Wine Stories

Valentine’s Day Wines for Every Relationship

Valentine’s Day Wines for Every Relationship

February can only mean one thing. Tons of sugary messages about love. For singles, it can feel isolating. But love takes many forms, and so should your Valentine’s Day wine assortment. As the movie says, Love Actually is all around, and as corny as it sounds, it is...

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Dry January Is for Quitters

Dry January Is for Quitters

A Trade-Friendly Way to Talk Wellness Without Killing the Mood Dry January is a tough month for the wine industry. Buyers go quiet. Consumers announce they’re “being good.” And suddenly, everyone is acting like pleasure is a bad habit that needs correcting. But we all...

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How to Host a French Christmas

How to Host a French Christmas

A Celebration of Family, Food, and Fine Wine JP’s favorite bottles and simple tips for hosting a warm, elegant French-style Christmas Eve dinner.   In France, Christmas is a cozy but elegant affair. A time for family, loved ones, and time well spent at the table....

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The Beaujolais Spectrum: From Fresh to Profound

The Beaujolais Spectrum: From Fresh to Profound

From Pierres Dorées to Moulin-à-Vent, here’s why Beaujolais deserves a real spot on your fall and winter lists. Every November, Beaujolais pops back into everyone’s mind, and usually because of Nouveau. It’s fun, it’s festive, and it has its place. But if that’s where...

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A Frenchman’s Thanksgiving Table

A Frenchman’s Thanksgiving Table

When I moved to the United States, I discovered a holiday that doesn’t exist in France, Thanksgiving. But I have to say, it’s become one of my favorites. What could be more French than gathering with friends and family, eating too much, and making sure there’s always...

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