• by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier and Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits • Summertime on Nantucket means that strict rules about wine pairings and decanting wine can be left back home in the city or suburbs. Here, you can throw caution to the wind and take chances to make […]
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Porch Pounder Wines, the Crowd Pleasers
by Carri L. Wroblewski, BRIX Wine Shop There are a lot of ways to describe a wine. But sometimes more simply put, the better we understand exactly how it tastes. In wine industry speak there’s a “highly technical” term that I use often, and no matter what kind of connoisseur […]
The Cocktail Hour—Is Now
• by Carri L. Wroblewski, BRIX Wine Shop • Last fall when the season slowed, a couple that frequented the wine shop all summer invited me to their house for dinner. I knew they entertained a lot. Always armed with a detailed menu and a list filled with colorful sticky […]
Ultimate Guide to Beverages for Your Summer Fete
• by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier & Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits • Nantucket is full of parties all summer long. Whether fundraising events, small dinner parties, or your annual gathering to thank everyone who has extended courtesies to you throughout the year, there is always a reason to […]