Whether impromptu potluck or RSVP, 'tis the season for the relaxed simplicity and casual elegance of entertaining at home. From cheese plates to dessert - simple tastes, simple service, and simple wines bring rich flavor to the season.
Tatjana Brown of Uptown Westerville's Meza (48 N. State St.) shares some simple suggestions for choosing holiday wines and entertaining:
▪ Keeping a selection of both red and white wine on hand during the holidays will help when it comes to unexpected guests or last minute gifts. Keep a few whites in the refrigerator or wine cooler for guests and keep reds stored at room temperature where they are easily accessible.
▪ Have your wine store clerk help you to chose wines that are crowd pleasing options for every palate. Purchasing wine by the case allows you to create a mix and match of different wines - some of which can be saved for your home and your guests, and others can be given as gifts.
▪ Stock up on simple items such as gourmet cheeses, nuts and dried fruits and olives. They can make entertaining easy and elegant, and can look impressive, even when you are crunched for time.
▪ Have one or two bottles of a nice sparkling wine or Champagne during the holidays - starting out a meal with some bubbly adds a festive touch. There are many reasonably priced options from Spanish Cava to Italian Prosecco that are perfect to serve but won't break your budget.
▪ Use items with a nice rustic feel - wine corks, pine cones, branches, etc.. as beautiful arrangements and centerpieces that can transition from fall to holiday. Branches can be transformed into a beautiful centerpiece with simply a coat of silver or gold spray paint, and wine corks and pine cones are simple and beautiful when displayed in vases and glass cylinders.
▪ Having a beautiful wine decanter is the perfect way to serve wine at your holiday dinner table. They also allow red wines to open up in their flavor.
▪ Finish off your meal with a beautiful dessert wine or port. They can accompany dessert or stand alone as a decedent way to end an evening.
With a tasting room ambience, Meza features a selection of fine, affordable wines. Owners Jason and Tatjana Brown share a passion for friends, family, foods, and fabulous wines. Known for imaginative weekly tasting events, Meza is a favorite Uptown Westerville stop for any wine enthusiast.
Meza also features a private gathering space perfect for private wine tastings, showers, parties, meetings, and gatherings. Contact Tatjana at 614.259.3101
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The perfect pairing, wine and wood have an organic, artful, and human connection. Amish Originals Furniture Co., features a selection of hand-crafted wine storage, service and display furniture, accompanied by our wine-inspired art and accessories.
▪ The Windsor Ridge Wine Server features both concealed and display storage for wine and wine glasses with an Arts and Crafts era prarie-style stained glass door.
▪ The Ocean Side Wine Tower is a space-conscious wine console that features a drawer, stemware rack and open wine storage racks.
▪ The Napa Valley Wine Cabinet (pictured) features concealed and display storage including a 24-bottle rack and stemware racks. This cabinet is available in different sizes.
Simple, uncommon touches from wine bottle stoppers to beautiful, Amish-crafted wine storage - visit Amish Originals Furniture Co.'s 8 N. State Street location to check out our select wine-inspired furniture, art, accents, and accessories.
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