FIVE O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE
Drink This With That: A Wine For Every Occasion
Wondering what bottle to bring to the event? Here are 14 real and relatable suggestions.
I enjoy drinking it, but I can’t lie — I don’t know as much as I could about wine. I’m always willing to learn, and the more I try, the more varieties I discover that I enjoy. That said, without an expert handy, I’d just be circling the aisles at the liquor store without a clue where to begin. That’s partly why I love following award-winning wine journalist Chasity Cooper on social media. She makes the world of vino seem much less intimidating with her real and relatable expertise.
If you’re looking for the perfect pour for an evening of heartbreak, the right blend to toast your new apartment, or the priced-right bottle to bring to the family reunion, read on for this wine expert’s ideal picks!
Afrobella: Chasity, I am looking for the right wine for very specific, yet universal, experiences. For example, which wine would you say pairs best with heartbreak?
Chasity Cooper: It depends on how it ended! If you’re ecstatic and ready to move on, pop the Champagne! But if you need a little time to sit with your emotions, I’d suggest a medium to full-bodied red wine. When I went through…
