Whether we’re celebrating a special occasion, or just the fact we made it to Friday, wine can make any day just a little more memorable. Red. White. Rosé. Champagne. Each one has something unique to bring to the table. Let’s use wine to spark memories, heighten our food experiences, or just enjoy a glass or two together.
The majority of Bordeauxs are red, and are a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Learn more about this French wine in this introduction to Bordeaux wines. An Introduction To Bordeaux Wine While there are red Bordeauxs and white Bordeauxs, the name is usually associated with the red wine blend, in fact over 90% of Read more…
This Sparkling Peachade Vodka Cocktail is a deliciously refreshing way to cool down and enjoy summer! Sit back, relax and sip on this perfect mix of lemon and peach with a splash of vodka and a bit of sparkle. Cheers! Sparkling Peachade Vodka Cocktail You can usually find me unwinding from a long day with Read more…
Italy’s best known wine is Chianti. This delightful Italian red wine is often paired with pasta and making memories. Learn more about this dry red wine from Italy. An Introduction To Chianti – Italy’s Best Known Wine For a lot of people, the word Chianti conjures up the ‘fiasco,’ the raffia covered bottle of inexpensive Read more…
Looking for a delicious cocktail recipe? This easy drink recipe is perfect to add to your list of favorite cocktails. Cheers to this Tropical Rum Splash Wine Cocktail! Tropical Rum Splash Cocktail The sun is shining here in Florida and that means it’s time get creative with our cocktails. A nice cold glass filled with Read more…
Italy is home to over 20 different winemaking regions and over 2000 different wine labels. Here is an introduction to Italian Red Wines and the winemaking regions of Italy. An Introduction To Italian Red Wines Although there are over two thousand different wine labels all over Italy, your wine journey can begin on a simpler Read more…
This Margarita Cocktail is a delicious twist on the traditional margarita. Less calories, all the flavors you love, with a fun twist of wine. Make yourself a Wine-A-Rita today…it’s 5 o’clock somewhere! Best Wine-A-Rita Recipe Delicious Margarita Cocktail With A Twist Is there ever a bad time for a margarita? Not that I can think Read more…
Red Blend Wines are an unique mixture of red wines. The blending allows the winemaker to design the wine. Learn more in this introduction to red blend wines. An Introduction To Red Wine Blends Winemakers started blends wines because it gave them the opportunity to design a wine. Each red wine has it’s own distinctive Read more…
Riesling is a wine varietal that typically displays flowery aromas and has high acidity. Riesling grapes are used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet, and even sparkling white wines. An Introduction To Riesling Wine Considered one of the “noble” winegrape varieties, Riesling used to be judged in proportion to its sweetness. Traditional German Rieslings were always Read more…
This Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad With Toasted Walnuts and White Wine Vinaigrette Dressing is light, flavorful and soon to be your favorite salad. I am a proud CK Mondavi and Family Ambassador, while this post is sponsored, all opinions and the recipe are my own. Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad With Toasted Read more…
Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine that is light and refreshing. It has unique flavors that sets it apart from other white wine grape varieties. When tasting Sauvignon Blanc you will find tropical, tree and citrus fruit notes. An Introduction To Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc, one of the world’s most distinguished wine grape varieties, is Read more…
Whether we’re celebrating a special occasion, or just the fact we made it to Friday, wine can make any day just a little more memorable. Red. White. Rosé. Champagne. Pop the cork on that bottle of champagne from France and celebrate today! After all, wine, champagne, and cocktails are made to be enjoyed with good friends and delicious food. I believe in celebrating every moment.
Each wine varietal has something unique to bring to the table. Or should I say wine glass? Swirl a glass of a deep Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Inhale deeply, close your eyes, and just imagine the full-bodied red wine as it’s being aged to perfection in the bottle for you to enjoy. Go ahead and sip that beautiful, rich red wine and notice the high tannins and acidity. Uncork a Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir or Chardonnay, let your wine breathe, and then take a moment to fully appreciate the medium-bodied “lighter” flavors of these very popular red and white wines.
Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc are crisp white wines that are enjoyed all year long, but they are especially refreshing when served ice cold during those hot summer months. Rosé is becoming more popular by the day, and that’s completely understandable due to its versatility in pairing, and crisp yet dry profile. And, let’s be honest, it has a beautiful color. Rosé wine is also used in wine cocktails frequently, Frosé anyone?
Speaking of cocktails, you will also find incredible cocktail recipes here on Food Wine Sunshine to help you lift your spirits with every season and the holidays that come with them. Discover how a simple syrup or easy to make mixers can transform an otherwise boring drink into a cocktail that is truly extraordinary. Let’s use wine and cocktails the way they were meant to be enjoyed – to spark memories, heighten our food experiences, and enjoy some time together.
