The Guide To Drinking & Enjoying Wine

Cultivate your love of wine by exploring our Wine Insiders blog! We’re always adding helpful food pairing guides; new wine showcases; ideas from sommeliers and chefs; and profiles of top wine regions, varietals, and winemakers. There is so much to learn — it’s like school, if the homework were delicious.

Recipes & Wine Pairings

Martha Stewart's Wine and Cheese Pairing

Find the perfect pairings for a “wow!”-worthy spread.

Autumn Harvest White Sangria

A sangria featuring a light, crisp white wine and packed full of seasonal fruits.

Winter Spiced Sangria

A wonderful twist on Spanish Sangria.

Calimocho

This Spanish sipper is as easy as it gets! If you love cherry cola, why not make a grown-up version as a cocktail? We recommend a Spanish grape, with a garnish of mint and fresh lemon or lime. Ingr...

Apple-Pumpkin Sangria

Spain’s signature cocktail lands with a decidedly American twist—brimming with fresh apples, pears, and spicy pumpkin.

Mulled Wine

We like to make our Mulled Wine with a fruity red like Spanish Tempranillo, but it really works with any red wine that you have—check out our recipe!

Black Pepper Biscuits with Macerated Strawberries and Vanilla Creme Fraiche

Renowned Chef Tim Hollingsworth offers Insiders a savory and sweet biscuit

Seared Scallop with Yam Veloute

By Chef Tim Hollingsworth Renowned Chef Tim Hollingsworth offers Insiders a delectable seared scallop with yam veloute & creamed romaine. Ingredients Yam Veloute 2 Medium Sized Yams 1/4 Sti...

Oven Roasted Chicken

By Chef Tim Hollingsworth Renowned Chef Tim Hollingsworth prepared a deliciously juicy oven roasted chicken with a crisp skin seasons with citrus and herbs. Ingredients for Chicken Brine 3 lemons,...

Brut vs. Extra Dry: What's the Real Difference in Sparkling Wine?

Here’s a sparkling wine fact that surprises even seasoned wine lovers: “Extra Dry” is actually sweeter than “Brut.” Despite what the names suggest, Extra Dry sparkling wines contain slightly more...