Holiday Food & Wine Pairing Primer Tis’ the season to gather, give thanks and enjoy good food and wine. The key to any special gathering is being a great host and thoughtfully selecting the food and wine for your event. Food and wine are the catalysts to bringing people together. Whether you’re planning a classic […]
America’s Luxury Fine Wine Purveyor Wine Spectrum, Inc. Celebrates 30th Anniversary “Wine Spectrum’s combination of experienced wine advisors and our e-commerce arm— winespectrum.com work in concert to provide customers with the best of both worlds: personalized service as well as speed and efficiency in selecting wines” commented Founder & President Glenn Siegel.
Recipe: Umami Sliders w/ Miso Mushroom Patties Today’s modern diet demands “out-of-the-box” thinking. Food & wine lovers can look beyond the standard Cabernet and meat pairing. Cabernet complements fish and vegetables as well! Some say the true test of a chef is experiencing how creatively they pair wine with meatless dishes. We’ve included ideas for […]
The prominence of Napa Valley wine on the world stage is largely due to the efforts of their vintners during the last 50 years. People like Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley’s greatest marketer, fully embodied the collective spirit and camaraderie that gave rise to Napa Valley’s success and quality. (source) The Judgement of Paris If a […]
A word of reassurance to casual drinkers: Even wine pros like to drink simple, affordable wines most of the time. While high-dollar, bottles are always appreciated (especially when it’s on someone else’s dime), the eternal, ongoing quest is for delicious bottles that are as affordable as they are easy to come by. It doesn’t need […]
From the thousands of wines we tasted over the course of the year this list represents the best of the best. Prioritizing quality (you won’t find a wine rated below 92 points) and popularity among our staff and clients, these are wines that delight and excite. From emerging labels to the cornerstone producers of the […]
Wine Spectrum 2019 Top 100Â Wine of the Year is 2016 Shypoke Cabernet 2016 Shypoke Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon |Â Napa | Â Wine Spectrum 96 | Buy Here Impeccable Cabernet from 100 point Turnbull Winemaker Peter Heitz. This wine proves why the Napa Valley is known for some fantastic cabernets Impressive, powerful, no-holds-barred Cabernet that is […]
Wine Spectrum 2019 Top 100Â #2 Wine is 2017 Domaine Perraud Macon-Villages 2017 Domaine Perraud Macon Villages Chardonnay |Â France | Â Wine Spectrum 95 | Buy Here White Burgundy: The Ultimate French Chardonnay A 95 Point White Burgundy that comes in at only $20 a bottle. If the rise of white Burgundy has taught us […]
Wine Spectrum 2019 Top 100Â #3 Wine is 2016 Le Pich Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Le Pich Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon |Â Napa Valley | Â Wine Spectrum 95 | Buy Here Crafted by legendary luxury winemaker Julien Fayard, experiencing a bottle of Le Pich always leaves a lasting impression. This is a wine that will undoubtedly please […]
Wine Spectrum 2019 Top 100 #4 Wine is 2017 Martinelli ‘Bella Vigna’ Pinot Noir 2017 Martinelli ‘Bella Vigna’ Pinot Noir Pinot Noir | Russian River |  Wine Spectrum 94+ | Buy Here From one of the world’s most exceptional Pinot Noir regions …. Martinelli is the Russian River’s most beloved producer and a paragon of […]