Hearty wines for autumn meals

When autumn arrives, we all start yearning for heartier flavors. This applies to foods as well as wines. While Pinot Grigio and Rhine Wine may have hit the spot during the hot summer months, autumn palates will enjoy Hearty Burgundy, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. These wines also pair beautifully with autumn soups and stews.

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Getting to know our wines – Three popular whites

At Almaden Vineyards, we believe that attention to detail is the key to making spectacular wines. That’s why we rely on the expertise of our winemaker, Mike Donich, and his team to oversee all aspects of the grape-growing, harvest and winemaking process. Our team uses the finest resources available to transform our high quality grapes [...]

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Summer cooking with wine

Do you love to sip a glass of wine while you’re working in the kitchen? Next time, try adding a splash of wine to whatever you’re cooking. Wine makes just about everything taste better! Here are some ideas for seasoning your summer fare with wine: Mix a savory marinade: Most marinades consist of a blend [...]

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Toast the summer with tasty cocktails

Almaden wines taste great by themselves, but they also make great ingredients for tasty cocktails. We’re challenging you to come up with some delicious cocktail recipes to share! Do you make margaritas with Chablis? Sangria with Burgundy? Quick and tasty cocktails! Wine cocktails are especially refreshing in the warm summer months, and they even make [...]

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Father’s Day Feast

How will you be celebrating your favorite dad on Father’s Day? Here are some ideas for making the day extra special! Spicy apps: Skip the fussy food. Instead treat Dad to a feast filled with spicy dishes! Start off with spicy deviled eggs flavored with Dijon mustard, cilantro and Sriracha, just the sort of appetizer [...]

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Creative burgers

Burgers are classic summer fare, but did you know there’s more to life than plain old hamburgers? We’re talking everything from salmon burgers to turkey burgers to mini burgers! Here are some tasty ideas for summer grilling. Fresh from the sea: Most markets sell fresh or frozen salmon patties and crab cakes, making a sea-faring [...]

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Cool Community and Top Shelf Sweepstakes

We’re excited to introduce Almaden’s new Cool Community and our Top Shelf Wine Sweepstakes! Cool Community: This is your go-to location for staying connected to America’s Top Shelf Wine: You’ll be the first to hear about special offers and you’ll have access to special contests, exclusive recipes and so much more. Check it out! Top [...]

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Fire up the grill

Barbecue season is here, and it’s time to get the grill up and running! Whether you prefer gas or charcoal, you’ll no doubt be preparing all your favorite barbecue recipes in the coming months. Looking for some new ideas? Here you go: Beachy BBQ: Whether you’re actually barbecuing at the beach or simply want to [...]

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Camping in style

Whether your idea of “roughing it” is a cozy tent in the woods or a furnished cabin with a nice view of the woods (and indoor plumbing), now’s a perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors. Here are some ways to make your adventure more enjoyable: Foiled again: When cooking anything from corn on the [...]

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It’s travel season

Where will you be going this year? To the mountains, beach, dessert or lake? Are you planning hikes or bike rides? Regardless of your destination or travel activities, here are some easy ways to make your summer journey more enjoyable. Portable snacks: Individually packaged granola bars are great travel snacks and so are packaged cheeses [...]

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