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Wine Night In

Wine Recommendations & Casual Entertaining Ideas - Wines paired with music, friends, food & style: If you're looking for the best rose for a party or a cozy Cab to drink in your yoga pants, check out our posts that recommend the best wines for your night in!

wines + food recommendations

Wines to drink while watching ‘Ted Lasso’

The wines to drink while watching ‘Ted Lasso’ - based on your personality type!

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Simi Wines

13 of the tastiest food + Simi Wine pairings to try at local restaurants

Try this popular Sonoma Valley wine at many local restaurants including Hook & Barrel and Inlet Provision Company

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Jordan Chardonnay

9 Local Places to Try Fancy Jordon Wines

date night wines to try: Jordan Winery produces a Chardonnay and a Cab, and you can find them on many local restaurant menus. Here's all about this winery + where you can order the wines!

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ferrari carano fume blanc

Ferrari-Carano Wines to Try

Order Ferrari-Carano Wines at local restaurants (the Fume Blanc is excellent with seafood!) or pick up in the grocery store for a wine night in

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Chalk Hill Estate

A Cozy Chardonnay

an easy-drinking chardonnay for weekend lounging

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Gio’s

Thanksgiving Wines

The traditional savory Thanksgiving dinner dishes pair well with milder wines. Here's a list of Thanksgiving wine recommendations!

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chimney rock cabernet

A Big, Bold Cab for Fall Date Night

Chimney Rock wines from the famous Stags Leap District in Napa Valley

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Stag's Leap Aveta Sauvignon Blanc

A Crisp White Wine to Pair with a Crisp White Coastal Grandma Shirt

Crisp white shirt with jeans + crisp white wine makes a great transition team between the cold and the cool and the warm.

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Flowers Winery

Elegant Pinot Noir from Flowers Winery

Photos of our tasting at Flowers Winery in Healdsburg, plus the Flowers Wines to try at home!

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Kenwood Vineyards Tasting

An everyday Chardonnay & Cabernet

Kenwood Winery is "defined by the wild of Sonoma since 1970" which guides all of their wine production.

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Porch Pounders

Kick back with chill music and good friends, and enjoy these easy-drinking porch pounders outside on weekend afternoons 🥂

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Landmark Vineyards

Landmark Wines

Landmark Vineyards is one of the prettiest Sonoma wineries you can visit, and the wines are equally beautiful.

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Spicy Shrimp Street Tacos + Sparkling Wine

Easiest Taco Tuesday for lazy foodies: Fresh Market Shrimp Taco Meal Kit paired with Gloria Ferrer sparkling wine

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Bota box mini

Bota Box Minis

Bota box minis are juice boxes for adults. Stash these little wines in coolers and head out on the boat or to the beach. You can find these in your local grocery store with your choice of a Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Grigio. Wine Tasting with Will: Bota Box Minis Tip: a great white …

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Simi Chardonnay

A Chardonnay for Summer Pasta

This smooth-as-caramel Chardonnay is just as excellent without food as it is pairing with a pasta or pizza

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Hook and barrel

Wines for the Summer

Summer calls for light, easy-drinking, uncomplicated, and refreshing wines.

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Mother’s Day Brunch

Easy Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas (and the wine to serve!)

Pull Off An Elegant Mother’s Day Brunch in Less than an Hour

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Perfect for Summertime: Wines from Alsace

Light, bright, elegant, easy-drinking wines from Alsace are quintessential “porch pounders”

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Favorite Rosé Brands

These rosé wines are perfect for summertime sipping or pairing with seafood. They're also great for entertaining friends and family.

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Wines for Valentine’s Day

A Valentine’s Day Wine List ❤️

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11 of the best sparkling wine for any occasion (no need to wait for NYE!)

There’s a lot of confusion between Champagne vs Sparkling Wine. YES, Champagne is sparkling wine. Here’s why!

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Smoked salmon bagel

Wine for Breakfast

According to my Google keyword research, 1,600 of you are looking for ‘wine for breakfast.’ No judgement here, ya’ll – unless you pick a terrible bottle of wine to kick off your morning tasting. Let’s help you pick a great wine for breakfast. Wine Recommendations for Breakfast Foods First things first: please know my go-to …

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Best Seltzer for Wine Drinkers

Duckhorn Winery’s premium seltzer is made with wine and the perfect tailgate cocktail for your cooler

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Decoy Chardonnay

Chardonnay for a summer day

The light, bright Decoy Chardonnay calls for fun, comfortable, vibrant summer dresses and an upbeat playlist.

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