A Bottle of Wine for Every Holiday Event!

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A good bottle of wine is a must-have this holiday season - whether you are looking for one to bring as a gift to your dinner host, one to serve at dinner or just need a really big glass of wine at the end of the holidays once all the guests have left, I have you covered today!

Check out all my favorites below:

ONEHOPE WINE

ONEHOPE was founded as a company that creates thoughtfully-crafted products that empower people to do more good. Each of ONEHOPE’s wines support a different charity through its proceeds, whether it’s finding homes for shelter animals or planting trees in global reforestation projects – it is truly the gift that gives back!

Some of their tasty varieties include:

• Silver Brut Sparkling Wine ($59)
• Gold Brut Sparkling Wine ($59)
• Rainbow Glitter Edition Brut Sparkling Wine ($59)
• Edna Valley Pinot Noir Red Glitter Edition ($69)

Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau

This youthful wine has an easy drinkability and is fresh, fruity and flavorful. It pairs well with light meals such as tapas, cheese, charcuterie, poultry and salmon and is best served chilled. Beaujolais Nouveau is made from hand-picked gamay grapes that are harvested six to eight weeks prior to bottling. Each year, the new vintage is received with great anticipation on Beaujolais Nouveau Day, the third Thursday in November, right in time for the holidays.

The 2017 Beaujolais Nouveau is available at most wine retailers across the country at a suggested retail price of $11.99.

The WEEKLY TASTING

The Weekly Tasting is NOT another Wine Club. There are NO Strings, just superb selections from Certified Sommeliers. At $69.99, this affordable wine pack would make the perfect gift for any wine lover!

They are all about finding the perfect wine for you! Variety, quality and balance is everything to them. They offer high quality wines from all over the world. Each and every wine in the Weekly Tasting packs have been carefully selected by our dedicated Sommeliers, Elizabeth Schneider and Laura Maniec.

WHAT DO YOU GET WITH EACH TASTING EXPERIENCE?


Each Weekly Tasting experience includes a new themed 4 pack of wine for just $69.99+free shipping, hand selected by our experienced Sommeliers. Your tasting experience also includes a 10-minute tasting video, highlighting each wine profile, a food pairing with recipe cards, as well as social sharing capabilities. The wines featured in Weekly Tasting packs will always include 4 different wines, and may include a mix of varietals or regions.

Bachelor Wines 

Bachelor fans rejoice! The fan-favorite show has launched The Bachelor Wines, a collection of wines inspired by the award-winning television series. The Bachelor Wines features three varietals: The Fantasy Suite, One on One, and The Final Rosé. Available for purchase at bachelorwines.com.

($15.96 per bottle)

NPR Wine Club

This unique wine club was created for public radio supporters and wine enthusiasts alike, allowing listeners to enjoy premium wines from around the world and their stories - combining two of life's most enjoyable pleasures. As a member of the NPR Wine Club, consumers will receive a fully customized case of wine, shipped to the address of their choice every three months. As part of the introductory offer, new members will receive the inaugural releases of three NPR-Inspired Wines: All Grapes Considered Malbec, Weekend Edition Cabernet Sauvignon and NPR Uncorked Merlot. Alternatively, consumers can shop from a range of hundreds of different wines – and purchase in any quantity they wish (based on their taste and preferences) directly from the NPR Wine Club at NPRWineClub.org.

Epicurious Wine 

Epicurious, the pioneering digital food brand and one of the most trusted voices in food, has recently launched a new collection of custom designed wines for culinary and wine enthusiasts alike. Perfect for pairing with your favorite meals, Epicurious Wine varietals include a robust Cabernet Sauvignon and a delicate Chardonnay - both work well with cooking and drinking. To purchase the Epicurious Wines, visit epicuriouswine.com.

($15.96 per bottle)

Turner Classic Movies Wine Club

The TCM Wine Club curates originally produced wines inspired by classic films as well as expertly selected varietals from renowned vineyards around the globe – all with the convenience of home delivery. As part of the inaugural offer, new members will receive fifteen special bottles including the first-ever release of Café Zoetrope, a custom-crafted red from the Francis Ford Coppola Winery. Members will also enjoy True Grit Limited Edition Zinfandel along with The Essentials Cabernet Sauvignon – the first in a series of single-varietal wines, specifically curated for TCM Wine Club members, to showcase the world’s great grapes.

Maschio Prosecco Brut

The roots of Cantine Maschio’s passion for wine run deep in the Veneto hills. The story began in 1973, when Bonaventura Maschio turned his family’s century-old distillery into a winery that even then was state-of-theart in terms of its technology and production methods. Cantine Maschio devotes extensive resources to innovation, which include experimenting with pioneering techniques of cold extraction that accentuate the natural release of aromas and flavors.

Rosa Regale

Festive cranberry in color with a haunting, aromatic bouquet with hints of raspberries, strawberries and rose petals. A fresh raspberry taste, with crisp acidity, enticing the palate with an initial softness, graduating to a round and clean and dry fi nish.

Rosa Regale is produced using the Charmat process, fermentation with brief skin contact, filtration and storage at 32˚F, followed by refermentation in stainless-steel vats, and isobaric bottling. A unique and festive sparkling wine and a seductive aperitif. Pairs well with seafood, cheeses, spicy fare and chocolate. Serve chilled.

Riunite Sangria

Riunite wines have been one of America’s most-loved, best-selling wines for 5 decades – an unparalleled accomplishment in wine history. Best when served chilled, Riunite’s refreshing

wines are perfect for any occasion.

Grapes are harvested, soft pressed, and macerated with kins on for 48 hours. The juice is then racked
off from the skins and seeds, and placed in stainless steel tanks for fermentation at 18-20 °C. Orange juice and natural flavors are added before isobaric bottling.

Detectable aromas of dark berries, strawberries, and peaches, with a hint of citrus.

A refreshing aperitif, our Sangria pairs well with everything from burgers to BBQ and any dish that offers a touch of spice. Enjoy chilled.

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Spice Up Holiday Parties with Faust Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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It's almost that time of the year where holiday entertaining begins and seems endless for weeks at a time! If you are looking for the perfect bottle of wine, then let me recommend Faust Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon! It is also the perfect gift for wine lovers or for those seeking something novel - this intersection of wine and art is sure to be a conversation starter!

This bottle is so unique and special because Faust Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is celebrating its 13th anniversary vintage by partnering with noted graffiti artist, known only as Faust, from New York City. This limited release 2015 vintage magnum features the tag which graffiti artist Faust uses internationally.

Seamlessly blending graffiti, calligraphy, and design–Faust's unique aesthetic has appealed to a broad audience, exhibiting internationally and collaborating with prestigious brands, including Samsung and Nike. Commissioned murals by the artist have had an enduring presence in New York as well as adorning walls from Berlin to Hong Kong to Moscow. Faust has garnered a variety of accolades including the Young Guns Award from the Art Directors Club and five Type Directors Club Awards. His work is featured in the new book The Art of Writing Your Name and is currently on display in the inaugural exhibition at the Urban Nation Museum for Urban Contemporary Art in Berlin.

Faust (the wine) seeks to express the complexity of Cabernet Sauvignon and the diversity of the Napa Valley by sourcing from estate vineyards in Coombsville and Rutherford and small lots from spectacular mountain AVAs such as Atlas Peak, Mount Veeder and Howell Mountain. The culmination of these exceptional appellations results in a prodigious expression of Cabernet Sauvignon.

I really love how unique this bottle is and it is really great to spice up any holiday party or family dinner this holiday season!

Buy It:

You can purchase the Faust Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon beginning on October 13, 2017 and can be ordered from www.Faustwine.com. The SRP is $110. 

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Explore a World of Wine without Leaving your Home with Winc! @usfg

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I. LOVE. WINE. And I love even more when wine just arrives at my doorstep ready to drink! 😉

So that is why I am loving Winc! Winc is not your traditional wine club: they are a direct-distribution global wine company that personalizes the entire wine experience! Winc offers 4 personalized wines each month. Bottles start at $13 each.

They are perfecting how wine is made, distributed, perceived and purchased via their Palate Profile quiz that recommends wine based on your unique tastes. It takes the hassle and guesswork out of picking a bottle from your local liquor store and delivers the perfect bottle directly to your doorstep.

They do all this as part of their quest to improve the experience for consumers, create a platform for artisanal winemaking, and build a grape-to-glass supply chain that's sustainable for the planet. No more intimidating language and steep price points, and more joy in the act of sharing a bottle.

I love that I could choose how many red or white wines I wanted in my shipment and they tell me ahead of time which wines I am receiving so I can research a little bit about them before they arrive! They arrived quickly and safely (no broken bottles!) and ordering was a breeze!

Now I can just enjoy the wine without any hassle - my dreams are coming true!!! 😍

Wanna try it too??? Get $22 Off Your First Month of Winc Wine! Head to www.trywinc.com/usfamilyguide today to order!

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Nothing is Better Than Noble Vines Wine & JC’s Pie Bites!

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Do you know that National Truffle Day was May 2?? Now that's a day I definitely celebrated!!! :D

Want to know how I celebrated?? By treating myself to delicious truffle and wine pairings from JC’s and Noble Vines and let me tell you that they are DELICIOUS together AND separate!

I especially LOVED the Noble Vines 242 Sauvignon Blanc + JC’s Key Lime Pie Bites.

This medium-bodied Sauvignon Blanc has a bright acidity with hints of passion fruit and guava that deliciously balances the zesty lime flavors of these truffles.

The Noble Vines 667 Pinot Noir pairs perfectly with the JC’s S’mores Pie Bites! This Pinot Noir showcases ripe Bing cherry, juicy plum and delicate hints of toasty oak, that delectably complements the toasted marshmallow and graham cracker crust of these truffles.

And the Noble Vines 515 Rosé + JC’s Strawberry Cream Pie Bites is divine! This dry-style Rosé showcases flavors of grapefruit and strawberry culminating with a fresh creamy finish, making it a perfect match to these decedent strawberry truffles.

If you are looking to indulge, celebrate or cheer up a bad day, the pairing of JC's truffle bites and Noble Vines is a match made in heaven and will love it from the first sip and bite!

Buy It:

You can purchase Noble Vines wine at your local spirits retailer. You can purchase JC's Pie Bites from your local retailer.

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Relax with a Glass of Noble Vines Without Breaking The Bank!

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I am a huge wine fan (what mother isn't??!!) but I can't afford to spend a ton on a bottle of wine! So I am always on the hunt for affordable but quality, delicious wines!

I have found all those qualities in Noble Vines - one of my favorite brands of wine! Noble Vines collection of affordable, yet quality wines are farmed in the red, cobblestone soils of their family-owned vineyards in Lodi and on the gentle slopes of their cool-climate San Bernabe Vineyard in Monterey, California.

Noble Vines produces exceptional grapes to harvest six succulent wines. They marry the most admired vines with sustainable winemaking innovation crafting wines with concentrated flavors, silky fruit and soft, supple tannins. Best of all, they’re all under $20—check them out below!

337 Cabernet Sauvignon – Exhibiting appealing aromas of black cherry, ripe currant, fresh herbs and lightly roasted coffee, the supple tannins and balanced acidity support from its core flavors can be enjoyed on its own or with herb roasted pork loin, baked chicken, barbecued stead and sautéed mushrooms.

446 Chardonnay – From a beloved Chardonnay vine, this medium-bodied wine offers delightful aromas of ripe pear, pineapple and melon with hints of lemon and toasty vanilla spice. This wine can be also be enjoyed on its own or with soft cheeses, seafood, salads, and pasta in wine or cheese sauce.

667 Pinot Noir – Enfold yourself in the plush tannins and balanced acidity support core flavors of ripe Bing cherry, juicy plum and delicate hints of soft, toasty oak, making it the appropriate wine for dinner parties—enjoyable with nearly any cuisine including salmon, roast lamb, or salads with cheeses or nuts.

The ONE— Dark fruit flavors carry through beautifully to the palate ending with a touch of pepper. Merlot leads the way in this fruit-forward blend followed by Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. The addition of Zinfandel adds a touch of softness to the final blend. Noble Vines One red blend offers inviting aromas of blackberry and toasty oak followed by luxurious notes of lush black cherry and pepper with a long and lingering finish.

181 Merlot – A classic merlot, 181’s fresh fruit flavors of currant and cherry mingle gently with spicy cedar and vanilla is the flawless companion to pasta with sausage and roasted peppers or a pan seared steak with mushrooms and parsley.

242 Sauvignon Blanc – Medium bodied with a round mid palate and bright acidity, this refreshing wine offers flavors of guava, passion fruit and a hint of lemon zest. Enjoy it on its own or with just about any seafood or spicy food.

It is really hard to pick just one favorite out of these Noble Vines wine varieties. I really liked them all and with different foods and at differenct occasions! If you are looking for a quality wine that won't break the bank, try Noble Vines!

Buy It:

You can purchase Noble Vines wine at your local spirits retailer.

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Start the New Year Off Right with UNO Malbec 2013 from @AntigalWinery

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If you are looking for a great wine to toast the New Year or relax with as you head back to the real world of working, children in school and the holidays over, let me recommend Antigal UNO Malbec!

Antigal winery’s gravity-fed system facilitates exceptionally gentle treatment of their hand-picked, meticulously sorted, high-elevation fruit. Consequently, Antigal UNO Malbec 2013 is an unusually elegant expression of its varietal type showing great balance and supple tannins.

The 2013 vintage of Antigal UNO Malbec offers delicious plum and blackberry flavors with enticing hints of tobacco and chocolate. Brightened by carefully protected natural acidity, this violet-red wine is surprisingly versatile at the dining table, pairing well with lamb, duck, game, and pork as well as beef.

APPELLATION: Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

COMPOSITION: 100% Malbec

ALCOHOL: 13.9% | TA: 5.59% | PH: 3.70 | RS: 0.26%

AGING: 8-10 months in French and American oak

Buy It:

You can purchase the UNO Malbec 2013 at your local spirits retailer.

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Gifts to Warm Your Spirits

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The holiday season is always a stressful time of year and many people find themselves scrambling to get a gift for everyone. This year, you can make gift giving easy with one-stop shopping to cover your entire list!

Leave behind the boring socks and scarves – Pinnacle Vodka, Skinnygirl Cocktails and ONEHOPE Wine have everyone on your list (21+ of course) covered.

For the Person Who Has it All:

I must start with my absolute favorite new Vodka - Pinnacle Whipped! This vodka makes any and every drink taste amazing and I can't get enough of this Vodka! Highly recommend if you like whipped cream!!!

Pinnacle Whipped Vodka is the original whipped flavor innovation from Pinnacle Vodka. Distilled five times, Pinnacle Whipped Vodka offers a delicious flavor blend of sweet and rich whipped cream with hints of vanilla. It’s perfect for whipping up a festive hot chocolate cocktail this holiday season. ($12.99 for 750ml)

Pinnacle Original Vodka is award-winning, five-times distilled, and made with imported French vodka. The smooth spirit offers a clean and fresh taste with light vanilla finish, delivering superior quality and mixability at an attractive price point. Enjoy it in an Eggnog Martini to get in the holiday spirit.
($12.99 for 750ml)

For the Reality TV Buff:

Skinnygirl Spicy Lime Margarita is the simple solution for the entertainer with a packed holiday schedule. Nobody will ever know she didn’t mix up this delicious margarita herself with the perfect balance of cool lime, spicy chili and tequila at less than 100 calories per serving.
($12.99 for 750ml)

Skinnygirl Cabernet Sauvignon is the gift every hostess is hoping to receive. Skinnygirl Cabernet Sauvignon features bright aromas of dark berries with a touch of warm chocolate. Pair it with dark chocolate to highlight the mature tannins and bright acidity.
($11.99 for 750ml)

For the Philanthropist:

ONEHOPE Wine is perfect as a ‘gift that gives back.’ Each of ONEHOPE’s wines support a different charity through its proceeds, whether it’s finding homes for shelter animals or educating women on the risks of ovarian cancer. By purchasing a bottle of ONEHOPE wines, consumers can make a positive impact on the world in a simple, yet effective way.

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Stay Cool & Refreshed This Summer with @BarefootWine Refresh Spritzers!

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Drinking wine is a ritual that many people enjoy – involving the bottle, corkscrew, glass, food pairings and more. But what about those rooftop parties, cookouts, and lazy days by the pool where everyone is in search of drinks that are quick, easy and refreshing?

I think, especially during the summer, adults are looking for easy to drink, easy to throw in the beach bag, cooler, or cup holder, drinks that you don't need a bunch of accessories for! Wine is usually not that beverage...until NOW!

Great news! Barefoot Wine & Bubbly has you covered with the national release of Barefoot Refresh Spritzers…in a can! These flavorful, light and lively spritzers are now in single-serving cans that can go where glass and bottles aren’t always welcome.

With two refreshing flavors, Crisp White and Summer Red, Barefoot Refresh Spritzers are best enjoyed when chilled – straight from the can, poured over ice or mixed in a delicious summer cocktail.

Crisp White Spritzer

Featuring aromas of peach, lemon-lime, and crisp apple. Chenin Blanc and Riesling make a perfect pair in this standout sipper.

Summer Red Spritzer

Featuring aromas of raspberries, oranges and ripe berries. Moscato, Zinfandel and Pinot Noir join forces to make one deliciously fruity spritzer.

I really enjoyed both flavors and they are both so good, I don't think I can choose a favorite! I absolutely LOVED the fact that I could throw these in the cooler, back of the car, in the bags for the cabin or in the boat for a refreshing, light, cool drink on a hot summer day! No worry about breaking bottles, carrying a corkscrew or glasses, or having to store a big bottle of wine!! This may be one of the greatest developments in wine drinking yet!!! :)

Buy It:

You can purchase these Barefoot Refresh Spritzers in stores nationwide as 4-packs for $8.99 or individually for $2.49.

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Spend Your Valentine's Day at TGI Fridays and Get 1/2 Price Wine & Great Deals on Food with the NEW 474 Menu!

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Date Night for my husband and I are very special and celebrated because they aren't easy to come by and are the only time we get time to talk as adults :) With three children under 6, quiet time between the two of us is much cherished! :)

So this Valentine's Day, we are hoping to head out on a date to one of our very favorite restaurants - TGI Fridays! We love their food, we love their unique tasty drinks and we are really loving their latest specials, including 1/2 price wine for Valentine's Day and their NEW 474 Menu!

Whether you are celebrating Galentine’s Day (2/13) with your gal pals or having a romantic night out with your love, TGI Fridays is offering half-priced wine from 2/8 to 2/14 in celebration of Valentine’s Day.

Plus, they have a great new, affordable menu - the 474 menu! This menu features apps starting at $4, entrees starting at $7, and desserts for just $4. That's what's up in the 474.

I love that I can get an affordable and delicious meal with this new menu! They have my favorite apps (Warm Pretzels with Beer Cheese) for only $4 plus my favorite entree (Jack Daniel's Chicken) for $7 and I will still have room for my favorite dessert (Brownie Obsession).

Plus, if you are looking for low-cal meals, they have a ton of choices with less than 550 calories, starting at $7.

So celebrate your Valentine's Day or Galentine's Day at your local TGI Fridays and save big on wine and your delicious food!

Find It:

You can find your local TGI Fridays here.

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Gift Ideas from Kobrand Wines

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Kobrand holds a leadership position in the fine wine and spirits arena that spans more than sixty years and includes a portfolio of outstanding brands from around the world.

Kobrand's portfolio includes virtually every major fine wine region of the world, encompassing distinguished classics from the Old World as well as exciting new expressions from emerging regions. heir ability to sift through the trends to bring you only gems of impeccable quality is second to none.

Check out some of my favorite varietals that Kobrand Wines carries:

CAPOSALDO Prosecco

Caposaldo blends a handcrafted, artisanal approach to winemaking with cutting-edge quality standards and techniques.

Fruit is hand harvested from 100% DOC-rated 20-year-old vines that yield fewer but more intensely flavored grapes. Vineyards are located on hillsides in Pieve di Soligo, one of the 15 communes allowed for Prosecco production, nestled between the famed DOCG provinces of Conegliano and Valdobbiadine. The wine is crafted using preferred natural fermentation in autoclave, which results in a superior effervescent quality. Like all Prosecco, Caposaldo Prosecco is nonvintage.

CROFT
10 Year Old Tawny Porto

The fruit for Croft 10 Year Old Tawny Porto is sourced in the traditional way, from the highest-quality individual growers in the Douro Valley, where the varying altitude and aspect of the vineyards creates the potential for a complex wine of great character. 

In the winery, the newly developed, robotic “Port Toes” technology for treading allows the winery to maximize the quality of the fruit by mimicking the gentle action of human feet during traditional foot treading, which does not pulverize the skins or break the pips, avoiding the release of bitter tannins into the juice. 

Fermentation is halted by the addition of grape spirits before all the residual sugar has been fermented, creating a sweet, fortified wine. The 10 Year Old is a blend of wines, selected from Croft’s considerable stocks, that have been aged for an average of 10 years in neutral oak casks.

THE SEEKER
Malbec

These grapes were discovered at altitude in some of Mendoza’s best terroirs, including the Agrelo and Vistaflores subregions. Vineyards are planted at high density in the foothills of the Andes Mountains, starting above 975 meters (3,200 feet), where the altitude and poor soil result in lower yields and a cooler climate for balanced wines. Grapes are handpicked, destemmed and manually sorted, with only perfectly ripe fruit contributing to Winemaker Didier Debono’s luscious Malbec blend.

Cold maceration takes place in stainless steel tanks at 6 to 8°C (43 to 46°F) for four to five days to extract aromatic precursors. Post-fermentation maceration lasts from 7 to 10 days, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged in French oak, followed by a period in bottle before release.

CAPOSALDO
Sweet Moscato

The grapes grow on the cool hilltops of northern Italy’s Lombardy region, where the northern-lying Alps shield the low-yielding hillside vineyards from harsh weather and the 20-year-old Guyot-trained vines benefit from a superb blend of white marl and chalky soils. During harvest, the fruit is carefully handpicked.

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