Meet the 2026 Fall Shades of Vino Wine Club Collection
The 2026 Fall Shades of Vino Wine Club is here — and the collection is everything. Meet the hand-curated fall lineup from women winemakers, Black-owned estates, and minority producers around...
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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...
Christina's MD Callahan Style Crab Cakes + the Wines That Let the Crab Shine
Christina C., a Shades of Vino Club member, shares her legendary MD Callahan Style Crab Cakes — and we found two wines that honor every sweet, golden bite. A Long...
David's Chicken Corn Soup + the Wines That Warm Every Bowl
David C., a Shades of Vino Club member, shares his classic Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Corn Soup — and we found two women-owned wines that honor its heritage. A Virginia Pinot...