his red blend has just enough leather and smoke to balance out the lushness of blackberries.

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Passover Countdown: 17 Days to Go!

Royal Wine · March 17, 2015

Awarded 92 points in Wine Enthusiast, it's a crowd pleaser for wine newbies and seasoned lovers alike.

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Passover Countdown: 18 Days to Go!

Royal Wine · March 16, 2015

Israel's first modern family winery, Flam, has brought something truly special, and we're not the only ones who think so.

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Passover Countdown: 22 Days to Go!

Royal Wine · March 12, 2015

Sniff some cherry, violet, and mesquite and prepare for a mouthful of not-too-sweet fruit like strawberry, combined with smoke, jasmine, and orange peel.

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Passover Countdown: 23 Days to Go!

Royal Wine · March 11, 2015

But don't take our word for it: try it for yourself.

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Passover Countdown: 25 Days to Go!

Royal Wine · March 9, 2015

Take a cue from the California lifestyle and don't overthink it: go with your favorite flavor, kick your feet up, and enjoy.

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Hamentashen & Wine Pairings

Royal Wine · February 23, 2015

But after a day of door-to-door deliveries (and a couple of megillah readings to with 'em), you might want to reach for more than just a holiday cookie. Here are a few hamentashen and wine pairings to make sure your Purim is filled with just the right amount of celebration, Royal Wine style.

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Sabering A Bottle Of Champagne

Royal Wine · December 31, 2014

As January rolls around the corner, a certain bubbly beverage is in high demand: Champagne.

We've already showed you how to open sparkling wine the old fashioned way, but New Year's calls for something special. Sabrage is a technique that allows you to open a bottle of Champagne by sliding a saber (or kitchen knife) against the body of a bottle to break off its neck. Here's how to do it. (Disclaimer: Sabrage is a tricky technique to master, so you might want to try this with a bit of somm supervision for starters.)

First, remove the foil and move the wire from the bottom lip to the top lip. Find the seam of the bottle (where the two halves of the bottle connect), because that's where you'll be sliding your knife. Tilt the bottle about thirty degrees upward, and make sure to have to cork facing away from you!

The rest is simple: slide the knife flat against the seams, but make sure you slide with the blunt side; the sharp side should be facing toward you. You heard us correctly! Here's a great video with those steps in action:

What will you be drinking this New Year's? We'll be raising our glasses to Drappier Carte D'or. What are you drinking? Let us know in the comments!

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8 Crazy Nights of Wine, Night 7: Herzog Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon & Yatir Forest

Royal Wine · December 22, 2014

For the second-to-last night of Chanukah, we've deferred to our Wine Educator, Jay Buchsbaum. Jay (one of the most entertaining wine drinkers around) informed us that tonight, he's having his in-laws over.

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8 Crazy Nights of Wine, Night 4: Ovadia Chianti Classico

Royal Wine · December 19, 2014

Shabbat Shalom in advance, everyone! In honor of tonight's combination of Shabbat joy and Chanukah cheer, we're drinking a very special wine.

Ovadia Chianti Clasico comes from the famous Bartenura Winery, producer of Bartenura Moscato amongst other great wines. This Chianti is fruity and expressive, full of cherry and berry flavors. Tannins and acidity are balanced, while the finish is long and luxurious.

We hope you have a wonderful weekend with this beautiful Chianti. Cheers!

Remember to enter our Chanukah competition to win tickets to 2015's Kosher Food & Wine Experience: New York!

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8 Crazy Nights of Wine, Night 3: Flam Reserve Cabernet & Flam Blanc

Royal Wine · December 18, 2014

The Flam Winery is a true family owned winery: three siblings working with their parents to ornately craft unique and characteristic wines. Winemaking is quite a process; can you imagine going through it with your family?

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8 Crazy Nights of Wine, Night 2: Herzog Reserve Alexander Valley Cab Sauvignon & Carmel Vintage

Royal Wine · December 17, 2014

Last night we sampled semi-dry whites to go with latke, gelt, and tons of family enthusiasm. Tonight we're changing out tune a little with a quiet night and wines with more subtle, rounded flavors.

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8 Crazy Nights of Wine, Night 1: Herzog Chenin Blanc & Tzuba Chardonnay

Royal Wine · December 16, 2014

The first night of this celebration is generally filled with the whole family: cousins, in-laws, kids and their kids. Latkes and gelt (chocolate coins) are abound. This light yet flavorful fare calls for some delicious semi-dry whites.