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When cooler nights, crisp Fall air, and yellowing leaves have you wanting to cozy up next to a fire with a mug of something warm, we hope you think of this incredible comfort-in-a-cup recipe. Perfectly sweet, reminiscent of your favorite childhood cereal, and with a boozy kick to grow it up, this cocktail recipe is by far our favorite for the season.

From Thanksgiving dinners to New Year’s Eve parties, it seems as if every occasion has its own set of etiquette rules to follow. So, what are the secrets to being a great guest? Our gift basket gurus have offered their best tips on how to dazzle your host and secure a return invitation to their next soiree. 

Whether you’re hosting dinner this year or attending as a guest, we have plenty of gift baskets featuring a delicious bottle of wine that will make setting the table easier. They contain gourmet snacks and wines from award-winning names like Robert Mondavi and Cliffside Vineyards. Here are a few options to choose from, as well as some ideas on how to pair them with your holiday menu.

If you’ve received an invitation to Thanksgiving dinner this year, don’t show up empty handed! Your host has likely put a lot of work into the occasion, and giving them a small thank you gift is a nice sentiment. From sweet-smelling candles to wine collections, there are several different gifts that pair perfectly with a dinner invitation. We’ve shared some of our go-to gift ideas that’ll score you a seat at the table again next year.

It’s the time of year where everything spooky and fun crawls out of the woodwork and haunts the local neighborhoods, quieted only by a fistful of candy and a smile. We love the fun that Halloween brings families, spending a night together filled with imagination and sweet treats! We decided there was only one way to really celebrate this year, and that is by allowing our spooky vineyard spirits to take over and host a Halloween Costume Contest!

Do you want to teach your child better eating habits, preserve their smile, or skip trick-or-treating this year altogether, but don’t want to ignore the holiday completely? Many parents are opting to break with tradition for Halloween by offering their children alternatives to the traditional sweets. Rest assured, there are plenty of fun ways to get into the spooky spirit – and even start a new tradition of your own!

Spicy, delicious, and just the thing to salute summer farewell as we welcome fall. This recipe for Cajun-Chipotle shrimp is begging for friends and a backyard cookout!

Fall is an incredible time of year – the time of pumpkin spice, cool breezes, warm-from-the-oven pies, and sweet, hot beverages. These comfort food recipes will only add to the magic that fall brings!