Summer is officially here and we don’t know about you, but we’ve been thinking of alfresco dinners for months. We’ve been dreaming up idyllic menus and settings, picnics and ingredients and—yes, you guessed it— wine!

Whether you're gathering with those you live with, with a very small group of friends and family, or flying solo to keep your loved ones safe—here are some last minute tips on wine pairings. We’re sure you’ll find something for your mood and your meal and, no matter what you pick, always remember the rule…

As we ease into a new season and enjoy the early fall days that start with overcast and crisp mornings followed by bright blue skies by midday, I wanted to pay tribute to one of my favorite trios: food, wine, and sunshine. To celebrate the slower season, a bowl of pasta generously finished with Pecorino Romano, and a glass of fizzy Pet Nat to toast with!  

We partnered with our amazing friends at Crate and Barrel to throw an easy, no-fuss gathering to toast away a weekday evening! We paired some super simple appetizers to some really exciting wines and avoided all of the other fluff to make more time for friend time!

Autumn is the perfect opportunity to switch up what you’ve been drinking to pair with the more savory, hearty meals that come with the season. I put together 10 grape varieties I think you should try this fall!

On the topic of summertime... it's no secret we love picnics, wine and cheese boards this time of year. A few weeks into the summer, we packed our baskets on a blazing hot Portland day and headed to the coast!