Food & Wine

  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...

  It's almost time for Super Bowl!!! Many of us get excited about this annual heated match up, but all of us get excited to grub down on delicious, and often not nutritious, party food. Kick off your football party right with this recipe for Asian Spiced St. Louis Pork Ribs. Don't forget to balance out the dish by serving up this rack with a side of quick pickled salad. Many cultures believe that vinegar helps with digestion, therefore what better day to try out this recipe?  Our bellies certainly need all the help they can get digesting meaty ribs...