Reserve for Easter Brunch and California Wine Dinner at Branches!

Easter Brunch ideas that are fabulously simple and easy!

Easter brunch ideas that will help you serve up a simple and easy brunch for your family and friends! See all the cute ideas!

The Do's and Don'ts of Hosting a Wine Dinner Party

It's not always obvious what to do when a guest shows up with a bottle of wine or spills a red all over your white sofa. But we spoke with industry experts to explain the unwritten rules of hosting a dinner party.

Couples who drink wine together ... stay together?

Is drinking wine one secret to a happy marriage? A recent study found that couples who drink wine together say they are happier over time.

11 Things You Should Never Say in a Wine Shop

Common Types of Wine (top varieties to know)

8 basic types of wine (both red and white), including how they taste, what they look like in glass, and alternative options that have a similar taste.

20+ Non-Candy Easter Egg Stuffer Ideas

7 Reasons You Should Drink Wine for the Sake of Beauty

Why Wine Bottles Come In Different Shapes

Wine bottles come in all types of shapes and sizes, but three designs are seen most often. We explain how they were created and why they are used so often.

How to Read a Wine Label by Appellation and Varietal

Learning how to read a wine label like a pro takes practice. This guide will help you decipher labels with rules on appellation and varietal labeling.

Take This Quiz To Find Out What Red Wine You Like

Take our fast, five question quiz to find out the red wine you'll like. Give it a try, and then try some wine!

A Cheese Lover's Guide to Wine Pairings

A cheese expert offers up a new take on classic wine and cheese pairings.

Benefits of Drinking Red Wine. Do They Outweigh the Dangers of Alcoholism

The benefits of drinking red wine are said to be greater than those of other popular alcoholic drinks. Should we drink more vino despite the dangers of alcoholism?

10 Tips for How to Make the Ultimate Charcuterie Board with Wine Pairings

One of the easiest appetizers to serve at a wine-centric party is the charcuterie platter. Though they require little advanced preparation, charcuterie boards—filled with cured meats, cheeses, olives, mustards and more—can wow guests with endless food and wine pairing combinations using a few basic...

Wine and Cheese Pairing Ideas

Chart showing modern variations on classic wine and cheese pairings. Then dig into the details for specific recommendations.

10 Health Benefits of Wine

Let’s be honest: you were probably going to keep drinking wine anyways, but now you can make a healthy case for your favorite beverage.

Tips for Building a Home Wine Cellar

Common sense and strategic thinking will help you create a wine cellar collection that stands the test of time.

How to Host a Magazine-Worthy Dinner Party

The Idiot's Guide To Pairing Wine With Cheese