Category: Wine Sharing & Hosting
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Why We Save Wine for Special Occasions
From weddings and anniversaries to graduations and milestone birthdays, wine has long helped mark life’s most meaningful moments. Discover why collectors save special bottles for the future and how wine becomes part of the memories, traditions, and celebrations that shape our lives.
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The Sommelier’s Guide to Wine and Pizza Pairings
The Sommelier’s Guide to Wine and Pizza Pairings Find out what wines go best with pizza (and what to avoid.) Wine and pizza pairings may seem simple, but the nuances and varieties of both can make for many different combinations! At its core, pizza leans bold, cheesy, and salty, so you’ll want wines with energy,…
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At the Table: Wines for Meaningful Gatherings
Mother’s Day gatherings, BottleRock weekends, and the start of summer entertaining season all carry their own rhythm. A closer look at the wines that shape atmosphere, conversation, and memorable moments around the table. Read the full piece.
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Unexpected White Wines for Spring
Spring often calls for familiar choices, but some of the most memorable bottles come from less expected places. From dry Furmint to Vermentino and Chablis, these wines bring freshness, balance, and a different perspective to the table. Each offers the same versatility as classic spring whites, with just enough distinction to stand out. Here’s how…
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Spring & Easter Wine Pairings: What to Drink This Season
Fresh flavors, lighter dishes, and a table that brings everything together. Spring is a natural shift in how we eat and drink, and Easter sits right at the center of it. From wines like Summer Dreams Walking on Venice Beach 2021 and Thierry Laffay Chablis Côte de Léchet 2022 alongside green vegetables, to Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste…
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Inside a Rare Château Margaux Dinner
Benchmark Wine Group recently joined an intimate Château Margaux dinner in Sarasota, where collectors experienced a remarkable lineup of First Growth vintages followed by Château d’Yquem 1990 poured from three liter format. Evenings like this remind us that the world’s greatest wines are not just collected, they are shared. Inspired by the night, Benchmark Wine…
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What to Drink on Valentine’s Day
A No-Pressure Wine Guide With a month until Valentine’s Day, we at BWG are prepping our wines for the sweetest day of the year. And you might want to start too! Valentine’s Day can be complicated. Pairing the right wine with your Valentine favorites is even more complicated. But that’s where Benchmark Wine Group comes…
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Christmas Eve Wine: Not Every Bottle Is for the Big Day
Not every bottle belongs on the big day. Discover which wines feel right on Christmas Eve, when the evening slows down and the glass finally gets your full attention.
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Preparing Fine Wines for the Holidays
Holiday hosting begins long before the first cork is pulled. From selecting bottles with intention to decanting, serving temperatures, and glassware choices, collectors know that preparation is part of the joy. This guide explores how to bring out the best in your wines during the festive season with expert tips, insider notes, and a touch…
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Prestige Champagne for the Holidays
Prestige Champagne brings a special kind of brilliance to the holiday season, especially when you explore back vintage and late disgorged bottles with real depth. These wines offer layered texture, refined maturity, and the expressive character collectors love this time of year. In this guide the Benchmark Team shares expert insights on choosing exceptional cuvées…
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