Posted on Dec 19, 2022
The bubbling question: What's the best wine to bring to a holiday party?
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'Tis the season for holiday parties and dinners. If you're accepting an invitation, what can you bring to keep things merry?
André Hueston Mack has some ideas. He's a certified sommelier in wine, distilled beverages, and even cigar service and the host of the World of Wine video series on the Bon Appétit network. Mack joined NPR's Michel Martin on All Things Considered to talk beverages for everyone this time of year: wine, cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks, too.
So, the first party conundrum: What's a good go-to wine to take along?
"You can't go wrong with bubbles," he says. But it doesn't have to be champagne.
A cava or prosecco are great sparkling alternatives, Mack says. "I always tell people the larger the bottle, the better."
And with seasonal dishes lining holiday dinner tables, Mack says pinot noir is a safe varietal to bring to your gatherings. The medium bodied wine fits in well with the "cornucopia of flavors," Mack says.
'Tis the season for holiday parties and dinners. If you're accepting an invitation, what can you bring to keep things merry?
André Hueston Mack has some ideas. He's a certified sommelier in wine, distilled beverages, and even cigar service and the host of the World of Wine video series on the Bon Appétit network. Mack joined NPR's Michel Martin on All Things Considered to talk beverages for everyone this time of year: wine, cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks, too.
So, the first party conundrum: What's a good go-to wine to take along?
"You can't go wrong with bubbles," he says. But it doesn't have to be champagne.
A cava or prosecco are great sparkling alternatives, Mack says. "I always tell people the larger the bottle, the better."
And with seasonal dishes lining holiday dinner tables, Mack says pinot noir is a safe varietal to bring to your gatherings. The medium bodied wine fits in well with the "cornucopia of flavors," Mack says.
The bubbling question: What's the best wine to bring to a holiday party?
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I had a COl friend of mine and neighbor at my last duty station who we use to play jokes on each other all the time. He was single and we used to have him over for dinner all the time. When we had a dinner party one time he showed up and said I have wine and a fine cheese. He brought a bottle of MD 20/20 and a box of velveeta. I still have the "wine" and one day when we reconnect I am gonna break it out and make him drink it with me...we may both die inthe process but it will be fun!
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PO2 Marco Monsalve
Mogen & Velveeta, love it:
So crack that lid, breathe that scent,
It’s certainly worth the do.
Mogen David is sure for everyone,
And chaps, this includes all of you.
So crack that lid, breathe that scent,
It’s certainly worth the do.
Mogen David is sure for everyone,
And chaps, this includes all of you.
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I don’t drink alcoholic beverages, nor do I go to places where alcohol is served
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