Category: Wine Trends

  • What is the Purpose of a Punt?

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    The definition of punt is an inverse indentation at the base of a wine bottle. For Champagne and sparkling wine, the indention helps to give structural integrity to the bottle, which has to be pretty strong to hold in the pressure of the bubbly wine. Also, it helps the bottles stack if you are putting…

  • FAQ on Wine Pairings for Chicken & Seafood

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    Q: What wine is best served with grilled salmon? A: Salmon is one of those wonderfully full-flavored meaty fish that can complement white or red wines.  Depending on the preparation of the salmon, a nice Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, or Merlot can be a great match. A: What wine is best served with grilled…

  • FAQ on Wine Pairings for Chicken & Seafood

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    Q: What wine is best served with grilled salmon? A: Salmon is one of those wonderfully full-flavored meaty fish that can complement white or red wines.  Depending on the preparation of the salmon, a nice Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, or Merlot can be a great match. A: What wine is best served with grilled…

  • Let’s Talk Turkey – Three Wine Mushroom Sauce

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    Are you a Mushroom Lover? Try the Three Wine Mushroom sauce this year for your holiday sauces! The Three Wine Mushroom Sauce goes excellent with a baked, smoked, or grilled turkey. This recipe includes some of our favorite wines; Messina Hof Tawny Port, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Private Reserve Port. Pair this dish with wine such as Pinot…

  • Let’s Talk Turkey – Rosemary Pecan Cornbread Stuffing

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    Make the Rosemary Cornbread Stuffing your choice of stuffing this year. It goes great with a baked, smoked, or grilled turkey. Pair this recipe with Messina Hof Gewurztraminer along with Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz, Merlot, or Reflections. -4 cups crumbled cornbread -1 ½ cups pecan pieces -5 tbsp. butter -2 cups 1015 onions,…