This is known as the Champagne of Italy! ✨ Coming from Northern Italy, Franciacorta is a sparkling wine made in the same method as Champagne, with the second fermentation in the bottle. If you’re looking for an alternative to Champagne for the holidays, try one of our best-sellers, the Antica Fratta, for $29.99. Perfect for your Christmas or NYE toast - cheers! #GarysWine #sparklingwine #holidaywine #italianwine | Antica Fratta Franciacorta
Why should you decant your wine? 🍷 Decanting serves two primary purposes - first, to separate an aged wine from its sediment. Typically with older reds, sediment, or leftover bits of grape matter, can fall to the bottom of the bottle. Although not harmful to consume, sediment can be unpleasant and gritty, and decanting can help separate it from the wine. The second reason to decant is to simply help aerate, or open up, a younger wine. Not to mention, a decanter adds a sleek look to any holiday table - grab one as a gift for the wine lover in your life! #GarysWine #wine #winetime #winelover
Love Pinot Noir? Try these Italian wines! 🍇 Barbaresco and Barolo, both from Piedmont, are made with the Nebbiolo grape variety and are considered as the Pinot Noir of Italy. Translating to “the grapes in the middle of the fog, Nebbiolo has a similar taste profile to Pinot Noir. So if you’re a Pinot drinker looking to branch out, look no further than Italy’s Barolo and Barbaresco! #GarysWine #winelover #pinotnoir
Aperitif vs digestif - what’s the difference? The idea of these alcoholic beverages is quite simple, with each word loosely translating to “appetizer” and “digestive.” An aperitif is a refreshing drink that is sipped before eating to prepare the palate and stomach for the coming meal. Examples can be a Negroni or Aperol Spritz. On the other hand, a digestif aids in digestion and is enjoyed after a meal. These can include brandy, Amaro, and Sambuca. What do you prefer - an aperitif or a digestif? #GarysWine #winelover #holidaydrinks
What is Vin Santo? 🥂Vin Santo is an Italian dessert wine made predominantly in Tuscany. Known as “Holy Wine,” the winemaking process includes laying the grapes out to dry for many weeks, a process called Passito. The result is a full-bodied, very sweet wine with notes of hazelnut, caramel, and dried apricot. Enjoy it like a true Italian by dipping your biscotti in a glass of Vin Santo - an absolute treat! #GarysWine #dessertwine #italianwine | Felsina | I Veroni
Here's our simple tip for gifting the perfect bottle of wine ✨If you' re lost on what to get the wine lover in your life, you cannot go wrong with Champagne! This time of year, everyone wants sparkling on hand. Whether it's for an aperitif before Christmas dinner or to toast to the new year, Champagne is forever festive. We love the Claude Beaufort Grand Cru for $44.99 - grab a bottle at Gary's! #GarysWine #winelover #champagne
Love wine? Join the club! 🥂📦Gary’s Wine Clubs make the perfect gift for any wine lover - or even yourself! Simply choose your club, wines are delivered to your door quarterly, and sip and learn from our experts! Take your wine tasting experience to the next level - check out Gary’s Wine Clubs on garyswine.com! #GarysWine #wineclub #winelover #wine
THIS is your Christmas wine! 🍷🎄Coming from the winery Podere Casanova in Tuscany’s Montepulciano region, this intense red deserves a spot on your table! With notes of raspberry jelly, blackberry, and hints of spice, it pairs perfectly with your poultry and pasta. Make a list, don’t bother checking it twice - just grab a bottle of Casanova for $29.99! #GarysWine #italianwine #christmaswine | Podere Casanova Montepulciano
What is Grand Cru Champagne? ✨The term translates to “great growth,” and is used differently is various parts of France.But in Champagne, there’s a longstanding tradition where large Champagne houses make the wine, while farmers from many different villages provide the fruit. Some of these villages are known for consistently providing higher-quality grapes, and are referred to as Grand Cru. So if a wine is made entirely of grapes coming from these villages, it can be labeled Grand Cru. #GarysWine #champagne #champagnelover
Light vs dark rum - what’s the difference? When we say light, we’re referring to rum that’s light or clear in color. Some also spend time aging in barrel and are charcoal filtered to remove the color. Rum that’s darker in color is aged in barrels, or sometimes has molasses added to it for color and sweetness. What’s your favorite type of rum? #GarysWine #rum #rumlover | Planteray Rum
Spike your hot cocoa with Branca Menta! 🌿 Coming from Italy, this unique Amaro, or bittersweet herbal liqueur, has notes of mint, herbs, and spices. Plus, there’s nothing quite like it and it’s tons of fun this time of year! Get festive Italian-style and pick up a bottle of Branca Menta for $29.99! #GarysWine #liqueur #holidaydrinks
Blanc de Blancs vs Blanc de Noirs Champagne - what’s the difference? 🍾 If you’re wine shopping for the holidays and are unsure of these terms on a Champagne label, we’re here to help! Blanc de Blancs means “white from white,” so it’s a white wine made entirely of white grapes, like Chardonnay. Blanc de Blancs are typically brighter, lighter, and citrus in flavor. Blanc de Noirs means “white from black,” so it’s a white wine made from red grapes, like Pinot Noir. Blanc de Noirs are usually rounder, softer, and have more red fruit characteristics. Keep this in mind the next time you’re seeking some bubbly! Which Champagne do you prefer? #GarysWine #champagne #winetips #wineshopping | Maison Champagne Delamotte | Champagne André Chemin