Continuing on with the summer celebration theme, we’ve included a number of high quality summer wines to enhance all your July activities including your backyard bbqs, neighborhood parties, camping excursions, boating and fishing expeditions and, of course, the ubiquitous outdoor summer concerts. One of our favorites is the fresh and fruity South African Ken Forrester […]
At Vine & Table we love the versatility of rosé and the way they lend themselves to the warmer weather. Some are elegant, soft and floral, others are crisp and thirst-quenching. Rosés can be paired with food or quaffed on their own. They can be dry, sweet, fruity or herbal. In short, there’s a rosé […]
There is no shortage of great Spanish wines available these days, and we have seen more than our fair share of them over the last couple of years. From richly textured Riojas to big juicy Garnacha and crisp white Albarino, I have seen them all and practically drank them all too! But the Spanish wine […]
SIZZLE. It’s one of the classic sounds of summer and begs for the addition of liquid refreshment. Maybe your initial instinct is to grab a beer, but there are many wines that pair beautifully with grilled meats and veggies. From hearty reds that stand up to chargrilled steak to whites that are the perfect accompaniment […]
We’ve got spirits, yes we do: Girls Who Swirl shakes up summer with North Shore Distillery Are you a spirits connoisseur, or have you not yet had the opportunity to become one? Wherever you fall on the spirits spectrum, you won’t want to miss Girls Who Swirl’s excellent event on Wednesday, June 26, at Vine […]
How can it be this good, and on the other hand, be this price? I’ve been scratching my head for a few years on this one. I’m not sure how Dr. Bill Lumsden and his team at Glenmorangie can produce one of the most drinkable 18 Year Old whiskies on our shelves and still have […]
If we had our way, we’d be in Provence right now. From the rushing Rhone River, to the sparkling shores of the Mediterranean, to the ancient history that seems to emanate from the soil itself, it seems an ideal place to spend the summer. Alas, the responsibilities of home and job keep us tied to […]
I love wine, but let’s face it- the majority of sommeliers and wine stewards are men. Men are more often winemakers, distributors, and sales reps too. Things get even more testosterone-laden when you look at the world of spirits, with male distillers and blenders and marketers all trying to accommodate what they believe to be […]