San Felice Vigorello Toscana - Perfect Chocolate Pairing

What better way to celebrate Chocolate than Romance month, than with decadent chocolate and a glass of sumptuous Tuscan red?

Food & Drink, Drinks and SpiritsCynthia SutterFebruary 23, 2021Cindi Sutter, Chocolate Pairing, San Felice Vgorello Toscana, Super Tuscan, Bolgheri blends, Vision Wine & Spirits, Martignetti Companies, Wine TipsComment

Picnic Wines

There are those who believe fabulous wine is just enjoyed for a fancy dinner and then there are those of us who love a great wine with a fun picnic or backyard BBQ!

Drinks and Spirits, Beer and WineCynthia SutterJuly 10, 2020Cindi Sutter, Allisun Groat, Wine vs Beer, Wine with Picnic fare, Wine Tips, THE WINE GRAPE FAMILY VINE - INFOGRAPHIC.Comment

Mediterranean Virtual Supper Club - June 2020

June’s Virtual Supper Club has become one of my favorites! It’s not easy to travel right now, but when we can safely do so, head straight for any place you can put your toe in the waters of the Mediterranean. The passion behind the food, drink, and decor of that region is boundless. We included some Father’s Day Tips too!

Spell Estate Wine 2018 Vintage

Due to this new normal, we are all navigating, we have extended our spring release special pricing through the end of April to ensure that all our customers are well stocked for much needed evenings of enjoyment and relaxation.

The 2018 vintage at Spell Estate Wine brought excellent growing conditions that returned the region to a more normal climate. The weather was consistent and did not have any prolonged periods of extreme heat; this allowed the fruit to stay on the vine for an extended time. - Andrew Berge-Winemaker

Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterApril 17, 2020Spell Estate Wines, 2018 Spell Chardonnay - Russian River Valley, 2018 Spell Pinot Noir Nicholes Blend Sonoma County, Wine Tips, Andrew Berge, Bill & Tiki Spell, Spell EstateComment

How to Select, Store, and Serve Wines

Whether you want a shortlist of French wines you cannot go wrong with, how to read wine labels, facts about champagne, or a quick tip to calculate how much wine you need to purchase for your dinner party: Lydie Stassart’s book The Art of Hosting provides your answers and so much more!

Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterNovember 2, 2019Cindi Sutter, Lydie Stassart, The Art of Hosting and Decorating, How to Select, Store, and Serve Wines, Wine TipsComment

2016 Terre de Promissio Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

This distinct Spell Estate wine is introduced by inky blue-red hues and it’s destined to age exceptionally well, while still tremendously pleasing now. Drink over the next 5 to 10 years.

Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterOctober 2, 2018Spell Estate Wines, Spell Estate Wine, 2016 Terre de Promissio Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast, Terre de Promissio Vineyard, Charles and Diana Karren, Petaluma Gap of the Sonoma Coast AVA, Harvest Dates, Barrel Breakdown, Wine Tips, Wine Tasting, Holiday Wine TipsComment

2016 Spell Nichole’s Blend Sonoma County Pinot Noir

Bill & Tiki Spell named this wine after their daughter Nichole, so it’s a must sip Pinot Noir that comes from the Sangiacomo and Desmond Vineyards.

Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterSeptember 10, 2018Spell Estate Wines, Spell Nichole's Blend Pinot Noir 2016, Spell Estate Wine, Wine Tips, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Mountain, Sangiacomo Vineyard, Desmond Vineyard, Spell Terra de Promissio Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013, Umino Vineyard, Weir VineyardComment

2017 Spell Rosé Sonoma County

2017 Spell Rosé Sonoma County is produced from the Saignee (French for “bleed”) of the Pinot Noir. Rosé wine has become the summer sipping wine of choice and this one is one of our favorites.

Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterAugust 13, 2018Spell Estate Wine, 2017 Spell Rose Sonoma County, Spell Rosé, Sonoma County, 2018 Release, Wine TipsComment

Half Bottles for High Altitudes

Lisa Elbert reminds us that Half Bottles for High Altitudes means exactly that! That’s why restaurants in Aspen are accustomed to altitude-affected diners, and why Sommelier Greg Van Wagner of Jimmy’s accommodates his oxygen-deprived guests with a half bottle program.

Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterJune 9, 2018Lisa Elbert, lisaelbert.com, Aspen Sommelier Greg Van Wagner, Jimmy's Aspen, Half bottle system, Wine TipsComment