Maia’s Cellar is a column written by our friend Maia Gosselin, Wine Director at Damariscotta River Grill and owner of Sip Wine Education. Fall is upon us! The air is crisp and the days are getting shorter. It’s the time of year for bonfires, apple picking, tailgating and big pots of chili. It’s also the season when we say au revoir to light, summery wines and shift to style...
We’ve partnered with Weston Table, an online marketplace of everyday extraordinary home goods, to share seasonal food and wine pairings. They’re in charge of the menu and decor and we’re bringing the wine. For this pairing, we've selected our Lot 126 Sancerre to enjoy alongside Drunken Spanish Octopus-- the perfect seafood pairing! While this recipe calls for Spanish oc...
With more wine brands promising low calories, sugar, and alcohol, it can be difficult to determine if these new options are really worth it. In this blog, we breakdown the historical link between wine and health, what's driving the rise in "Better for You" brands today, and how to best enjoy the wines you already know and love that are naturally lower in calories.
We partnered with sommelier, author, and educator Hillary Zio (@hillaryzio), to walk us through the iconic region of Burgundy and what makes wines from here so special. Now, pour yourself a glass (we recommend Lot 160 Bourgogne Pinot Noir) and let's dive in!
As we enter the peak of the summer heat, we're excited to introduce you to the latest release from the south of France that is sure to keep your palate refreshed: Lot 219 Picpoul de Pinet! We turned to Katie Melchior of @frenchwinetutor to help us explore this fantastic region and dive in to what makes this wine so perfect for the summer months. Grab yourself a glass and rea...
