Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Here Comes Summer: Celebrate With Wine

The Vine Life
Here Comes Summer: Celebrate With Wine 

“Wine is one of the agreeable and essential ingredients of life.”
   ~ JULIA CHILD

The late and great Julia Child had it so right and with summer we can celebrate her appreciation for wine at some magnificent personal moments.  Wine is the perfect pairing to so many of life’s greatest events.  From family barbeques, to weddings – or even a simple picnic out on the lawn, wine can be the perfect partner – the essential ingredient in making each event special. 
Pairing Wines to BBQ:As you fire up the grill you will want to pop the cork on some perfect BBQ wines.  Remember, it is your taste that counts rather than any set rules.

Wedding Wines:
Whether it is a beautiful wine to serve at the wedding itself, or wine gifts for the bride and groom, the first all around wedding choice is traditionally a sparkling wine.  You just can’t go wrong with the beauty of bubbles.  However, remember there is a growing trend toward helping the bride and groom to stock their wine cellar.  Below are some perfect choices:

Say it with Personalized WineOur Talmage personalized wines offer you the opportunity to express your good taste in a highly personal and stylish way. Put a favorite picture of your Bride and Groom on a wine label and suddenly they are the star of the show!
 

Our Artisan Wines
The WineShop At Home family of exclusive, handcrafted wines represents a diverse selection of varietals, styles and regions. You can mix and match a case or two of your favorites to help build the newlywed's wine cellar. Choose from Red WinesWhite Wines andSpecialty Wines to create the perfect mixed case.



Boxed Gifts
Our elegantly boxed gifts make a statement of your good taste. Some of our finest exclusive wines are all dressed up with somewhere to go – to salute the bride! Whatever the occasion, choose from gift boxes with sparkling, whites, reds, truffles, stemware or any combination – to show those in your life how special they are to you.



For the Wedding:
Sparkling wine or personalized sparkling wine served at the wedding leaves an indelible impression. The bride and groom will be impressed with your thoughtfulness when they open any of these classic and classy wine gifts.


Picnic in the Grass:
Whether it’s the 4th of July picnic with the whole family or just the two of you sneaking out for a little time out on the back lawn, picnic foods make perfect pairings with wine.  Wine coolers can fit the bill for whatever food choices you select.  Here is a simple recipe for a Wine Cooler that works equally well with red or white wine.

Simple Wine Country Cooler:
Combine red or white wine, pineapple juice and lemon juice over ice in a large wine stem or tall tumbler.  Add sparkling water and garnish with lime wedge or other summer fruit of your choosing.