Welcome back to your Hockey WineUp Weekend Watch! What a wild and crazy Thursday night in the NHL playoffs! Four elimination games shook things up, and just like that, six of the eight first-round match-ups are officially decided (It's Friday, May 2, 2025). So, how did those carefully considered Hockey WineUp wine predictions fare against... Continue Reading →
Welcome to your Hockey WineUp Weekend Watch! It's Day 8 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs (Saturday, April 26th, 2025), and the first week has certainly delivered some fireworks on the ice! The question on our minds, though, is how are the official Hockey WineUp wine predictions holding up amidst all the action? Ready? Let's... Continue Reading →
Colorado Avalanche 2022 Wine Pairing: 96 Points Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Wine Notes Why pair the Avalanche with a wine that makes fun of wine critics by awarding itself 96 points every year? A few reasons: 1996 is the year that the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup.Hockey WineUp is about developing a deeper appreciation for... Continue Reading →
Tampa Bay Lightning 2022 Wine Pairing: Gran Feudo Rosado 2020 Wine notes The Tampa Bay Lightning are all about winning and this year they are planning to win some more. Gran Feudo Rosado 202 is going to be the thirst quenching award winning wine that accompanies Tampa's quest for 3 in a row. Last year... Continue Reading →
Toronto Maple Leafs 2022 Wine Pairing: EastDell Pinot Noir Wine Notes If Brendan Shanahan had any input into the Toronto Maple Leafs 2022 Wine Pairing it would be to "don't discard the plan". With that in mind, the Leafs 2022 Wine Pairing sticks to familiar territory this year with EastDell Pinot Noir, another Niagara VQA... Continue Reading →
Dallas Stars 2022 Wine Pairing: Berne Inspiration Rosé 2020 Wine notes Thinking of Texas BBQ for watching the Dallas Stars? Or maybe you just want something that is enjoyable to sip on while you reflect on warm weather hockey markets. Either way, this Rosé has you covered and is a suitable pick for pretty much... Continue Reading →
Calgary Flames 2022 Wine Pairing: Trius Showcase Outlier Gewurztraminer 2017 VQA Wine notes This wine is unique and very interesting. The high alcohol in this wine results in a very strong kick that adds a contrast to the sweetness of the Gewurztraminer grape. This is a wine that will challenge you in ways that will... Continue Reading →
Los Angeles Kings 2022 Wine Pairing: Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Chardonnay 2018 Wine Notes A wine that represents the star power is this year's selection for the L.A. Kings team pairing. The Chardonnay grape is one of the most divisive varieties in existence. There are groups of wine drinkers who swear by the letters ABC,... Continue Reading →
Minnesota Wild 2022 Wine Pairing: Domaine Michelas St Jemms Fleur de Syrahne Crozes-Hermitage 2019 Wine notes The Minnesota Wild's home arena is the Xcel Energy Centre and is geographically positioned at 44.96 degrees latitude North. Domain Michelas St Jemms Fleur de Syrahne Crozes-Hermitage is made at 45.07 degrees latitude North. That's not where the wine... Continue Reading →
Vancouver Canucks 2022 Wine Pairing: 2019 Oak Bay Pinot Noir Wine notes Is there anything better than comparing Pinot Noir from different regions? This year's Vancouver Canucks wine pairing is from one of the oldest wineries in the Okanagan valley - St. Hubertus & Oak Bay Vineyards. This winery takes claim to pioneering Canadian Pinot... Continue Reading →
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