

Host a (FUN) Zoom Wine Tasting Party!
Even though we’re enjoying wine more than ever, I know many of us are missing the camaraderie of in-person tastings with friends and family. You probably know we have plenty of virtual tastings for you to check out, but how about hosting your own ZOOM tasting? Of course I’d love for you to attend some of the events posted to LocalWineEvents.com which help support the people who post with us (many are small businesses), but I also wanted to give you some tips to host your own


Heart of Darkness: Pairing Wine with Chocolate By Natalie MacLean
We love chocolate not just for its taste, but also for its sensual texture. It melts close to body temperature, so sliding a piece into your mouth and feeling it seep out to coat your tongue can (almost) be orgasmic. But what about pairing different types of chocolate with wine?
Many of us don’t even try to combine wine and chocolate, feeling that the rich sweetness of chocolate is too much for any wine. But I usually buck conventional wisdom (and I like to layer my vices),