You've heard of white wine, you've heard of red wine, you've heard of rose. Here's a curveball: what's a red blend wine? Didn't see that coming, did you? Or maybe you did; we kind of gave it away with the title of the article, didn't we. Regardless if you did or didn't see this coming, we're going to discuss red blend wine. What Is a Red Blend? A red blend wine is essentially a domestic wine that is not made from a specific grape variety. Today, red blends now sell more by the volume than other red wines, such as Pinot Noir or Merlot, and are well on their way to becoming more popular than even Cabernet Sauvignon. Honestly, we're...

Cheese and wine. Name something better. We'll wait. You can't name one? That's what we thought! Wine and cheese have been each other's best friends for centuries. Both cheese and wine take years of aging to get to the proper maturation and maximum flavor. They also require careful tending to by producers. Guess you could say they are both incredibly high maintenance. They go well together because cheese is fatty and wine is sharp. They are definitive proofs that opposites attract. Just one bite of cheese and a sip of wine, and you'll discover their delicious coupling of flavor and texture. But there are so many options! From milk cheeses like ricotta, a semi-soft fontina, or a sheep's milk Roquefort...

Wine Vs. Champagne: What’s The Difference? Wine and Champagne. Two of our favorite beverages. We love wine on an average day to day basis and love Champagne for the big life celebrations! From breakfast (hello, mimosas)to dinner, from spicier cuisines to a flavorful dessert and everything in between, sparkling wines play well and taste delicious with just about any type of dish. Plus, there is nothing better than popping some bubbles to celebrate! Have you ever wondered why Champagne is known as the go-to celebratory drink? Well, we have your answer. In the 1780s, aka way back in the day, the bubbly celebratory drink symbolized status. It was most commonly associated with celebrations in European royal courts. Royalty loved Champagne....

Ah, the spring is upon us, which means wedding season is about to be in full swing. And this year, it's going to be wild. Or, at least we sure hope so! After the world essentially shut down in 2020, brides and grooms everywhere rescheduled their big days for 2021. That means in 2021, many of us will be attending two years' worth of wedding events in one jam-packed, alcohol-induced, expensive-as-hell year. Joy!  Here's the unsaid truth: accepting and RSVPing yes to a wedding invitation is essentially a contractual agreement where you acknowledge that you will not only be attending their wedding, but you will also be purchasing the happy couple a wedding gift, often one from their wedding registry....

How To Build The Perfect Gift Basket Gift baskets are one of the best gifts out there. They bring a level of joy that is disproportionate to their size. Perhaps it brings us all back to childhood when you would attend a party and leave with the ridiculously exciting gift bag? Or maybe it brings us back to the memory of receiving a fun gift basket from the Easter Bunny? Whatever it is, there is something about great gift baskets that bring sheer joy. They're made even better when they have been curated with your loved one's interests in mind.  Holiday gift baskets are not a new or novel invention; instead, they've been around forever, even going back to a...