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 →
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 →
Weingut Sinss Spätburgunder Trocken 2016 (Vegas Golden Knights) VS. Philippe De Rothschild Pinot Noir Pays d’Oc (Florida Panthers) Tale of the Tape: Last year the Panthers were the President Trophy winners for being the best in the regular season, this year they just made it into the playoffs and have had a grueling first 3... Continue Reading →
Rosehall Run Pinot Noir VQA Defiant (Dallas Stars) vs. Weingut Sinss Spätburgunder Trocken 2016 (Golden Knights) Tale of the Tape: The Dallas Stars have been in a hunt for the Stanley Cup ever since acquiring Taylor Seguin in the summer of 2013. The Stars are a veteran presence in the post-season now and they are... Continue Reading →
Pelee Island Pinot Noir Reserve VQA (Carolina Hurricanes) VS. Philippe De Rothschild Pinot Noir Pays d’Oc (Florida Panthers) Tale of the Tape: This series should not be a surprise to anyone... but it sort of is a surprise to everyone. The Carolina Hurricanes have been a one of the hardest working skill-based teams that has... Continue Reading →
Weingut Sinss Spätburgunder Trocken 2016 (Golden Knights) VS. Domaine de Rochebin Clos Saint-Germain Vieilles Vignes Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2018 (Jets) Tale of the Tape: Simply put, this series might end up bloodier than a Rick Flair WWE match. These two teams do not shy away from rough hockey, but they both back it up with... Continue Reading →
Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir Marlborough VS. Louis Jadot Bourgogne Pinot Noir Tale of the Tape This series will see the least amount of travel in the first round. These two teams have been thinking playoffs for the whole season. The quality of the NHL will be on display in this high skill series.... Continue Reading →
Pelee Island Pinot Noir Reserve VQA VS. Thornbury Pinot Noir Tale of the Tape: These are two teams that play physical brands of hockey. This might end up being one of the most physically taxing series in the first round. Carolina has a lot to prove and the Islanders ultimately have nothing to lose -... Continue Reading →
Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva Pinot Noir 2019 VS. Rosehall Run Pinot Noir VQA Defiant Tale of the Tape: These two teams are seasoned playoff groups that play big, heavy hockey. This series is shaping up to be a long grind and may come down to which goalie can make a key stop to save... Continue Reading →
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