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10 Book & Wine Pairings To Get You Through Winter

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Cozy up with a glass of vino and escape into the pages of a good book this winter. Here are our 10 picks for essential reads (each paired with a recommended wine) to get you through these next few months.

1. BRAIDING SWEET GRASS by Robin Wall Kimmerer paired with a crisp dry sauvignon blanc

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Pour yourself a chilled glass of fresh and light sauvignon blanc and sit by a window or anywhere you catch a glimpse of nature.

Try Chateau St Michelle, Horse Heaven.

"Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, and as a woman, Kimmerer show how other living beings--asters and goldenrod, strawberries and squash, salamanders, algae, and sweetgrass--offer us gifts and lessons, even if we've forgotten how to hear their voices."

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2. NEW YORK by Edward Rutherford paired with rich lush cabernet

New York by Edward Rutherfurd

A big sweeping novel deserves a savory full-bodied wine like cabernet sauvignon.

Try Francis Coppola, Diamond Series Claret.

" ...celebrates America’s greatest city in a rich, engrossing saga, weaving together tales of families rich and poor, native-born and immigrant—a cast of fictional and true characters whose fates rise and fall and rise again with the city’s fortunes."

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3. CIRCE by Madeline Miller paired with a lively Mediterranean Cava

Circe by Madeline Miller

Pop open a Mediterranean sparkling wine and channel your inner goddess.

Try Bohigas Cava. We Highly Recommend

"A journey to self-discovery of epic proportions, Circe is a retelling from the queen of mythology herself: Madeline Miller. A lyrical, action-packed dive into the origin of an unforgettable and unparalleled woman. Circe cements herself in the pantheon of stories that must not be missed."

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4. PILLARS OF THEL THE EARTH by Ken Follett paired with a full-bodied cabernet

The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett

A medieval setting calls for a ghostly label. Get cozy with a deep red cabernet.

Try Ghost Pines, Cabernet Sauvignon.

"A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy, and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, this is Ken Follett’s historical masterpiece."

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5. PARADISE - TRILOGY, by Elin Hilderbrand paired with a refreshing rosé

Winter in Paradise, Troubles in Paradise, and What Happens in Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand

Rosé all day….best warm weather escape!

TrySummer Water, Rosé

"A husband's secret life, a wife's new beginning: escape to the Caribbean with #1 New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand."

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6. ON EARTH WE'RE BRIEFLY GORGEOUS, by Ocean Vuong paired with a smooth merlot

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

Sip on a soft silky merlot to soothe your soul while you read this moving novel.

Try Kendall-Jackson, Vintner's Reserve.

“A lyrical work of self-discovery that’s shockingly intimate and insistently universal…Not so much briefly gorgeous as permanently stunning.” —Ron Charles, The Washington Post"

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7. M TRAIN by Patti Smith paired with a rich and complex pinot noir

M Train by Patti Smith

Let your mind settle into a cozy corner of a Greenwich Village café while sipping a velvety pinot noir.

Try Meiomi Pinot Noir...We Highly Recommend

" 'sublime collection of true stories...and wild imaginings that take us to the very heart of Patti Smith is (Vanity Fair)', told through the cafés and haunts she has worked in around the world. Patti Smith calls this bestselling work 'a roadmap to my life' "

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8. The DUTCH HOUSE by Ann Patchett paired with a buttery chardonnay

The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

A complex and creamy chardonnay is the perfect sip.

Try J.Lohr Chardonnay.

"The Dutch House is the story of a paradise lost, a tour de force that digs deeply into questions of inheritance, love and forgiveness, of how we want to see ourselves and of who we really are."

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9. THE HIDEAWAY by Lauren K. Denton paired with vibrant prosecco

The Hideaway by Lauren K. Denton

Sparkling, fresh, and light, perfect for rocking the afternoon away on a New Orleans porch.

Try Santa Margherita Valdobbiadene Prosecco.

“A story both powerful and enchanting: a don’t-miss novel in the greatest southern traditions of storytelling.” —Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times.."

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10. UPSTREAM by Mary Oliver paired with a light-bodied Soave

Upstream by Mary Oliver

Inhale the scent of flowers and luscious fruit while escaping into nature.

Try Pra Otto, Soave Classico.

"Throughout this collection, Oliver positions not just herself upstream but us as well as she encourages us all to keep moving, to lose ourselves in the awe of the unknown, and to give power and time to the creative and whimsical urges that live within us."

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2 comments

Love the book suggestions & wine pairings ! What a great collaboration 🤗

Andrea Trepas Burgess December 30, 2020
What a great list that’s my January plans sorted for sure! Can’t wait to try that Cabernet

Sorcha December 30, 2020

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