The Role of Terroir and Why Location Matters in Wine
When it comes to wine, we often focus on grape varieties, winemaking techniques, or the aging processes. But there’s one fundamental element that shapes a wine’s character from the ground...
When it comes to wine, we often focus on grape varieties, winemaking techniques, or the aging processes. But there’s one fundamental element that shapes a wine’s character from the ground...
"This is one of my go to quick suppers. I have done this without sausage and even with beans, sausage and no pasta. This would work with a vegan meatless sausage as well. I like this dish with any...
A weeknight recipe that is savory and embeds the flavors of smoked cheddar cheese, leek and white wine for a delicious soup. Chef’s notes: you can use any cheese you have on hand. I have used smoked Gouda with good results. My...
Need a quick fix for an easy week day meal? This is was an easy dinner that was absolutely delicious with our Grenache Blends. The spiciness and the slightly bitter kale goes perfectly well with a lovely light bodied wine. This recipe...
Red Wine Braised Italian Sausages with Peppers & Onions So often, game day gatherings are a feast of miscellaneous snack foods and bowls of dip. For this upcoming game day grub down, make a delicious main dish that will be...
As Americans approach a wine-filled season of festivity, it might be interesting to learn how the rest of the world celebrates wine. Wine festivals date back to the Ancient Greeks’ celebration of Dionysis, the god of wine. The passage of...
Celebrate the holidays with a twist on your usual dessert. Take inspiration from a popular South African classic treat typically served around Christmas time (Summer in the Southern Hemisphere). This Malva Pudding, first mentioned in our Festive Holiday Food &...
Q & A with Nanette Berning-Pate (Pictured above at Wynn, Las Vegas) What inspired you to pursuing the culinary arts? Being raised in a family that loved to eat great food, I have always been fascinated with all aspects...
Most wine drinkers know that wine bottle shapes are loosely related to the elixir inside, but the exact meaning behind that connection is rarely understood. Burgundy, Bordeaux or Alsace — the vessel shapes are familiar. How and why they...
Quick and easy Sheet Pan dinner just in time for the busy season of the year. Having company over? Just double or triple the recipe and it will guarantee to be a delight. Pair with a Greek wine. Serves 2Ingredients:Salt...
Following family tradition, PR Bottle Shop's founder Christina Coulourides has been involved in the wine industry for over 40 years. She shares her expertise below and her approach to wine as an essential part of life. Q & A with Christina Coulourides...
This old world fruit has become all the rage over the last couple of years. Now that products made from this fruit are being imported, this exotic fruit is becoming more readily available. One reason we love quince so much...