Entertaining

A classic par excellence, Jameson whiskey has been with you fireside, but as signs of an early spring come and go, we’ve got a brighter cocktail in mind to say hello to the patio. Well, almost.

You certainly know and enjoy several Californian wines among the best sellers, but the legendary region also produces high-end cuvées to treat yourself. As spring approaches, we’re taking you on a tour of the region through 12 wines for all budgets.

The heritage of the Sartori estate is at the heart of the Valpolicella appellation, in the north-east of Italy. Discover its century-old know-how thanks to four unique cuvées and some pairing ideas to make them shine.

No need to run to the restaurant to proclaim your love or walk around with a heart-shaped box and a flamboyant bouquet under your arm. All you need is a little extra for your evening at home, whatever your situation. And lucky for you, we’ve got ideas.

We all crave some much-needed simplicity after the holidays, looking to give our waistband and wallet a break. But what if we still spoiled ourselves, just a little, with a good wine and instead dialed it down on the food with a simple and comforting dish. Pasta and Chianti after a day of ski? We say si.

Panettone, polenta, prosciutto; many are the delights shared by Italian families during the holidays. To accompany all these festive dishes, prosecco and vino are of course the way to go. Take inspiration from the country's traditions with the renowned Ruffino estate to celebrate the Italian way.

Pleasing everyone around the table when hosting friends or family over the Holidays may seem all but impossible, but fear not! Follow these tips for pairing suggestions that'll make every guest happy.

Christmas is all about family custom, but sometimes it's nice to add a little spice to your traditions. No matter if you go local, international or mix all kinds of cuisines, we’ve got 12 California wines that will pair brilliantly with anything from roast turkey to bobotie.

Manu Ruiz expresses his creativity by mixing surprising cocktails. We challenged him to concoct three drinks using ingredients chosen at random. He graciously accepted and had fun blending local traditions with those of other places in the world.

It’s an ingredient you’ve tasted in many popular cocktails like martinis, Old Fashioneds, Negronis, and even Spritzes. And contrary to popular belief, vermouth is more than just that syrupy aperitif your grandparents used to drink. Thanks to local and international mixologists and producers, it’s making a big comeback.

Good news—there are plenty of fantastic alcohol-free and low-alcohol products you can serve for the holidays! Here are three cocktail suggestions to spice up your celebrations.

Thumb your nose at November’s gloomy weather and escape to the cottage with family or friends. And because games are a must by the fire, we’ve got 9 spirit suggestions and cocktail ideas to sip while you play or enjoy the sweet art of farniente.