Food & Wine

  Chinese New Year is the largest celebration in China and Taiwan each year.  Businesses and schools are closed for two weeks to give everyone time to spend with their family. Starting from the eve of the new year, families get together to exchange red envelopes and give blessings for the new year. Expect fancy meals and multiple dishes at each family gathering and for the meals to last several hours. Almonds are traditional and sometimes served as desserts or as a palate cleanser at the end of the meal. Here is a great way to sneak in a traditional...

  What does astrology and wine have in common? Read on and see what suitable wines have been matched with your astrological sign. You might see some stars align! We included your love matches too, after all you might want to share your wines with a loved one. Aries March 21-April 19 Aries, the fire sign is always ready with new ideas and adventure. You like to go out and try new things, even if life takes a spin, you seem to bounce back with a new approach. You are most likely the first one to check out the wine list...

Each year we write about how to celebrate Valentines Day with your special person with food and wine pairing ideas. Well this year, we decided to propose something a little nontraditional and write to the single gal/guy or people who don't have a special person at the moment. Single people like together and celebrate with their non-single and single friends. Instead of romantic themes of fancy feast and wines, we are taking a new approach to the pairing.Have a little celebration with nontraditional Valentine's Day food and wines to go with them. For example, pizza would be the easiest food...

Delighted Hostess Emilie Borie at Grand Puy Lacoste This past month, the Bottle Shop team spent a whole week covering the En Primeur campaign in Bordeaux, tasting over 500+ wines. During the Spring of every year, the entire region of Bordeaux open up their cellar doors to showcase the latest vintage to the media and trade. This En Primeur or "wine futures" is a system that offers wines to be purchased early while the vintage is still in the barrel. This gives buyers an advantage to purchase wines that have very limited quantities  and difficult to get after they are...

What's the best way to start spoiling Mom on her day? Well, breakfast in bed of course! This easy to follow recipe will allow her to relax with her morning coffee or a glass of bubbly while you (don't) burn down the kitchen. You can even involve the kids with the cooking. She will appreciate your cooking efforts and attention to creating a nutritious well balanced breakfast. Serve this breakfast with a side of her favorite toast, pastry or potato latkes (pictured). Bon appetit!To add splendid color to this occasion, try a Rosé Sparkling Wine or Sauvignon Blanc that is perfect for this...