Category: Wine Sharing & Hosting
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Cabernet Franc Day: Celebrate the Collector’s Red
Cabernet Franc Day is the perfect moment to explore one of the wine world’s most expressive and versatile reds. From Loire Valley icons to Napa Valley standouts, these wines offer lifted aromatics, refined structure, and effortless pairing potential for the holiday season. Discover three remarkable bottles and why they deserve a place on your table…
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How to Choose the Perfect Bottle for Every Celebration This Season
Your holiday red shouldn’t be a last-minute guess. This step-by-step guide helps collectors and casual drinkers choose bottles with confidence—from selecting styles and regions to deciding between bottles and magnums.
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White Wines That Belong at the Table
Let it snow, let it glow, let it pour. This season, the real magic isn’t in the forecast — it’s in your glass. Discover Benchmark’s holiday white wines and Rhône blends, from sparkling Champagne to golden Hermitage and California icons, all ready to brighten your winter table.
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Raise Your Glass: The Ultimate Thanksgiving Wine Pairing Guide
Thanksgiving is a celebration of flavor, family, and yes… wine! As the turkey roasts and the table fills, the right wine can turn every dish into something unforgettable. Whether you’re carving, toasting, or sneaking the first bite of pumpkin pie, our Thanksgiving Pairing Guide ensures every pour will hit the perfect note. Throughout November, we’ll…
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Fireside Moments & Wines That Match the Mood
As the days get shorter and the evenings stretch a little longer, there’s a quiet kind of magic in the shift. The first breath of chilled air. The soft flicker of candlelight. That irresistible urge to slow down and savor. This is the season of small comforts and the wines we reach for now seem…
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Halloween, Reimagined: An Elegant Dinner Party with Perfect Wine Pairings
Host a hauntingly beautiful soirée with Halloween dinner party wine pairings that balance moody décor, refined dishes, and world-class wines. Discover how to turn the spookiest night of the year into a feast of elegance and flavor.
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The Ultimate Wine & Cheese Pairing Guide for October
From Brie to Stilton, this guide pairs iconic cheeses with equally iconic wines—Champagne, Rioja, Burgundy, Port, Loire Sauvignon, and Alsace Riesling. It’s a savory roadmap to effortless entertaining, with pro tips, internal resources, and bottles ready to ship.
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Come Over October: A Collector’s Guide to Sharing Wine
October is the perfect time to open your cellar and gather friends. In this guide, BWG joins the Come Over October movement with collector tips, team-picked bottles, and simple hosting hacks to make sharing wine unforgettable.
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