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We've all survived!

Wine...created from the wonderful grapes cultivated by the hands of countless workers for thousands of years. A priceless discovery that is essentially a product of nature.

Nurtured and fed by the sun and the rain we live under every day, grapes begin as small buds and continue on to their ultimate point of ripeness. Then, skillfull vintners harvest, press and ferment them with an ability that can only be handed down by the most knowledgeable and patient individuals.

FInally, it is protected, and allowed to come to its finest representation in barrels before being placed into bottles. There it will lie until the wine has reached its full potential (hopefully) and then opened on a special occasion or celebration.

On that special day, the wine gives us deliverance from the stress, trials, and tribulations of life...or allows elation at a great accomplishment well-deserved. The juice of the gods, wine is something that has become a cultural necessity, and something for which we may at times take for granted.

Please don't take your next bottle for granted, but instead think of everything that had to come together in order for that wine to be in your glass. Think of it, and appreciate it along with all that life has to offer.

That being said, Pinots and Rieslings top the list at the most "food friendly" wines for most of our holiday tables. But, this month HWL has come up with some fun alternatives:

Pinot Blanc...A white wine, with melon and green apple characteristics, can be dry or sweet, and has a higher acidity which helps it match with food.

Nero d'Avola...This is a tongue twister upon first glance, but pronounced: Neh-roe Doe-va-la. It is a native grape of Sicily, and has great spicy, smoky flavors and notes. It is known to be a rich and velvety wine with a great nose which matches well with lamb.

Tempranillo...This dark grape of Spain is the main grape used to make Rioja wines, and is known for its tendency to ripen earlier than other varietals. In our experience at HWL, this grape produces wines that have an initial dryness from its formidable tannin structure, but something that smoothes out very nicely, and can accompany lively dishes such as: Paella, pork loin, or Manchego cheese.

HWL hopes that the above wine suggestions will provide some interesting dining experiences for you over this holiday season.

 

 


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