by Melissa Darnay, The Wine Maven | Mar 8, 2020 | Cocktail Hour, Wine Basics, Wine Pairings
I was attracted to wine industry because I love parties. Sometimes I attend three or four parties a week. Because of this, I’ve become an expert at what champagne to serve at parties. The best champagne to serve at a party if you are on a budget Stretch your budget...
by Melissa Darnay, The Wine Maven | Mar 4, 2020 | Wine Pairings
There are three types of octopus eaters—those who love it, those who hate it, and those who are scared to try it. I love octopus, but only if it’s cooked well. And by well, I don’t mean “well done.” Octopus should more tender than a perfectly cooked shrimp. But if...
by Melissa Darnay, The Wine Maven | Mar 1, 2020 | Wine Pairings
Everyone loves Bordeaux wine…but most casual wine enthusiasts don’t like it enough to cough up the hundreds–or thousands–of dollars necessary to buy a bottle. If your eyes bulge at the ever-increasing prices, you may want to start looking at...
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