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 →
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 →
Carolina Hurricanes 2022 Wine Pairing: Lacour Tourny Bordeaux Merlot Cabernet Wine Notes Last year the Carolina Hurricanes were paired with a wine by former Canes goalie and Stanley Cup winner, Cam Ward, (read the article here). This year the Carolina Hurricanes are paired with another Cabernet Sauvignon blend, this time with Merlot from Bordeaux. For... Continue Reading →
Philadelphia Flyers 2022 Wine Pairing: Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Notes Philadelphia is the birthplace of American Democracy. As a sports town, fans in Philadelphia are known to be in your face and tough. The historic character of the Philadelphia Flyers and their fans may not mesh well with the snooty snobbery of fine wine,... Continue Reading →
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