Sip, savor and host in all corners of the world
While vineyards may take up a great deal more space in places like California or Washington and Spain, Italy or France, there are loads of places for one to enjoy (and learn about vino) closer to home!
This page will be updated with tips, tricks and stories alike, offering our Nosh insight as to wine pairings, sommelier tips, hosting tips and more. We hope to take you as near as your “backyard” and also around the world, with travel highlights too. But, just as we may create the ‘Nosh’, you create the ‘Gather’, and thus we want to share your experiences! We invite you to submit any of your thoughts too, so we can share with the Nosh & Gather community.
Minnesota vineyards
Minnesota is absolutely gorgeous in the Fall, so why not start at home?
Here are a few of our community’s favorites, where you can enjoy local vino and at some, delicious pairings too!
Parley Lake Winery (Waconia, MN)
Schram Vineyards, Winery & Brewery (Waconia, MN)
Cannon River Winery (Cannon Falls)
Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery (Spring Valley, MN)
Millner Heritage Vineyard & Winery (Kimball, MN)
Alexis Bailly Vineyard (Hastings, MN)
WineHaven Winery & Vineyard (Chisago City, MN)
Carlos Creek Winery (Alexandria, MN)
We’ve also included a few ideas for snacks that you could bring along, if you’d like to try wine pairings in preparation for hosting over the cooler months.
If you are feeling the October Halloween Candy buzz, give some of these a whirl….
Sauv Blanc or Chard, Candy Corn
Cab, Merlot or Carmanere, Reese’s
Pinot or Bubbles, Twix or Caramels
Pinot or Zin, Snickers (oh those baby Snickers are so tasty)
If you are leaning into the cozy vibes and Fall TV / movie schedules, light a pumpkin candle, grab a knit blanket and try something like this….
Cab Sauv, Sharp Cheddar, Dark Chocolate
Pinot Grigio, Burrata
Crisp Riesling, Feta (with a drizzle of honey and flake sea salt)
Port, Gorgonzola