Read. drink wine. know things.
Food and wine pairing rules, buttery chardonnays, reading wine labels, and high-altitude wines.
Pour a glass of wine, relax, and give it a read.
It’s been a minute since the last one, but here’s another edition of Read. Drink Wine. Know Things! This time, it’s coming to you from Annapolis, Maryland. Two of my favorite things are wine and sailing. I’m grateful our daughter caught the sailing bug as well, as she’s doing the Naval Academy Sailing Camp this week. I get to do a workcation while she’s here, and I’m not hating it. Also, have you ever had loaded crab fries? Apparently, it’s a thing here, and once again I’m not hating it. It’s not a healthy food or even gourmet, but you should try it at least once in your life.
Now let’s talk about workcations. I love a workcation…anybody else? I feel productive and get a change of scenery. For those who don’t know, I do freelance marketing for a wide variety of clients, and changing the scenery is the best way for me to get the creative juices flowing. What are your favorite workcation spots? Share with us below or on the socials!
Cheers to summer travels and summer sips!🍷 Now for Read. Drink Wine. Know Things.
Food and Wine Pairings Guide
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Don’t stress the wine and food pairing. It’s sooooo subjective to each and everyone’s tastes. But having some knowledge of what works and what typically doesn’t IS helpful. You’ll want to bookmark this article for your next dinner party! Want more food and wine pairing suggestions? Follow us on social media where we share some with you! The latest…wine to pair with shrimp burgers!
Buttery Chardonnays: love ‘em or hate ‘em?
“Few topics are as divisive in the wine world as buttery Chardonnay.” Every. Single. Time. Without fail, when I bring Claudine Wines Chardonnays to a tasting, I get this debate. Either love or hate, people are very opinionated about buttery chards. What is your preference?? We want to know! We currently have 2 chards, one sat in oak and the other in stainless. Perfect for a summer wine-tasting experiment of your very own with friends! Start filling a case with our 2020 Reserve Chardonnay and 2020 Unoaked Chardonnay.
High Altitude Wines
Which region(s) come to mind? Read this article on higher-elevation grape-growing regions. And speaking of high-altitude wines…have you tasted our newest releases? A Grüner Veltliner and Gamay, both from ~4,000 – 5,000 feet in elevation in Colorado! Both of these wines have been getting excellent reviews!
Read in Between the Lines
When selecting a wine, read the label folks. There’s a great explanation in this article about organic, sustainable, and biodynamic wines. If it’s listed on the label, it might be a red flag. The winemakers we deal with don’t typically go for the label or certification, but you can rest assured that their high-quality wines meet the standards. You can always trust the curated collection at Claudine Wines!