San Jose Sharks 2022 Wine Pairing

San Jose Sharks 2022 Wine Pairing: 2017 Greg Norman Estates Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Wine notes That's right, this year's San Jose Sharks wine pairing is one of the California offerings from legendary golfer Greg Norman, aka. The Shark. Obviously this is a wine pairing based on matching geographic location and nicknames. Want to learn... Continue Reading →

Montreal Canadiens 2022 Wine Pairing

Montreal Canadiens 2022 Wine Pairing: Pyrène Côtes de Gascogne Cuvée Marine Wine notes Le tricolore: Bleu, Blanc, et Rouge is instantaneously recognizable as the Montreal Canadiens. Pyrène Côtes de Gascogne Cuvée Marine is just as identifiable as le tricolore is prominent on this bottle of wine's neck and cap. This wine is unique as it... Continue Reading →

Buffalo Sabres 2022 Wine Pairing

Buffalo Sabres 2022 Wine Pairing: Willm Réserve Riesling Wine Notes This year the Buffalo Sabres add to their Riesling collection with Willm Réserve Riesling. This is a dry Riesling from Alsace and if you recall from last year the Sabres were paired with a Dry Riesling from Finger Lakes, NY. So here's the Hockey WineUp... Continue Reading →

Boston Bruins 2022 Wine Pairing

Boston Bruins 2022 Wine Pairing: Twenty Bees Cab Merlot Wine Notes Is this too on the nose? Maybe, but 20 Bees Cab Merlot is a fantastic wine to have on hand while entertaining and it is this year's Boston Bruins team wine pairing. Any Canadian who has ever enjoyed a Tragically Hip song has inadvertently... Continue Reading →

Winnipeg Jets 2022 Wine Pairing

Winnipeg Jets 2022 Wine Pairing: Persona Cab Merlot Wine Notes Hockey WineUp is very fond of Merlot and Merlot blends. Wine snobs generally poo-poo on Merlot without providing any first hand tasting experiences to support their dislike of the grape. On one hand, the grape is used for some of the finest, complex, and skillful... Continue Reading →

Nashville Predators 2022 Wine Pairing

Nashville Predators 2022 Wine Pairing: Casa Ferreirinha Papa Figos Douro 2019 Wine Notes The yellow jerseys of the Nashville Predators are one of the most identifiable colours in the NHL. Papa Figos wine takes its name from a rare migratory bird in Portugal's Douro Valley known for its bright and attractive plumage - a unique... Continue Reading →

Chicago Blackhawks 2022 Wine Pairing

Chicago Blackhawks 2022 Wine Pairing: 2018 Veterans Honor Flight Bravo Blend Wine Notes Yes, Illinois has vineyards and wineries and Blue Sky Vineyards is one of the best. The Chicago Blackhawks name is derived from their original owner's service time in WWII in the 86th Infantry Division. Blue Sky Vineyards contributes to the well-being of... Continue Reading →

Arizona Coyotes 2022 Wine Pairing

Arizona Coyotes 2022 Wine Pairing: Château Belles Eaux Les Coteaux Grenache Blanc 2020 Wine Notes Grenache is a drought resistant grape that is often turned into a red wine, but , a white Grenache... That's odd, sort of like hockey in the Arizona desert. Here's the thing, as odd as it may be, it actually... Continue Reading →

St. Louis Blues 2022 Wine Pairing

St. Louis Blues 2022 Wine Pairing: Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva Wine Notes The St. Louis Blues 2022 Wine Pairing is staying within the Iberian Peninsula. Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva is a very stable and accessible wine from the Rioja region of Spain. This is a blended red using tempranillo, grenache and mazuelo grapes that are... Continue Reading →

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