Month: November 2020

The holidays are almost here. If your family is anything like ours, you may have a few “hard to shop for” folks on your list. A time that is meant to be joyous and pleasant can easily turn stressful as you try to find the perfect gift for everyone. Not to worry! We have a few tricks up our sleeve for the wine lovers in your life. 

1. A Blind Tasting Wine Game – There are few households that truly don’t love a good board game. Combine that with their passions for tasting and drinking great wines and you are sure to have a winner! Each player brings a bottle of wine and the rest is history.
2. A Passion Journal – Why not give your friend who is passionate about wine the opportunity to track their favorite wines? This journal allows the writer to keep track of all of their favorite wines, wineries, etc. and keep notes so they can remember for next time!
3. Wine Stain Remover – You never know when this will come in handy. Everything is going great. A nice relaxing evening by your fireplace and next thing you know the wine glass gets knocked over and there goes your favorite sweater. It is never a bad thing to be prepared!
4. Wine Infused Salt – For the practical wine drinker and chef in your life, this salt set is sure to be a huge hit. All of the aromas and flavors you love added to your food in the form of salt! 
5. Picnic Tote – This gift is perfect for the adventurous, winery hopping family! The tote safely fits two bottles of wine, glasses, and keeps your cheese and meat trays cool inside. It is roomy, but also compact and easy to travel with!

There is nothing wrong with purchasing a more traditional gift either! The wine lover in your lill absolutely love any gift that comes from your heart. You can never go wrong with a bottle of their favorite wine, a gift card to their most frequented winery, or a membership to their local wine club. Need a place to start?

Take a look at our most popular wines!

Check out our gift card options!

Learn more about our wine club membership!

You’ve made all of the arrangements for your annual Thanksgiving meal. Now all that’s left is to choose the perfect wine to compliment your hard work. This may feel overwhelming at best. Every year we pack our tables full of savory, rich dishes. How do you choose just one wine to pair with all of these unique flavors? 

It may seem natural to start with your main dish, as many wines pair fabulously with the traditional turkey. However we will challenge you to look to those savory side dishes first. The foods you selected to pair with your main dish often hold unique and powerful aromas that can be complimented with a variety of wines.

Keeping the diverse palette you have planned for this year’s feast in mind, we have chosen to showcase a few wines that are sure to make a splash at your table.

Tango Blu
On the nose, this wine is rich and intense, but also quite refreshing. It is the perfect pairing for any powerful, flavorful foods. Think of this wine as the compliment to green bean casserole or mashed potatoes and gravy. This Tango Blu also makes a wonderful compliment to your desserts such as apple pie or cheesecake! It is soft with a slight sweetness embraced in rich aromas that play off of those stronger flavors, but then can use it’s acidity to balance out the more sugary dishes on the menu. 

See our Tango Blu and white wine options

[Check out our favorite green bean casserole recipe]

Rosé

Often when we think of the holidays, our minds are instantly drawn to red wine, but don’t skip over the Rosé in your considerations! One of the biggest stress points can be feeling as though you have to find something everyone will enjoy. While some family members may be strictly red or white drinkers, the Rosé is a wonderful compromise for those who enjoy all wines. The Rosé is a more versatile wine that pairs well with nearly any part of your Thanksgiving meal. You’ll find that this wine will continue complimenting dishes you choose to make with leftovers after your big meal such as turkey sandwiches and soup. It is light, lively, and sure to bring out the tasty flavors that fill your meal.

See our Rosé wines

[Take a look at these ideas for how to use leftover turkey]

Fatass Red

When you think of Thanksgiving, there is a good chance you picture a beautiful table setting with stuffing, yams, green beans, and of course the large turkey as your centerpiece. You wouldn’t be alone if wine glasses filled with red wine also came to mind – red wines are popular for holiday meals and for good reason! The deep, bold aromas of the Cabernet Sauvignon pair exquisitely with the roasted flavors of your main dish, the turkey. For those who enjoy bold, but delightful and savory meals, this wine will perfect the meal. If you are a fan of cooking with wine, this Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect match for red wine gravy!

See our Fatass Red and red wine options

[Check out our favorite red wine gravy recipe]

Planning a holiday meal can be difficult, but drinking your favorite wines should not be! Whether you enjoy whites, reds, or something in between, there is a perfect pairing option available for your table setting this year. Cheers!

[See all of our available wine options here]