Category: Food and Wine
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Cheers! At-Home Wine Cocktails
Quarantine with Wine Cocktails Make the most of your time inside by obtaining a new skill: Bartending! Today we’re bringing you 3 easy-to-make Messina Hof wine cocktails! Grab ingredients that you already have around the house and use our home delivery or curbside pick-up services to get the most important ingredient: WINE! Relax Rosé & Raspberry…
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Red Wines for Winter Weather
Winter weather is the perfect excuse to snuggle up with a glass of red and enjoy an evening indoors. Not only is red wine said to help fight off a cold, the flavors and aromas of a red add warmth to your wintertime dishes. Here’s our top 3 reds to drink right now… Private Reserve…
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How to Wrap a Bottle of Wine
The holidays are here and wine is the perfect way to spread some cheer! Here’s our how-to for wrapping your favorite bottle of wine. To wrap a standard Messina Hof 750ml bottle of wine, pick your favorite wrapping paper and cut a piece that is approximately 11 inches wide and 13 inches tall. Next, lay your bottle on…
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Thanksgiving Turkey with Red Wine and Shallot Gravy
Turkey Ingredients: 1 whole turkey (about 12Ibs) ¾ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 cups water Directions: Preheat oven to 325°F. Clean turkey (discard giblets and organs), and place in a roasting pan with a lid. In a small bowl, combine olive…
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Tips for Perfect Pairings
1. From the wine list, always feel comfortable selecting the wine that you enjoy the most, then choose menu items that you think would best pair with that wine. 2. Ask the server what the ingredients and spices are in each dish a. Pairings can be complimentary (the food tastes like the wine) or contrasting…