Friday, March 31st, 2023
What’s A Mocktail?Initially styled as ‘virgin’ drinks, mixed for women and children, the non-alcoholic cocktail, mocktail, has evolved into a sophisticated be...
Read more...Thursday, March 16th, 2023
Mezcal 101Are you looking for ways to liven up your bar cart? Mezcal is gaining ground among professional bartenders and home mixologists alike, thank...
Read more...Wednesday, August 24th, 2022
How to Read French Wine LabelsReading the label on any foreign bottle of wine can be tricky but knowing how to read a wine label from a French region is a great place to ...
Read more...Thursday, August 11th, 2022
What is The Ford Cocktail?The classic martini is a timeless drink for a reason. Starring high-quality gin and vermouth, with room for a salty olive or bright lemon tw...
Read more...Thursday, August 4th, 2022
Should You Decant Your Wine?Decanting wine offers substantial benefits before pouring it for guests, but how do you know when and what to decant? Say you’re hosting a n...
Read more...Friday, July 22nd, 2022
Preview: Rosé SplashIt’s scientific fact that everything tastes better on a boat. Okay maybe it’s not backed by science but we sure think so, which is why our R...
Read more...Thursday, July 14th, 2022
City Feature: CharlestonThe Deep South is not usually our first stop when we think of wine regions but when it comes to wine experience, Charleston, South Carolina ...
Read more...Thursday, July 7th, 2022
10 Fun Facts About WineWine’s fun! You already knew that and so did we but we thought it was worth mentioning again. We spend a lot of time on this blog explaining...
Read more...Thursday, June 30th, 2022
Preview: Piedmont Tour 2022If you thought our day trips to wine country, how about a week-long trip to Piedmont, Italy? We’re taking a group of folks to explore the go...
Read more...Thursday, June 2nd, 2022
City Feature: PortlandThe city of Portland, Oregon has been gaining a lot of traction over the last few years as a quality place to live. In fact, US News ranked ...
Read more...Thursday, May 12th, 2022
City Feature: AustinWe know that New York has some of the best wine regions in the country but there are some really great spots popping up in the States that m...
Read more...Thursday, April 28th, 2022
Food and Wine 101: SparklingLet’s continue with our chat about pairing wine and food. Whites and reds each have their own set of guidelines but we can’t forget about th...
Read more...Wednesday, April 20th, 2022
Food and Wine 101: WhitesSome people are just a “red drinker” or just a “white drinker” but we love all wine children equally. It’s important to love the white wines...
Read more...Friday, April 15th, 2022
Food and Wine 101: Red WineIt’s time for our newest series: how to pair wine with food! It’s really important to let your wine be its best self and that means drinking...
Read more...Thursday, March 31st, 2022
5 Great Chardonnays for 2022When done well, a Chardonnay can be the answer for just about every occasion. There are two main methods of fermenting Chardonnay and each i...
Read more...Thursday, March 24th, 2022
5 Great Rosés for 2022\ It’s coming – can you feel it? Spring is on its way! Technically we have already passed the first day of spring but the temperatures are r...
Read more...Wednesday, February 16th, 2022
5 Great Pinot Noirs for 2022Who doesn’t love a Pinot Noir? It’s the epitome of excellence and elegance, and is luscious and rich. There are a whole lot of good ones out...
Read more...Thursday, February 10th, 2022
5 Great Zinfandels for 2022We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Zinfandels just do not get enough love. Let’s make 2022 the year that we represent Zins the way...
Read more...Wednesday, January 26th, 2022
How To Open and Serve WineYou know that moment when you’re with friends and you’re about to open the bottle of wine your bestie brought and you get the corkscrew in a...
Read more...Wednesday, January 19th, 2022
Wine 201: How to Store WineWhile the most important aspect of wine is definitely drinking it, a close second is storing it. How you store your wine will dictate the wa...
Read more...Thursday, December 30th, 2021
Top 10 Wines of 2021We did it folks, we made it to the end of 2021. This year went by like a blur and also as slow as molasses. There were some weird times but ...
Read more...Monday, October 4th, 2021
Wine 101: What is Wine?Here at Crush Wine Experiences, we want to bring you all of the education and information about the wine world so you can create your own am...
Read more...Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021
Beer Aged in Wine BarrelsAll of our favorite beverages are created from the same scientific process: fermentation. Whether it’s fermenting grapes for wine or malt an...
Read more...Wednesday, August 25th, 2021
The Wines of Umbria, ItalyNestled between Florence and Rome, on the Eastern border of Tuscany, sits the Italian region of Umbria. It is actually the only Italian wine...
Read more...Wednesday, July 14th, 2021
Wineries to Visit This SummerWe love summertime. A big blue sky, long sunny days, and so many wineries to visit! There’s no better way to spend a summer weekend than by ...
Read more...Wednesday, June 30th, 2021
Wines for Your Summer PicnicIt’s officially summer and that means it’s time for some outdoor activities! We’re big fans of a good ol’ fashioned picnic, down to the bask...
Read more...Wednesday, May 5th, 2021
Foods that Pair with Rosé Well, folks, the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and you know what that means! It’s time to bring out the rosé! Our favorite pi...
Read more...Thursday, April 22nd, 2021
Wines Aged in Spirit BarrelsBarrel-aging is a key attribute to winemaking. It’s part of the process that is called élevage, which in French refers to maturing of flavor...
Read more...Thursday, February 11th, 2021
The Wines of Lombardia, ItalyOh how we love Italian wines! There’s such a diverse variety among the regions of Italy and one of our favorites is Lombardy (Lombardia). Th...
Read more...Wednesday, January 13th, 2021
Italy – The Wines of LiguriaAs you have figured out by now, we love Italian wines. The country is just exploding with incredible wine regions that are so unique and del...
Read more...Wednesday, December 16th, 2020
Wines for Christmas 2020This time of year is usually filled with sparkly parties and big family gatherings and so many delightful events to celebrate and be togethe...
Read more...Wednesday, November 18th, 2020
Wines for Thanksgiving 2020Well, somehow we have made it to the end of 2020 and it’s time for the holiday season. Things are going to look different this time around –...
Read more...Thursday, October 22nd, 2020
Get Ready for the HolidaysSomehow, 2020 is still going, and we’re almost at the holiday season. But what is time! Anyway, you and your loved ones deserve some delici...
Read more...Wednesday, August 12th, 2020
The Wines of AbruzzoLocated in the mountains of Central Italy along the Adriatic Sea, Abruzzo is one of Italy’s most productive wine regions. Although it’s not ...
Read more...Wednesday, July 29th, 2020
The Wines of SardiniaSardinia is a gorgeous island in the middle of the Tyrrhenian Sea off of the coast of Rome. It’s not often that an island is a featured wine...
Read more...Wednesday, July 15th, 2020
The Wines of LazioLazio, Italy (or Latium, in Latin) has had a lackluster reputation in the wine world for a long amount of time. There isn’t really anything ...
Read more...Wednesday, July 1st, 2020
French Wine 101: BordeauxBordeaux, France is one of the most famous wine producing regions on the face of this planet. The region is, of course, centered around the...
Read more...Wednesday, June 17th, 2020
French Wine 101: BeaujolaisLike all wines of the Old World, this gorgeous wine is named for the region from which it comes: Beaujolais, France. Technically it is part ...
Read more...Wednesday, May 20th, 2020
The Zinfandels of CaliforniaZinfandel hasn’t always been the most popular kid in school but the state of California has helped to bring it to life. The Zin is a big, br...
Read more...Wednesday, April 15th, 2020
Wine Safety in QuarantineSomehow we made it through March and are now headed towards the middle of April which means you’re probably talking to inanimate objects and...
Read more...Wednesday, March 4th, 2020
Italy – The Wines of VenetoIn Italy, you’ll be hard pressed to travel a mile without experiencing some incredible wine. We like to believe our guides to each region ca...
Read more...Wednesday, January 8th, 2020
Temecula Valley Wine CountryWhile most of the wine regions in California exist towards the northern part of the state, the mecca of gorgeous wines known as the Temecula...
Read more...Thursday, December 26th, 2019
Ring in 2020 With Some Bubbly!It’s the end of the year and the end of the decade. Crazy, right? That means the celebration should be bigger, bolder, and more enthusiastic...
Read more...Wednesday, December 18th, 2019
Wines for ChristmasThe holidays are here and it’s time for the season of a million parties! Everyone you know all dressed up in their sparkly best, getting tog...
Read more...Tuesday, December 10th, 2019
Wines for HanukkahPut on your yarmulke, it’s time for Hanukkah! Well, almost, but it is time to start preparing for your Hanukkah celebrations, and that means...
Read more...Thursday, October 24th, 2019
Certified Sustainable WineIn the age of eco-friendliness and sustainability, no industry has remained untouched. This is especially true for the food and beverage wor...
Read more...Wednesday, October 16th, 2019
All About Vegan WinesIt’s a common misconception that all wines are vegan. We can understand why you’d think so- it’s made from a grape, which is a plant, and th...
Read more...Wednesday, October 9th, 2019
Wines to Pair with TofuWe’ve been posting articles about the wines you can pair with a variety of meat proteins which means it’s only fair that we account for all ...
Read more...Wednesday, September 25th, 2019
Wines to Pair with ChickenOh chicken, you versatile, delicious bird, you. Some think chicken is sad and bland but they’re not doing it right. With a protein like chic...
Read more...Wednesday, September 11th, 2019
Wines to Pair with FishYou often hear that there are pairing requirements for food and wines- red wine can only be paired with red meat, chicken and fish must go w...
Read more...Friday, September 6th, 2019
Harvest in the Square 2019There are food festivals, and then there are culinary extravaganzas that will stun and delight you. Harvest in the Square is a 24-year-old ...
Read more...Wednesday, August 21st, 2019
Wine to Pair with Taco TuesdayOkay, we know Taco Tuesday is usually accompanied by margaritas, but hear us out. How about wine instead? Sure, it’s unconventional but we r...
Read more...Wednesday, August 7th, 2019
Wine to Pair with Pizza There’s a reason New York is considered the food capital of the world. If you want to eat something, we’ve got somewhere that makes it. Di...
Read more...Wednesday, July 24th, 2019
Join Us at Rosé Splash! What’s better than rosé on a summer day? Rosé on a boat cruise up the Hudson on a perfect summer day. Welcome to Rosé Splash, our first wi...
Read more...Wednesday, July 17th, 2019
What is Vouvray?Last week, we told you about the gorgeous Chenin Blanc grape of the Loire Valley, and this week, you get to learn about the fabulous Vouvray...
Read more...Wednesday, July 10th, 2019
What is Chenin Blanc?Continuing with our recent theme of discussing grapes born in the Loire Valley (see our last pieces on Cabernet Franc and Riesling), we pres...
Read more...Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019
The History of Cabernet FrancIf Riesling is the unofficial white grape of New York, then Cabernet Franc is our red. This bold black grape is one of the main grapes used ...
Read more...Thursday, June 27th, 2019
The History of Riesling in NYRiesling has a bit of a strange reputation. It’s a German wine that used to be consumed as a sweet, dessert wine, as most variations were cl...
Read more...Wednesday, June 5th, 2019
Fun Facts About RoséWe love rosé- I mean, how can you not? It’s cute, it tastes good, it’s the drink of the summer. But it’s a widely misunderstood beverage and...
Read more...Thursday, May 23rd, 2019
Summer Wines for 2019We got our first taste of summer this week with an above 80-degree day which made us crave the sunny weather even more. Yes, we begged for s...
Read more...Saturday, March 30th, 2019
2019 Food and Drink FestivalsSpringtime is the best time, and it’s time to enjoy the outdoors while tasting wines and making new friends! Check out the list below for fo...
Read more...Wednesday, February 27th, 2019
5 Great Reds for WinterSure, it’s already the end of February (even though January took two years) and we’re technically about to start looking into spring, but it...
Read more...Tuesday, February 19th, 2019
Baco Noir: The Hybrid UnicornAs we mentioned in the last article, hybrid wines are one of New York’s greatest assets in terms of the global wine industry. A key player i...
Read more...Thursday, February 14th, 2019
The Hybrids of New YorkThe Noble Grapes (the six classic varietals that began the wine obsession back in the day) are obviously an essential part of viticulture an...
Read more...Tuesday, February 5th, 2019
The Wines of SicilyThe faraway land of Sicily is one that that has caught international interest for hundreds of years. Throughout the centuries, the now-Itali...
Read more...Tuesday, January 29th, 2019
The Piedmont Wine RegionWe already know Italy’s claim to fame in the wine industry- it’s the number one producing country in the entire world and is home to some of...
Read more...Monday, January 21st, 2019
Winter Food and Wine PairingsWinter is the season of cooking. It’s cold outside so you stay inside and make tasty things that warm up your home and your bellies. We all ...
Read more...Wednesday, January 9th, 2019
The Tempranillo GrapeAs red grapes go, we think of noble grapes first: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir. While these are all lovely and delicious, ther...
Read more...Tuesday, May 30th, 2017
Wine Cocktails For SummerAh, summer, that exciting time of picnics in the park, weekends at the beach, and of course, refreshing cocktails. In the last few years we’...
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