spaghetti sauce and wine pairing

Perfect Pasta Pairings

Spec’sology Blog, Finer Foods, Pairings, Wine
Fun Fact: The word spaghetti is plural for the Italian word spaghetto, which is a diminutive of spago, meaning “thin string” or “twine.”The best part about spaghetti is the variety of pasta dishes you can make. With each dish there’s a different wine that pairs perfectly. Check out our recommendations below and get ready for some serious noodling on date night!Red or Tomato-based SaucesTomato-based sauces include fresh tomato with basil: pairs well with crisp dry whites such as Pinot G... Read More

The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Spec’sology Blog, Cheese, Deli, Finer Foods, Gifts, Wine
If you aren’t sure if the old saying, “Mother knows best,” is true, then a quick trip to Spec’s will certainly solidify it as fact. Spec’s has aisles and aisles of mom’s favorites as well as accessories and gift baskets that’ll have her changing your name to Favorite. Below you’ll find a great little gift guide to show mom how much you care.SweetDelicious Lazzaroni Amaretti Cookies are a great way to tickle her sweet tooth.Lady Walton’s White Chocolate French Vanilla Cookies ar... Read More