Have you been thinking about starting a wine collection? Here is everything you need to know to get started. WHY collect wine? Wine is full of magic. It is alive. And like anything with a soul, it changes over time. One of the most interesting and informative aspects of wine drinking is tasting the same […]
Wilmette native Tom Boyle has returned to the fold with his new store, the Wilmette Wine Cellar. He’s handpicked the selection of wine, beer, sake and dessert wine and created a comfortably chic place to grab a bottle of wine and go, or stay and enjoy (for a $10 corkage fee) at the table for 20 in the […]
Thanksgiving is the holiday that most gourmands adore and anticipate with great culinary excitement. While we’re thankful for the bounty of comfort foods that bring generations together, we’re also grateful for the freedom in wine selections. Don’t sweat over what to pair with the classic Turkey Day meal. The first rule is to drink what […]
December brings cold evenings, bustling kitchens, big meals and holiday gatherings, all of which call for wine!
It’s the season for a party, and you’ve been collecting recipes for months, planning every last detail of the grand event.
The holiday meal fosters anxiety on so many levels …
This month, we’re looking at two tips to cut out and paste inside your copy of Joy of Cooking.
As we bundle up and head into the winter holidays, it pays to remember friends with a bottle of Champagne or wine.
Sparkling wines are the perfect choice to celebrate the holidays with friends and family, but do you know the difference between all the bubbles out there? Wine must do more than sparkle to be called Champagne, here are a few tips on how to select and serve the perfect bubbles for your holiday celebration! […]
Holiday parties are now in full swing—do you have a hostess gift? Whether you’ve accepted an invitation to dinner with your in-laws, a holiday party at your co-workers home or celebrating New Year’s Eve at your friends, a bottle of wine is the perfect hostess gift to show your gratitude. However, there are a […]
