Valentine´s Day is an important day in the United States and is celebrated worldwide. Whether one celebrates it or not, it is undeniably popular and gains more and more momentum every year. The legends behind the day´s celebrationsare numerous and most refer to ancient times that make them impossible to prove. It is said, for example, that Valentine´s Day is celebrated on the day...
Sparks will fly this Fourth of July, as the USA celebrates its 239th Independence Day and preparation for this year’s three-day holiday weekend is likely to include a special supply run to your local wine shop. After all, what would Independence Day be like without a salute to the reds, the whites, and the rosés! When selecting your 4th of July wines, keep in...
Few wine regions throw a party quite on par with Mendoza´s grape harvest festival known as Vendimia. It´s truly a challenge to describe the fervor created by this national event, it´s simply an experience that begs to be lived in person. Vendimia is a celebration whose roots reach way back into Mendoza history. The first official festival took place in 1936, but was likely a...
The Thanksgiving table is often laden with everything from turkey and cranberry sauce to wild rice and pumpkin pie, which makes choosing the proper wine pairing a tricky feat. Wine is rarely one-size-fits all, but there are some guidelines you can follow when planning the beverage side of your Thanksgiving menu. With the Turkey taking center stage, looking for fruit-forward wines laced with juicy...
As the year dips into Autumn temperatures (that is, in the Northern Hemisphere), there is nothing more soul-soothing than a warm bowl of something delicous. This recipe, a roustic rendition of a classic soup, is full of smokey warmth, toasted pumpkin seeds and creaminess. If you´re feeling frisky, Chefs Martin & Martin of Los Chocos closed-door restaurant encourage you to play with garnishes –...