Game Day Wine and Beer Pairings: Easy Picks for Tailgates, Watch Parties, and Snacks
Game day drink picks for snacks and tailgates, with wines, Soul Mega craft beers, and Vinglacé gear for keeping wine ready to enjoy on the go.
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The Ultimate Game Day Appetizer Playbook (With Wine Pairings That Actually Win)
Three legendary game day recipes — Jerk Duck Nachos, Cranberry Brie Bites, Garlic Parmesan Shrimp, and Pretzel Beer Cheese Dip — plus the wine pairings that take them from good...
Grandmother Josephine's Irish Soda Bread + the Pairings That Honor Every Humble, Heartfelt Slice
Kathleen shares her grandmother Josephine's beloved Irish Soda Bread — fragrant with caraway, studded with raisins, and scored with a cross to let the devil out. We paired it with...
Teresa's Paella a la Teresita + the Wines That Honor Every Layer
Teresa W., a Shades of Vino Club member, shares her stunning Paella a la Teresita — and we found the two wines that can keep up with its ambition. A...
15 Recipes, 15 Stories: The Complete 2026 Summer Shades of Vino Recipe Collection
The complete guide to our 2026 Summer Shades of Vino recipe series — all 15 member-submitted recipes with curated wine pairings from Black-owned, women-owned, and minority-led producers. From Maryland seafood...
David's Sour Cream Coffee Cake + the Pairings That Turn Every Slice into a Moment
David C. returns with a classic Sour Cream Coffee Cake — layered with cinnamon-brown sugar and finished with pecans. We paired it with the Bobesa Marigold Honey Mead for honeyed...
Gwen's Orange Juice Cake + the Pairings That Make Every Slice a Celebration
Gwen A. closes out our 2026 Summer Shades of Vino recipe series with her beloved Orange Juice Cake — a handwritten family recipe that tastes like sunshine. We paired it...
Leslie's Crawfish Pie + the Wines That Bring the Gulf Coast to Your Table
Leslie F., founder of The Wine Concierge, shares her personal Louisiana Crawfish Pie recipe — a Gulf Coast classic built on a Cajun roux and sweet crawfish tails. We paired...
Debbie's Chicken with Mandarin Oranges & Almonds + the Wines That Bring It All Together
Debbie C., a Shades of Vino Club member, shares her creative Chicken with Mandarin Oranges and Almonds — a dish that blends Madeira, citrus, ginger, and cream into something extraordinary....