Gold Medal Wine Club Blog
Welcome to the Gold Medal Wine Club Blog. Below you can peruse our most recent wine blog posts with engaging topics ranging from frequently asked Wine Wizard questions published in our Gold Wine Club newsletter, to even some fun wine tips and tricks! Discover wine tasting guides, recipes and more to grow your wine knowledge that will impress even the snobbiest of wine snobs.
Interested in a topic we haven’t covered yet? Email us with an idea or question about wine and you may see it appear in our next blog post!
Wine Myths: BUSTED
Paris Trollope
There are a number of myths that have come up over the years relating to wine...so how do you know which are fact and which are fiction? Just ask us! But we know your time is precious so we've put together a list of 4 common wine myths and why they might not be exactly as they seem...
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Wine & Cheese Pairings
Paris Trollope
Wine and cheese, can you name a better combination? I’ll wait… Now you can elevate your happy hour gatherings with this quick pairing guide! This how-to will help beginners and long-time wine enthusiasts know what to pair with what and why.
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A Quick Guide to Rosé Wine
Ana Valadez
Our Rosé Special Feature is back! These are heavenly Rosés that are just what this summer is calling for. Plus, check out our quick guide to choosing a Rosé wine.
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Memorial Day: 6 Unrivaled BBQ Wine Pairings
Kelsey Chesterfield
We’re serving you 6 fantastic BBQ recipes that will make your mouth water and put your wine glass on auto-refill.
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Pizza & Wine Pairings For Every Palate
Karlie Kramer
Have you ever wondered why Americans have dubbed beer the perfect beverage to accompany pizza? While it makes sense to pair beer and greasy food, we prefer a more traditional approach with wine. Especially when the wine is delivered to your door!
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Cinco de Mayo: 3 Misnomers, 3 Mexican Wines & a selection of Mexican Foods!
Kelsey Chesterfield
Cinco de Mayo is a day full of fiestas! But these festivities have strayed a bit from the cultural origins of the holiday. Do you think of sombreros, margaritas, beer and perhaps a rather large bowl of guacamole? If so, you’re not alone! But, if your history on the holiday is a bit fuzzy (of course, not due to the drinking…), we’ll give you a bit of a brush up on 3 common misnomers about May 5th.
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Pinot and Pasta...A Perfect Pairing!
Patterson Watkins
Pinot and Pasta...a perfect combination, especially when pairing this delicious recipe for Crab Cake Carbonara with La Follette 2014 Pinot Noir.
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What is the Difference Between Sweet and Dry Wine?
Kelsey Chesterfield
Although detecting the difference between sweet wines and dry wines may seem like it should be an easy distinction (one is sweet and one is not), there’s actually more to it than that.
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Shrimp All'Amatricana Recipe Paired with Malbec
Patterson Watkins
Challenging the norm with this recipe for Shrimp All’Amatricana paired with the delightful Camino D’Oro 2016 Gran Reserva Malbec.
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5 Romantic Winery Destinations for Valentine's Day
Kelsey Chesterfield
Let’s face it…chocolate and flowers for Valentine’s Day is great, but why not step it up this year and visit one of these 5 romantic winery locations for amazing food, lovely ambiance and best of all...fantastic wines!
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An Award-Winning Wine Super Bowl Sunday
Melani Sarhadi
This is “Nacho” Average Super bowl party! Whatever your food lineup is, make it unbeatable by cheering on your score-winning team with award-winning wines!
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8 New Year’s Wine Resolutions for 2019
Kelsey Chesterfield
Making - and keeping - your New Year's resolutions has never been so fun! See our list of 8 resolutions for wine lovers to make in 2019.
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