Wine and Spirits

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The 2023 Academy Awards Governer’s Ball Menu Revealed

The 95th Academy Awards (aka. The 2023 Oscars) is set to air for March 12 and we’ve got the full Governers Ball menu and it…
This International Women’s Day, Celebrate with Wines from this Region

Whether they are winemakers, cellar masters, technical or commercial directors, women are an integral part of the Côtes du Rhône wine ecosystem.
A Delightful Orange-y Twist on the Classic Old Fashioned

How to make a classic old fashioned with a Grand Marnier twist.
Champagne and Port to Ring in the New Year

Nothing is more satisfying than a warm Portuguese custard tart with a cup of espresso for a New Year’s Eve pick-me up. Unless of course,…
Yuzu-Ginger-Poire William Reviver

Sip this fragrant cocktail! A combination of aromatic, sharp yuzu wine (a fragrant citrus wine with fruit from Katsuragi, Japan), sweet juicy pear and elderflower.
This unusual cocktail is Perfect for Halloween

A mash-up of a flying dutchman and basil gin smash, this elevated sipper takes on an Asian twist (and delightfully bright purple colour) with the…
2 Wine and 1 Sake Pairing to go With Your Thanksgiving Meal

Whether your crowd are novices or noses who know, CSL has selected two out-of-the-box wines and one sake to pair with your next autumn celebration…
Easy Panna Cotta with Drunken Berries

This universally loved dessert is easier to make than you may think. Make a day in advance then pull out and garnish at serving time.
Shrimp and Grits and Roussanne, Marsanne

This Low Country comfort food is surprisingly light as it is made with shrimp rather than heavier stewing meat like ox cheek, and relies on…
Vegetable Scroll Tarts and Carmenere

Get your creative juice going by making a pattern that appeals to the eye and use a variety of vegetables to get a range of…