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Easy New Year‘s Eve Wine Cocktails You Can Make at Home

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Simple, elegant drinks to celebrate new beginnings New Year‘s Eve always feels like a fresh start. That rare moment, where everyone is excited, hopeful and ready to reinvent themselves. And if you‘ve searching for easy New Year‘s Eve cocktails, simple wine cocktail recipes or festive drinks you can make at home, you‘re in the right place. Because here‘s the truth. You don‘t need a fancy bar cart or complicated ingredients to make beautiful New Year‘s drink. Wine cocktails are the perfect blend of effortless and elegant. Cozy enough for a quiet night in, but festive enough for a celebration. These […]

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Top Comfort Foods to Pair With Red Wine in Winter

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Warm, cozy, elegant and beautifully seasonal Winter is the season when everything slows down. The evenings get darker, the blankets feel softer and suddenly all I want is comfort food and a glass of red wine. There’s something so grounding about pairing a warm, rich dish with a deep, cozy red. It feels like the kind of moment that makes winter actually enjoyable. If you’ve ever wondered which red wine to pour with your favourite comfort foods, here are my go-to pairings. The ones that actually taste amazing together and make a cold night feel a little warmer. Nothing beats […]

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The Perfect Christmas Wine Pairing for a Magical Holiday Season

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Cozy, elegant and filled with festive wine inspiration. The holiday season is made for slow moments. Twinkling lights, comforting food, and glasses clinking around a warm table. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas dinner, planning a holiday party or enjoying a quiet winter night at home, choosing the right Christmas wine pairings can elevate every moment. Heres your cozy, curated guide to the best wines for Christmas, from sparkling holiday toasts to comforting winter reds and festive dessert favourites. There’s no better way to start Christmas celebrations than with a glass of sparkling wine. Best Sparkling Wines for Christmas: Pair With: […]

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How to Host the Perfect Christmas Dinner

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Classic Red, Gold and Green – with a Modern Twist Christmas doesn’t need to be minimal or cold to feel stylish. This year, we are bringing the warmth back. Bold reds, glowing gold accents, and the timeless greenery that makes the season feel alive again. Think cozy glow, twinkling candles and that first glass of wine when everyone finally sits down and exhales. Here’s how to create a Christmas table that’s both nostalgic and modern. Full of warmth, laughter and sparkle. Set the Scene – Let Red, Gold and Green Shine Start with what you already have. A wooden or […]

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A Fall Wine & Food Pairing Guide: Comfort Dishes Meet Their Perfect Glass

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Cooler days call for cozy dinners, flickering candles, and a glass of wine that feels like warmth in your hands. It’s the season for slow evenings and rich flavours. A time when the right pairing can turn even a simple meal into a little ritual. So pour yourself a glass, light a candle, and let’s talk about the food and wine pairings for cozy autumn nights. Pinot Noir + Roasted Mushroom Pasta There’s no better match for earthy fall flavours than a silky Pinot Noir. Its notes of cherry, spice and gentle tannins balance beautifully with roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions […]

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The Ultimate Wine & Cheese Night Guide

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A well-curated wine and cheese night never goes out of style. It’s simple, elegant and easy to bring together. Whether it’s a relaxed evening with friends, a cozy date night or a quiet moment just for you, the combination of good wine and cheese always sets the right tone. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to select wines, choose complementary cheeses and style a beautiful board with minimal effort. You don’t need a massive selection – two to four bottles are more than enough. I like to mix things up a bit: a crisp white, elegant rosé and […]

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Doppio Passo Primitivo & Steak

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I usually only drink white wine, but today I wanted to try something new: a glass of red – Doppio Passo Primitivo – with steak. Bold, dark, full of fruit – the wine paired perfectly with the meal. For me, it felt a bit heavier than what I’m used to, but that’s exactly what made it interesting. I wouldn’t reach for it every evening, but with steak, it showed it’s strengh. Wine Notes: Wine: Doppio Passo Primitivo – Pulgia, Italy Color: Deep dark red Aroma: Ripe berries, a hint of spice Taste: Full-bodied, fruity, soft finish Mood: Perfect match for […]

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Pizza & White Wine

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A Chardonnay-Fiano Evening Sometimes you don’t need a big menu. Today it was simply pizza and a glass of Chardonnay-Fiano from Apulia. The wine is soft, fruity, and uncomplicated – exactly the kind of bottle you can open without to much thought. It paired best with the simple things: Margherita – fresh and classic, it really lets the fruitiness of the wine shine. White Pizza ( Bianca) – no tomato sauce, just cheese; works beautifully with the wine’s light acidity. Vegetable Pizza – zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms; brings out the wine’s fruitniness even more. Seafood-Pizza – shrimp or tuna; perfect […]