Here’s our party mood bath, a bowl of good cheer based on the original 1790 “Fish House Punch” recipe regularly served in Philadelphia and, who knows, a possible explanation for the brilliance of the U.S. Constitution. Careful, this Joyful Party Punch, created by our cocktail contributor Anthony DeSerio, goes down easily. We suggest this one’s […]
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Value Wine Pick: Cozy Up with a Juicy Red
Sip it in your favorite chair, with mac and cheese, roast chicken, chili or pizza. La Font 2012 is a French Rhone wine with real character, nice body and a firm grip so that it matches well with an array of foods we love. At $20, a very good buy. Thanks to wine broker Alex […]
Gorgeous & Powerful Italian Nino Negri Red
From Faith — This is one of the best and most powerful Italian wines we’ve tried on the show this year, and priced at $40, we classify it as a “Host Gift” or “Celebration” selection — one with a dramatic story. The Nino Negri 2011 Sfursat dell Valtellina’s Nebbiolo grapes are harvested on such valuable […]
Make Everyone Happy: Serve Port with Dessert on Thanksgiving
From Faith — I call port the pizza of dessert wines and I mean it in the best way; everyone seems to love it. We especially love these two for their quality at this price point. As your guests take a sip you’ll see smiles all around, whether you’re by the fire or pairing port with […]
4 Yummy Thanksgiving Wines… a Real Steal
We went on the hunt for more whites and reds for Thanksgiving and beyond. Our mission was to find wines that are terrific on their own, and match well with a wide array of foods. We found them, including one white that is a “secret” among wine experts. We’re excited because our collection is both […]
The Best Thanksgiving Wine, A Delicious Red Bargain!
Take this label shot to your wine store, or read it to them by phone. At around $15 a bottle, maybe less, this is a fabulous steal discovered by our Senior Contributor and wine broker Alex Province. I think it’s the ideal match for just about anything on your Thanksgiving table. Great host present, too; […]
