Category Archives: Entertaining

Tips and ideas for entertaining the wine crowd. Includes wine product reviews, pairing recipe ideas and wine party ideas.

WINE CORK CENTERPIECE

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Jenna

WINE CORK CENTERPIECE I often visit friends houses and notice stashes of used corks stuffed in kitchen corners and lying on counter tops. When asked, few people seem to have actual plans for the corks that they save, with the … Continue reading →

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Fun Holiday Wine Accessories

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Jenna

In this clip, I review 3 wine accessories considered for my online wine store: 1) Santa Wine Bag 2) Slate Cheese Board 3) Snowglobe Stopper Two of these items passed with flying colors, while one did not do so well. … Continue reading →

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Balsamic Portabello & Parmesan Burger Recipe

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Jenna

For all you non-carnivores as well as those who devour meat, but want something a little different every now and then, here’s one of my favorite, simple recipes that pairs great with pretty much any red wine: Balsamic Portabello & … Continue reading →

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BBQ Pairings: Beer or Wine?

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Jenna

WineblogTV YouTube version I took on a huge challenge and was a little nervous of the outcome, but without having to skew the data or trick people out of their votes, the answer was clear!! Watch the video to see … Continue reading →

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Champagne & Fondue Recipe

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Jenna

 (serves 2) 1/2 cup Brut Champagne 1 clove of garlic 1/4 pound shredded Swiss cheese 1/3 pound shredded Gruyere cheese 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Dash of salt  Splash of Love Tweet

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Blind Wine Tasting Party!

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Jenna

Had a great party this weekend, complete with bouncy house, music, sunshine and friends. But of all the activities and conversations going on, the most entertaining part of all was the blind wine tasting. Here’s how it works: 1) Grab … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Black Velvet (beer) Champagne Cocktail

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Jenna

I’d like to offer a creative way to ‘trick’ that special beer lover in your life to partake in a bit of champagne sipping with this lovely Stout Champagne Cocktail, aka ‘Black Velvet’. How to Make a Black Velvet Champagne (& Stout) Cocktail: … Continue reading →

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Champagne Cocktail Recipes & The Bubble Test

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Jenna

Pomegranate Holiday Champagne Cocktail 1/3 Pomegranate Juice 2/3 Champagne *Concoction will mix itself Tropical Mimosa 1/3 Passionfruit Juice 2/3 Champagne *May require a little mixing on your part. *Passionfruit juice can be found at a BevMo *You can also use … Continue reading →

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White (Wine) Christmas Recommendations

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Jenna

If you’re dreaming of a White Christmas like me, consider some of my white wine recommendations. At 3 varying price ranges, there’s sure to be something for everyone! 1) $12 Wine – Toasted Head Chardonnay 2) $16 Wine – Oyster … Continue reading →

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Holiday Red Wine

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Jenna

I selected 3 red wines for holiday party recommendations. I tried to choose wines that would appeal to a wide range of palettes. As a result, all 3 of the wines are blends. 1) $10 Wine – Minage a Trois … Continue reading →

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