Entertain/Food
Holiday Movie and Wine Pairings
The holidays are here and it’s time to uncork a bottle or two (or three) of wine, plop down in front of the TV and bask in some nostalgia. Here are our recommendations of movies that pair perfectly with Middle Sister wines.Bad Santa – Rebel Red Winemaker’s Blend…
Delicious Cioppino – Fireplace Reds & Winter Whites
Celebratory comfort food isn’t yet a category for winter dining, but it should be. And the first entry into that category is Cioppino . Cioppino is a seafood and shellfish stew, invented by Italian San Francisco fishermen. It cooks up surprisingly quickly and manages to both comfort and impress in…
5 Steps to Creating the BEST Cheese Plate EVER
Holiday party season has arrived! We believe a great party must start with two things: wine and cheese.We’re in the wine biz. We love cheese. We love wine and cheese together. So, trust us here and follow these 5 steps to creating the BEST Cheese Plate EVER: 1…
‘Tis the Season to be Cheesy…
Classic Cabot Mac & Cheese recipes and Middle Sister wines make the season yummy and bright!Mac & Cheese: number 1 comfort food of all time? That’s a matter of taste of course, but in our opinion it’s definitely top 10. With bonus points for pairing perfectly with…
Thanksgiving Day Wine Guide
Once you have your Thanksgiving menu planned, it’s time to move on to the next most important part of the meal – the wine.Below is our guide to creating perfect Thanksgiving pairings from appetizers to dessert!All of the wines featured in this guide are available in the Wine…
Middle Sister for President!
Time to take a break from all the mud-slinging, jabs and debates happening out there in the real world. Time to ask yourselves: “If a Middle Sister wine could be President, which Sister would you like to see in office?”Vote for your favorites in our mock election over…
Favorite Fall Party Appetizers
Whether you’re hosting a party or pitching in on a potluck, you’re going to need an appetizer or two.Our favorite autumn appetizers are family favorites – straightforward, people-pleasing ways to delight and entertain. And of course, we always make sure to pair them with our favorite wines…
Chili Recipes and Wine Pairings Worth Falling For
As those first leaves start falling, they remind us that we’ve entered our favorite food season: fall!Sure, spring and summer are great, don’t get us wrong. There’s just something about fall that makes us want to cook up hearty, piping-hot bowls of deliciousness. Welcome to…
Favorite Game-Day Foods Across the US
“We’ve got spirit. Yes we do! We got spirit. How ‘bout you?” Oh, you better believe it, Wine Sister. Football season is here!Our favorite teams are hitting the field and we’re hitting the kitchen, creating delicious dishes to delight crowds at home and at tailgating events. For…
Fall into Harvest with Cosentino Wines
Indian summer or Fall? With the beautiful weather here in Napa Valley this time of year, it doesn’t really matter what you call it. In wine country, it’s harvest.Bringing in the grapes for the 2016 vintage is hard but satisfying work. It signals the final chapter of…
Sisterfest 2016
Hey everyone! Rebel Red here.Chilly autumn days are rolling in and the sun is setting earlier and earlier. For some, the change in seasons has a serious affect on their spunk and energy, leaving room for unnecessary crankiness.But have no fear, Middle Sister wines are here with a…
Wine Slushies for the Last Days of Summer
These final, hot, sticky summer days make wine slushies the perfect late-afternoon refresher. There’s nothing like a tray full of frosty fruit slushies that blends the best things about being a kid and being a grown-up.The great news is that with only a blender and some…