you ever heard of "crowd funding?" This internet-era term refers to people across the world pledging money to support a product, company, or campaign. It's a recent...
Wine Ice Cream
- Publish Date: Jul 10, 2012
- Tags: Mercer's Dairy, wine ice cream
Wow is a universal word. Just ask Roxaina Hurlburt, self described "ice cream passionista" of Mercer's Dairy in Boonville, NY, and creator of the award-winning Wine Ice Cream ,...
The Daily Sip's Favorite Summer Sipper
Europeans have enjoyed these for centuries; Americans are just getting into the summer spritzer craze. Far classier than Zima from the 1980s, spritzers can be sipped poolside, by the barbecue, at...
Click. Ship. Sip.
- Publish Date: Jul 17, 2012
- Tags: wine deals, discounts, flash sale
MyWineDeal.com brings the tasting room to your living room. Each week they host a live video chat with the winemaker whose wine is featured on the flash sale site. Members are invited to join...
Winemaker Spotlight: Francois Lurton, Bodega Piedra Negra
- Publish Date: Jul 11, 2012
- Tags: Francois Lurton, Mendoza, Bordeaux, Argentina, Malbec
Francois Lurton says he was the first to plant pinot gris in Argentina. He's now the biggest producer of it in that country, making 48 cases a year. But it's not his only standout...
Sunny Mondays Call for Shiraz and Outside-in-Cheddar Sliders
- Publish Date: Jun 22, 2012
- Tags: shiraz, entertaining, grilling, barbeque, sliders
Do rainy days and Mondays always get you down? One source reports that Mondays are actually the least likely day of the week for rain. It's a perfect excuse to host a casual outdoor...
Wine-Related Superstitions
- Publish Date: Jul 11, 2012
- Tags: wine, wine tips, superstitions, friday the 13th
It's Friday the 13th, but hopefully bad luck is not upon us. Wine has been produced for thousands of years, so naturally there are many superstitions and traditions associated with it....
4th Annual Twilight Wine Tasting is Coming Up on July 24th!
- Publish Date: Jul 12, 2012
- Tags: twilight, wine tasting, chicago
On Tuesday, July 24th, Chicago's premier contemporary dance company, Hubbard Street Dance will join forces with Bottlenotes and The James Hotel to produce the fourth annual Twilight at the...
From the Warrior Dash to Wine
The great music festivals of Busch Light, mystery meals, and mystery smells are not coming to an end. However, one musical weekend looks poised to flip that paradigm on its head. Firefly Music...
"San-so" Anyone?
If you've heard of cinsault (pronounced "San-so"), it's probably as a blending grape. In France, cinsault is most commonly grown in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, where...
Start Sipping Your Way Through Los Angeles
- Publish Date: Jul 10, 2012
- Tags: Los Angeles, Early Bird, Around the World in 80 Sips,
Hey, LA! Team Bottlenotes is ready to take you all over the world of wine. We hope you're prepared for our 2nd Around the World in 80 Sips® tasting in LA on Friday, August 24th at the...
Discover why Rioja is pure genius
- Publish Date: Jul 9, 2012
- Tags: Spain, sponsored sip, rioja, wine regions
What happens when you combine the sex appeal of all-things-Spanish--dance, fashion, culture, cuisine--with the old-world sophistication of European winemaking? Wines from Rioja, Spain, of...
Sciacchetrá—A Gem Lost To Extinction?
- Publish Date: Jul 6, 2012
- Tags: wine, Sciacchetrá, Italy, Cinque Terre
Sciacchetrá (shock-eh-tra) is the rare, amber dessert wine unique to the Cinque Terre, a collection of five seaside villages on the Italian Riviera . The vineyards in this beautiful...
Revelation, Flirtation, Contemplation, Oh My!
- Publish Date: Jul 5, 2012
- Tags: Rhongasm, Rhone wine, wine regions, France, Wine Tips
Definition: Rhôngasm (noun) – what you feel when you drink an amazing Rhône wine. Sébastien Gavillet grew up as the son of a professional coffee taster, so like it or...
Vin D'Amour: A Timeless Pairing
- Publish Date: Jul 5, 2012
- Tags: Dr. Ruth, new wine, low alcohol, love potion
You most likely know the pint-sized Dr. Ruth for her late night interviews and frank advice about sex. Now she wants you to know her for something else too: Vin d'Amour, her...
Romancing the Rhones Experience
- Publish Date: Jul 3, 2012
- Tags: Sponsored sip, Rhone wines, wine events, events, July, San Francisco
Do you love Rhône wines? You can share in a seductive Rhône experience on Saturday, July 14th at The Old Mint in San Francisco, where you can enjoy 100+ Rhône wines from...
George Taber Recreates the Judgment of Paris
- Publish Date: Jan 22, 2013
- Tags: George Taber, New Jersey, tastings, competition
So it's probably safe to say that next-to-nobody thinks: I feel like a New Jersey cabernet with my grilled steak tonight. Hold on. The wine world just got pulled inside out. And...
Stars & Stripes Forever
- Publish Date: Jul 2, 2012
- Tags: Chandon, July 4th, events, entertaining, limited edition
Wondering what kind of wine to pair with red, white and blue fireworks this July 4? The perfect option might be the Chandon American Summer , a sleek white bottle wrapped in red and blue...
June Sipping
- Publish Date: Jul 5, 2012
- Tags: July, wine, wine recommendations, summer, bottlenotes team
The first month of summer has flown by and we've already marked off a few items on our checklist—We've made a pie from scratch, visited the circus, gone on a beach bonfire...
July Wine Events
July means summer, and summer means getting outside and enjoying the warm weather while it lasts—an experience that can be made all the richer if you have a glass of good wine in hand....
Return Of The Mack
- Publish Date: Jun 26, 2012
- Tags: Mouton Noir, André Mack, French Laundry sommelier
Take a former French Laundry sommelier with a penchant for Burgundy, garage style winemaking and hip-hop sensibility and what do you get? Mouton Noir , a line of seriously satisfying and...
Spotlight: Texas Wines
Barbecues and football are most often associated with Texas, but did you know that Texas also has the fifth-most vineyard acreage of any U.S. state?Wine has an extensive history in Texas; grapes...
Break Me Off A Glass Of That
- Publish Date: Jun 21, 2012
- Tags: wine, Stacked Wines, Matt Zimmer
So what do you do when you want just one glass of wine, but to get it, you have to open a 750 milliliter wine bottle that pours four? You might give up and open a beer instead. Or open the...
Q&A with Hume Vineyards' owner/winemaker Stephane Baldi
- Publish Date: Jun 21, 2012
- Tags: Hume Vineyards, Virgina, interview, Stephane Baldi
How often do you sit gazing out your office window, dreaming of the chance to do something with your life that you really love? Ever look at someone and wonder, "how did (s)he get that...
A National Holiday for Wine Lovers
- Publish Date: May 12, 2014
- Tags: Sauvignon Blanc, white wine, #sauvblanc
Rejoice! Today is National Sauvignon Blanc day. One of the most popular white wine varietals, sauvignon blanc is known for its precision and refreshing crisp, "green" character....
30% off & $0.01 Shipping on a Stellar Summer Sparkling
- Publish Date: Jun 20, 2012
- Tags: Sponsored Sip, Clos du Val, sparkling wines
Taltarni Brut Taché from Australia's Pyrenees (in Victoria, Australia- not to be confused with the Spanish Pyrenees) is not only award-winning and limited production, but one of...
Jazz Up the Games with a Competition of Your Own
- Publish Date: Jun 19, 2012
- Tags: Alyssa Rapp, Olympics, games, Today Show
Bottlenotes CEO, Alyssa Rapp, has the pleasure of discussing wine entertaining tips with Regis and Kathie Lee on the Today Show this morning! One of the entertaining ideas she is offering up...
Napa Pride
- Publish Date: Jun 19, 2012
- Tags: Tracey Mason, Clos du Val, Napa Valley, Pride Week
When you're sipping a good glass of wine, it doesn't really matter if the person who made that wine is male or female, black or white, gay or straight. It's good wine. But...
Accessible, Affordable, and Award Winning
- Publish Date: Jun 15, 2012
- Tags: Livermore Valley, Northern California, San Francisco, wine tastings,
If you've done any wine tasting in Northern California, you were probably sipping in Napa or Sonoma. While these regions are not to be missed, we'd like to offer an alternative for your next Bay...
The Walrus Talks Wine
- Publish Date: Jun 14, 2012
- Tags: interview, Craig Stadler, golf,
Some know him as the Walrus, others as the guy in those Smith & Wollensky ads of the past decade (the one with a glass of Robert Mondavi Reserve red and a big steak). If you haven't...
Days of Wine and Lavender
- Publish Date: Jun 18, 2012
- Tags: wine events, Matanzas Creek, Bennett Valley, Sonoma County, lavender
Nestled in the Bennett Valley appellation of Sonoma County there's a wine paradise teeming with life, libations, and lavender. Welcome to Matanzas Creek . If you haven't visited this stunning...
Malibu Barbie, Malibu Beaches, And Malibu…Wine?
- Publish Date: Jun 12, 2012
- Tags: wine, Malibu, Malibu Family Wines, Semler, Saddlebrook
Malibu Family Wines at Saddlerock Ranch is a winery tucked away in a most unlikely place. Two families teamed up to create it: the Semlers and the DeJorias. And while it's a traditional...
Celebrate Greek Wines
- Publish Date: Jun 13, 2012
- Tags: wine events, wine news, greek wine, new york restaurants
For two weeks (June 8 – 22), New York's top restaurants and retailers go Greek! Join New Wines of Greece as we invite you to visit your favorite restaurants and retailers for special...
Calling All Explorers!
- Publish Date: Jun 11, 2012
- Tags: sponsored sip, Spanish wine, Albarino, white wine
Do you consider yourself an explorer? Are you the person who introduces your friends to newfound treasures? If so, don't miss the chance to impress them further by becoming a member of the...
Vin du Chien
- Publish Date: Jun 11, 2012
- Tags: wineries, Napa Valley, dog-friendly
Is the Napa Valley going to the dogs? It might seem that way at Frenchie, a new winery for dogs that debuted recently at Raymond Vineyards in St. Helena. Frenchie — named after...
Easy Reading And Sipping
- Publish Date: Jun 11, 2012
- Tags: book, Sinfandel, Gina Cresse
Usually when we pick up a wine book, it's to grow and deepen our knowledge. However there are times, especially during long, hot days on the beach, when all we want is to be entertained. Lucky...
Marc Mondavi Encourages You to Discover the Magic Within You
- Publish Date: Jun 4, 2012
- Tags: Marc Mondavi, Divining Rod, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
With the overwhelming amount of wizards, warlocks, vampires and werewolves both in print and on the big screen, it's obvious that people everywhere are obsessed with...
Timeless and Infinitely-Useful Wine Accessories
- Publish Date: Jun 7, 2012
- Tags: graduation, wine tools, wine accessories, gift ideas
It's that time of year again: inspirational speeches; mortar boards flying sky-high; graduates heading out to conquer the world. So if the graduate in your life is also a burgeoning...
Ballooning in Napa Valley
- Publish Date: Jun 11, 2012
- Tags: hot air balloon ride, Napa Valley Drifters
There's not much wine tasting to be done at sunrise in Napa, but that doesn't mean that adventurous visitors need to stay tucked in bed until the tasting rooms open. If you are ok...
Non-Cliché Gifts For Wine-Loving Dads
- Publish Date: Jun 6, 2012
- Tags: Father's Day, wine, gift guide
It is Father's Day season yet again, and another year of decisions about what to buy. (Not another tie!) If the dad in your life loves wine, but you want get him something a little more...
The Spirit(s) Of Port
- Publish Date: Jun 5, 2012
- Tags: wine, Port, cocktails, rosé, Croft Pink
Portugal's famous fortified wine, Port, is a singular aperitif. But its rich history as a mixer is also reviving the wine's place in the modern cocktail movement . According to...
Welcome Wisconsin In Your Glass
- Publish Date: Jun 4, 2012
- Tags: wine, Wisconsin, Wollersheim Winery
Wisconsin--home to the Green Bay Packers, cheddar cheese, Miller Lite and… wine? If this is news to you, don't be alarmed. We also didn't realize that the Copper State grew grapes. It's...
June Wine Events
- Publish Date: May 31, 2012
- Tags: June Wine Events
With the weather heating up, June marks the beginning of a flood of summer wine tastings and festivals throughout the country. This month, join Bottlenotes in San Francisco as we explore the...
Wine, World Music And Song
- Publish Date: Jun 4, 2012
- Tags: wine, Huichica Music Festival, Music Festival
Listening to live music while sipping chardonnay at your favorite winery is one of the pleasures of summer. But let's face it: musical acts at most wineries fall into one of two safe...
Wine, World Music And Song
- Publish Date: May 30, 2012
- Tags: Gundlach Bundschu's Huichica Music Festival
Listening to live music while sipping chardonnay at your favorite winery is one of the pleasures of summer. But let's face it: musical acts at most wineries fall into one of two safe...
Our Favorite Wines This Month
- Publish Date: May 29, 2012
- Tags: wine, Blackbird Vineyards, Continuum, L'Aventure Estate, Parducci, Gumphof, McKenzie-Mueller,
May has proven to be a sensational month. The roses (and rosés) were in full bloom, Team Bottlenotes travelled to the Windy City for our Around the World in 80 Sips event series, and we...
Bin There, Done That
- Publish Date: May 28, 2012
- Tags: wine, Australia, Bin numbers, Penfolds, Peter Gago
The other day, while sorting through our stash of great Australian wines in search of something spring-like to sip, we realized that many of the wines were named Bin this number or Bin that...
Sip Your Way Through Houston
- Publish Date: Jun 14, 2013
- Tags: wine events, Houston, Around the World in 80 Sips, iGourmet artisanal cheese, Creminelli charcuterie
It's getting closer! Are you ready for the 1st annual Around the World in 80 Sips ™ tasting in Houston? Our awesome event is on Friday, June 8th at Minute Maid Park—Union Station...
Celebrate Memorial Day-- Sunrise to Sunset
- Publish Date: May 24, 2012
- Tags: Memorial Day, white Sangria recipe, Blood Orange Sunrise, Watermelon Cucumber Cooler, Lemon Drop on Ice, Dirty Road Milkshake Shooter
Last year, we suggested you serve our infamous white Sangria recipe as part of your Memorial Day festivities . This year, we're pulling out all the stops. Below you'll find three...
150 Ways To Kick Your Cellar Up A Notch!
- Publish Date: May 24, 2012
- Tags: wine, auctions, global E-Auction, Auction Napa Valley,
Whether you're in Hong Kong or London, Duluth or San Diego or anywhere in between—bidding in the global E-Auction of the world's most celebrated charity wine auction, Auction...
Drew Barrymore's Italian Production
- Publish Date: May 23, 2012
- Tags: wine, Pinot Grigio, Drew Barrymore
She helped "E.T." phone home. She flashed David Letterman. And she's one of "Charlie's Angels." Many of us feel as though we've grown up with actress...
Champagne On Ice
- Publish Date: May 21, 2012
- Tags: Margherita Missoni, Champagne on ice, Piscine, Moët Ice Impérial, Champagne Piper-Heidsieck NV Brut
Fashion icon Margherita Missoni isn't just setting international style trends with her family's sportswear brand. She's also influencing the world of wine by making Champagne on...
Former AOL Executives Steve and Jean Case Announce Their Latest Project
- Publish Date: May 13, 2012
- Tags: Steve and Jean Case, Virginia, winery, Early Mountain Vineyards
The husband-and-wife team of Steve and Jean Case is best known for their work at AOL – Steve, a co-founder and former CEO, and Jean, a former vice president. But they're taking a...
Purple Oxygen Eater
- Publish Date: May 14, 2012
- Tags: wine preservation system, Air Cork
Here at Bottlenotes, we get excited about wine gadgets — especially when they work. If, like us, you've gotten mixed results when trying to preserve leftover wine with pumps or...
Calling All Chicagoans To Taste Around Town
- Publish Date: May 21, 2012
- Tags: Taste Around Town, Chicago Restaurants, Opentable
In case it slipped your mind in light of the NATO madness, Bottlenotes and CheekyChicago's second annual Taste Around Town is taking place THIS WEEK throughout Chicago! Visit any of...
Grape Sex
- Publish Date: May 14, 2012
- Tags: wine, grapes, reproduction
Well, it's come to that point in the year. The mood is finally right, and over the next few weeks, there'll be a lot of sex in the vineyards. Strictly between the grapes of course....
What A Lovely Bouquet
- Publish Date: May 16, 2012
- Tags: wine, flowers, summer, floral aromas
Summer is coming. One of the best parts of the warm weather is the flowers blooming everywhere. Whether it's purple violets underfoot, orange blossoms raining fragrant, or roses sprouting...
Challenge Your Senses With The Wines Of Portugal
- Publish Date: May 17, 2012
- Tags: wine events, Wines of Portugal, Annual Grand Tasting
Wines of Portugal invites you to their Annual Grand Tasting in San Francisco on Monday, June 4, 2012. You don't want to miss this chance to go Around Portugal in 80 sips because you...
The Big 4-0!
- Publish Date: May 15, 2012
- Tags: Silver Oak Cellars, Clos du Val, 40th birthday
Passing a milestone 40th birthday can often trigger the birthday blues. But two iconic Napa wineries both born in 1972 — Clos du Val and Silver Oak — couldn't be more tickled to...
Put a Cork In It; In Your Flip-Flops, That Is
- Publish Date: May 14, 2012
- Tags: cork flip flops, SOLE, ReCork
Sip it, wear it, do the environment a solid. That's the end result of a recycling initiative by specialty beverage seller BevMo!, Vancouver-based footwear company SOLE , and ReCork , a...
A Match Made In Heaven
- Publish Date: May 8, 2012
- Tags: wine, Hall Winery Cabernet Cookoff
Big, bold cabernet sauvignons – you know the over extracted, over-oaked, high alcohol kind — have given the red grape something of a bad rap for overpowering most foods. But at the...
Sip Your Way Through Chicago
- Publish Date: May 14, 2012
- Tags: Chicago's Taste Around Town, CheekyChicago, OpenTable
In case it slipped your mind, Bottlenotes and CheekyChicago's second annual Taste Around Town begins today in Chicago. If you haven't already, purchase your tickets here for...
De-Clutter Your Wine Life
- Publish Date: May 10, 2012
- Tags: wine, spring cleaning, picnics, pool parties
Those bottles gathering dust in your shoe closet may be on their way out. Spring cleaning your wine stash means clearing bottles passed their drinkability to make room for new ones. You can...
Wine-Loving Moms By Personality Type
- Publish Date: May 9, 2012
- Tags: Mother's Day, wine-related gifts
So you're either are a mom, have a mom, or know a lot of moms who love wine. Here's a non-exhaustive list of moms by personality type--and wine-related gifts for each. •...
Vinho Brasileiro? Sim!
- Publish Date: May 8, 2012
- Tags: wine, South America, Brazil
When it comes to potent potables from Brazil, you're probably thinking cachaça and caipirinhas. But the South American nation also has a wine industry that was started by the...
Host Gifts That Won't Break the Bank
- Publish Date: May 31, 2012
- Tags: gifts, cocktail napkins, labels for wine glasses, personalized labels, corkcicle
BBQ season means party season, so we came up with a list of great gifts to bring to your host. And they're all affordable. Of course, a bottle of wine will always do, but small gifts for...
Rosé Colored Glasses
- Publish Date: May 6, 2012
- Tags: wine, southern France, Provence
When pale pink glasses of wine start showing up at your neighborhood bistro, it's a sure sign that summer isn't far off. Rosé wines are made all over the world, but the style...
Start Sipping Your Way Through Chicago
- Publish Date: May 7, 2012
- Tags: Taste Around Town, Chicago
Greetings, Chicago wine enthusiasts! Prepare your palate for an epic food and wine journey and help kick-off Bottlenotes and CheekyChicago's second annual " Taste Around Town...
Wine Cocktails?
- Publish Date: May 7, 2012
- Tags: Mixology, Kir, Le Colonial, Burgundy Wine Week 2012
We've been drinking Kir, an aperitfif of white wine with creme de cassis, for ages. But let's face it, the classic Burgundian libation is in dire need of a facelift. Originated to...
Viva Vino
- Publish Date: May 4, 2012
- Tags: Cinco de Mayo, Mexican wine
Did you know that Cinco de Mayo has nothing to do with Independence Day in Mexico (which is properly celebrated in September)? But the 5th of May does mark an important point in Mexican history...
French Toast
- Publish Date: May 2, 2012
- Tags: French oak barrels, red Bordeaux, pinot noir
If you love pinot noir full of smoky flavors or red Bordeaux with a hint of spice box, then say merci beaucoup to the French oak barrels that lend those flavors to the wine. Creating a barrel...
Sideways Redux
- Publish Date: May 1, 2012
- Tags: Rex Pickett, the play: Sideways, wine novel
If you think sipping pinot noir is cool, and still recoil at the very mention of merlot, then chances are you've seen the movie Sideways. On May 12, the Ruskin Group Theatre will debut the...
Share Your Thoughts For A Chance To Win A $250 Gift Certificate
- Publish Date: May 4, 2012
- Tags: Wine Survey, Mother's Day
Mother's Day is right around the corner and in addition to the champagne breakfast we want to know what gifts you're giving your Mom. Fill out our short survey on what gifts...
Around The World With Chenin Blanc
- Publish Date: Apr 30, 2012
- Tags: wine, chenin blanc
If you're looking for a white wine to suit every mood this spring, look to chenin blanc. The shape-shifting grape is just as quaffable bone-dry as it is sparkling or sweet, thanks to its...
The Best Of April
- Publish Date: Apr 29, 2012
- Tags: wine, best of April
Out with the old and in with the new, but before the month is over and Team Bottlenotes starts sipping through May, we would like to share our favorite wines from this past month. Abigail...
May Wine Events
- Publish Date: Apr 25, 2012
- Tags: May, wine events
While there's rarely a reasonable excuse not to enjoy good company and delicious wine, May offers an especially wonderful opportunity because everyone is crawling out of hibernation and...
Grapes Into Grain, Sacred Or Profane?
- Publish Date: Jan 22, 2013
- Tags: Cascade Barrel House; Dogfish Head; Cantillon; Sour Beer; Jean Van Roy
We've all heard the phrase "It takes a lot of good beer to make good wine," a reference to winemakers' time-honored after-work refreshment. Recently, thanks to modern craft brewers employing old...
Pairing Wine With Chocolate--An Often Daunting Task
- Publish Date: Apr 25, 2012
- Tags: wine, chocolate, Swanson Vineyards, Foley Vineyards, Fess Parker
There are classic combinations in life: wine and cheese, fries and ketchup, bagels and cream cheese. We think wine and chocolate should be added to the list. Napa Valley's Swanson...
France's Famous Grape Siblings
The primary grapes of France's major wine regions are like elder siblings. They get all the glory. But the lesser known grape varietals of Bordeaux, Burgundy, and the Rhone Valley are...
Take Me Out To The Tasting Room
- Publish Date: Apr 22, 2012
- Tags: ball park wine, baseball season, wine
Baseball season is in full swing, which means fans can wash down their peanuts and hot dogs with the perfect pairing: wine. Like high-quality craft beer, wine has made a splash at ball parks...
Make Every Sip Count
- Publish Date: Apr 24, 2012
- Tags: Blush App
How many times have you walked into a wine shop only to be overwhelmed by all the choices? Now there is a mobile app called Blush that has the power to be your ultimate wine-shopping...
Vibrant Rioja Grand Tasting Event
- Publish Date: Apr 27, 2012
- Tags: Vibrant Rioja Grand Tasting
Come mingle with other wine lovers at the Vibrant Rioja Grand Tasting event on April 30, at the InterContinental Miami Hotel. Vibrant Rioja, Spain's greatest wine region, invites you to...
Bottle Shock
- Publish Date: Apr 19, 2012
- Tags: DeLoach Vineyards, Raymond Vineyards, eco friendly oak barrel, eco-pouch, wine
Most everybody knows glass can be recycled. So how come the EPA says 80 percent of wine bottles wind up in landfills? As Earth Day approaches, one of the best things you can do for Mother Earth...
National Stress Awareness Month
- Publish Date: Apr 18, 2012
- Tags: health, wine benefits, national stress awareness month
April is National Stress Awareness Month . Practically an American pastime, stress, say experts, is the underlying cause of numerous chronic illnesses, countless sleepless nights, headaches,...
One Winery, One Bottle, One Tree
- Publish Date: Apr 12, 2012
- Tags: Earth Day, Trinity Oaks, California
If you're looking for a way to make a difference this Earth Day (April 22), we at Bottlenotes say, "Sip." That's right. Trinity Oaks, a California winery, in an effort...
The Making Of Malbec
- Publish Date: Apr 16, 2012
- Tags: Malbec World Day
Wine holidays are fun, especially when they celebrate significant moments in history. It was today in 1853 that Argentinian president, Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, vowed to transform...
The Spirit For Food
- Publish Date: Apr 15, 2012
- Tags: dinner, wine alternative, raki,
Even a wino can admit that some occasions call for liquor. Unfortunately, most 90 proof options do not exactly enhance food. Whiskey and cognac offer far more to cigars. And after a few vodkas,...
Tax Day Wine Pairings For Every Type Of Return
- Publish Date: Apr 8, 2012
- Tags: Tax Day, wine pairings
It's said that only two things are certain in this world: death and taxes. We, at Bottlenotes, have a third certainty: good wine exists at any price. So whether the taxman giveth or...
Celebrating Thomas Jefferson's Birthday
- Publish Date: Apr 11, 2012
- Tags: Thomas Jefferson's Birthday, wineries, Virginia
Ever wonder who the first United States wine aficionado was? President Thomas Jefferson. In fact, the third president of the United States left such detailed notes on wine that books have been...
April Showers Bring Spring…Wines
- Publish Date: Apr 10, 2012
- Tags: wine picks, April showers
Ahh, spring has finally sprung. The flowers are blooming; runners are embracing the fine weather; and patio season is entering full swing. But with April and spring, come showers. How do you...
It's A Nice Day For A Wine Wedding
- Publish Date: Apr 9, 2012
- Tags: Kathryn Kalabokes, wine, weddings
Your dream wedding may include free-flowing Dom or Cristal. But, there are easier and more affordable ways to make sure wine is a memorable part of your momentous day. Cork place holders might...
Wine Picks For Vegetarian Dishes
- Publish Date: Apr 5, 2012
- Tags: wine picks, vegetarian dishes, Meatless Mondays
Pairing wine with steak? Super easy--a big cabernet. A plate of pasta Bolognese? Think about a top Barolo. But veggies? Well, that's where wine-pairing gets trickier. With the Meatless...
Clos Du Val Winery
- Publish Date: Apr 13, 2012
- Tags: Clos Du Val Winery
Clos Du Val Winery was founded 40 years ago on the vaunted principles of Vindependence: individuality, independence and expression that guide us to this day. We make wine. Wine that is honest,...
Cool, Classy, And Kosher
- Publish Date: Apr 5, 2012
- Tags: Passover, kosher wines
As the rest of the world feasts on ham and chocolate Easter eggs, Jews relish the week of Passover as an opportunity to contemplate the Exodus from Egypt and the significance of unleavened bread...
Egg-static Fermentation
- Publish Date: Apr 3, 2012
- Tags: Domaine Carneros, concrete egg-shaped tank, fermentation containers
Sneak inside Domaine Carneros' cellar and you will find an egg-cellent treat. Standing six feet tall and weighing 2,000 pounds is a concrete egg-shaped tank covered in pastels and...
Finger Lakes Wines Take On The World
- Publish Date: Apr 3, 2012
- Tags: wine, Finger Lakes region, New York,
Recently, on a rainy night in New York City, four winemakers from the Finger Lakes region of New York State showed up at Spina restaurant for a throw down. Armed with one wine each, they set...
Hope You're Thirsty
- Publish Date: Apr 2, 2012
- Tags: Maximus, world's largest wine bottle, Bohemia Machine
It is more than eight feet tall and holds enough liquid to fill 760 standard wine bottles. When it was first designed in 2009, Maximus, as it is known in the Czech Republic, was the largest...
Varietal Spotlight: Argentina's Torrontés Worth A Taste
- Publish Date: Apr 1, 2012
- Tags: white wine, torrontés, South America,
Planted at very high altitudes in Argentina's Calchaquies Valley, torrontés is a grape you may not be familiar with. Argentina is the leading producer of this delicious...
Around the World in 80 Sips™ Chicago
- Publish Date: May 3, 2012
- Tags: Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art, 80 Sips
Hey Chicago!There is only one week left to get your Around the World in 80 Sips™ Chicago tickets for Friday, May 11th at the Museum of Contemporary Art. We hope you will join us as Team...
InsideHook Recommends The Best Local Experiences
- Publish Date: Apr 6, 2012
- Tags: InsideHook, daily city guide, Club W, vino delivery service
These sommeliers make house calls! When you subscribe free to InsideHook by midnight on Sunday (April 8th), you'll be entered to win a three-month membership to Club W , a just-launched vino...
Trump Wines…Coming Soon To A Trump Tower Near You
- Publish Date: Mar 29, 2012
- Tags: Donald Trump, winery, Virginia
In the past, we've leveraged this annual prank day to come up with Sips on such things as the " first 100-point wine made from hydroponic grapes " and " Lady...
A Magnificent March
- Publish Date: Mar 29, 2012
- Tags: Best Wines of March
The Bottlenotes team is back from Spring Break and ready for action: our noses are freckled, our beach bods are tanned, and we are eager to share our favorite wines from this past month. Abigail...
Wine In The Pursuit Of True Enjoyment
- Publish Date: Mar 27, 2012
- Tags: GReedy Wines, Alexander Valley, Greg Urmini, Ross Reedy
Being greedy isn't necessarily something your mom would advocate, but she also wouldn't advise drinking subpar vino. Good thing we're covered on both ends. GReedy Wines ,...
April Wine Events For Rain Or Shine
- Publish Date: Mar 25, 2012
- Tags: April Wine Events
We thought we wanted to skip the April showers this year and head straight to May. But it turns out April will be pouring wine throughout the month and across the country. Bring it on, April. We...
Meet The Dark Horses-- Lehigh Valley And Wenatchee
- Publish Date: Mar 25, 2012
- Tags: March Madness, Lehigh Valley Wine Trail, Wenatchee, Washington
While college basketball lovers nationwide will be bracketing and betting on who will win the final four, (and nuzzling up next to the television with screams of frustration or joy), there are...
Around The World in 80 Sips™ Miami
- Publish Date: Mar 30, 2012
- Tags: Miami, wine tasting, event
Hey, Miami! Team Bottlenotes is back and ready to take you all over the world of wine. We hope you're as ready as we are for the 2nd annual Around the World in 80 Sips ™...
Get Out And Taste
- Publish Date: Mar 30, 2012
- Tags: 80 Sips Challenge
In case it slipped your mind, the 80 Sips Challenge is going on right now in San Francisco until March 31st. In the week ahead, be sure to visit as many participating restaurants in the...
Around The World in 80 Sips™ Miami
- Publish Date: Mar 30, 2012
- Tags: Around The World in 80 Sips™ Miami, wine tasting, event
It's getting closer! Are you ready for the 2nd annual Around the World in 80 Sips ™ tasting in Miami? Our awesome event is on Friday, April 20th at The Moore Building. If you...
Bracket, Taste, Win
- Publish Date: Mar 22, 2012
- Tags: March Madness, Wine Brackets
This Sip was also featured in the Huffington Post yesterday! Find it here . By now, the brackets have been circulated, the pools have been entered, and the heat is on. Who will win it...
The Bottlehood Of The Traveling Tumbler
- Publish Date: Mar 21, 2012
- Tags: Bottlehood, recycled glassware company
The morning after your next party, take a closer look at the contents of your glass recycling bin. Observe the frosty blue of that Bombay Sapphire Gin bottle and the feminine curves of the Coca...
Wine-Based Perfume
- Publish Date: Mar 20, 2012
- Tags: Notes of Wine Collection, Kelly and Jones, wine-based perfume
The Notes of Wine Collection by Kelly and Jones is a set of five hand-crafted perfumes that mimic the scents of five different grape varieties. The "flight" consists of sauvignon...
National Cherry Blossom Festival Centennial
- Publish Date: Mar 18, 2012
- Tags: Tokyo, Washington, cherry blossom trees, 100 year celebration
In 1912, Tokyo gifted Washington 3,000 cherry blossom trees, and an annual tradition of celebrating that gift began. This year, to mark the 100-year anniversary of the gift, there will be 5 weeks...
Softening The Impact Of Wine Oxidation
- Publish Date: Mar 18, 2012
- Tags: wine preservation systems, The Pump, Gas Preservation, Refrigerator Preservation System
Okay, it's three months into 2012. Are you keeping your resolution to drink less? We admit, it's a massive challenge, especially when you open a fabulously delicious and sometimes...
Get Out And Taste
- Publish Date: Mar 25, 2012
- Tags: 80 Sips Challenge
In case it slipped your mind, the 80 Sips Challenge begins today in San Francisco. Over the next two weeks, be sure to visit all of our resturants which include Fog City Diner , Prospect...
Luxury Wines by the Glass Featuring World-Class Wineries!
- Publish Date: Mar 23, 2012
- Tags: TastingRoom.com, Wines by the Glass
Ever wish you could enjoy a fabulous glass of wine at home — without opening an entire bottle? Now you can. Introducing Wines by the Glass from TastingRoom.com — an exciting new...
It's Not Malarkey, The Irish Like Wine Too
- Publish Date: Mar 15, 2012
- Tags: Irish wineries, Ireland, St. Patrick's Day
Irish wine you say? That must be Guinness. But in fact there are wineries on the Emerald Isle, and they make a number of different styles of wine. The European Union has even listed Ireland...
The Ides Of March
- Publish Date: Mar 14, 2012
- Tags: Ides of March, George Clooney, Ryan Gosling, Julius Caesar
The Ides of March used to be known as the day Julius Caesar was murdered, stabbed 23 times by a group of really bad Romans. But move over JC; a more modern fictional cultural reference...
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day With An Irish Feast
- Publish Date: Mar 13, 2012
- Tags: St. Patrick's Day, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Wine Pairings
Many members of Team Bottlenotes have lived in Chicago or spent significant periods of time there. So, when we think of St. Patrick's Day, we think of the Chicago River being dyed emerald...
Slapping Basses; Punching Caps
- Publish Date: Mar 11, 2012
- Tags: Claypool Cellars , Les Claypool
If Les Claypool's wines are half as popular as his bass lines, it won't be long before we're all bowing down to the pachydermata. Pachy what? Leave it to the eccentric...
The Most Interesting Wine Bottle In The World
- Publish Date: Mar 11, 2012
- Tags: Brancott Estate, World's Most Curious Bottle, iPhone wine app
Can't afford a flight to New Zealand? Not to worry. The people behind Brancott Estate want to bring Marlborough to you. The winery, a pioneering force that produced and released the...
Challenge Yourself
- Publish Date: Mar 18, 2012
- Tags: 80 Sips Challenge San Francisco, San Francisco, OpenTable
Greetings, Bay Area wine enthusiasts! Are you ready to take your palate on an epic food and wine journey? Restaurant week meets our signature Around the World in 80 Sips™ event series in...
Spring Forward, Spring Wine
- Publish Date: Mar 8, 2012
- Tags: Spring Wine, Matchbook, Beckman Vineyards, Domaine Sigalas, Amapola Creek
Snowy or sunny climate, who doesn't get downright giddy over that extra hour of daylight? This year, the clock moves forward on March 11—a perfect time to talk about some awesome...
A Rosé For Spring
- Publish Date: Mar 7, 2012
- Tags: 101st International Women's Day, Jacob's Creek, ZED
Please toast all the women in the wine industry! As we discussed in yesterday's Sip , today is the 101st International Women's Day and there's no better way to celebrate than...
Q & A With Leslie Sbrocco
- Publish Date: Mar 6, 2012
- Tags: 101st International Women's Day, Leslie Sbrocco
For last year's 100th annual International Women's Day, we asked a panel of wine experts such as Gary Vaynerchuk and Natalie MacLean to name the five most influential women in...
Year Of The Sparkling Dragon
- Publish Date: Mar 5, 2012
- Tags: Iron Horse Vineyards, Sonoma, Green Valley
When Bill and Hilary Clinton honored Chinese president Jiang Zemin at a White House State Dinner in 1997, they discussed world affairs over foaming flutes of Iron Horse Vineyards sparkling...
How Do You Know When A Red Wine Is Really "Mature?"
- Publish Date: Mar 5, 2012
- Tags: Mature Wine, Red Wine, Karen MacNeil, The Wine Bible
In response to our recent Daily Sip on " Deciphering Decanters ," one savvy community member asked the related question, "When is a red wine considered mature?" The...
Experience A Walla Walla Wine Tasting!
- Publish Date: Mar 9, 2012
- Tags: Walla Walla Wines, wine tasting, Seattle
Seattleites, prepare to transition from a rainbow of gray into a sunnier state of mind. Our Walla Walla wine friends are bringing their best to Seattle on Monday, March 12th at Sodo Park...
Wine Lover's Spa
- Publish Date: Mar 1, 2012
- Tags: Vinothérapie, Caudalíe, Plaza Hotel, Manhattan
You can drink your wine, or you can have it slathered all over your body at a luxury spa in Manhattan. In fact, the way Caudalíe at the Plaza Hotel is set up…you can do both....
An Electronic Tour Guide In Your Phone
- Publish Date: Feb 29, 2012
- Tags: Champagne, Champagne Day, iPhone app
Need a guide in the Champagne region? Don't worry. There's an app for that. Called Champagne Day , it's a guidebook, tour guide, and private concierge, all wrapped into one...
The Best Of February
- Publish Date: Feb 28, 2012
- Tags: Best Wines
Abigail Domaine Carneros "Le Rêve" 2005 (Carneros, CA) $89 . I popped this delightful bottle of California bubbly with new and old friends to celebrate the first Saturday...
Winemaking and Moviemaking
- Publish Date: Feb 27, 2012
- Tags: Academy Awards, Oscar night, Francis Ford Coppola
It was a night of glitter and glam and old Hollywood style for the 84th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. The Artist and Hugo were the big winners of the evening, each pulling in five...
March Wine Events
- Publish Date: Feb 26, 2012
- Tags: March Wine Events
March is upon us, so keep your fingers crossed for a mild finish to winter, and an early start to spring. We are delighted to be returning to Washington, DC, for our 2nd annual Around the...
Save 30% On Food & Alcohol At Top Restaurants With Savored
- Publish Date: Mar 9, 2012
- Tags: Savored, Sherry-Lehmann
Who doesn't love being wined and dined? When you join Savored by midnight this Thursday, March 8, you'll be entered to win an outstanding $500 Wine & Dine Package including a $250 to the...
A Martini, Up, With Olives And Algae
- Publish Date: Feb 24, 2012
- Tags: naughty bits, RECOVERYbits
Party like it's 1999…but take an algae pill first. That's what the company Naughtybits is saying will cure and even prevent your hangover. When you are,...
Wine Pairings For Hollywood Stars' Recipes
- Publish Date: Feb 21, 2012
- Tags: The Dead Celebrity Cookbook, Oscars
Sure, you could do what everybody else is doing and host a Hawaiian Luau to celebrate The Descendants or serve ballpark hot dogs and have a Moneyball theme for your Oscar party. Or, you...
One Hundred Years Of Chardonnay
- Publish Date: Feb 21, 2012
- Tags: Wente Family Estates, California, chardonnay
Steely and crisp as apples, or rich like butter, chardonnay is the most popular wine in the country. It is also the most widely planted grape in California. But a century ago, there were fewer...
Michelle Caruso-Cabrera On Her Wine Picks
- Publish Date: Feb 20, 2012
- Tags: Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, CNBC, Chief International Correspondent
CNBC's chief international correspondent, Michelle Caruso-Cabrera , has certainly had the opportunity to try some great wines worldwide. Last year, covering the European financial...
Bring Summer To Your Winter Table With Cherry Wine
- Publish Date: Feb 16, 2012
- Tags: Presidents' Day, Cherry Wine
Did George Washington actually cut down a cherry tree? We'll never know for certain. Still, in honor of Presidents' Day, we thought we'd talk cherry wine. Cherry wine is...
A Nestled Treasure of Northwest History: Walla Walla
- Publish Date: Feb 28, 2012
- Tags: Walla Walla
Walla Walla is a place to connect….connections with the land and some of the finest wines in the world; it holds the charms of a small town, and the complexity of the avant-garde....
From Rugby To Roussillon
- Publish Date: Feb 16, 2012
- Tags: Gerard Bertrand, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Good looks. A wine legacy. And the Mediterranean lifestyle. For more than two decades, internationally acclaimed winemaker Gerard Bertrand has embodied the winemaking culture of his native...
Italy or France? "The Drops of God" Decides
- Publish Date: Feb 15, 2012
- Tags: Italy, France, Vicky Schmitt-Vitali, Chianti's Fattoria Le Fonti
When it comes to literary fixes, wine lovers get theirs with " The Drops of God ," the Japanese manga series about a beer salesman who must use his gifted palate to win a valuable...
Deciphering Aeration And Decanters
- Publish Date: Feb 15, 2012
- Tags: wine aeration, decanter designs
You've likely seen wine aerated in a restaurant and maybe you've done it yourself at home by splashing the wine into a decanter. But we got to thinking a refresher might be in...
Pairing RomCom's With Wine
- Publish Date: Feb 13, 2012
- Tags: Valentine's Day, wine, romantic comedy movies
Lest we not forget this Valentine's Day, there are still some fabulous single girls out there. So watching other peoples' love stories, in our pjs, with a glass of vino, is...
Chocolate And Wine Pairing 101
- Publish Date: Feb 12, 2012
- Tags: Valentine's Day Gifts, chocolate and wine pairing
Red wine and chocolate on Valentine's Day are like birds of a feather, they just go together. So romance your special someone with a great bottle of red wine this Valentine's Day,...
Your Personal Guide to Wine Country
- Publish Date: Feb 10, 2012
- Tags: wine tasting, Daily Sip Deals, iPhone application
Planning a wine tasting trip? We know you are. As a loyal reader, you deserve to do it in style—Daily Sip VIP-style. We are super psyched to announce that as of today, you can now...
Not Your Average Nut
- Publish Date: Feb 8, 2012
- Tags: National Almond Day
Almonds are the hipster nut. They're flavorful, versatile, and a favorite of many star chefs. Never mind how good they are for you. Almonds are high in fiber, vitamin E, and magnesium....
A Cupcake Restaurant for the Wine Enthusiast
- Publish Date: Feb 7, 2012
- Tags: Valentines Day
Nestled into the bustling streets of New York's West Village, Sweet Revenge could be any hopping restaurant or bar in the hood. But it's not. This place is as unique as its...
Help! Tips for Toasting the Beatles
- Publish Date: Feb 6, 2012
- Tags: Beatles
For music lovers, there are few moments in our nation's history more pivotal than the Beatles' debut in America. It was February 1964 when John, Paul, Ringo, and George arrived in...
The Perfect Date Night
- Publish Date: Feb 5, 2012
- Tags: Valentines Day, Entertaining
Sparkling wine is a great pairing for all fondue. So why not have a fondue date night on Valentine's Day night and enjoy it with your special someone? Sparkling wine's bright...
Around The World in 80 Sips DC
- Publish Date: Feb 15, 2012
- Tags: Around The World in 80 Sips DC
It's getting closer! Are you ready for the 2nd annual Around the World in 80 Sips ™ tasting in Washington, DC? Our awesome event is on Friday, March 30th at the DAR...
Sip on This –Literally
- Publish Date: Feb 2, 2012
- Tags: wine stains, red wine
We know about red wine's myriad advantages. But can we vent for a moment about the challenges? Stained teeth are a serious drag. That slimy rim that develops around your inner lower lip...
Exclusive Lagerfeld Label Design For Exclusive Wine
When you think Chanel, you think luxury, exclusivity, elegance, and impeccable fashion. And a bunch of gorgeous suits that we average girls can't afford. You might not think wine, but you...
New Year Sipping
- Publish Date: Jan 30, 2012
- Tags: best wines, January
Welcome to the first 2012 edition of Team Daily Sip's best wines of the month. Between New Year's Eve, our three Around Australia in 80 Sips events, and the Union de Grand Crus tasting in NYC,...
When He's Not Making Out With Girls, He's Making Wine
- Publish Date: Jan 29, 2012
- Tags: Sonoma
A brute for punishment, winemaker Ben Flajnik shook off the stinging rejection he received on The Bachlorette last season, and searched for love once again on this season's The...
Around The World in 80 Sips™ SF
- Publish Date: Jan 30, 2012
- Tags: san francisco, wine tasting, event
It's getting closer! Are you ready for the 4th annual Around the World in 80 Sips ™ tasting in San Francisco? Our awesome event is on Friday, February 10th at the Golden...
Wine And Tennis: Perfectly Paired For The Australian Open
- Publish Date: Jan 25, 2012
- Tags: Australia, Tennis Channel
In case you didn't know or haven't had time to catch up with your DVR, the Australian Open has been going down for the last 10 days and it's been nothing but jam packed excitement! Maria...
Spark's 1st Annual Sugar Rush
- Publish Date: Mar 4, 2012
- Tags: Spark, Sugar Rush
If you love wine, like desserts, or vice versa- and most importantly, want to help a truly awesome non-profit, please- buy your ticket today for Sugar Rush Chicago March 7th. Bottlenotes...
Enrich Your Australian Wine Experience
Want to escape the winter blues? Well then look no further than Australia! While we're all bracing the cold in the northern hemisphere, it's summertime down under and A+ Australian...
Red Carpet Champagne
- Publish Date: Jan 26, 2012
- Tags: Champagne, SAG Awards
Award-show season is in full swing and that means bubbly is abound. For 13 years, the Screen Actors Guild Awards have announced, "And the winner is…" with Champagne...
February Wine Events
- Publish Date: Jan 20, 2012
- Tags: wine tasting, wine events
February is here and we couldn't be more excited about the delicious tastings coming up this month! Not only are we kicking off our Around the World in 80 Sips™ event series in San...
Walla Walla Valley Wine Region
- Publish Date: Jan 30, 2012
- Tags: Walla Walla Valley
Walla Walla is a place to connect…connections with the land and some of the finest wines in the world; it holds the charms of a small town, and the complexity of the avant-garde. Walla...
"Undercover Boss" Heads To Wine Country
- Publish Date: Jan 20, 2012
- Tags: Kendall Jackson, Undercover Boss, CBS, Jess Jackson
Last April, the wine world was rocked by the loss of icon Jess Jackson . After 3 decades in the wine industry, Jackson left an indelible mark, but he's probably best known for his winery...
The California Wine Rush
- Publish Date: Jan 20, 2012
- Tags: California gold rush, wine industry, California wine
California's history — or should we say its soil — is filled with riches. Today marks the 164th anniversary of James Wilson Marshall's gold discovery at Sutter's...
Terroir on Catalina Island
- Publish Date: Jan 20, 2012
- Tags: Catalina Island, Rusack Vineyards, Wrigley gum
Los Angeles daytrippers know Catalina Island , that 21-mile strip of land off the coast of southern California, as a respite from the smog and chaos of city life. Families spend the day...
Experience A Walla Walla Wine Tasting!
- Publish Date: Feb 21, 2012
- Tags: Walla Walla Wines, wine tasting, Washington
Portlanders, prepare to transition from a rainbow of gray into a sunnier state of mind. Our Walla Walla wine friends are bringing their best to Portland on Monday, February 27th. More than 50...
Great at Hockey, Great at Fine Wine
- Publish Date: Jan 19, 2012
- Tags: Napa Valley, Interview, Bure Family Wines
You might remember Candace Cameron Bure for the laughs she generated on "Full House" as eldest daughter DJ Tanner. And when you think of her husband Valeri Bure, you probably think...
Bordeaux's Best Comes To NYC
- Publish Date: Jan 20, 2012
- Tags: Union des Grands Crus
In case you forgot or completely missed this incredible offer, there are still tickets available for the Union des Grands Crus tasting taking place this Tuesday January 24 in NYC at Espace....
A Lot of Funny in One Place
- Publish Date: Jan 10, 2012
- Tags: Oregon, celebrities
There were a lot of funny people under one roof at the premiere party for the hit IFC show Portlandia . Besides the show's cast, and a slew of Saturday Night Live cast members,...
Meet Nero d'Avola
- Publish Date: Jan 15, 2012
- Tags: Sicily, Nero d'Avola
Ordering Italian wine can be a daunting task. There are so many grapes and so many regions. But you can prevail one grape at a time. One easy drinking Italian red wine: nero d'Avola....
A Wine Bar Treasure
You'll see signs all over Italy that read, "Enoteca." Italian for wine store or wine library, the word enoteca is now more commonly used to mean wine bar. In fact, there is...
The French Caribbean Is Calling
- Publish Date: Jan 20, 2012
- Tags: vacation
The weather is getting colder, your summer tan faded months ago and the beach seems like a distant memory. Don't despair; Liquor.com and Batiste Rum are giving away a spirited six-night...
Of Content and Character
Nearly one half century ago, Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and called for an end to racial inequality. On the eve of what would have been his 83rd...
Flying By Wine
- Publish Date: Jan 10, 2012
- Tags: Delta, United, JetBlue, Virgin America, airline wine
The cache of flying these days is all but gone. Security lines, extra baggage fees and a lack of legroom have sucked the fun right out of most trips. By the time you're in the air,...
A Glittering Evening
- Publish Date: Jan 10, 2012
- Tags: Golden Globes, Moet Chandon, Champagne
Whether you're watching the Golden Globe Awards at home in your torn sweats or rocking a gown for a party, make your viewing experience authentic by matching your bubbles to the ones...
Yao Ming Cabernet
- Publish Date: Jan 10, 2012
- Tags: Yao Ming, NBA, cabernet sauvignon, Napa Valley
People often say a wine has legs. One new Napa Valley certainly wine does, but in a very different way. The recently retired Chinese NBA superstar Yao Ming, who stands at 7 feet, 6 inches,...
Waxing on Wine
- Publish Date: Jan 9, 2012
- Tags: wine aromas, candles
Ever enjoyed the aroma of a wine so much you longed to have it fill your home? Now, you can. The good people of Rewined Candles in Charleston, South Carolina, have created a luxurious...
A Very Historic, Noble, and Prestigious Italian Wine
In the utterly picturesque hilltop town of Montepulciano in Italy's Tuscany region, a very special red wine is produced. It's called Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and it has D.O.C.G....
Around Australia in 80 Sips
- Publish Date: Jan 9, 2012
- Tags: Australia, wine tasting, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, are you ready for a whirlwind journey like no other? Get ready to experience everything Australia has to offer at Around Australia in 80 Sips LA this Thursday January 12,...
Sipping While You Soak
- Publish Date: Jan 4, 2012
- Tags: bubble bath, holidays, relaxing
Why ask why when you can sip and soak? You could scour the Internet looking for the origin of Bubble Bath Day, which hits bathrooms nationwide on January 8. Or you could equip yourself with...
Slow — Not Jiffy — Pop
The health gods smiled upon us when they deemed popcorn a whole grain. Lighter than barley and easier to spell than quinoa, popcorn makes us happy. Could be its fluffy disposition or the way...
If You'd Drink It, Cook With It
- Publish Date: Jan 3, 2012
- Tags: recipe, leftover wine, stew
While we admit the concept of leftover wine is a foreign one, it's possible you've a few bottles remaining from New Year's Eve. In case you don't feel like drinking for...
Super Tuscans: Winemaking Outside The Lines
- Publish Date: Jan 2, 2012
- Tags: italy, wine, super tuscans
Ever wondered what makes a Super Tuscan super? Well, to understand that, you have to understand the strict laws in Italy governing winemaking. Wines produced in Italy are labeled...
The Nose Knows
- Publish Date: Dec 30, 2011
- Tags: aroma kits, wine awakenings, homemade aroma kits
Have you ever gone to a wine tasting and when asked about the wine's aroma, said, "It smells like, well, …grapes?" If so, maybe you need to teach your nose a thing or...
January Wine Events
- Publish Date: Dec 29, 2011
- Tags: January wine events
You're probably counting the loot you scored over the holidays and gearing up to ring in the New Year with lots of bubbly. We hope your last days of 2011 are filled with great friends and great...
Take Another Sip
- Publish Date: Dec 26, 2011
- Tags: top ten daily sips
In the past 363 days, we've brought you a broad cross section of exciting wine information to sip, swallow, savor and share. It's been quite the year, and as we looked back at our wine-filled...
A Year In A Bottle
- Publish Date: Dec 26, 2011
- Tags: best wines, wine recommendations
Today we bid farewell to 2011 by looking back on all the delicious and curious wines we consumed during the past year. We sipped, savored and guzzled a wide variety of vinos so, of course, we...
The Tech Visionary Behind The Vines
- Publish Date: Dec 26, 2011
- Tags: celebrity, mobile apps
One man can truly make a difference. There isn't an industry or facet of society that wasn't touched by the genius and innovation of the late Steve Jobs. With the creation of the...
Why Limit Yourself To Just One Midnight?
- Publish Date: Dec 23, 2011
- Tags: sparkling wine, new year's eve
We already let you know about Around the World in 80 Sparkling Sips as an entertaining theme this holiday season….which we highly recommend for any holiday gathering. But why limit...
Sugar, Spice, And All That's Nice
- Publish Date: Dec 22, 2011
- Tags: mulled wine, holiday, recipe
Just in time for Christmas, The Daily Sip is offering TOP SECRET holiday tips. Tune-in Monday, December 26th for a guest appearance of Alyssa Rapp, founder and CEO of Bottlenotes, on Rachael...
Champagne Cocktails
- Publish Date: Dec 21, 2011
- Tags: champagne cocktails
Many people take their bubbly straight. But for those who occasionally prefer to indulge their sweet tooth, or those hoping to entertain with a little pizzazz, here are five ways to dress up...
Ways To Dress Up Your Wine Gifts
Holiday gift-wrapping takes time. It also kills trees. So here are some new (paperless!) ways to dress up your wine gifts this season. For the Fashionista: For those who might like to...
Wine And Gingerbread
- Publish Date: Dec 18, 2011
- Tags: holidays, treats, wine pairings
One of the best things about the holidays is washing down sweet treats with luscious wines. There are infinite pairing possibilities for the bevy of pies, cakes, candies, and chocolates at this...
'Tis The Season For Gag Gifts
- Publish Date: Dec 22, 2011
- Tags: wine gifts
It's time to step up your gag gift game. Everyone's still talking about The Wine Rack you gave your sister at last year's White Elephant gift exchange. Don't worry....
Get The Wine Out
- Publish Date: Dec 13, 2011
- Tags: holiday party, wine stains
What do your favorite sweater, tablecloth, and carpet have in common? They are all potential victims of holiday party wine fouls. At some point in the blur of soirees, you or a guest might...
Latke Wine Pairings
- Publish Date: Dec 13, 2011
- Tags: sparkling wine, rosé, hanukkah
Oil and potatoes go together like bagels and cream cheese--especially this week when, for Hanukkah, we fry shredded spuds in tribute to the rededication of the Second Temple and to the oil that...
The Ultimate Pairing
- Publish Date: Dec 16, 2011
- Tags: Artisanal Premium Cheese, holiday gift, wine and cheese
Are you ready for the most delicious 2-for-1 holiday gift offer? Now, when you order $100 or more at Artisanal Premium Cheese , you get a FREE $50 gift certificate ! That means for every gift...
Give The Gift Of Words
- Publish Date: Dec 13, 2011
- Tags: wine books
As the year winds down, we recall with fondness our favorite bottles of wine. But we also remember the best wine books we read this year--the ones captivating enough to pass along to friends and...
What Your Winos Want
- Publish Date: Dec 9, 2011
- Tags: holidays, wine gifts, chocolate
The Host: The ideal gift for the entertainer? High-quality, free-flowing wine that stays fresh for a month and is environmentally friendly. The home version of the20 wine-on-tap cask system...
Winter Break In The South Of France
- Publish Date: Dec 13, 2011
- Tags: sparkling wine, Languedoc, South of France,
Languedoc, South of France, is the largest single wine region on the world. Languedoc (pronounced "lahng- doc") is France's wine frontier, where adventurous winemakers are...
Wine Stocking Stuffers For Everyone On Your List
- Publish Date: Dec 9, 2011
- Tags: holiday gifts, stocking stuffers
If you think wine gifts are one 750-ml-size-fits-all, think again. Here's a list of perfect stocking-sized presents for each of your nearest and dearest. The World Traveler:...
No Shame In Going Stags Leap To Your Holiday Party
- Publish Date: Dec 9, 2011
- Tags: Stags Leap Appellation Collection, Hanukkah, Christmas
Hanukkah requires eight candles, and the days of Hanukkah 12 stanzas of melody. You'll likely need at least that many wines for all the parties you'll attend or perhaps give....
Art, Wine And Parties
- Publish Date: Dec 7, 2011
- Tags: art, miami beach, celebrities
The fabulously fabulous dropped into Art Basel Miami Beach [this past weekend] to, well, party their…art off. Michael Douglas , Will Smith, Moby and Paris Hilton were reportedly...
Around World in 80 Sparkling Sips
- Publish Date: Dec 7, 2011
- Tags: sparkling wine, holiday parties
This holiday season, we're recommending an Around the World in 80 Sparkling Sips tasting as a welcome addition to any holiday party or dinner. Contrary to popular belief, you can sip...
Around Australia in 80 Sips
- Publish Date: Dec 8, 2011
- Tags: Australia, wine tasting, NYC
NYC, are you ready for a whirlwind journey like no other? Get ready to experience everything Australia has to offer at Around Australia in 80 Sips NYC on January 19, 2012 from 7-10pm. At...
Around Australia in 80 Sips
- Publish Date: Dec 8, 2011
- Tags: Australia, wine tasting, Chicago
Chicago, are you ready for a whirlwind journey like no other? Get ready to experience everything Australia has to offer at Around Australia in 80 Sips Chicago on January 26, 2012 from 7-10pm....
Eat, Drink, And Make Decorations
- Publish Date: Dec 5, 2011
- Tags: Holiday Decorating, Wine Recyclables
The inch around your waist isn't the only thing Thanksgiving left you with. You also have piles of corks and empty wine bottles. Good thing we at Daily Sip know something about DIY...
A Sip Of South America
- Publish Date: Dec 4, 2011
- Tags: Chilean wine, Colchagua Valley, Casa Silva, Lapostolle
Some Chilean wines may come at bargain prices, but the top Chilean wineries are nothing if not, well, top-notch. Case in point, two of Colchagua Valley's finest. CASA SILVA has a...
Insider Tips For The Discerning Sipper
- Publish Date: Dec 1, 2011
- Tags: Austrian wine, NIGL Freiheit Grüner Veltliner
While we don't normally encourage solitary sipping, certain situations do arise. For instance, you're traveling alone, or it's just been a really hard day. Should you find...
Wine--The Lurton Family Biz
- Publish Date: Nov 30, 2011
- Tags: Lurton family of France
Talk about the family business. The Lurton family of France defines the concept of a wine dynasty, having passed the business down over many generations. Ancestors began planting vines...
Lasseter Family Winery
- Publish Date: Nov 30, 2011
- Tags: Lasseter Family Winery
Take a close look at a Lasseter Family Winery label and you'll spot a tiny, delightfully whimsical bee sitting atop a grapevine, sniffing a rose. The bee is cute enough to buzz around...
December Wine Events
- Publish Date: Nov 28, 2011
- Tags: December wine events
December is only a few days away and with its arrival comes holiday treats, gifts and of course, sips. Below is a look at some of the merriment you can participate in during December. There...
A Noteworthy November
- Publish Date: Nov 28, 2011
- Tags: best wines, holiday wine, November
The holidays have begun and everyone is gearing up for another month of merriment and celebration. Our team takes celebrating seriously, and our favorite wines this past month show our...
Reward Yourself
- Publish Date: Nov 29, 2011
- Tags: Sherry-Lehmann, Bordeaux, magnum, holiday gifts
We all try our best not to buy holiday presents for ourselves. But it is really hard to resist the urge. Particularly when the object of our desire is an amazing magnum of Bordeaux and it...
Stars Drink Just Like Us (Sort of)
- Publish Date: Nov 25, 2011
- Tags: Destiny Bay Affordable Alternatives
The rich and famous drink wine, just like us. Right? Well, okay maybe our wine budgets aren't quite so deep. Many of the most discerning palettes and biggest checkbook holders drink the...
Cool Wine Cooling
- Publish Date: Nov 22, 2011
- Tags: wine cellars, wine saunas, unique wine cooling rooms
Yes, you like to drink your wine, but as an enthusiast, maybe you'd like to make it part of the décor of your home. That way, your guests can see it, enjoy it and admire it as...
Fall Into Sangria
- Publish Date: Nov 20, 2011
- Tags: Sandeman's Ciderhouse Sangria
The apple pie is in the oven and the fireplace is crackling. You're wearing your coziest sweater, and your empty hand is in need of an adult beverage to capture this autumnal moment. A...
Ditch The Turkey For Oregon Wine Country
- Publish Date: Nov 20, 2011
- Tags: Thanksgiving, Willamette Valley, Mobile Wine Tour Application
Your mom's turkey is great, but Oregon pinot noir is better. If you need an excuse to bail on the holiday meal this year, our best bet is Willamette Valley's Wine Country...
Eat, Drink, And Give Charitably
- Publish Date: Nov 16, 2011
- Tags: O Wines, charitable wine
From donations to auctions, wines and charities go hand-in-hand. But what if your deductible purchase packed more of a punch for society? Such was one night's topic of conversation for...
A Full Day Of Sipping
- Publish Date: Nov 16, 2011
- Tags: Thanksgiving activities
We all know the main Thanksgiving event is the massive feast shared by family and friends at dinner tables across the country. Let us not forget that there are a few other Turkey Day traditions...
Wine In Your Thanksgiving Dinner
- Publish Date: Nov 16, 2011
- Tags: Thanksgiving recipes
Thanksgiving is only a week away! On the ultimate day for food, family, and friends, why not use wine in your Thanksgiving recipes? It's a simple, easy way to add flavor nuances and it...
Fresh, Fruity, Fun
- Publish Date: Nov 14, 2011
- Tags: Nouveau Day, Beaujolais Nouveau, French wine
Tis' the season of celebration, and what better what to kick off non-stop merriment than by participating in the wine world's most iconic day: Nouveau Day? This global celebration...
Sips And Gifts
- Publish Date: Nov 16, 2011
- Tags: Rioja, Tempranillo, iPad, Monolo Blahniks, red wine
The holidays are here and all you can think of is red wine, an iPad, and a new pair of shoes. Think they don't go together? Think again. During all holiday occasions, everyone is...
George Taber's A Toast to Bargain Wines
- Publish Date: Nov 14, 2011
- Tags: George Taber, wine book, A Toast to Bargain Wines
We didn't need award-winning author George Taber to tell us what we've known for years: Ten bucks will get you a tasty bottle of wine. What we do learn from Taber's new...
Stars, Bubbly, And Oh Yeah, Movies
- Publish Date: Nov 10, 2011
- Tags: Hamptons Film Festival, Nicolas Feuillatte, Champagne
Film festivals are about films, right? Well, of course, but the 19th annual Hamptons International Film Festival was about the stars and the parties as well. This year, if attendees like...
Wine And Your Canine
- Publish Date: Nov 9, 2011
- Tags: Little Barrel, wine-themed dog leashes
Furry might not be the first word you'd choose to describe the perfect pairing, but it might have just become ours. Want the backstory? Adam Major and Taylor Latham were getting...
Superb Wines That Underscore the Importance of Family
- Publish Date: Nov 9, 2011
- Tags: Brooks wines, Thanksgiving
Jimi Brooks was one of the leaders of the biodynamic movement in Oregon winemaking when he died unexpectedly in 2004. At that moment, Jimi's sister, Jane, flew up to Oregon to determine...
Malbec Madness
- Publish Date: Nov 10, 2011
- Tags: Malbec, Argentina, NYC, Corkbuzz Wine Studio
You know we enjoy a great wine party and we know you love wine as much as we do. So to thank you for being the awesome person you are, we would like to extend an exclusive invite to another...
The Three W's Of Your Wine Buying
- Publish Date: Dec 15, 2011
- Tags: wine survey, wine, gilt taste
We like you. And we know you like wine. But now we do want to know more: Where do you sip, where are your favorite places to buy wine, and more. Fill out our short survey on what kind of...
Yiasou! (Cheers! In Greek)
- Publish Date: Nov 7, 2011
- Tags: Greece, red wine regions
Given the bewildering state of the Greek debt crisis, it's likely many Greeks are reaching for an extra glass of vino as they struggle to sort it all out. There is no confusion, however,...
Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco
- Publish Date: Nov 8, 2011
- Tags: Alto Adige, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco, Italy
The sniffing stage of the "swirl-sniff-sip" process during wine tasting is possibly the most beguiling aspect, especially when it comes to the aromatic grapes of Alto Adige . Take for instance...
Wine, Would You Say?
- Publish Date: Nov 2, 2011
- Tags: Dave Matthews, organic farming
We want to personally thank Dave Matthews for devoting part of his rock fortune to organic farming. With Blenheim Vineyards , a family winery specializing in artisan merlot and chardonnay, the...
The Drops of God
- Publish Date: Nov 3, 2011
- Tags: Wine Book, The Drops of God
We recently had the experience of being completely enraptured by a new wine book that was unlike anything we had ever read. The book has already taken Asia and France by storm, and now the...
Sipping For Norma Jean
- Publish Date: Oct 31, 2011
- Tags: My Week With Marilyn, Marilyn Monroe
This Friday, director Simon Curtis' much anticipated " My Week with Marilyn " hits theaters. The film stars Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Williams as the 1950s sex symbol...
Wine Gifts Without A Worry
- Publish Date: Nov 30, 2011
- Tags: TastingRoom.com, wine sampler, wine club, perfect gift, wine lover
Giving wine as a gift is always a bit of a crap shoot. How do you know if they really like what you pick? Luckily, with wine samplers from TastingRoom.com you will never have to worry again....
2011 Napa Valley Film Festival
- Publish Date: Oct 31, 2011
- Tags: Napa Valley, movies, wine, Napa Valley Film Festival
The way we see it, the Napa Valley Film Festival has just as much going for it as Sundance. You may not see as many celebrities (vintnerati sightings are equally tweetable) but you can drink...
For A Healthier Halloween…
- Publish Date: Oct 31, 2011
- Tags: Resveratrol, Red Wine Grapes, Health
It prolongs the life spans of worms and fruit flies. Scientists have yet to prove that resveratrol, the polyphenol found in the skins of red wine grapes, has the same effect in humans. But we...
All You Need, Nothing You Don't
- Publish Date: Oct 31, 2011
- Tags: PureWow, Sephora, Crate & Barrel
We understand that you want to be in the know, but you don't have a tremendous amount of time to devote to keeping up with every new trend that takes the world by storm. That's why...
A Little Pumpkin In Your Glass
- Publish Date: Oct 27, 2011
- Tags: Pumpkin Wine
The last thing that probably crosses your mind when you think of wine is pumpkins, but it's October and they are everywhere! We love cooking with pumpkin, so we were intrigued when we...
Here's To Everything
- Publish Date: Oct 26, 2011
- Tags: Champagne Day, Champagne, France
Bust out the bubbly because tomorrow, Friday October 28th, is global Champagne Day. We love any excuse to pop the infamous French fizz, and because we think everyone could use a little more...
November Wine Events
- Publish Date: Oct 26, 2011
- Tags: November Wine Events
November is the month we usually associate with digging out the hats, gloves and scarves--not to mention looser-fitting pants for Thanksgiving. But it's also a good time to get your sip...
October Merriment
- Publish Date: Oct 24, 2011
- Tags: favorite wines, october, fall wine
Fall is in full swing and though we can't say we are looking forward to the chilly months ahead, we happen to love this time of year. Everything seems just a little more vibrant and...
Candy Corn and Cabernet
- Publish Date: Oct 21, 2011
- Tags: Halloween wine parings
When it comes to holiday-themed wine pairings, Halloween definitely presents more of a trick than a treat. As a theme, guilt-free gastronomy clearly doesn't make the grade, but that...
The Best Of The Best
- Publish Date: Oct 25, 2011
- Tags: Gilt Taste, wine
The world of wine can be daunting. There is so much out there, how do you know where to start and what to buy? Gilt Taste has all the answers and is ready to be your personal guide to the...
Wines Marked by Independence
- Publish Date: Oct 20, 2011
- Tags: Independent Winegrowers of France, French wines
Have you ever seen this logo on French wines? Chances are it was there, but you didn't notice it. Until recently, neither had we. It's the logo of the Vignerons...
Add Some Salt
- Publish Date: Jul 15, 2014
- Tags: Wine Salt
No self-respecting foodie would be caught dead serving plain table salt these days. Garlic salt? Lemon salt? Those are old hat by now. Why not consider sprucing up your dinner table with...
Talking Wine
- Publish Date: Oct 17, 2011
- Tags: Wine Quotes
What is it about wine? An inherently communal beverage, wine has continued to delight sippers throughout history. Wine can inspire great thoughts or snatch them away. Wine is art; it is...
Burial Caves and Bare Feet
- Publish Date: Oct 17, 2011
- Tags: Wine Discovery, Viticulture
An amazing wine discovery has just been unearthed…literally. During a recent archaeological dig in Armenia, a wine press and fermentation vat were uncovered at a burial site. What makes...
Wild Game Wine Pairings
- Publish Date: Oct 17, 2011
- Tags: Wild Game, Wine Pairings
Your hunter friend has invited you to a feast. And, you're in charge of bringing the wine. It's not as easy as it sounds. Lean and gamey, wild animals often taste different from...
Make Your Mouth Happy
- Publish Date: Oct 18, 2011
- Tags: Tasting Table, food, wine
We don't know about you, but our favorite Saturday nights involve great friends, great food and great wine. Going out to a delicious dinner is an excellent way to kick off an...
Around The World in 80 Sips NYC
We're only a week away from the third annual Around the World in 80 Sips ™ tasting in NYC on Friday, November 4th. Have you purchased your tickets to our not to be missed wine...
Gotham's Grape Escapes
- Publish Date: Oct 13, 2011
- Tags: Long Island, Wine Country Tours
If you want to savor the vineyards – and the fruits of those vines – without worrying about designated drivers and appointments, try a wine tour company. Several offer excellent...
Ex-Sektly What You Want
- Publish Date: Oct 13, 2011
- Tags: sparkling wine, Germany, sekt
It's a known fact: bubbles make everything better. Often synonymous with celebration, we bust out bubbly to toast major milestones. Yet who doesn't occasionally need a glass just...
Take A Well Deserved Break
- Publish Date: Oct 13, 2011
- Tags: Napa Valley, Napa Valley Vintners, Cabernet,
You work hard and deserve a reprieve from the daily grind. We firmly believe unwinding must involve delicious wine, so we've cooked up the ultimate wine escape to help you relax and...
Auxerrois Blanc
- Publish Date: Oct 10, 2011
- Tags: Auxerrois Blanc, white wine
As the weather cools off, we're turning to fuller bodied whites, and one grape in particular has us swooning. You've probably never heard of it and quite possibly can't...
Wine Flour
- Publish Date: Oct 10, 2011
- Tags: Rachel Klemek, wine flour
Pastry Chef Rachel Klemek, who trained at the Culinary Institute of America, started the Blackmarket Bakery with a simple philosophy-- be adventurous with flavor. We dig her approach to food...
Refuse the Expected
- Publish Date: Oct 12, 2011
- Tags: Yosemite, Ahwahnee Hotel, wine events
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Boring. Jack Frost nipping at your toes. Not if you have good hiking boots. Starting to get the picture? Modern holidays should be adventurous with bold...
New York City's Best Wine Bars
- Publish Date: Oct 8, 2011
- Tags: New York City, wine bars
When it comes to wine experiences, Gotham's got you covered. There's a reason this city never sleeps – it's got incredibly hip wine bars with lists so extensive your...
A Book For The Ages
- Publish Date: Oct 7, 2011
- Tags: Gladys Stern, Wine book, Bouquet
Modern wine adventure books are often filled with fluffy descriptions and name-dropping stories (usually by people who enjoyed themselves a little too much). That's why it's...
Bottling in the Balkans
- Publish Date: Oct 4, 2011
- Tags: Kosovo, Stone Castle Wine
The Balkans may not be the first place that springs to mind as a fine wine destination. In fact, you may not have known wine was produced there at all. But vintners in Kosovo are on a mission...
Astrolabe Comes Stateside
- Publish Date: Oct 2, 2011
- Tags: Astrolabe Wines, New Zealand
In the mid 1990's, as a hobby, a group of college friends started a winery in Marlborough, New Zealand. They didn't want to call it anything "bridge," "bay, " "rock, " "cliff," or "stone," as...
Au Natural
- Publish Date: Oct 2, 2011
- Tags: Natural winemaking, Naked Wine, Wine From Here
We have become increasingly aware of what we eat. The proliferation of farmers' markets and organic foods is certainly a testament to that. But what about wine? A recent...
Wines That Give Back
- Publish Date: Sep 30, 2011
- Tags: ONEHOPE, Greater Purpose
There is no greater feeling than opening a delicious bottle to share with family and friends. Wine brings us together, which is why we have recently been drawn to wines that are driven by a...
Yoga in the Vineyard
- Publish Date: Sep 30, 2011
- Tags: Wine, exercise, yoga, Wente Vineyards
Drinking and exercise may not be a classic pairing, but this video could very well change that! One of the many benefits of yoga is the heightened senses that follow a yoga...
Baby you can drive my car...in wine country
- Publish Date: Sep 27, 2011
- Tags: Napa Valley, Chauffeur service
We know you don't even let your best friend drive your precious Prius, let alone a stranger. But if you could both enjoy a day of wine tasting without arguing over who will be designated...
Go Big in the Big Apple
- Publish Date: Sep 30, 2011
- Tags: New York getaway, bloomspot
Are you ready for a weekend of pure luxury, style and adventure? You could win the perfect weekend getaway courtesy of the fine folks at bloomspot . Click here to enter the contest, and...
September Sipping
- Publish Date: Sep 27, 2011
- Tags: September wines
It's official: Summer is over. And as the weather started to change, Team Daily Sip began the slow but steady process of switching from our summer sippers to more fall friendly bottles. Amidst...
Fun Fall Festivities
- Publish Date: Sep 26, 2011
- Tags: October wine events
Autumn is upon us and with it, a myriad of wine-soaked activities. It won't be long before lovely weather gives way to less-than-desirable temperatures, so we suggest getting out while...
Wines Of The Times
- Publish Date: Sep 26, 2011
- Tags: David Darlington, Wine book
When our desks are piled to the hilt with books claiming to uncover the mysteries of wine, sometimes all we really want is a good story – something we can't put down. We found it...
A toast to your brain
- Publish Date: Sep 19, 2011
- Tags: Cognitive health, Wine consumption
Wine enthusiasts rarely need a reason to uncork, but if you're looking for one, here it is: Wine in moderation is good for your brain. Researchers at Loyola University's Chicago...
Footie and Fine Wine
- Publish Date: Sep 19, 2011
- Tags: Rugby World Cup, New Zealand wine, Wairarapa Wines
On September 23, 2011, the American Eagles and Australian Wallabies will face off in Wellington, New Zealand, site of this year's Rugby World Cup. This might not bode well for the...
The Aperol Spritz
- Publish Date: Sep 13, 2011
- Tags: Spritzer cocktail, Aperol, Italian aperitif
Many wine drinkers dumped the traditional spritzer long ago—or has never been introduced. But thanks to Aperol, the spritzer is on a serious rebound. When The Daily Sip team tried to...
Move over Malbec
- Publish Date: Sep 19, 2011
- Tags: Uco Valley wineries, Argentinian wine
Who doesn't associate Argentina with the bold, inky malbecs of Mendoza? But innovative winemakers in the Uco Valley, a cool sub-region about an hour south of the city, are making a strong...
Ice, Ice Baby
- Publish Date: Sep 18, 2011
- Tags: Serving wine, Wine over ice
Committing the occasional wine faux is liberating. Maybe you've sipped syrah from Styrofoam or served a corked chardonnay, just to see if your guests would notice. Naughty. Now, three...
Become a Cava-sseur
- Publish Date: Sep 14, 2011
- Tags: Spanish wine, sparkling wine
There are endless reasons to drink Cava, Spain's luscious sparkling wine. It's a delightful bubbly made in the respected traditional method using indigenous grapes (xarello...
Going To The Dogs
- Publish Date: Sep 12, 2011
- Tags: Wine faults, TCA, Dogs
When you think of wine faults, you may think of that wet-dog smell—one of the classic signs that something's gone wrong. However, some winemakers don't shy away from dog with...
Raise A Glass Miami
- Publish Date: Sep 16, 2011
- Tags: Wine Enthusiast, Toast of the Town, Miami
In case you didn't hear, everyone who attended Bottlenotes' Around the World in 80 Sips™ tasting in Miami in January had a great time. If you missed out (or can't wait...
Taste To Benefit HSDC
- Publish Date: Sep 15, 2011
- Tags: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, L20, Chicago, Hart Davis Hart
Join Bottlenotes CEO/Chicago native Alyssa Rapp at Taste: An exclusive evening benefitting Hubbard Street Dance Chicago on Tuesday, October 4 from 6-8:30pm at L20, one of Chicago's...
Quaffing Couture
Yesterday, iconic fashion house Missoni launched a 400-piece collection designed exclusively for Target. The collection aims to bring Italian lifestyle, la dolce vita, into our homes....
Beers for Oenophiles
- Publish Date: Sep 9, 2011
- Tags: Wine-like beers, Beer experiences
Oak-aged, cellar-worthy, in 750 milliliter bottles with corks—we have to give some beers credit for delivering wine-like experiences, and for being delicious in their own rights. For some...
Time for Lagrein
- Publish Date: Sep 13, 2011
- Tags: Alto Adige, Lagrein, tailgate party
Bring a bottle of Lagrein (lah-GRYNE) to this season's tailgating parties and win over your die hard brew buddies. A red wine grape indigenous to the region of Alto Adige in northeast...
Chill Out
- Publish Date: Sep 12, 2011
- Tags: Wine tools, Chilling wine
There are times when you really need a glass of wine. If that bottle isn't properly chilled, well, it can really harsh your impending buzz. Since we're all about immediate wine...
Around Napa Valley in 80 Sips in San Francisco
- Publish Date: Sep 7, 2011
- Tags: Napa Valley, wine tasting, San Francisco
We've taken you around the world, and will be doing so again in San Francisco in February, but we thought it would be extremely fun and satisfying to explore Napa Valley in the comfort of our...
The United States of Winos
- Publish Date: Sep 1, 2011
- Tags: United States, Wine Consumption
It's no secret that California, New York, Washington State, and Oregon make most of the wine produced in the U.S.* But ever wonder which states drink the most of it? The list of heavy...
Vino à la Illinois
- Publish Date: Sep 1, 2011
- Tags: Cooper's Hawk Winery, Chicago, Midwest
Cornfields, corrupt politicians and crazy sports fans have earned Illinois and the Chicago area an unduly bad rap. But, thanks to Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant , we can finally...
Wine of the Week
- Publish Date: Sep 1, 2011
- Tags: Trisateum Vineyard, riesling, Willamette Valley
Long lauded in its native Germany and throughout many Old World wine producing countries, riesling is one of the world's most versatile grapes. It makes everything from bone dry snappy...
Where Chocolate Meets Wine
- Publish Date: Sep 1, 2011
- Tags: CocoaVinoso, San Francisco, Port, zinfandel
You recently read in the Daily Sip about wine bottles dipped in chocolate . As we all know, wine and chocolate are kindred spirits. Both have been enjoyed for thousands of years. Both are...
Savor the Central Coast
- Publish Date: Sep 7, 2011
- Tags: Sunset Magazine, Savor the Central Coast, Cat Cora
Sunset Magazine's Savor the Central Coast is a one of a kind wine and food event in California's beautiful Central Coast from September 29 to October 2. This 4-day wine, food and travel...
Wine County Travel
- Publish Date: Aug 29, 2011
- Tags: Franschoek, South Africa, wine travel
South Africa may have settled down a little since last summer's FIFA World Cup, but it's an excellent place to visit any time of year--particularly for food and wine. While the best wine...
Let Them Eat Cake
- Publish Date: Aug 29, 2011
- Tags: James Rosselle, cake recipe, Food Network's Challenge
We love wine and we love dessert, so when we heard that James Rosselle , cake maker extraordinaire, has been perfecting a recipe for Champagne cake, we couldn't wait to talk with him....
Best Wines We Tasted This Month
- Publish Date: Aug 29, 2011
- Tags: wine tasting, wine events
Summer is drawing to a close and though we hate to bid sunshine drenched days adieu, we know that this delightful time of year will always be accessible…in a bottle. Our team's...
The Every Occasion Region
- Publish Date: Sep 1, 2011
- Tags: Rhone Valley, Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre
A major wine producing region for more than 2000 years, the Rhône Valley has a long history of producing versatile wines that pair with a multitude of foods. At every meal, you should...
September Sippping
- Publish Date: Aug 26, 2011
- Tags: wine tasting, wine events
Summer may be coming to an end, but with harvest around the corner the wine world is just beginning to gear up. As a result, September will see a plethora of wine events and festivals all...
Hero Juice
According to The Devil's Dictionary , written by Ambrose Bierce in 1906, brandy is a "cordial composed of one part thunder-and-lightning, one part remorse, two parts bloody murder, one part...
Wine Country Travel
- Publish Date: Aug 22, 2011
- Tags: Sonoma County, BR Cohn, The Farmhouse Inn
Many people think that Sonoma is Napa Valley's sleepy, smaller side-kick. Little do many people know that Sonoma is actually 10 times larger than Napa in terms of actual size and...
In Vino Veritas
- Publish Date: Aug 19, 2011
- Tags: Pliny the Elder, Plato, Socrates
On August 25, 79 AD, the world lost one of its great oenophiles. Gaius Plinius Secundus (aka Pliny the Elder), born 23 AD, was a friend of the emperor, military commander, and author of...
Wine Travel: 18th Century Edition
- Publish Date: Aug 22, 2011
- Tags: Austrialia, New South Wales, James Cook
On this day in 1780, James Cook and his HMS Resolution landed on the east coast of Australia. He and his crew were the first Europeans to see and explore the country's eastern coastline,...
Cougar Juice
- Publish Date: Aug 22, 2011
- Tags: NextGen Wine Competition, Cougar Crest
Last week, some of the wine industry's best and brightest (not to mention good-looking) movers and shakers got together at the NextGen Winemakers Competition in Santa Rosa, California. The event...
Pack Your Bags
- Publish Date: Aug 23, 2011
- Tags: Napa Valley, GoVine
You deserve a break and most importantly, you deserve to sip fantastic wine during your time off. To ensure your vacation is effortless and delicious, we are letting our new favorite wine trip...
The Many Faces of Wine
- Publish Date: Aug 22, 2011
- Tags: The Psychology of Wine: Truth and Beauty in a Glass, Evan Mitchell, Brian Mitchell
Published just over two years ago, The Psychology of Wine: Truth and Beauty in a Glass remains an enduring favorite amongst Team Daily Sip. Written by the father-son duo of Evan Mitchell...
Wine Country Travel
- Publish Date: Aug 10, 2011
- Tags: Washington wine, Walla Walla
It's always nice to visit a wine region that's within easy driving distance of a major city. Unfortunately, Walla Walla, Washington, doesn't fit the bill--it's pretty much in the middle of...
If Lady Gaga Were A Wine…
- Publish Date: Aug 18, 2011
- Tags: wine, music, Wine Enthusiast
The Wine Enthusiast magazine recently held a 10-week-long contest asking its readers to pair wine with a song. Those who received top honors described pairings in great detail, down to why...
Red, White, Or Orange
- Publish Date: Aug 15, 2011
- Tags: Friuli-Venezia, orange wine
Sometimes, people talk about seeing the world in black and white. All too often, wine lovers tend to think of the world in terms of red and white. Occasionally, we let a little pink peek...
Saturday Night Live Wine Labels
- Publish Date: Aug 10, 2011
- Tags: WINEnot, wine labels
Sometimes what you're sipping is less important than why you're sipping it. That's the philosophy behind WINEnot stickers, a series of labels with tongue-and check designs and sayings that...
Spotlight on the 25th Annual International Pinot Noir Celebration
- Publish Date: Aug 10, 2011
- Tags: International Pinot Noir Celebration, Pinot Noir, Oregon wine
A few weeks ago, Josh Wesson, founder of the wine retail chain Best Cellars, closed the 25th Annual International Pinot Noir Celebration in Oregon with a toast thanking over 800 attendees for...
Napa Need-To-Know
- Publish Date: Aug 23, 2011
- Tags: Napa, Spring Mountain, Corison
In the season of almost U.S. debt-defaults, "stay-cations" versus overseas junkets will likely prevail. So when planning one more North American adventure this summer or fall, why not venture...
Conquer the Wine Shop
- Publish Date: Aug 5, 2011
- Tags: Wine shopping, buying wine
If you tend to get dazed and confused at wine shops, you're not alone. At most stores, a good share of the labels will be completely unfamiliar, and values are hard to spot. Here's how to make...
- Publish Date: Aug 5, 2011
- Tags: Floc de Gascogne, Floctail, Marlowe
What would you do if you wanted to serve cocktails at your restaurant but only had a wine and beer license? Create drinks with Floc de Gascogne , or "Floctails." An aperitif native to...
Picnic Picks
- Publish Date: Aug 4, 2011
- Tags: Picnic, wine accessory, Labor Day
Labor Day is approaching and as the crisp fall air settles in, it's the perfect time for one of our favorite fair-weather activities: a wine picnic. If images of ants marching over the...
Presidential Pairings
- Publish Date: Aug 4, 2011
- Tags: White House, Richard Nixon, Schramsberg
On August 8, 1974, President Richard Nixon announced his resignation. While it wasn't the high point in his career, at least Nixon had something to look forward to-- he could once again...
Wine Country Travel
- Publish Date: Aug 2, 2011
- Tags: Burgundy, Louis Jadot, Hospices de Beaune
Burgundy is renowned for its sensuous and storied wines, the most famous of which are made from either pinot noir or chardonnay. Visit Burgundy, and you'll learn that these are wines to...
Dairy Queen Meets Wine
For three generations Cheryl Sher's family has been in the chocolate business. Their recipe is Belgian in origin, smooth, creamy and flavorful. When Sher decided to begin pairing wine...
Checking Out Txakoli
- Publish Date: Aug 2, 2011
- Tags: Txakoli, Basque, Spain, white wine
If you think Txakoli (pronounced chock-o-LEE) is another Mayan-inspired chocolate, that's okay. Until the 1980's, it hadn't really been exported from the Basque region in...
Red Wine, White Teeth
- Publish Date: Jul 26, 2011
- Tags: wine teeth, red wine, tannic terror, monster mouth, wine erase
Here at Bottlenotes, we know the virtues of wine. However, red wine has one irrefutably negative consequence: call it wine teeth--the distinct purple tint your teeth and lips develop after an...
Cooking With Wine
- Publish Date: Aug 1, 2011
- Tags: cooking, wine, tips, modernist cuisine
You've heard it said that baking is a science while cooking is an art. Nathan Myhrvold, author of Modernist Cuisine might argue differently. In his epic book discussed in this Wall Street...
Wine Country Travel
- Publish Date: Jul 23, 2011
- Tags: Central Otago, New Zealand
The Rugby World Cup gets underway in New Zealand in a couple months. Thousands of visitors from far-flung places will descend on the country for several weeks. Between matches, who...
Time To Taste
- Publish Date: Jul 25, 2011
- Tags: wine events, wine tastings
August is just around the corner and it's a very exciting month. This coming month offers some of the best wine tastings, festivals, and parties across the country during the summer. No...
You Heard It Here First
- Publish Date: Jul 27, 2011
- Tags: Vinaria Purcari, Moldova
If—like half the Bottlenotes Team—you weren't even sure Moldova was a country, you're forgiven for not having Moldovan wines on the top of your shopping list. Even if...
Wine Is The New China
- Publish Date: Jul 28, 2011
- Tags: wine registry, sherry-lehmann
When you think of the best dates you've shared with your future spouse, what comes to mind first: the china on the table or the bottles of wine you enjoyed? We at The Daily Sip would...
Tasty July Wines
- Publish Date: Jul 25, 2011
- Tags: July, best wines, riesling
We don't know about you, but our July went by in the blink of an eye and we think vino had something to do with that. All the delicious wine consumed by our team during the month made the...