{"id":13756,"date":"2021-11-09T04:25:18","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T09:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wine365.com\/?p=13756"},"modified":"2021-11-03T16:25:38","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T20:25:38","slug":"3-fall-entertaining-tips-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/3-fall-entertaining-tips-experts\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Fall Entertaining Tips from the Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"

The transition from summer to fall \u2013 from lounging poolside to cozying up fireside \u2013 offers opportunities for a different take on entertaining your guests in unexpected ways. To help guide your vision for fall entertaining this season, top sommelier Chantelle Pabros<\/strong><\/a> and Spring Street Social Society\u2019s hosting guru Amy Virginia Buchanan<\/strong><\/a> shared their favorite tips.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s a simple dinner with a few friends or a big bash for a crowd, a few simple touches of glamour and charm can take your hosting skills to a new level.<\/p>\n

Fall Entertaining Tips from the Experts<\/h2>\n

Incorporate Colors of the Season<\/h3>\n
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Fall entertaining tip: Set up soft throw blankets to keep warm while watching the sun set with a glass of Champagne Taittinger Prestige Rose\u0301<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The bold colors of changing leaves and vivid sunsets mean fall is arriving. Let this backdrop serve as the perfect setting for a toast the next time you host friends. Before guests arrive, set up soft and colorful cotton-weave throw blankets so everyone can keep warm<\/strong> as they enjoy Mother Nature from the comfort of the backyard.<\/p>\n

Pabros and Buchanan suggest incorporating shades of the season<\/strong>, including deep maroons, oranges, and peaches into a spread of finger foods. Visit your favorite local bakeshop and pick up items for a sweet station such as macarons and scones with garnishes like berries, butter, clotted cream, and artisanal jams. As the sun sets, match the rose-colored sunset with the deep hue of Champagne Taittinger Prestige Rose\u0301<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pair to Perfection<\/h3>\n

A dinner party is the ultimate opportunity to show off your hosting skills as well as your taste, with wine pairings to complement each course. Take your guests on a culinary journey featuring unexpected dishes that celebrate the season.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Buchanan suggests impressing your table with a delightfully classic main course such as Pollock en Papillote (recipe below) paired with Champagne Taittinger Pr\u00e9lude Grands Crus<\/a>, which is made exclusively with grapes sourced from Grand Cru vineyards.<\/p>\n

Finish with a Holiday Movie<\/h3>\n

Pabros and Buchanan agree that a movie night is the perfect way to share laughs and memories without much effort or time. After a delicious meal, invite your friends to watch a classic movie<\/strong>. For this part of the evening, popcorn is an obvious snack of choice. Instead of one big bowl, try taping together newspaper cones or using take-out boxes to create individual servings. You can also put together a salt bar for toppings such as matcha salt, truffle salt, and grated cheeses. To sweeten things up, Pabros suggests picking up a jar of salted caramel and drizzling over the popcorn.<\/p>\n

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Season popcorn with matcha salt, truffle salt, grated cheeses, or other fun flavors and pair with Champagne Taittinger Brut La Fran\u00e7aise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cTry pairing it with Champagne Taittinger Brut La Fran\u00e7aise<\/a>,\u201d Pabros said. \u201cThe peachy, nutty, butterscotch notes of the Champagne pair well with the caramel-coated popcorn.\u201d<\/p>\n

Not sure what to watch? Holiday Movie Marathon with Wine & Sake Pairings<\/a><\/p>\n

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Pollock en Papillote<\/h2>\n

Servings: 6<\/em><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n