Fogolar Wines, 2020 Picone Vineyard Cabernet Franc The Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup in 2018, since then the organization has seemed to focus in on one objective - position Alexander Ovechkin to break Wayne Gretzky's All-Time Goal record of 894. This year's Capitals team pairing is focused on Ovechkin's quest to become the league's... Continue Reading →
Fogolar Wines, 2018 Oppenlaender Vineyard Cabernet Franc Sidney Crosby has been the most important player in hockey for the past 20 years. A true franchise player, he has spent his entire career to date in Pittsburgh. During Crosby's reign, the Pittsburgh Penguins love home grown talent and have been a leader in supporting the growth... Continue Reading →
Fogolar Wines - 2021 Cabernet Franc The Columbus Blue Jackets might be slowly turning into America's team. The team may not have the historical significance of Detroit or the Canadian-esque culture of Minnesota, but, they are a team that has started to leverage American-born talent. It is easy to point the finger at Johnny Gaudreau... Continue Reading →
Fogolar Wines - 2021 Riesling Hanck Vineyard The New York Islanders are a blue collar team that reflects their fan base. This accessibility combined with a history that includes one of the greatest dynasty teams ever to have played in the NHL makes the Islanders an enjoyable team to follow. The Hockey Operations department is... Continue Reading →
Fogolar Wines - 2021 Riesling Grimsby Hillside Vineyard The New York Rangers are an Original 6 team that enters the 2024 season as a group that is looking to make a deep playoff run. Madison Square Garden is greatest sports arena in North America and within its walls has produced some of the most special... Continue Reading →
Divergence Wines, 2021 Pinot Noir Rosé - Crispino Vineyard The year 2020 was important for two reasons. First, the Carolina Hurricanes emerged in the NHL Bubble season as a team that was a legitimate contender. Second, it was the year that Jeff Moote founded Divergence Wines. 2024 might end up being an even more significant... Continue Reading →
Divergence Wines - BRUT NATURE 2020 Hughes Vineyard Quinn Hughes is tired of the Vancouver Canucks losing and Canucks fans feel the same. The 24 year old Captain is young, highly skilled, and always enjoyable to watch. These words can also describe Divergence Wines. The Canucks team pairing this year might be a little on... Continue Reading →
Divergence, 2021 Pinot Gris The Flyers are not expected to be a top team this year. There is a lot of youth in the line-up and the team is officially in a rebuild. Head coach John Tortorella might be the most entertaining reason to watch a Flyers game this year from a hockey perspective. He... Continue Reading →
Marynissen Estate Winery, 2021 Chardonnay There is a buzz about the Ottawa Senators this year. Off the ice, the team has a new ownership group and on it there is a young core of players that have just enough experience as a group to be a threat against any of the other 31 teams in... Continue Reading →
Divergence, Gamay Noir 2021 Wismer Wingfield Vineyard The Montreal Canadiens are the most storied franchise in the NHL with a history that extends back to 1909. As hockey has evolved so have le bleu, blanc, et rouge - from hockey sweaters to new high performance jerseys, wood sticks to carbon one piece sticks, and the... Continue Reading →
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