No ticket to Paris? No problem. The nation's largest
independent retailer of fine wine, spirits, and beer is here with
help from a pro.
BETHESDA, Md., July 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Planning the perfect watch party for this
summer's games doesn't have to feel like training for the
decathlon. Total Wine & More – the nation's largest
independent retailer of fine wine, spirits, and beer – has
collaborated with 2020 gold medalist in beach volleyball,
passionate home entertainer and Paris frequenter Alix
Klineman on a Summer Games Watch Party Guide.
From tips on crafting simple yet fabulous cocktails honoring what
pours at cafes along the Seine, to bites that pair perfectly with
an oaky Chardonnay, the guide, like Total Wine & More, is a
one-stop shop for budding hosts.
When not setting and spiking on the pro circuit, Klineman is a
passionate home entertainer with a knack for hosting podium-worthy
watch parties. Her knowledge, experience and frequent travels to
France, paired with Total Wine
& More's unrivaled selection and expertise, make for the
ultimate advice for any flavor of summer entertaining, whether
TV-side for the games, or poolside or lakeside for come what
may.
"Partnering on this guide is a full circle moment for me. I now
get to be the one watching and cheering from home – and helping
others do the same, complete with my favorite cocktails, wine and
other picks that can all be found at Total Wine & More," said
Klineman. "That this summer's action comes from Paris is the cherry on top – a place I grew to
love through home exchanges when I was young and frequent visits
ever since."
The guide's tips include:
- What to Drink: From Spritzes to Sancerre. Klineman keeps
it simple with three easy cocktail recipes and three wine
suggestions. For example, how to craft a refreshing, elegant
grapefruit and Elderflower cocktail and an on-trend Hugo Spritz.
For budding French wine lovers, there's guidance on Sancerre and
others. Rounding things out are non-alcoholic options.
- What to Eat: Let them Eat (More Than) Cake! With drink,
there must be food. Klineman recommends preparing a variety of
small snacks to serve as the star. Klineman's fresh takes on
charcuterie and fare from local farmers markets keeps it simple,
makes it delicious and pair beautifully with her beverage
suggestions.
- Hosting Tips: Go for the Gold. A watch party is meant
for watching! To make sure no one misses a beat – not least, the
gracious hosts – Klineman offers practical advice for planning
ahead to minimize kitchen time once guests arrive.
For those fortunate to have tickets to Paris this summer, Klineman provides some of
her favorite food and drink destinations. For example, Chez Julien for classic French bistro
vibes, Cafe de Flore for a quintessential French onion soup,
and Jardin Tuileries for a perfect Parisian picnic.
"All of us at Total Wine & More have been getting ready for
the summer games. It's a special time to bring friends and family
together, to witness and celebrate the hard work of the world's
athletes. Alix is an inspiration and great partner for us; she
knows her way around the games, the medal podium, Paris, AND has a passion for hosting,
especially watch parties," said Keith
Colbourn, Chief Marketing Officer at Total Wine & More.
"Her expertise is the perfect complement to our vast selection of
products, low prices, and award-winning service. Together, we've
compiled simple yet inspiring tips to host a gold-medal-worthy
watch party!"
Party planners can access the full guide at
https://www.totalwine.com/discover/trends-and-occasions/summer-games/watch-party
and are invited to visit Total Wine & More's website at
www.totalwine.com for store locations, available products and
more. Each store is staffed with a team of extensively trained
Total Wine Professionals who can help customers choose the right
beverages for every occasion.
About Total Wine & More
Total Wine & More is the nation's largest independent retailer
of fine wine, spirits, and beer with 265 stores in 28 states. A
four-time national retailer of the year award winner, the company's
vast selection of products, combined with low everyday prices and
expertly trained wine associates, provides a unique shopping
experience for the customer. Since opening its first store in 1991,
Total Wine & More has strived to be the premier wine, spirits,
and retailer in every community that it serves. Committed to giving
back to the local community, in 2023 Total Wine & More
contributed over $13 million in monetary and in-kind
donations to 16,000+ organizations helping those non-profits raise
more than $65 million to support their good works in the
community.
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