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The 2011 Revel White Knight’s Blend was produced in Lodi, north of the California Central Valley. French Colombard was used as a base for the wine. Known in France simply as Colombard, it plays an important role in the distillation of Spirits like Cognac and Armagnac. The French Colombard made its way in Australia, Israel, […]

You’re planning to have a wine tasting at your house and want to include cheese. But you’re not sure which cheeses to pair with which wines … here are some known guide lines which may surprise you … White wines match best with soft cheeses and stronger flavors. Red wines match best with hard cheeses and milder flavors. Fruity […]

Did you realize that WineShop At Home also sells stemware and decanters? They offer stemware for reds and whites and even a sampler including one red, one white and one flute. Feel free to look at what’s available and – if you’re interested – contact Meredith at 408.221.2840 for details on how to order.

Join Meredith at her home on Friday August 24th from 5:30PM – 7:30 for her Wine After Work event. This is an opportunity for you to taste the wonderful WineShop at Home wines and meet some great people! And … you can find out more about the many WineShop at Home offerings. WineShop At Home […]

For those with gluten food issues, eating out is entirely possible! The Gluten Free Registry can help you find restaurants and they even have a mobile app. Their mission is to put people and restaurants, bakeries, caterers and grocers together. And you can suggest businesses to add to their registry. So if you’d really like […]

Have you ever wondered how wine aficionados taste and evaluate a wine? They use the visual first … evaluating the color and clarity of the wine. Then they look at the opacity which helps determine the age of the wine and to see how much sediment there is. Next is the smell … you’ve probably […]

Gluten has found it’s way into many foods and other products. So whether you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant, it’s good to know what to look out for. Gluten can actually be present in lipstick and communion wafers! If you’re just starting a gluten free or reduced diet, be sure to do your research. […]

You’ve probably heard that wine and chocolate are great together. But which wines … with which chocolates? Seems like a bit of experimentation is in order and how fun is that?! There are three types of chocolate .. white, milk and dark .. to try with how many wines … The author of the About.com […]

The 2011 McKenna Cabernet Sauvignon was produced in the region of Lodi in the Central Valley of California. The wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. This lot was fermented in stainless-steel tanks and aged in a combination of new and used oak barrels. This wine will age well for five to six years and is built […]

Join Meredith at her home on Friday, July 27th starting at 530PM for her Wine After Work event. This is an opportunity for you to taste the wonderful WineShop at Home wines and meet some great people! And… you can find out more about the many WineShop at Home offerings. WineShop At Home is the […]

Have you ever wondered about wine blends? Blending is just one of the ways to change the qualities and complexity of wine. Wine collector Karen Frazier explains the in’s and out’s of wine blending including the types of blending which include – vintage, non-vintage, combining red and white, Tuscan, Bordeaux, Meritage, and Rhone. Read Karen’s […]

Dense, sexy chocolate deliciousness on a plate. This yummy cake goes really well with red wine, champagne or dessert wines! Ingredients: 16 oz. Belgian dark chocolate (or use your favorite dark chocolate bars) 1 cup organic light brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup organic white cane sugar 3/4 cup very hot strong coffee (or use espresso powder in very hot water) 2 […]

More and more, there is a greater awareness about the need for a gluten-free diet. A gluten-free diet is one that excludes the protein gluten. Gluten is found in grains such as wheat, barley, rye and triticale (a cross between wheat and rye). A gluten-free diet is used to treat celiac disease. Gluten causes inflammation […]

Did you ever wonder why people smell a wine prior to actually tasting it? And, yes, there is a really good reason for doing that! You’ve heard it said that, “The nose knows” and this is certainly the case with tasting wine. The human nose is capable of differentiating between thousands of unique scents. It’s […]

The Mariana 2010 Sauvignon Blanc was produced in the Northern region of Mendocino. This AVA (or appellation) has a very particular terroir influenced by the Pacific Ocean. The cool and cold climate is ideal for producing whites with great acidity and flavors. Sauvignon Blanc is widely represented in the world, as it is one of […]

Believe it or not the Wall Street Journal has their own wine columnists! Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher write “Tastings,” the weekly wine column of The Wall Street Journal. They also are the authors of “Wine for Every Day and Every Occasion,” “Love by the Glass: Tasting Notes from a Marriage” and “The Wall […]

What a great idea to have your own labels on your favorite wines! Through Meredith, your Wine Shop at Home consultant, you can have customized labels for your wine for special occasions such as weddings or to give as gifts to your customers. The image you see is for the customized label that Meredith created. […]

Winemakers have been using oak for centuries to enhance the flavors of both red and white wines. The American Oak Barrel and the French Oak Barrel are the most popular. The wine maker can also decide on the level of toasting for the barrel itself – high, medium and low – that is desired to enhance […]

Living Without is an online resource for people with food allergies and sensitivities. They have provided a simple overview of the gluten-free (GF) diet. Not all areas of the diet are as clear-cut as portrayed by this guide. This is intended to be used as a safe and temporary survival tool until additional information can […]

Have you ever wondered how to evaluate a wine? The basics of wine tasting are simple enough: just think through your senses. The wine expert relies on sight, smell, and taste to expound those lengthy notes. If you’d like to learn more about the wine tasting process, please read Alyssa J. Rapp’s article on Bottlenotes.com. […]