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Mother's Day is the perfect occasion to honor the extraordinary women in our lives with something truly special. This year, why not elevate the celebration with a selection of exquisite wines that promise to delight and impress? From elegant rosés to a luxurious vintage, the following curated wines are ideal for toasting to the cherished mothers and maternal figures in our lives.
Dom Pérignon Rosé 2009
Emblematic of Dom Pérignon’s legacy, the Rosé 2009 radiates raw power and vibrant energy. It features a radiant blend of raspberry, fig, strawberry, and cherry notes, beautifully harmonized with the mineral elegance of Chardonnay. This vintage captures the essence of its harvest, offering a thematic journey "from matter to light." Its luxurious nature and profound complexity make it an impeccable gift that speaks volumes of appreciation.
This sophisticated Sonoma Coast Rosé exudes a bouquet of ripe strawberries, raspberries, and watermelon, accompanied by floral notes of rose petals and orange blossom. A hint of spice adds complexity to the fruity aromas. On the palate, it presents crisp acidity balanced with the sweetness of red berries, leading to a slightly tart finish. The wine's medium body and silky texture make it a delightful choice for sipping alongside a Mother's Day brunch.
Crafted using the Charmat method and a selected blend of Xinomavro grapes, this sparkling rosé showcases an intense mousse with a bright cherry color. The nose is greeted with pronounced aromas of ripe strawberry and cherry, complemented by an elegant low acidity and a balanced sweetness. This wine’s finesse and aromatic profile make it an excellent companion for lighter dishes or as an aperitif to start the Mother's Day festivities.
Each of these wines offers a unique experience that is sure to make Mother’s Day memorable. Whether enjoying a quiet brunch, a lively family gathering, or presenting a gift that continues to express gratitude, these selections cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Celebrate this special day by uncorking elegance and toasting to the irreplaceable women in your life.
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The Sexiest Valentines Love Potions
Is Valentine’s Day not just the most romantic holiday of the year? This year Sweeten your weekend just a little more with our favorite drink creations. We guarantee your loved ones will be asking for refills and kisses.
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Founded by Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles star, Tracy Tutor, UN’SWEET is the first-ever 100% natural wine that is externally lab tested for Zero sugar. The female-founded wine is available in both a Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio and is made from premium grapes and no added sugar for smooth sipping without the hangover. The wine can be purchased on unsweetwine.com for just $13 per bottle and is also available in variety packs that are perfect for entertaining.
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Schofferhofer has a Pomegranate Hefeweizen beer that's the perfect shade of Valentine's red & tastes fruity fabulous. It's a delicious drink to share with anyone in your life. Plus, with a lower ABV (2.5%) you won't ruin the rest of your evening over doing it. A perfect balance of 50% real German beer and 50% pomegranate juice, you can also enjoy it as part of this simple sparkling beertail.
Grey Goose Cosmo
2 oz GREY GOOSE® L'Orange Flavored Vodka
¾ oz Triple Sec
¾ oz Cranberry Juice
½ oz Fresh Lime Juice
+ Orange Twist
Combine liquid ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with orange twist.
Bourbon Raspberry Sour
2 parts Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
.5 parts Chambord or Raspberry Syrup
.75 fresh Lemon Juice
3-4 Woodford Reserve Chocolate Bitters
Combine all ingredients in a shaker, add ice, shake, and double strain into a coupe or martini glass. Garnish with three skewed raspberries.
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This Valentine’s Day, feel the love with Gin XII. Whether you’re spending the day with your significant other, best friends, or spending the night by yourself, celebrate with a Mademoiselle Rose! Made with Gin XII, Rinquinquin, rose syrup, and lime juice, this drink is a great mix of floral and citrus to give you the perfect Valentine’s Day cocktail to enjoy with the ones you love.
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Whether you're planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day showering yourself or a partner in love, it's always a fun consideration to mix up some fabulous libations.
Ingredients:
1 part Grand Marnier® Cordon Rouge
1 part Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon
3 dashes aromatic bitters
Large ice cube
Method: First, combine aromatic bitters, Grand Marnier®, and, finally, whiskey in an old fashioned glass. Add large ice cube and stir until cold and well incorporated. Garnish surface of liquid with orange twist, expressing oils over glass rim.
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Ingredients:
2 parts SVEDKA Rosé
1 part Lemon Juice
1/2 part Simple Syrup
2 Raspberries
2 Blackberries
Method: Combine all ingredients into shaker tin and quick muddle. Add ice, and shake. Transfer all cocktail to rocks glass. Garnish with berries.
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Ingredients:
1 oz. NOLET’S Silver Gin
1 oz. Fresh Lemonade
.5 oz. Elderflower Liqueur
.5 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
Rose Petals
Method:
Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a Martini glass. Garnish with rose petals.
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Developed in Limoux, France, the village that discovered, and first produced sparkling wine in 1531, Faire la Fête is hand harvested by 8th generation families and aged for up to 24 months.
Faire la Fête is a “champagne for all” with a $24.99 price point. It is also low sugar (no hangover, no worries) containing less than a 1/2 of the sugars of Prosecco. It’s Perfect for date night or any or any night!
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Inspired by the famous tailor turned spy of the American Revolution who’s featured in Hamilton The Musical, Hercules Mulligan is a revolutionary blend of three aged Caribbean Rums, three American Rye Whiskeys, fresh organic ginger, and tailor-made bitters. It’s a ready-to-drink craft cocktail ideal for easy home entertaining -- simply serve over ice and enjoy.
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Surprise your loved one this Valentine's Day with Pure Wine's Pink Wand– a wine purifier that removes histamines and sulfites from a single glass of wine! Imagine no more headaches or other side effects that come after enjoying that beloved glass.
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Meet the world’s first functional spirit! Bellion Vodka is the perfect addition to all your favorite gatherings. The Vodka is made with NTX technology making it “smarter” without sacrificing any of the flavor or quality. Your guests will love this naturally sweet and 6x distilled vodka to bring flavor to every sip. Enjoy an additional layer of essence in your traditional cocktails so you can eliminate the need for sugary mixers in your next drink.
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Are you ready to make a toast on Valentine's Day? Stella Wines sure are! Try their delicious and sweet sparkling wines made with real fruit. It’s the perfect beverage for any time of day and for any occasion. Cheers!
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Cozy up with your loved one by the fire and customize your coffee and cocoa experience for a moment of bliss with Cafe Caps. Nothing ignites passion like chocolate sweetness in a cup.
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The Noble Vines Chardonnay features aromas of pineapple, yellow peach, and vanilla and flavors of mango and kiwi with hints of lemon zest and cinnamon butter. Open this white wine, serve with your V-Day dinner and don’t forget to prepare the table with a bouquet of red roses, the symbol of love and romance, for a truly stunning night.
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With the festive bubbles, Gemma di Luna Prosecco is a refreshing sparkler crafted in the extra dry style from premium grapes grown in Prosecco DOC. Light and delicate, Gemma di Luna Prosecco is an ideal choice for Valentine's day dinner!
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Cupcake Vineyards offers a collection of celebratory wines, with plenty of options to elevate any Valentine’s Day event. Their Prosecco Rosé, is a playful, pink sparkling wine that was practically made for the holiday or pop open a bottle of Prosecco to celebrate in a classic fashion.
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Looking for a lighter option? Cupcake LightHearted Rosé is a great choice for those looking to celebrate the holiday without derailing their routine. Experience full flavor with only 80 calories, 8% alcohol by volume, and less than 1 gram of sugar per 5 oz. serving.
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Chloe Wine Collection boasts their own Prosecco Rosé, which will bring elegance and grace to any celebration with your loved one this Valentine’s Day. Chloe wines are beautifully crafted to inspire timeless stories and meaningful moments.
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Ingredients:
1 bottle Kim Crawford Rosé, well chilled
3 cups sliced strawberries
⅓ cup sugar
Club soda
1 carton vanilla ice cream
Edible flowers to garnish
Directions:
Makes 5 servings.
In a medium bowl mix the strawberries and sugar. Cover and let sit for 30-90 mins mixing occasionally. Divide the strawberries and any juices between 5 rocks glasses, add wine and a splash of club soda. Top with a generous scoop of ice cream. Garnish with your favorite edible flowers.
Tips:
Use coconut based ice cream for dairy free/vegan option.
Substitute peaches, raspberries or any of your favorite summer fruit for the strawberries.
Use honey instead of sugar for a richer flavor.
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INGREDIENTS:
· 3 oz Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
· ¾ oz grapefruit juice
· 1 Tbsp simple syrup
· Sparkling water
· Ice
· Crème de Cassis
· Sage leaves and grapefruit for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
Mix Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, simple syrup and grapefruit juice in a shaker or mixing glass with ice.
Strain over ice into serving glass and fill with sparkling water.
Top with a splash of crème de cassis and garnish with sage leaves and grapefruit twist.
Makes 1 cocktail
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This Valentine's Day, Monday, February 14th, celebrate love's most romantic evening with two fragrant tequila cocktails from Pātsch, crafted with 100 percent Blue Weber agave that's sustainably grown and harvested.
Recipe:
For your most sophisticated Valentine, Forest H20 is the perfect cocktail, available at the THYME Bar NYC. It's tastes like a Negroni but more perfumey and fragrant.
Forest H20
1.5 oz Pātsch Blanco Tequila
1 oz Roots Mastic
1 oz Yellow Chartreuse
Lemon peel squeezed and discarded.
Serve with a large ice cube.
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Malbec Mon Amour is the perfect Valentine's gift! Friends and lovers can share a glass of Argentine Malbec and learn all about the wine's story together. By Laura Catena and Alejandro Vigil, in Malbec mon amour they tell us how and why Malbec became Argentina’s iconic grape variety, establishing itself as the quintessential Argentine variety in elite wine circles.
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This Valentine’s Day learn to make cocktails together with MasterClass . This Mixology class by Lynnette Marrero and Ryan Chetiyawardana is the perfect date night for couples and friends interested in mastering the delicious craft.
At a high-level, in their class, they teach:
Solo Starters: Mojito and Whiskey Smash
Intimate Classics: The Old Fashioned
Shared Classics: The Martini
Party Starters: Tiki and DIY Highballs
Celebratory Libations: Pre-Batched Cocktails
James Beard honoree Lynnette Marrero has been at the forefront of the NYC craft cocktail movement. Ryan Chetiyawardana (aka Mr Lyan) is the founder of Dandelyan, named the world’s best bar, and Lyan bar at Riggs D.C.
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Belle Glos Love Letter Set
Send your Valentine’s a love letter this year inspired by the elegance of the signature red wax seal and classic script on Belle Glos Wines. Winemaker Joe Wagner has designed a limited-edition Belle Glos stationery kit in collaboration with Dempsey & Carroll and in partnership with novelist, Nicholas Sparks. Belle Glos Love Letters came to life after a year of not being able to enjoy the things we love the most therefore, together, Belle Glos and Dempsey & Carroll are bringing back the long-lost art of love letter writing, encouraging everyone to write a letter dedicated to the people they cherish most.
The bespoke kits feature custom Belle Glos stationery, a custom pen, wax in the classic and easily recognizable Belle Glos red, and a custom wax stamper, all housed in the classic Dempsey & Carroll navy box and are available along with any three of your favorite Belle Glos Wines.
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Napa Valley Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Napa Valley Quilt is fifth-generation winemaker Joseph Wagner’s tribute to the character of Napa Valley and its rolling patchwork of vineyards. Napa Valley Quilt exemplifies the classic cult-style wine structure achievable only in the Napa Valley, while the blending of fruit from a variety of vineyards allows the wines to have more complexity and a better style consistency from vintage to vintage. The complex and bold assemblage of dark currant, blackberry, marionberry, and toasted hazelnut balance with hints of cardamom and dry dark chocolate. Pair this wine with a fattier steak like ribeye or sirloin cooked medium-rare to soften the tannins, highlight its fruity flavors, and balance out the salty fat.
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Casillero del Diablo Carmenere
This medium-bodied wine showcases lovely fruit aromas and flavors of dark plums and black currant, dark chocolate with hints of spice, coffee, and toast from aging in French oak barrels. Deep purple in color, this soft textured, well-structured Carmenere culminates in a fruit focused finish and is the perfect under $15 bottle to sip and share. Named the #2 most powerful wine brand in the world four years in a row, and Wine Enthusiast’s 2020 New World Winery of the Year, Casillero del Diablo is at the forefront of the world’s attention with this South American gem, sparking a uniquely Chilean sense of adventure in every glass.
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A riff on the Classic Cosmo based around female founded and run brand J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey, perfect for enjoying with friends or loved ones this Valentine's Day!
Crafted exclusively for J.J. Corry by Joanna Carpenter.
1.5oz. J.J. Corry The Hanson Irish Whiskey
1/2 oz. lemon juice
1/2 oz. cider
1/2 oz. white cranberry juice
3/4 oz. Cointreau
Garnish with an apple slice.
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The ASM Cosmo
Enoy a delicious Cosmo with a single malt twist this Valentines Day!
1.5 oz ASM Whiskey
.5 oz Orange Liqueur (dry curaçao, Cointreau, etc..)
.75 lemon juice
.75 ginger syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Combine all ingredients in a shaker, shake, and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
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Tequila Enemigo Añejo Cristalino 89
Get ready to shake up this Valentine’s Day, with the most celebrated Tequila, Tequila Enemigo. Tequila Enemigo is made from 100% of the finest Blue Weber Agave, nothing but the best for your sweetheart. Tequila Enemigo was envisioned and brought to life to challenge the standards of ultra-premium Tequila, and is crafted from the finest selection of ripe, lowland agave and distilled in the center of the town of Tequila. The Añejo Cristalino 89 is a tequila so pure it should be sipped, and what better way to do that than from the purest symbol of elegance and celebration: a flute.
Tommy’s 89 Margarita:
Recipe
2oz Tequila Enemigo 89 Añejo Cristalino
1.5oz Lime juice
1/2oz Honey / Agave Syrup
Shake all ingredients over ice and serve.
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Skinny Mixes - Salted Dark Chocolate Espresso Martini
Making Skinny Mixes "Salted Dark Chocolate Espresso Martini" which uses only four ingredients, including the brand's zero calorie, zero sugar syrup, Salted Dark Chocolate Espresso included in Skinny Mixes Chocolate Syrup Trio , creates a lower calorie and lower sugared martini yet still just as delicious. The trio pack also includes Chocolate Fudge Brownie and Chocolate Caramel Truffle flavors which provides endless yummy chocolaty combinations that can all be guiltlessly indulged this Valentine's Day.
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At Owl’s Brew, they make their boozy beverages with only 100% real ingredients, 100% of the time. Fresh-brewed tea, fruit, and botanicals - no sneaky ingredients, ever. This, female founded, boozy tea is the perfect drink for your ultra sweet Valentines day picnic!
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Spa Girl Love Potion No. 9 Cocktail:
This romantic cocktail is sweet and spicy, fanning the flame between you and your Valentine with every sip. Perfect for a Galentine’s Day dinner or as a sultry night cap.
4 oz. Spa Girl Cocktail Peach Vodka Cocktail
2 oz Cranberry Juice
½ oz Lemongrass Jalapeño Simple Syrup
Splash of club soda
1. Pour Spa Girl Peach, simple syrup, and cranberry juice into a shaker with ice. Shake for 10 seconds.
2. Strain and pour into your cocktail glass of choice.
3. Add a splash of club soda.
4. Garnish with fresh edible flowers, or pomegranate seeds. Cheers!
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The beautiful and luxurious Nobu Marbella Resort in Spain is sharing their most loveliest drink secrets. Be seduced by the Nobu style Valentine’s cocktail, ‘Mon Cherry’. Made with beautifully balanced and aromatic Roku gin, Japanese Shōchū, together with ginger, lychee and cherry syrup - one sip, and you’ll fall in love.
Ingredients:
Roku Gin
Ginger Liqueur
Ginger Syrup
Shochu
Lychee Juice
Cherry Almibar
Add all ingredients together and shake vigorously. Serve with a double strain and add a pansy flower or a Mini Rose flower as decoration in a Nick & Nora styled glass.
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OTR delivers bar grade cocktails without the hassle of playing mixologist. Simply pour over ice and enjoy with loved ones this Valentine’s Day. OTR portfolio includes: The Margarita, Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita, The Cosmopolitan, The Mai Tai, The Aviation, and The Manhattan. At OTR they bring the bar to you.
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Rosé All Day is a light-bodied, fruity and refreshing pink rosé Grenache sold in cans, bottles, and even a box, perfect for any Valentine’s or Galentine’s Day gathering.
The Grenache has an elegant aromatic nose of watermelon and strawberry and is crisp and fresh on the palate with a deliciously long, fruity finish. Pair with everything from fish, chicken, and sushi to salads and appetizers. For those looking for something a little bubblier, Rosé All Day recently introduced a Prosecco Rosé that is the perfect pink wine to cheers with.
If you’re looking for a way to take your rosé to the next level this Valentine’s Day, try one of their favorite cocktails, the Raspberry Spritz, which uses the classic Rosé All Day Grenache.
Ingredients:
· 1 bottle Rosé All Day wine, chilled
· 24 oz Lemon Lime soda, chilled
· Raspberries
· 1 Lemon, juiced
· Thyme, for garnish
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher with ice, stir, and serve!
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*Make it alcoholic with
Splash of Ginger Vodka OR a smidge of Cinnamon Schnapps
Ingredients
Ingredients for Raspberry Simple Syrup:
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 cup Water
2 ½ cups fresh Raspberries (2 6-ounce cartons)
Ingredients for Love Potion #9:
Cherry Pop Rocks (6 packages per 4 glasses)
Red Hots (6-8 per glass)
Raspberry Simple Syrup (2 tablespoons per glass)
Reed’s Ginger Ale (8 ounces per glass), chilled
Instructions
Instructions for Raspberry Simple Syrup:
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high meat
Stir frequently to dissolve the sugar
Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer
Simmer 5 minutes; smash the raspberries with a mixing spoon or whisk while simmering to break them up
Remove from heat and allow to steep until cool (approximately 1 hour)
Strain through a fine mesh sieve and keep sealed in the refrigerator for use.
Instructions for rimming the glass with Pop Rocks
Pour the pop rocks into a shallow saucer or other small plate
Pour some of the raspberry simple syrup into a bowl large enough for the top of the glass to fit into
Turn a glass upside down and touch just the top of the glass opening to the simple syrup; enough to moisten the rim only
Place the glass opening down in the plate of pop rocks and rotate from side to side to coat with pop rocksNOTE: The pop rocks can gently be pushed toward the outside of the glass to aid in coating
Place the glass, still upside down, onto a clean surface and allow to sit for the pop rocks to dry onto the glass (approximately 10 minutes) NOTE: This aids in the adherence to the glass
Instructions for Love Potion Number 9:
Add 6-8 red hots in the bottom of each glass
Add the raspberry simple syrup and fill with ginger ale NOTE: do not fill up to the pop rocks or they will begin to explode
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Virgil’s Raspberry Cream Lovers Mocktail
*Make it alcoholic with 1 1/2 ounces vanilla vodka
Ingredients:
Homemade raspberry simple syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup raspberries
2 teaspoons lemon juice (optional)
Whipped Cream
Confection Hearts
Instructions:
Mix the sugar and water in a pot large enough to comfortably hold all of the ingredients
Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then stir until all of the sugar dissolves
Add the raspberries and continue to simmer until the berries break down (5 to 7 minutes)
Remove the mixture from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature, then strain
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The Duo Gift Set includes 2 Original Whiskey Ball ice ball molds and 2 of our ultra-premium Wall Street rock glasses. Ready to gift, just attach a card and it's ready to go! The Original Whiskey Ball was the first spherical ice mold to hit the market in 2009, bringing the artesian science of round ice balls to households all over the world.
Unique features include water-fill line and no-leak seal ensure ice balls form perfectly round
Produces 2.5" ice ball- largest in its class
Flexible silicone tray releases ice ball effortlessly
Ice ball mold impresses "W" into the ice
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Copalli Rum is the gift that not only your partner will love, but so will the planet. And, because nothing says romance like a cocktail for two - we have doubled up their favorite recipe for Valentines Day -- the Pomegranate Daiquiri.
Ingredients
3 oz Copalli Barrel Rested Rum
1 ½ oz Pama liqueur
1 oz lime juice
½ oz honey syrup
4 oz soda water
Directions
Clap mint to release oils. Combine mint with Copalli Rum, Pama, lime juice and honey syrup. Mix and Muddle. Top with Soda water and strain into chilled coup glasses. Garnish each with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge. Makes 2!
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Artet, is the first non-alcoholic, THC-infused aperitif, a simple, yet elegant cannabis cocktail alternative to make at home for Valentine's Day.
Ingredients:
Artet (Original Aperitif or Founders Blend No. 1 Live Resin Aperitif): 2 oz
Pomegranate Juice: 1.5 oz
Lemon Juice: 1/2 oz
Cornucopia Syrup*: 1/2 oz
*To make cornucopia syrup, add equal parts sugar and water to a pot with warming spices (clove, star anise, cinnamon, black pepper, etc). Stir to dissolve the sugar over medium heat. Once dissolved, add the simple syrup to an air-tight container and let it cool before using.
Method: Add all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice and garnish with a lemon wedge. Makes one drink.
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Wilderton, is the non-alcoholic spirit made to elevate your cocktail game, whether you drink or not, the botanical combinations add a range of flavors, from floral aromas to herbaceous, earthy notes.
Velvet Skies
By Ashley Burson of South x Northwest
Ingredients:
2 oz Wilderton Earthen
¾ oz Beet + Roasted Chicory Syrup*
¾ oz Burnt Orange*
½ oz Lemon
½ oz Aquafaba
*Beet + Roasted Chicory Syrup:
Mix 500 ml of beet juice and 500 g cane sugar
Add 50 g of ground roasted chicory
Mix and place into large plastic bag
Sous vide at 170 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 mins
Strain
Let cool
Burnt Orange Juice:
Cut oranges in half
Burn over an open flame until charred
Let cool
Slice a wheel for garnish
Juice
Strain
Enjoy
Method: Add all ingredients to your tin, dry shake, add ice, wet shake then double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with burnt orange wheel on rim. Enjoy!
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7 Deadly: A romantic holiday at home: indulge in a sinfully dark night in with a wine and chocolate pairing! For this upcoming Valentine’s Day, 7 Deadly Zins and Ghirardelli Chocolate Company have partnered together to create three different wine and chocolate pairings.
2019 7 Deadly Cabernet Sauvignon (SRP $16) with Ghirardelli Raspberry Radiance and Pomegranate Seeds
The rich notes of 7 Deadly Cab with blackberry, vanilla, and mocha pair beautifully with the bright raspberry fruit bits of Ghirardelli Raspberry Radiance. Then when you add in some pomegranate seeds, this is a delicious pairing that brings out the intense flavor of the dark chocolate.
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2018 7 Deadly Red Blend (SRP $16) with Ghirardelli Sea Salt Soiree and Fuji Apple
The 7 Deadly Red features bold flavors of cherry, cranberry, and smokey black pepper. Pair this wine with Ghirardelli’s Sea Salt Soiree with its roasted almonds and delicate sea salt in fine dark chocolate. Add in a side of sliced Fuji apples to make this pairing a pleasure for your senses.
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2018 7 Deadly Zinfandel (SRP $16) with Ghirardelli Intense Dark Chocolate and Cherries
Cap off your tasting night with the original varietal, 7 Deadly Zins, a true Old Vine Zinfandel that features full-bodied dark fruits, oak, and spicy notes. Go simple with Ghirardelli’s Intense Dark Chocolate that has 72 % cacao in this “Twilight Delight” bar. Complete the taste sensation with a side of robust and bright cherries.
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A lovely Valentine’s Day cocktail: green tea-infused Cran-Pear-Y Sparklers. It has a beautiful deep pink hue! This prosecco cocktail, infused with a green and white tea Cran-Pear-Y Symphony, it is slightly tart with notes of cranberry, pear, and pomegranate.
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Nothing says romance quite like an LBD paired with the Lady’s Velvet cocktail. Notes of honey and deep, spiced cognac are complemented with aromatic elderflower liqueur for a drink as velvety as your look.
Ingredients
1 oz D’USSÉ VSOP Cognac
¾ oz BACARDÍ® Ocho Rum
¾ oz MARTINI & ROSSI® Rosso Vermouth
½ oz ST~GERMAIN® Elderflower Liqueur
1 Dash Angostura Bitters
Method: Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Stir cocktail with a bar spoon until chilled. Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass.
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Slip into something comfy and turn up the heat while you sip on the Aragua’s Romance. Warning…this drink might have you on the brink of sending that risky text to your crush by the end of the night, but sometimes we need that extra kick. This cocktail combines red wine, spiced pineapple syrup, vermouth, and the aged-dark rum Santa Teresa 1796 for a bold and seductive vibe.
Ingredients:
1½oz Santa Teresa 1796
½ oz Capelleti Apertivo
¼ oz Spiced Pineapple Syrup
½ oz Red wine
Directions: Add all ingredients into mixing glass, excluding red wine, add ice, stir for 20 seconds. Pour into rocks glass over large Ice cube, top with red wine floater and garnish with a rose petal.
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Now I don’t hardly know her, but I think I could love her—the Clover Club is a dreamy dram of egg white, simple syrup, and all-natural Bombay Bramble gin made with freshly harvested blackberries and raspberries. This pink drink will have you spinning around the room while Crimson & Clover plays softly in the background to compliment the sultry vibe.
Ingredients
1 ½ oz Bombay Bramble
¾ oz lemon juice
1 oz Simple Syrup (1:1 Sugar to Water)
1 egg white (about ½ oz)
Raspberries and Blackberries
Directions: Put some cubed ice into your cocktail shaker, pour Bombay Bramble, lemon juice, sugar syrup and egg white into the shaker, shake hard & strain into a chilled coupette or martini glass.
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For those daring to do things their own way reach for the Double Old Fashioned, made with Dewar’s 15, chocolate bitters, orgeat syrup, and notes of orange this cocktail puts a twist on a classic. Take it a notch up from your usual drugstore candy and indulge in a chocolate cocktail instead.
Ingredients:
2 oz Dewar’s 15 Year Old
.25oz Orgeat Syrup/Simple Syrup
2-3 Dashes Dewar’s Dungan and Dame Chocolate Bitters
Garnish: Lemon Twist/Orange Twist
Directions: Add all ingredients to rocks glass. Add cubed ice and stir until desired dilution is achieved.
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Mozart Chocolate Liqueur offers a variety of choctails with a luscious creamy chocolate sensation and delicately melting indulgence. Full-bodied, creamy milk chocolate liqueur, handcrafted with only natural ingredients, gluten-free, and refined with Belgian chocolate. Handcrafted with love.
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Mezcal Amaras, an award winning agave spirit, elevates the margarita experience with their must-try core lineup of ancestral & artisanal mezcal offering.
Mezcal Amarás Espadín Joven: Subtle citrus aroma of bergamot and a sweet touch of cherry blossom on the nose. A touch of sandalwood at the start, closing with a hint of sweet ripe mango on the palate. Finishes with a velvety and salted texture before a small cinnamon touch takes over.
INGREDIENTS:
2 oz of Mezcal Amarás Espadin Joven
2 oz of Wild Berry Tea
3 oz of fresh Lime Juice
DECORATION:
Blackberries and Raspberries
MIXING:
Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice; shake and strain into a cocktail glass; garnish with blackberries and raspberries
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Ingredients
· 1 oz Espolòn Blanco
· .75 oz Ancho Reyes Verde Chili Liqueur
· 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
· .5 oz fresh lime juice
· .5 oz agave syrup
· 3 dashes Habanero/Hellfire Bitters
· grapefruit soda water (Bubly, LaCroix, etc)
Method
· Prepare your Collins glass with a chili salt rim. Add ice to glass.
· Combine all ingredients except soda in a tin, add ice and shake. Strain into a Collins glass and top with grapefruit soda. Garnish with a thin grapefruit slice and lime wheel.
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Ingredients
· 2 oz Montelobos Espadin
· 1 oz Cranberry Syrup (combine 1 part unsweetened cranberry syrup with 1 part sine sugar by weight, stir and let combine)
· .75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
Method
· Combine all ingredients in a tin. Add ice and shake. Strain over fresh ice in a double rocks glass. Garnish with a cranberry on a pick.
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Cointreau Passion and Pepper Fizz
Ingredients:
2 oz Cointreau
0.5 oz Fresh Lime
2 Fresh Passion Fruit
1 Slice Thai Chili Pepper
2 oz Soda Water
Directions:
Combine all ingredients apart from soda water and in a cocktail shaker
Add ice and shake until well-chilled
Fine strain into a chilled highball glass
Top off with soda water
Garnish with a passion fruit wedge
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Mount Gay Rum Out of Office Cocktail
Ingredients:
0.2 oz Mount Gay Rum Black Barrel
0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
0.5 oz Fresh Grapefruit
0.5 oz Cinnamon Syrup
0.5 oz Falernum
Directions:
Add all ingredients to shaker
Add ice and shake
Strain over ice in rocks glass
Garnish with grapefruit wheel
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The Botanist Strawberry Bianco Martini
Ingredients:
2 oz Strawberry-Infused The Botanist Islay Dry Gin*
1 oz Bianco Vermouth
Garnish: Fresh Mint Leaf
Directions:
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice
Stir to dilute and chill completely
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass
Garnish with a single fresh mint leaf
*To infuse The Botanist:
Thinly slice 1.5 cups of fresh strawberries. Combine strawberries with one 750ml bottle of The Botanist into a sealable container. Allow to infuse for 24 hours before fine straining out strawberry particles.
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The limited-edition Valentine’s Day offering of curated Le Grand Verre (the quality, single serve, award-winning, ethically produced, family owned. and predominantly female-made artisanal wine collection of France), offers something for every palate this season. Single serve for the free spirits. An exploratory and diverse collection of red, white, and rosé wines for budding sweethearts. Quality wine sourced from boutique estates in Languedoc, the South of France, and Bordeaux for the sophisticated forever couples.
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Wine & Wanderlust In South FL By Total Wine & More
We’re excited to share that America's Wine Superstore®, Total Wine & More, has officially announced their 2nd annual “Wine and Wanderlust” event will be taking place in both Miami, Florida on Tuesday, October 26 and in Boca Raton, Florida on Thursday, October 28! The two events invite guests to try over 100 different wines from over 40 extraordinary producers. As an exclusive reader to Off The Mrkt we are sharing the exciting offer, guests can now buy one General Admission ticket, and receive a second ticket free with promo code BOGOWW, purchase now here.
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“Wine and Wanderlust” The lively walk-through experience will allow guests to learn about wines from regions across the globe such as Italy, France, Argentina, Chile, Spain, New Zealand, California, Washington, and more. The interactive events will also allow guests to sip on unique wines, try delicious appetizers, and enjoy entertainment such as a lipstick reader.
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This year's events will also guide guests through thematic wine booths, where standout highlights include “Napaville” and a “Rosé Garden”. Notable wine suppliers include Moët, Duckhorn, Billecart, Caymus, Whispering Angel, Courtney Benham, Copper Cane, and beyond.
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Tickets for Miami & Boca Raton Events: Available now at totalwine.com/wineandwanderlust
VIP access tickets: $200
General admission tickets: $150
Event Details:
Tuesday, October 26: Moore Building at 191 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137
Thursday, October 28: The Addison at 2 E Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Both events will take place from 6PM-9PM. The doors will open early for VIP guests at 5PM.
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For more information about the “Wine and Wanderlust” upcoming events, including ticket sales, participating wine producers, as well as COVID-19 safety protocols, please visit totalwine.com/wineandwanderlust Please note, wines served throughout the evening can easily be purchased on-site and delivered to guests’ homes at their convenience.
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Touchdown this Tailgating Season with our Game Winning Wine Picks
As we head into peak of Autumn, sports fans and gourmands alike are looking towards the fall season which always guarantees two things: football and tailgating. We can count on the American pastime to bring us together virtually or in-person to talk, celebrate, and drink together, and while beer is often thought of as a tailgating go-to, we think that food-and-wallet-friendly wines deserve consideration this time of year. Whether you like an upscale tailgate or a bowl of chips and dip, there’s a wine out there for your game day celebrations
La Crema 2019 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay ($23):
The winemaking team at La Crema has been perfecting Chardonnay for 40 years, and it shows. The 2019 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is flavorful, bright, and juicy, making it an ideal pairing for a wide variety of cheese-centric Sunday snacks - plus, it’s incredibly easy to find at your local grocery store while you’re out hunting for game day supplies. For a low-key pairing, kick back with a bowl of cheese-its or some warm, gooey queso with chips. If you’re looking to take things up a notch, try dungeness crab mac and cheese or honeycrisp apple pizza with balsamic onions.
Acrobat 2018 Pinot Noir ($19):
At the heart of this wine is the love of pairing an honest wine with casual meals and gatherings. Acrobat should always be an effortless selection – a wine that consistently pairs in every way with our lives. This Pinot Noir has rich, fruit-forward aromas of bright cherry and raspberries, with hints of cinnamon and baking spices. Notable ripe strawberries and dark chocolate up front, followed by earthy and spicy notes of clove. If you’re keeping up with the latest cooking trends, then crispy smashed potatoes will be the perfect pairing indeed.
ETTORE 2018 ETTORE Red Wine ($50):
An old-school California red blend, that's briary, jammy and plump, with blackberry and currant flavors highlighted by savory underbrush, licorice and smoke notes, leading to medium-grained tannins. This wine was crafted with finesse and power, just like your favorite team. The ETTORE Red Wine is the best selection to pair with your cheese boards or mouth-watering hamburgers on the grill.
2019 Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley ($50):
This expressive wine explodes with a perfume of wild raspberry preserves with hints of clove and confectionary spice. Soft red fruit flavors take over the palate, supported by leather and elegant botanical accents on the mid-palate, with lovely notes of toasted espresso beans on the finish. Serve with cowboy steaks, crispy sage potatoes, and sauteed tuscan kale for an elevated tailgate.
2016 Aldina Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon ($74):
2016 Aldina Vineyards harvested in early fall embodies the dark red volcanic soil. Its gorgeous magenta hue has intensifying aromatics of pomegranate, dark cherry, anise and allspice. This Cabernet Sauvignon strikes the palate with silky soft, yet lush flavors of sweet oak spices intertwined with caramel, toasty vanilla, tart cherries, and dark fruits. This wine has a tasty expression of elegance and is ready to be enjoyed!
2018 Lolita Vineyard Pinot Noir ($60):
Dark berries and plums resonate on the palate with framing tannins and bright acidity typical of the Forestville region of the Russian River Valley. Pairs well with grilled mushrooms, salmon, lamb, game fowl, and cool nights cuddled up in a blanket by the fire pit. Drink now through 2026.
Our Favorite Wines For National Rosé Day In 2021
As if you need an excuse to drink more Rosé, between weekends in the Hampton’s, or rooftop sunsets, it’s our favorite time of year.
Read MoreFriendly To The Earth, Wines To Drink This Earth Day
With Earth Day approaching, we’re reminded how critical it is to protect our environment and fight the effects of climate change, especially during a year that already challenged us in many ways and brought cause for reflection. This year April 22nd will mark the 51st Anniversary of Earth Day, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with wines that’s easy on the planet. Be kind to the Earth and celebrate Earth Day with these wines.
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Cocktails and Wine To Celebrate Valentines Day With
Valentines Day will most likely be inside this year and while you already know where to eat this Valentine's Day in New York City, do you know what to drink? It was always easy to choose the most expensive bottle or decadent cocktail at a restaurant, but this year your probably up to your own devices. No one wants a stale wine or poorly crafted cocktail. No need to worry. Below are the best wines and cocktails recipes for you to have for Valentine's Day.
Read MoreRed Wines To Sip On This Summer
We are in a heat wave and it is hott out. While you may be going for your white wine or hard celtzer, the perfect red wine is all you need during these Summer days and nights. Having a bottle chilled goes perfectly by itself or during a late night in the hamptons a red is perfect by the fireplace. Not sure what Red to pick up? We’ve got you covered with our Summer selects below.
“When thinking of reds to enjoy during the summertime, my go-to red is Pinot Noir. Typically Pinot Noir is not as substantial as other red varieties. A good light-bodied Pinot Noir can be very versatile with a numerous amount of summer dishes, such as savory burgers and grilled veggies. I would recommend trying the Landmark Vineyards 2018 Overlook Pinot Noir, as it has a great balance of ripe red fruit on the entry, savory elements on the mid-palate and a clean finish with subtle spice notes. This perfect summer sipper can be enjoyed on it’s own or with dishes such as a Roasted Beet Salad with arugula, goat cheese & pecans or a Filet Mignon with a mushroom cream sauce with friends and family at your table.” Stated by Winemaker Greg Stach Landmark Vineyards
Landmark Vineyards 2018 Overlook Pinot Noir
The 2018 Overlook Pinot Noir represents another splendid blend from some of California’s best cool climate growing regions in Monterey, Santa Barbara and Sonoma Counties. The palate on this red is medium to full bodied with ripe red fruit of strawberry, raspberry and black cherry fruit with balanced spice and earth mixed with leather, dusty tobacco leaf and subtle oak on the mid-palate.
Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2018
This seamless rich red wine is hand-harvested between March and April, Terrazas’ signature Reserva Malbec is synonymous with very intense colors, aromas of fresh fruit, flowers, and spices. This vintage is kind, aromatic and fresh. Its precise tannins provide great softness and presence in the mouth.
DiNotte Red Blend
The newest addition to the Mezzacorona portfolio, DiNotte expresses the aromatic richness of two native varieties that thrive on the foothills of the Dolomites mountain range in northern Italy: Teroldego (70%) and Marzemino (15%). A small amount of Merlot (15%) is added. With notes of plum and blackberry with a hint of cocoa and vanilla, this full-bodied, lushly textured wine makes it the ideal pairing for grilled steak, barbecue ribs and pork chops.
Apothic Red
It is typical for red wines to be served room temperature, however, not many people know that some reds can actually be served chilled, such as Apothic Red . This red is one of the few red wines that actually works great at room temp AND when served chilled, making it the perfect match for an outdoor barbecue to celebrate the holiday! The dark and brooding character pair unexpectedly well with smoky flavors.
Bonterra Organic Vineyards Young Red Canned Wine
After cracking open a can, the nose is met with aromas of red roses, fresh fig, red berries, and orange peel that give way to a refreshing, lively palate of raspberries, watermelon and pomegranate. The higher acidity of the wine light profile of this red wine make it ideally served chilled.
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz
Bin 389 is often referred to as ‘Baby Grange’, in part because components of the wine are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange. First made in 1960, by the legendary Max Schubert, this was the wine that helped to forge Penfolds solid reputation with red wine drinkers combining the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon with the richness of Shiraz. Bin 389 also exemplifies the judicious balance of fruit and oak.
Snoop Cali Red
Full and dense, with strong black & blue fruit notes up front from the Petite Sirah, complemented by bright red, slightly candied fruit in the background from the Zinfandel. The darkly toasted oak ties it all together along with a slightly sweet finish.
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Why We're Drinking Lambrusco This Summer
Is there a drink for Summer 2020? Lambrusco! Lambrusco is a well-known wine that is making its way up the popularity list just in time for the summer.
Lambrusco can vary from a dry to sweet wine and is most often semi-sparkling. The red grapes are found in Northern Italy, the Emilia-Romagna region, and it is one of the oldest wines in Italy. The variance of Lambrusco wine makes the wine pairable with many different foods. Lambrusco gets its flavors from multiple berries including blackberries, boysenberries, cherries, strawberries, and raspberries. These fruity flavors make Lambrusco a great drink to sip on this Summer.
Ventuini Baldini organically harvests Lambrusco wines in its winery located in the province of Reggio Emilia. They also harvest Lambrusco varieties like Sorbara, Grasparossa, and Salamino, all branches of Lambrusco made from different types of grapes.
So, next time you’re planning an outdoor meal, try a Lambrusco. It pairs well with cured meats, pizza, grilled meats, and burgers. This wine should be your go-to drink of the summer. Its pairing to almost any food, fruit flavor, and sparkling consistency will keep you happy and satisfied during a hot day.
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Wineries In The Hampton's You Should Be Visiting
One of the many attractions the Hamptons have to offer is wineries. If you are looking to spend a day outside while tasting some fantastic wines and learning about how they are made, a trip to a winery might be for you!
Wölffer Estate Vineyard - Sagaponack, NY
Wölffer Estate Vineyard’s Tasting Room and Wine Stand are open weather permitting and with reservations only. The Tasting Room offers seatings for wine tasting as well as small bites. Wölffer makes reds, whites, rosés, and sparkling wines along with ciders.
Channing Daughters Winery - Bridgehampton, NY
Channing Daughters Winery is located in Bridgehampton and many are a part of its wine club. Right now, Channing Daughters is offering 10% off of all wine purchases as well as a complimentary bottle of wine when you join in July. The winery is not open for in person tasting yet, but it is offering virtual tastings and pick-up.
Duck Walk Vineyard - Water Mill, NY
Duck Walk Vineyard is in Water Mill and is well known for its award winning wine and beautiful grounds. The family owned winery offers many different types of wine including reds, whites, and dessert wines and is now open for groups of 8 or less to picnic on the grounds with wine purchase.
Wine 101: 3 Key Things Every Wine Lover Should Know
It’s always a good time to educate yourself on the things you love. Whether you want to learn more about your favorite language or your favorite drink, there’s always more to learn. If you love the taste of Rosé or the way that bottle of Pinot Noir pairs with your steak, then it may be a good idea to learn more about why your wine is the way it is. To help you on your way to deeper wine knowledge, take a look at three things every wine lover should know!
What Does It Take To Be A Wine Expert?
Knowing a great deal of information about wine isn’t as easy as you’d imagine. The romantic and inquisitive journey to studying wine can bring you historical and cultural importance, and, most importantly, a job title. Some people even take up wine courses to expand their knowledge on the field. Certain individuals around the world call themselves as wine experts, wine connoisseurs, or sommeliers.
A sommelier is known as a wine expert that typically works in a fine dining restaurant. They’re sought for their compelling knowledge, and experience with wine tasting and selection, service, storage, and food pairings. If you consider yourself a wine lover, you can take your interest further and obtain a sommelier certification.
The Court of Master Sommeliers introduced four levels to becoming a certified sommelier, from Level 1 to 4 Sommelier. Before qualifying for a sommelier certification for a higher level, you’ll need to first possess a certification for the preceding level. To practice a wine-related career in a renowned food establishment, it’s best to get a certified Level 3 Sommelier or Advanced Sommelier certification. The advanced level proves to be the most challenging next to the Master Sommelier certification, as only 14 students pass this evaluation annually.
By pursuing sommelier certification, you’ll be able to broaden your knowledge about theoretical wine knowledge, including the history, geography, and type of grapes used for every wine. Also, you’ll be immersed in the following wine-related activities:
Wine tasting and service
Wine decanting
Choosing the right wine bottle price range
Assisting guests in navigating wine menus
Learn proper wine serving temperatures
Achieving a standard five-ounce wine pour
How to Store an Open Bottle
If you don’t finish a bottle of wine the day you open it (which is probably a good thing) then you need to make sure that you’re storing it properly. Many people shove the same cork back into the opening while others opt for store-bought wine stoppers. These are good options, or you can even go with plastic wrap and a rubber band! Either way, you want to keep air from leaking into the bottle.
That said, you also need to pay attention to the temperature you’re storing the wine at. Though red wine shouldn’t be served chilled, it should be put in the fridge to slow down the oxidation process.
Red wine: Stored at 57–64 °F
White wine: Stored at 46–50 °F
Champagne or sparkling wine: Stored at 41–44 °F
Rosé or dessert wine: Stored at 52–55 °F
The Reason Behind that Dry Mouth
If you’re a fan of red wine, but don’t quite understand why your mouth dries out after a few sips, then you need to do some research on tannins. Long story short, they are compounds that exist in grape skin and stems that release into the wine. They bind with the proteins in your mouth and add to that drying out sensation. That’s why, when you pair a tannin-forward wine with a nice slab of red meat, you don’t notice that dry mouth sensation as much—it’s binding to the protein in the meat rather than the protein in your mouth. When you know about tannins, you’ll have a better idea of what to pair with your favorite bottle of red.
A Few Tricks on Chilling Wine
Though you shouldn’t chill red wines, your bottles of white wine, champagne, and most dessert wines taste better and showcase more flavor when they’re chilled. Though you may feel tempted to pop the bottles in your normal fridge, those temperatures might be too cold and end up seeping the flavor out. You can pop the bottles in a wine fridge or you can try out some of these awesome chilling techniques!
Chill the wine with frozen grapes—they won’t dilute the wine like ice cubes will.
Put salt in with your ice bucket—salt reduces the freezing point of ice and lowers the temperature of your wine bottle.
Chill Champagne with wet paper towels and then put it in the freezer for 5–10 minutes.
These are just a few of the important things every wine lover should know. There’s much more out there—you just have to take the time to look!