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December 22, 2009
filed under: Winning Wines
Feeling down? Let these cheerful wines turn that frown upside down. (Just in from my column at WineCountry.com!)
This time of year - and this year in particular (sheesh) - there's a laundry list of things that could be getting you down. Lost jobs, money worries and holiday stress are just a few of the icky items that could very well be a drag on your otherwise sunny mood. Happily, we're here with a list of wines known for their mood-boosting powers, all packaged into a convenient list. So, should you need them, we offer not just a few but 10 reasons to stay cheerful this wintry season.
Posted by Courtney at 10:41 AM • Comments (0)
filed under: Ramblings, Winning Wines
JIT for the wintry (can you say FREEZING, anyone?) weather, I am super pleased to present my list of top holiday films, all matched up tastily with wines, natch. So you can get Scrooged while drinking some Pet, or laugh along with Clark Griswold and crew while sipping some seriously flamboyant Zin. Cheers and happy holidays from Hip Tastes! Courtney ;)
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"When it comes time for the holidays, little sounds as good as a cozy night in with loved ones and a great seasonal film. So read on for our list of top holiday films - each one paired, of course, with a superb vinous partner. Because here at WineCountry, we wouldn't have it any other way.
10: Miracle on 34th Street
9: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
8: Home for the Holidays
7: Scrooged
6: Home Alone
5: A Christmas Carol
4: Meet the Parents
3: Love Actually
2: A Christmas Story
1: It's a Wonderful Life
Read it all here
Posted by Courtney at 12:26 PM • Comments (0)
filed under: Goods & Gadgetry
It's unavoidable: every year I'm asked to write a holiday gift guide on wine items, the thought of which makes my eyes roll back into my head and my thoughts scream "oh no, not AGAIN!" Because really, how many gift guides do we need to see each year? Howsoever, I'm proud to say that I actually enjoyed the list I penned this year, because I decided to go with what items I would only buy - nay, make that COVET - myself. And so here it is, in unashamed detail. You can read a summary of my selections below, then click the link at the bottom or here to read the whole thing at WineCountry.com. I think you'll like it, and may even find something you want for yourself (which is SO the way it goes with shopping for others, right?). Cheers :) - CC
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With the holidays already upon us, many of us are wondering: what in the world will I buy for the wine lover on my list this year? Please, allow us to suggest: At the conclusion of a year that can only be described as tough, let loose with gifts that embrace the adventurous, offbeat side of wine. Because what we can all use right now is a healthy dose of humor - packaged, of course, in stellar style.
Bonny Book
Tote Tease
Rack In Style
Decanting Dangerously
Tray Time
Club Privee
Frommage Find
Antique Chic
Culinary Cool
Chill Out
Get the full scoop at WineCountry.com
Posted by Courtney at 11:20 AM • Comments (0)
