Cozy vibes, meet your new wine BFFs. This 9-bottle bundle is the move for fireside hangs, winter dinners, and staying warm with a glass in hand. It includes:

2- Red Blend

2- Riesling

2- Beaujolais

1-Sauvignon Blanc

2- Cabernet Sauvignon

Click Here for the link to your Jack Frosty January collection. It's currently on sale! 

Don't forget to use the promo code: JAN15 at checkout to get an additional 15% off AND free shipping!  

Saluti! 

-Lisa & Adrienne

Here is the Quick Rundown of Avaline's Current Wine Selection!

All of these wines are available online, but you can also find 

some of them at stores such as Whole Foods and Total Wine. 

The Reds

Lambrusco- A fun, fizzy Italian red that's perfect for sipping in every season. Ours is bubbly, with juicy notes of plum and zero grams of sugar per serving. [I have yet to try this... I'll keep you posted!]

Sangiovese- A crowd pleasing, bold Italian red with notes of stone fruit and roasted cherries. A limited time, online exclusive. [I absolutely loved this wine! It's perfectly tannic, full-bodied, and goes perfectly with a bowl of pasta with gravy- Yes, Italian red gravy!]

Pinot Noir- Our lightest red, with delicious notes of wild raspberry and cherry that pair well with everything. [I hate to say it but I have high standards when it comes to Pinot Noir. I thought this wine was a little too watered down. This varietal is incredibly temperamental due to it's thin skin, so the growing conditions need to be perfect. The grapes most likely took in a bit too much rainwater, making them swell, which in turn would dilute the flavors. I'm looking forward to the release of their next vintage. It could have just been an iffy growing season for this wine.]

Red- A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, and Cinsault. This is Cameron’s favorite Red: it has a light to medium body with hints of cherry and a touch of spice. [I really enjoyed this wine. Medium-bodied, a little spicy, aromatic, and dry. They did good with this one!]

 

Cabernet Sauvignon- Our bolder red for cozy nights ahead, with a medium to full body, notes of red berries and a touch of cocoa. [I did enjoy this wine as well. It's a bit overpriced to be an every-day drinking wine, but it does pair well with beef, pizza, and dark chocolate.]

The Whites

Chardonnay- A full-bodied Chardonnay featuring smooth notes of pear, oak, ripe apricot and almond with a refreshing-yet-soft finish. Only available online. [Here is another one I wasn't super excited about. It is full-bodied and overly fruity. It wasn't dry enough for my taste. I do know others who have enjoyed this wine. I will give it another try, maybe pair it with something spicy, such as an Asian cuisine. I will update these recommendations from time to time and vintage to vintage.]

Pinot Grigio- A crisp Italian white with soft floral notes and hints of hazelnut. A limited time, online exclusive.  [BUY THIS WINE IF YOU ENJOY A CRISP PERFECTLY BALANCED WHITE WINE!!! I absolutely loved this wine. It is limited, so buy it before you miss out on it. I don't typically lean towards Pinot Grigio because they are typically too "mineral-forward". Not this one. It is perfect, lightly floral, light crisp notes of apple and toast. In my opinion, it's way underpriced for how delicious it is!]

White- A blend of Parellada, White Grenache, Xarel-lo, and Macabeo grapes. This is an everyday, easy-drinking white. It’s dry with a touch of citrus and a crisp, fresh finish. [This is just as they describe... I also REALLY liked this wine. It's perfect in the summer, and also as a spritzer (as Cameron suggests). Pour over ice and top it off with some plain seltzer water.]

 

Sparkling- A blend of Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, and Malvasia grapes. A dry and refreshing Sparkling with delicate bubbles. No celebration necessary. [This sparkling wine is delicious! Another fantastic choice to drink on its own, or with fresh fruit and dark chocolate.]

 

Sauvignon Blanc- Our lightest sip yet, with crisp notes of ripe citrus and a hint of rose petals. [This is yet another varietal that I don't typically lead towards, but I really liked this wine too! It is light, not overly sweet like some of these varietals can be, and it's well balanced between the citrus and floral notes].

ROSÉ

Sparkling Rosé- A limited edition Sparkling Rosé aged for 15+ months featuring notes of raspberry and citrus, with a toasty brioche finish. A limited time, online exclusive.  [This is yet another fantastic choice. It's also in limited quantities, so get it while you still can!]

Rosé- Light, fresh (and French) with notes of melon and zest. The best Rosé Katherine has ever had. [I have had some amazing Rosé's. The best ones come from Provence, France. This is a really good representation. They have blended Grenache, Cinsault, Caladoc, and Syrah, to create this wine. It's another fantastic summer choice, light-bodied, mildly tart (cherry) that ends with light notes of pepper.

CLICK HERE to place your order today. Don't forget to use the promo code: AUGUST15  for 15% off your total order. 

We hope you are enjoying the rest of your summer! 

~Xoxo Lisa & Adrienne

It's pretty apparent us Working Moms enjoy wine! I have spent a long time studying wine, tasting wine, and truly appreciating it. I have said it before, it's like travel in a glass. The same grape varietal when planted in different terroirs will yield completely different wines. We are always in search of good wine that is both delicious and reasonably priced. 

We came across some advertisements recently with Cameron Diaz drinking wine. We had no idea until paying a bit closer attention that she and her best friend Katherine Power created a company called Avaline Wines. Their goal was to create wine with transparency. 

Did you know that winemakers have zero obligation to tell you how their grapes are grown, or to list additives such as concentrates, food color, or other chemicals used to alter the taste and/or texture of the wine? 

Avaline has set out to squash that practice with complete transparency. Click the link to read more about their ingredients:  CLICK-HERE.  

Avaline wines are vegan (Can you believe I even have to say that? Some winemakers use animal by-products during production and it doesn't have to be disclosed!!). The following are Aveline's only ingredients: organic grapes, low sulfite concentrations  (which are a natural byproduct of the winemaking process), yeast species that are naturally found on the grape skins, yeast nutrients that are organic micronutrients that support the yeast activity, and organic cane sugar only for the production of the sparkling wines, which by the way, are fermented down to less than 1-gram of sugar by the time the process is done. Most of their wines have zero grams of sugar due to complete fermentation. Now THAT is something to celebrate! 

Avaline wines can be found in your local stores or can be ordered online. Adrienne ordered the 'Intro Set', which includes 2 Red, 2 Rosé, 2 White, 1 Pinot noir, 1 Cabernet sauvignon, and 1 Sparkling. So far, we are REALLY liking them. They are mostly in the $25 price-range if purchased separately.  New customers receive a discount with their first order and shipping is free! 

Their website is pretty cool too! "Cameron's Kitchen" is a section that shares many of Cameron Diaz's favorite recipes, each with a recommended Avaline wine pairing. Try her "Creamy Mushroom Pasta With Garlic and Shallots", paired with "Avaline Red" that is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, and Cinsault varietals. Here is the link for this recipe: CLICK-HERE

So far we have casually tasted the Red, the White, and the Rosé. All 3 were great for the price point. 

Looking forward to trying the Italian reds and the sparkling... 

Check out our recent Working Mom shenanigans. I brought my bestie some Avaline wine.... 

CLICK-HERE

Stay tuned for updated information, blogs, quick recipes, and tips for balancing life as a working mom. Follow-us on social media and let us know your thoughts! If there are missing topics you would like us to delve into, let us know! 

Ciao for now! 

-Lisa

Adrienne & Lisa (Cofounders of The Working Mom, LLC)