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The holiday season is here, and it’s time to bring on the bubbly magic! But not just any champagne will do. Enter Beau Joie Brut, the champagne that truly “puts the champ in champagne.” What makes it so special, you ask? Well, let’s pop the cork and explore the fun side of this delightful fizz.

Beau Joie Brut stands out in the world of champagne with its unique approach. Unlike other champagnes, it keeps the added sugars to a minimum, letting its natural flavors shine. It undergoes a meticulous aging process on lees for at least four years, infusing it with depth and complexity that’s perfect for celebrating. And when it comes to that final touch, a tiny amount of dosage is added during disgorgement, enhancing the fruity goodness and preserving its delightful acidity and citrus notes.

This champagne is crafted with utmost care, using the finest wine sourced from Épernay, France. The blend is a combination of 40% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay, and 10% Pinot Meunier, all carefully selected from the best grapes. It’s the perfect balance of flavors, creating a taste that’s nothing short of enchanting.

So, as the snowflakes fall and the holiday lights twinkle, why not raise a glass of Beau Joie Brut to celebrate this festive season? It’s the kind of bubbly that transforms any gathering into a grand affair. Plus, it’s perfect for crafting delightful champagne cocktails that add a spark of fun to your festivities.

Try this Beau Joie Champagne Cocktail:

Beau Joie Berry Fizz

Ingredients:

2 oz Beau Joie Brut

1 oz elderflower liqueur

Fresh berries for garnish

Directions:

1. Pour elderflower liqueur into a champagne flute.
2. Top with Beau Joie Brut.
3. Garnish with fresh berries.

As Thanksgiving approaches, the aroma of roasted turkey, savory sides, and delectable desserts fills the air. While the feast itself is a delightful experience, selecting the perfect wine to complement each course can elevate your holiday celebration to a whole new level. 

Here are your ideal wine pairings for every Thanksgiving course:

For When They Walk In The Door: Nomine Renard Brut Rosé

Raise your glass to the start of a fantastic feast with the Nomine Renard Brut Rosé! This charming sparkling wine boasts an enticing blend of 45% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Meunier, and 10% Pinot Noir. With intense red fruit aromas, a hint of cherry, fresh grapefruit, and a velvety mouthfeel, it sets the mood for a memorable Thanksgiving.

Pairing: This Brut Rosé pairs splendidly with Thanksgiving starters like cranberry and goat cheese crostini. Its effervescence cuts through rich appetizers, making it a delightful welcome drink.

To Serve With Your Favorite Appetizers: Smith & Elliott Sauvignon Blanc

For the appetizer course, bring out the Smith & Elliott Sauvignon Blanc! With its straw color and lively character, this wine offers aromas and flavors of gooseberry, lemon cream, green apple, and cassis leaf. Its zesty acidity and fruit-forward notes make it an ideal companion for your Thanksgiving starters.

Pairing: This Sauvignon Blanc enhances the flavors of classics like shrimp cocktail, spinach and artichoke dip, and butternut squash soup.

For Feasting: Knudsen Vineyards Pinot Noir

As you savor the hearty Thanksgiving entrée, indulge in Knudsen Vineyards Pinot Noir. Aromas of red cherry, chocolate, and clove intertwine with flavors of blackberry, tobacco, and black pepper, leading to a complex, long finish. 

Pairing: This Pinot Noir is your ideal match for Thanksgiving turkey, herbed stuffing, and savory gravy. Its exquisite character elevates the flavors of your entrée.

To End the Night: Stella Rosa Black Lux

Conclude your Thanksgiving feast on a sweet note with Stella Rosa’s Black Lux. This fully sparkling wine, bursting with the flavors of blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries, elevates any dessert paired with your Thanksgiving meal.

Pairing: Pair this Black Lux with your Thanksgiving desserts, such as pecan pie, pumpkin cheesecake, or chocolate torte.

It’s that bewitching time of year again when Halloween approaches, and the excitement is in the air! While costumes and decorations are essential, let’s not forget about the star of the show: the wine. This year, let’s turn your Halloween dinner party into a spooktacular sensation with Faust Cabernet Sauvignon. This Napa Valley gem is the secret ingredient that’ll make your gathering a graveyard smash, and it pairs like a dream with all your ghoulishly good eats!

The 2021 Faust Cabernet Sauvignon is like a magical potion that awakens your senses. Its aromatic spell includes fresh herbs, cedar, and forest notes, just like the scent of a haunted forest on Halloween night. Hints of black pepper, bittersweet chocolate, and crushed rock add layers of complexity to keep your taste buds dancing all night long.

Now that you’re under the spell of Faust Cabernet Sauvignon, let’s talk about food pairings for your Halloween feast. This wine is the ideal companion for hearty, flavorful dishes. Imagine roasted lamb, mushroom risotto, or a bubbling cauldron of rich beef stew. Faust Cabernet Sauvignon’s herbal notes and dark fruit flavors will be the potion that makes your Halloween menu complete!

As the heat of summer starts to give way to the cool breezes of fall, vineyards across the world prepare for one of the most anticipated times of the year: wine harvesting season. Wine harvesting season is a time of celebration, dedication, and creativity. It’s a period when winemakers carefully monitor the ripening grapes, evaluating sugar levels, acidity, and flavors to determine the optimal moment for picking. The hands-on process of hand-harvesting ensures that only the finest grapes make their way into each bottle, allowing the true character of the vineyard and the region to shine through.

During this captivating time, indulge in the beauty of wine harvesting by enjoying one of these three exceptional wines:

Benton Lane Pinot Noir

Vibrant, Rich, and Balanced: The Benton Lane Pinot Noir offers an aromatic journey from ripe cherries and cranberries to dried blueberries and summer herbs. With a plush and balanced texture, this wine delights with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. Complex and layered, it reveals a symphony of flavors that reflect the essence of the land.

Growing Season: The journey of this wine begins with a mild Oregon winter, followed by warm spring temperatures that lead to an early bloom. Despite sometimes having challenges during flowering, the vines still thrive, resulting in exceptional ripening of flavors. The autumn rains finally arrive and the last grapes are safely harvested, ensuring each grape was brought in with precision.

Knudsen Dundee Hill Chardonnay

Aromatic Elegance: Knudsen Dundee Hill Chardonnay delights the senses with bursts of freshly peeled orange, crisp pear, and tuberose. Its gripping acidity complements hints of lemon curd, rosemary, and vanilla cream.

Knudsen Vineyards, an enduring family endeavor for over half a century, cultivates grapes with unwavering passion. Nestled in the heart of Dundee Hills AVA, this vineyard is a testament to the Knudsen family’s dedication to crafting wines that resonate with the unique terroir of the land.

Lucien Albrecht Brut Rosé

Exquisite Sparkle: Lucien Albrecht Brut Rosé is a sparkling treasure made exclusively from Alsatian Pinot Noir. Its brilliant pink color complements the aromas of red fruits, while fine bubbles and a pleasant roundness grace the palate.

Continuing Tradition: With a legacy tracing back to 1698, the Maison Lucien Albrecht epitomizes the authenticity of Alsace wines. Eight generations of the Albrecht family have tirelessly worked the land, creating wines that are celebrated and cherished worldwide.