When you’re planning a party, your shopping list might be just as important as your guest list. In terms of stocking the bar, you can’t go wrong with a few party faithfuls like these. Whether your guests enjoy reds, whites or spirits, we’ve got something for everyone.
It may sound like the opening of a Dr. Seuss book, but this one’s just for adults. Our collection of festive boozy beverages is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! Try mulling a batch of red or white glogg (a cozy, comforting wine-based beverage) or making your own eggnog with these easy recipes.
Cold winter days are the perfect time to stay in, bundle up and get cooking, which is why our latest Field Guide is 100% recipes. That’s right, our final Field Guide of 2018 is a beautifully festive cookbook full of delicious inspiration for your holiday cooking, and it’s FREE in stores now!
Hello, is it cheese you’re looking for? Let the mild, creamy and delicate flavors of young gouda and unripened brie wash over your palate. Pair every bite you take with sweet sensations like fresh berries, fruity jams and lemon curd, and set sail with easy-drinking sips of light, floral wine, herbal beer or a bourbon-based cocktail. Bon voyage!
Hosting a plant-based holiday dinner? We have something delicious for you, too! Our Vegan Holiday Meal includes a spread of scrumptious vegan sides handcrafted in-house, plus a meat-free Celebration Roast as the main course. Need a little extra of your favorite dish? Both the entrée and sides are also available à la carte!
Wondering which wines to enjoy this holiday season? Our pros have put together pairings fit for a feast—specifically our Chef-Prepared Holiday Meals! From Traditional to Contemporary, whole roasted turkey to herb-crusted beef filet, we’ve got your perfect pairings right here.
As we enter the holiday season when family and friends who are like family gather, our pros put together this month’s featured wine list with get-togethers in mind. From the often fickle viogner to easy-drinking pinots, this set is all about sharing with friends.
Fixin’ to host a good, old-fashioned shindig? Bust out the rustic, deep and crusty flavors of aged gouda and Alpine cheeses. If you don’t have any sweet tea on hand, sip on bigger-bodied whites, medium reds, malty beers or whiskey straight up. As for the vittles, rustle up some milk chocolate, roasted nuts and dried fruit for sturdy, simple flavors that will stand by your jams.
Feeling blue isn’t always a bad thing, especially when it comes to cheese. Rich and savory cheeses like Stilton boast a distinct depth of flavor that just might make you rethink what it means to sing the blues. When it comes to pairings, jazz things up with sweet wines like sauternes or port, IPAs or stout, and vodka-based cocktails or sweeter liqueurs. Throw in some honey, fig jam, candied walnuts and hearty, rustic breads, or have fun and improvise.
What better way to hang out this fall than with food, friends and a few delicious combos? If you're into craft beer and delicious, fresh baked pie, try these fun pairings for sweet and sour, caramel and malt, or spicy and sweet goodness.