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HOLIDAY WINES

HOLIDAY WINES

Selecting the Perfect Holiday Wine Do not get overwhelmed with the idea of choosing the perfect wine for the holidays. There is not just one! There are so many options to explore – wine varietals, styles, regions, producers, etc. – that can elevate your meal and...

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It's All About Wine Everything you need to know about wine. The Holiday Season with celebrations and gift giving is here. LKNConnect is sharing close to 100 articles, tips and suggestions about wine pairings - wine choices for special occasions - suggested wines to...

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Rosé All Day … Every Day! Even though it is not 90 degrees outside, rosé wine still should have a place in your cellar. With the start of the holiday season just few weeks away, most people have moved on to the big, full bodied reds for dinner. Rosé is great for a...

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Getting Away from California for Some Amazing Wine Try Washington State Yes, California gets all the prestige with the wine press, but Washington State should be on your radar as well.  While you would be hard-pressed to find a highly-rated bottle from Napa...

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End of Summer Wines: Transition to Autumn with Rosé Fall is Officially Here As the nights start to cool off a bit and the daytime temperatures creep lower — we can start to bring out the heavier reds to drink around the fire pit. Until we get to the cool down of Fall,...

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How to Start Your Own Wine Cellar Fine wine has outperformed more traditional investments over the last few decades. However, there are many factors to consider when starting your own collection. Storage considerations When starting a collection, you not only have to...

Pairing Wine With Food:

Pairing Wine With Food:

Wine can enhance any dish, including breakfast! Here are some simple rules to follow when pairing wine with food. "Napa Cab DOES NOT go with everything."                                ...

Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley

Mountains vs. Valley Floor Napa Valley is famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon, but you know that already. What you may not know is that the valley has over 70 different soil types and many different vineyard aspects that change the flavor profile of Cabernet Sauvignon....

A Taste of Summer

A Taste of Summer

Summer is here and the kids are home. How about a recipe that can be made as a delicious mocktail for the kids, or spiked for the adults? Mint Mule The Mint Mule… Is like a Moscow Mule, but we add lots of fresh mint from our garden. It is fresh, crisp, slightly sweet....