Blog Archive
Amarone Amore
Christopher Ruhland, Author of “Press for Champagne” recently tweeted, “whenever I drink Amarone, I think, I should drink more amarone.” #SAME. Truer words were never tweeted. I broke my own rule, “save no wine,“ and reserved Amarone for special occasions. I served it when I wanted to introduce my [...]
Eating My Way Through Chicago
One of the greatest challenges of living in Chicago is eating my way through our amazing restaurants. Put plainly, Chicago does not suck when it comes to dining options. We have hundreds of eateries for every occasion, mood, budget or palate. Just when I’ve scratched a restaurant off my “Must [...]
True Foodies Only
The food ambivalent need not make a reservation. Esmé restaurant in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood is a culinary immersion that borders on a theatrical performance designed for true foodies only. There is no crash course to prepare a novice for this sensory decadence. There is no way to prepare for [...]
Behind The Wine: Samra Morris, Winemaker Alma Rosa Winery
We are excited to introduce you to the people behind the wine! In 2020, we introduced you to some of our favorite people through our weekly Cocktail Hour series, In 2021 you met some through our weekly Instagram Lives, in 2022 via our monthly masterclasses! This year we turn to [...]
An Interview with Jenelle Bonifield
I had the pleasure of meeting Jenelle Bonifield, an award winning photographer and wine lover on my recent trip to Scottsdale! In true wine industry fashion, Jenelle welcomed me to Arizona and we became fast friends. I asked her to sit down for a Q&A so I could learn more [...]
Your one Stop Holiday Essential: Harveys Bristol Cream
Not to be confused with a 'cream liqueur', Harveys Bristol cream is an amber colored, semi sweet, fortified Sherry wine from the Jerez region of Spain. It is a white wine despite its amber color. When we talk about Sherries, cream is a style of Sherry that is in between [...]
Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC: A historical wine with an unwavering commitment to quality
The Pinot Grigio grape is grown in just about every wine region in the world but actualizes its fullest potential in the vineyards of the Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC region of northern Italy. Delle Venezie has been in production for generations but in 2017 the region implemented a consortium [...]
Pinot Grigio DOC delle Venezie, the Seal of Wonderful Experiences
Pinot Grigio is considered one of the most popular white wines in the world, and rightfully so. Whether you’re a novice or a longtime wine collector, when life calls for a chilled glass of something easy-drinking and delicious, Pinot Grigio provides a fresh and flavorful answer. More often than not, [...]
Cheerful Winter Gifts and Holiday Hosting
As wintertime draws near, so does the added stress of figuring out gifting and hosting responsibilities. This doesn’t need to be. Despite the winter’s chill, there are several ways to cozy up to the season and bring your “A” game for holiday time festivities. From our special events, to social [...]
