geeky recipe and party ideas
Bottles of wine are such an easy, go-to gift, and if you’re like me, you often pick a bottle based off of the label/name. But sometimes, the right wine (and label) just doesn’t exist. For instance, what do you get your friend for Christmas that says “you’re more badass than […]
I’m such a sucker for geeky wine collaborations, so naturally I love this. Dark Horse Comics has teamed up with Portland, OR’s Stoller Family Estate Winery to create the 2011 Hellboy Reserve Pinot Noir. If you’ve never tried wine from Oregon, you’re missing out. I can guarantee this wine will be […]
You’re going to be the best dinner guest ever when you bring over one of these bottles. The limited edition Star Trek wine is a 2009 red blend from Sonoma. It includes Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Dolcetto, Tinta Cao, and Tempranillo. Each bottle contains the same wine, but has one of three commemorative […]
I discovered a new show yesterday, and I’m kicking myself that I didn’t know it existed until now. “William Shatner’s Brown Bag Wine Tasting” is a show in which William Shatner interviews an interesting person, and then the two of them taste a “mystery wine” from a brown paper bag. […]
Game of Thrones Fans: I thought you all could use something to go with that whine after last week’s episode. These wine charms showcase six house sigils from Game of Thrones including Stark, Tyrell, Targaryen, Baratheon, Greyjoy, and Lannister. Pick your alliances wisely and trust your friends to obey basic […]
It’s Friday, and if you’re feeling like I am right now, it’s probably time to go out and buy yourself a new purse. a WINE PURSE. Cause seriously, why not? (I almost wrote “wine not.” That is indication right now that I need a glass of wine. And should stop […]
Here’s another great thing from Fab.com today (I seriously need to buy stock in this company, or get a job there or something): Wine Wrappers. These are created by Studio Oh! and are a great way to present a bottle of wine as a gift, or cover up an ugly […]
Valentine’s Day is two weeks away, which means it’s prime time to get those gifts ordered, reservations made, and singing telegram booked. A lot of people ask me for valentines gift ideas that are a bit more unique and personal than your average bouquet of roses or box of chocolates, […]
The Geeky Hostess will be posting her holiday wishlists at some of her favorite online shops over the next week. Use them as a guide to creating your own holiday wish list or find the perfect gift for the geeky host(ess) in your life! I’ve known Mod Cloth as a […]
Looking for the perfect wine for your upcoming LAN party? Check out Gamer Wine. The Seattle-based company currently has three wines available: n00b, a Merlot Gamer Widow, a Pinot Grigio and Stunlock, a red blend. I had the pleasure of trying the wines the other day and they are fantastic. […]
