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Wine pairs beautifully with nuts and cheese, here are some combination ideas that bring out the flavors and work well together: Light zesty wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, Albarino, Pinot Grigio and Sancerre are great with pistachios and cashews, the brightness in the wine bringing out the undertones of the nuts and visa versa. Sparkling […]

The holidays are coming and perhaps you need some gift ideas … WineShop at Home has a gift that keeps on giving! Please consider our wine club … Club Select gift members receive two or four exceptional wines from California’s best boutique wineries delivered right to their door for the duration of the membership. It’s a […]

Even Betty Crocker has gotten into gluten free desserts! You can purchase Betty Crocker mixes and use any one of the available recipes. Here’s one to try – Rocky Road Bars – enjoy! Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 teaspoon gluten free vanilla 1 box (19 oz) Betty Crocker® Gluten Free chocolate chip […]

Are you thinking about a new business adventure? How about one where you get to meet lots of fun people and taste lots of yummy wines? Consider Wine Shop at Home! Read about how to get started here. Read about some of the consultant successes here. More importantly, contact Meredith at 408.221.2840 to learn more.

What To Look For in the Color of Wine Intensity of Color How intense is the color of the wine? Is it pale with very little pigment or is it staining the sides of the glass? This pointer will tell you if the wine is lighter/denser in style. Wines with more intense colors tend to […]

When you’re cooking, you have to know how, when and why to keep gluten out. Key Steps to Prevent Cross-Contamination in the Kitchen Beware of boiling water. You must use clean water when cooking food such as gluten-free pasta, rice, vegetables, or quinoa. This is also true for colanders. Noodles can stick between the cracks, […]

Have you ever wondered what happens at a blind wine tasting? There are a variety of blind tasting themes to select from such as … guess the variety guess the country / region guess the price find the only one that is a different variety rank by color scale … from light to dark Place […]

Well yum! I cannot wait to make this recipe! Ingredients 2/3 cup rice milk 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 3/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup cornflour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling 1/2 cup coconut oil, […]

When you host an WineShop At Home tasting with Meredith, you’ll discover a fabulous selection of wines, catch-up with friends and family, and experience for yourself a taste of wine country living right at home. Here are some great reasons to host a wine tasting – Access to handcrafted wines not available in stores Discounted […]

When you read about the process for creating sparkling wine, you will surely gain appreciation for the winemaker’s efforts. Whether it is called Champagne or sparkling wine, this bubbly beverage is more difficult to produce that still wines. The process, called méthode champenoise, is time consuming and labor intensive. Some wineries take shortcuts, but the […]

Alton Brown’s Chewy Cookie Recipe – Makes 2 Dozen Ingredients 8 ounces unsalted butter 11 ounces brown rice flour, approximately 2 cups 1 1/4 ounces cornstarch, approximately 1/4 cup 1/2-ounce tapioca flour, approximately 2 tablespoons 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 ounces sugar, approximately 1/4 cup 10 ounces […]

Wine has been around for a very long time and so has the effort of making wine. Wine, as a natural phase of grape spoilage, was “discovered” by accident, unlike beer and bread, which are human inventions. It is established that grape cultivation and wine drinking had started by about 4000 BC and possibly as […]

Looking for your new favorite varietal? And do you happen to be a Lodi wine fan? Look no further than our new Malbec. Our Terroir Cellars 2009 Lodi Malbec starts with a dark and rich color. The nose displays fresh red fruits like black currant, cooked fruits, dry herbs and smoky aromas. In the mouth, […]

Aside from the obvious, have you ever wondered about the major differences between red and white wine? White wines are mostly made of white grapes; they are made without skins or seeds. The skins are separated from the juice and yeast is added for fermentation. White wines have a light, crisp, fruity flavor and aroma. […]

These days there seems to be a lot of discussion about gluten intolerance. Some people actually have Celiac Disease which is an immune disorder. This is a very serious condition as it causes nutritional malabsorbtion. Instead, others may have varying degrees of gluten intolerance. There are many symptoms as well which can make it difficult […]

Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about the holidays! What a great idea to have special labels put on your favorite wines for the special people in your life! Through Meredith, your Wine Shop at Home consultant, you can have customized labels for your wine. The image you see is for the […]

Wine lovers with gluten issues may wonder if wine is actually gluten free. The overall answer is mostly but in some situations there may be issues. In almost every case, wine is gluten-free to 20 parts per million. If the wine in question has any added coloring or flavoring (fruit-flavored dessert wines, for example, often include […]

Did you ever wonder what the health benefits are for three of the major types of wine – red, white, and sparkling? Red Wine Pros: Most people know that red wine contains the most resveratrol, the antioxidant found in wine skin that may up the drink’s by preventing blood vessel damage as well as reducing LDL […]

For tomato sauce 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes with added purée 4 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano For pizza crust 3/4 cup tapioca flour 1/2 cup white rice flour* 1/3 cup chickpea flour 1/3 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum gum 1 teaspoon […]

Red wine with meat is still a useful rule. However, when you add sauces or other flavorings, you need to consider them as well. Some types of meat seem to have a particular affinity with wines made from certain grapes—lamb goes well with Cabernet Sauvignon or Rioja reds, for example, while pork and rabbit taste […]