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 →
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 →
2025 Pairing: Le Mont Sec 2019 Domaine Huet Vouvray Like the career of Nathan MacKinnon, great wines only get better with age. Enter Le Mont Sec 2019 from Domaine Huet, a masterful expression of the Chenin Blanc grape. Often overshadowed in blended whites for its sharp acidity, Chenin Blanc shines solo in Vouvray, transforming into... Continue Reading →
Puck drop 2025: Tuesday October 8 The 2025 Stanley Cup campaign officially kicked off this past weekend in Prague, but for the majority of NHL fans, the real action begins on Tuesday, October 8. On this highly anticipated opening day, the spotlight will be on three exciting matchups: The much-hyped debut of the next one,... Continue Reading →
Heavyweights: The Boston Bruins and Borges Vintage Port 2015 When it comes to the 2025 Boston Bruins, one word stands out: Heavy. Like many New England sports franchises, the Bruins have a knack for remaining at the top of their game year after year. No matter the obstacles, they find a way to improve, staying... Continue Reading →
This Week's Top 10 We are just over a week away from the NHL Trade Deadline. This week's wines to watch are all from the Central Division and will provide you with some big flavour and bold taste. Don't forget to check out your favourite team's wine pairings! Top 10 Divergence Wines – BRUT NATURE... Continue Reading →
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