Wine with Paige

A Skeptic's Guide to Canned Wine

Wine is so often synonymous with luxury, snobbery, showmanship... but those aren’t the things I love about wine. I love the story, the people, the way it brings humans together over a good glass. So I had to ask myself... could there not a place for canned wine in my life?

The fourth of July offers up a whole feast of amazing wine pairing opportunities! While it may traditionally be focused around beer, it's also the perfect time to pop open a bottle of nice, chilled white from America's heartland of wine -- Napa Valley. Check out some of my favorite summer pairings!

I love that so many different styles of rosé can all come out of the Napa region, and I'm excited to see producers crafting styles all over the board. Whether rosé is one of your go-to styles, or you consider yourself not a fan, there's something in this lineup for everyone. 

Rosé wine is a category run amok. Demand is crazy high, with the consumer understanding absolutely minuscule. It's associated most often with day-drinking (cue squealing cheers of "rosé all day!), something pretty to put in your glass for Instagram, a poolside accessory. It's obligatory for wineries to make one, regardless of if their grapes, location, or aptitude is up for the challenge. The main problem: no one cares what it tastes like. It's an ornament. 

Pinot Noir is one of my favorite grapes. Find out more about it in this post!

Barolo is by far one of my favorite wines. Italian reds were where I really fell in love with the world of wine in general and all it had to offer. Italian reds are food friendly, dynamic, complex, and elegant... all at a more affordable price point than comparable quality in French wines. Luxury without breaking the bank. 

The holiday season is a great time to incorporate more sparkling wine! Here you'll find some of my favorite sparkling wine picks, perfect for everything and anything this holiday season and beyond. All are easily accessible, either in local stores or by purchasing through the links included.