And just like that (Wednesday, May 14, 2025), Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is absolutely flying by! We're roughly at the halfway mark for these intense series, but don't worry, there's still a ton of thrilling hockey and delightful wine enjoyment ahead of us. So, how are those Hockey WineUp Round 2 predictions... Continue Reading →
Hello, and welcome back to the Hockey WineUp Playoffs – it's time for Round 2! What an absolutely incredible finish to Round 1! The hockey gods were definitely smiling (or maybe just entertained?) during that wild Game 7 between Dallas and Colorado, with Mikko Rantanen putting on a clinic (3G, 1A) to send the Stars... Continue Reading →
Can you believe it? We're already five exhilarating days into the Stanley Cup Playoffs (as of Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025)! The hits are crunchier, the stakes are higher, and the drama is unfolding nightly. That means it's time for our first Playoff Edition of Wednesday WineUp-date – your mid-week check-in on the intense Round 1... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs! The regular season is over and all of the first round match-ups are locked in. Today we take a look at the 2025 Eastern Conference wine match-ups. Ready for the Hockey WineUp predictions for which bottle will have the right stuff to advance to Round 2?... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs! In this edition, Hockey WineUp drops the puck on the Western Conference wine match-ups. We're pitting wine pairing against wine pairing and reminding readers why specific pairings were made. Ready for the Hockey WineUp predictions for which bottle will have the right stuff to advance to... Continue Reading →
The regular season clock is ticking down to zero, and the dust is finally settling on the long season. Today, we tip our hats (and corkscrews) to two pairings representing teams whose valiant efforts fell just short. Then, the moment you've been waiting for – we dive into the first group of official 2025 Hockey... Continue Reading →
The bench clearing continues! In Part 1, we sorted through the first wave of wine pairings for teams whose seasons ended early, deciding which deserved a coveted playoff roster spot (Spoiler: Only the Curvos Vinho Verde made the cut!). Now, let's look at another group of teams packing their bags instead of prepping for Round... Continue Reading →
The air is getting warmer, the chirps are getting louder, and the quest for the Cup is about to begin! Playoff hockey is just 10 days away (as of April 8th, 2025), and Hockey WineUp is here to make sure your wine rack is as ready as the teams hitting the ice. Before we dive... Continue Reading →
District 5 - Hockey and Wine for Fun: Bread & Butter Pinot Grigio Pairs Perfectly with the Anaheim Ducks' Rebuild Forget your memories of the Anaheim Ducks from the early 2000s - The team this year is more akin to the District 5 hockey club that Gordon Bombay saves in the original Disney movie. This... Continue Reading →
Imagine a setting where the crisp bite of winter air mingles with the rich aromas of local wine, where the roar of the crowd echoes through the valley alongside the clinking of glasses. This is the unique atmosphere of the Spengler Cup, an annual ice hockey tournament held in Davos, Switzerland. More than just a... Continue Reading →
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