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5 Reasons To Join A South African Wine Dinner  Explore South Africa’s world-renowned wine estates with a multi-course pairing dinner at Vivat Bacchus hosted by the winemakers themselves. It seems like an opportunity to sample exquisite wine, savour fantastic food, and connect with like-minded enthusiasts wouldn’t require much persuasion. However, if you're still undecided, here are a few compelling reasons to give wine dinners a try: 1. They are informative: There’s hardly a better way to delve into the world of wine than a wine dinner, especially with a winemaker at your side. Vivat Bacchus’ dinners offer the perfect opportunity to discover world-renowned wineries. Prepare to have all the fascinating details revealed to you by the winemakers themselves, one glass at a time. 2. They are social: Wine is often credited with bringing people together and that's certainly true with wine dinners. Get some good wine & food, nice people, and good vibes into a room and you’re going to have some great chats. Wine lovers are a unique bunch, and when you can connect with others who share your interests – and maybe even your wine preferences – you can really expand your horizons. 3. They’ll change the way you think about wine: Part of any new experience is gaining more knowledge and picking up new facts, opinions, and skills. As you gain a better understanding of wine, you’ll find yourself becoming more adventurous with your choices, appreciating the product in a different way! At worst, you will come away having found one or two new wines you really enjoy and some appreciation as to why 4. They are varied: It’s a big world out there and with so many options, broadening your horizon just got a lot easier with wine dinners. By tasting multiple wine pairings, you’ll develop a broader palate and get an introduction to some great new regions, wine-making practices, and grape varieties. 5. There will be food: Six courses exclusively created by the executive chef to pair with the wine. This means you don't have to cook! Win-win.

Smashed #22 is a Drinking Wine in Restaurants special. Should you avoid the house wine? Can you trust a sommelier? What happens if your wine is corked? How can you spot a good value wine? I've spoken to the experts to get the answers. Read all about it here

🍷Cheers to Choices: Offering Guests the Perfect Wine Selection for Memorial Day! 🌟 As Memorial Day approaches, it's the perfect time to gather with friends and family to honor and celebrate. In our latest video, we share tips on how to impress your guests by offering a diverse selection of wines that cater to different tastes and preferences. Variety is Key: Learn the importance of having a mix of red, white, and rosé wines to suit every palate. Food Pairings: Discover how to match your wine choices with classic Memorial Day dishes, from BBQ favorites to fresh salads. Presentation Tips: Get creative with serving ideas to make your wine selection the star of the celebration. Watch the video to ensure your Memorial Day gathering is a memorable one with the perfect wines for every guest! Share your own wine suggestions or tag someone who loves hosting! 🍇 #MemorialDay #WineSelection #HostingTips #CelebrateWithWine

📝 Pale yellow color. Fine perlage. Complex and intense nose with herbs, pear, tea leaf, white flowers flavors. Sweet and balanced mouthfeel. Persistent and appetising, a wine ideally suited to the dining table. 🍷 This is the tasting note elaborated by our jury for the selected wine of SANFELETTO.
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You need to think about more than the turkey when you serve wine with Thanksgiving dinner, the seasoning and the sides play a big role too! Read our Thanksgiving wine pairing guide for tips. https://lnkd.in/gh3aezUv

How to get your wines poured in top restaurants… Wine publication ‘Canopy’ contacted nine of the most celebrated sommeliers from restaurants in “The World’s 50 Best” list to find out what producers should do to get their wines poured at the top tables… Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3W1XLOz #worldsbestsommeliersselection #worldsbestsommeliersselection2025

Sparkling wine should be on your radar during these scorching final days of summer. But which sparkling wine is the best pick for you? Our team at CNN Underscored ventured to the West Village’s favorite restaurant and bar, The Noortwyck, for an in-depth tasting with expert sommelier Cedric Nicaise. What did we learn? You don’t need to splurge on a quality bottle of sparkling wine. But if you do, the label speaks for itself. We tested a dozen different bottles to find our top picks. https://lnkd.in/eujYv_Kd

Restaurant and bar owners, are you struggling to offer a quality non-alcoholic wine selection? Look no further! Our French bag-in-box alcohol-free wine collection is the solution you've been searching for. We understand the concerns that come with offering alcohol-free wine, including quality, uncertainty about what to stock, and potential waste from unsold bottles. That's why we introduced our collection to restaurant and bar owners just like you. Our alcohol-free wine is designed to meet the needs of your customers looking for an alternative to traditional wine without sacrificing taste or quality. Don't just take our word for it, hear it from our satisfied customers who consistently express the same sentiment: "That's exactly what we need." Give your customers what they want and add our French bag-in-box alcohol-free wine collection to your Drinks menu today. Visit Drydrinker.com and set up a trade account to get started. Cheers to happy customers and a successful business! #winebusiness #wine #trade #restaurant

🍷 Ready to uncork some thoughts on wine service? Whether it's the beginning of the week or the end, it's always a good time to plan the wine at your event.🥂 🌍 Let's start with the importance of sourcing wines as local as possible. Not only does this support local vineyards and reduce carbon footprints, but it also allows us to savor the unique flavors of our region's terroir. 💡 Ever been at a table where the bottle of white is left untouched while the red drinkers hope for just one more sip? Serving wine rather than just placing bottles on the table can prevent such delightful issues. Cheers to ensuring everyone's glass stays perfectly paired! 🏠 Exploring venues? Consider ones that offer wine service beyond the standard pour. Whether it's selling bottles directly at the table, featuring a dedicated wine bar, or even a special wine sales area, these options elevate the wine experience for all. ⏰ And remember, good wine service is like a fine wine itself - it takes time and planning. Thinking about wine well in advance ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for all involved. Here's to a week filled with great wine and even better company! 🍇 #EventPlanning #Wine #EventBudgets #WineWednesday