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Cork and Crystal Where wine meets glass. Discover amazing wines and the vessels that contain them. Heather Foster is a certified sommelier and antique glass collector.

Discover the history of wine, wine glasses, and more with Cork & Crystal. Heather Foster is a certified sommelier and antique glass collector, and is your guide. She has an amazing personal collection of glass that she will showcase for you. Discover the history of wine, wine glasses, wine tasting, and more with Cork & Crystal.

09/07/2026

A chicken salad sandwich...and Cava? 🥂🥪 Absolutely.

Sometimes the best wine pairings are the fanciest ones.

Creamy chicken salad loves something crisp and refreshing, and Cava delivers. The acidity of the Cava cuts through the richness of the mayo, while those bubbles cleanse your palate after every bit. And if your Cava has a little age on it, those subtle toasted, bready notes are right at home with the sandwich.

Creamy + crisp. Rich + refreshing. Simple food + seriously good wine.

Proof that you don't need a special occasion, or a fancy dinner, to open the bubbles.

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09/02/2026

For Today's Salad Pour, we're exploring a summertime favorite...before summer disappears. Peaches + prosciutto + burrata = summer on a plate!

For this one, I paired grilled peaches with peppery arugula, salty prosciutto and creamy burrata - then poured a chilled Verdejo alongside it. I topped it all off with a delicious balsamic glaze.

Why it works: Verdejo brings bright citrus, fresh acidity and that slightly herbal character that plays beautifully with the arugula, while cutting through the richness of the burrata and prosciutto. And those ripe peaches? They bring the whole thing together.

Fresh and salty. Creamy, juicy and crisp.

This is exactly the kind of pairing I want on the table before summer disappears!

🍷 Wine: Verdejo
🍑 Peach + Arugula + Prosciutto + Burrata

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08/19/2026

Time for another BOARD MEETING!

When most people think of Lambrusco, they think pizza or charcuterie. But this sparkling red has another superpower: Mediterranean appetizers.

This board brings together:
- Pepperoni
- Hummus
- Castelvetrano and Black Olives
- Feta Cheese
- Marinated Artichoke Hearts
- Crostini

The creamy hummus softens Lambrusco's lively bubbles. The briny olives and tangy feta make the wine's juicy berry fruit pop, while the artichokes, often a tricky food to pair, find balance with Lambrusco's freshness and gentle tannins. The pepperoni adds an element of familiarity while enjoying the Lambrusco.

Sometimes the best wine pairings aren't about matching flavors. They're about creating balance.

This board is visually compelling with the bright red color of the Lambrusco, paired with the bright whites and greens of the board.

What's the first thing you'd reach for on this board?

Wine Pairing: Lambrusco (dry style, aka "secco")

08/14/2026

For today's Salad Pour, we're talking about a summertime favorite: Caprese + Cerasuolo = a match worth pouring. 🍅🍷

Fresh tomatoes grown in my urban container garden. A mozzarella braid made locally by an Italian-American owned specialty grocer (talk about authentic). A fragrant basil drizzle (see recipe below). A drizzle of balsamic glaze (I personally go heavy on the glaze because it's just that good). Caprese is summer simplicity at its best, and deserves a wine that won't get in the way.

Enter Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo 🇮🇹

This deeply colored Italian rosato has the freshness of a rose, but enough fruit, structure and personality to stand up to ripe tomatoes and creamy mozzarella. It's bright acidity keeps everything refreshing, while its red-fruit character plays beautifully against the sweetness of summer tomatoes.

And yes, that gorgeous ruby-pink color certainly doesn't hurt! 💗

This is what I love about pairing wine: we're not looking for a wine that matches one ingredient. We're looking for the bottle that brings the whole plate together.

Save this one for your next summer lunch. 🥂

Basil Drizzle Recipe:
- 1 packed cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp kosher or sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/2 tsp honey if your tomatoes aren't particularly sweet

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08/05/2026

Welcome to BOARD MEETINGS! 🧀🥂

Today's agenda: French Bistro Lunch with a Cremant de Loire.

There's something magical about a leisurely French lunch. Simple ingredients, beautiful presentation, and a glass of sparkling wine to bring it all together. This board is built around creamy cheeses, savory bites, fresh berries, and just enough sweetness to keep every bit interesting.

On the Board:
- Chicken salad tea sandwiches on sourdough
- Prosciutto
- Brie
- Swiss Gruyere
- Apple Butter (which I made from scratch and canned myself! More on that later.)
- Blackberries
- Red Raspberries
- Salted Roasted Peanuts
- Black & Green Olives
- Crostini
- Fresh Thyme Garnish
- Dark Chocolate-Covered Pretzels (a bit of an outlier on this particular board, but they're amazing just the same)

Wine Pairing: 🍾 Cremant de Loire

Made using the traditional method, Cremant de Loire brings lively bubbles and bright acidity that complement the creamy Brie, nutty Gruyere, savory prosciutto, and rich chicken salad while refreshing your palate between bites.

If you could pull up a chair to this Board Meeting, what would you reach for first?

08/02/2026

Introducing Cork & Crystal Curations! 🎉

I've been working on Curations behind the scenes for awhile now. It's time to release it to the world!

I created Curations because I wanted to share wine knowledge with the world in a way that's approachable. Wine is wonderful and shouldn't be intimidating.

With Curations, I want wine enthusiasts to:
- Never wonder what wine to buy for dinner again.
- Discover wines you've probably never heard of, but absolutely should.
- Pair food with confidence.
- Discover the power of the wine glass.
- Learn wine without the snobbery.

We will be launching the newsletter this coming this Thursday, August the 6th! Sign up now using the link in bio. I look forward to seeing you there!

07/26/2026

Something new is coming to Cork & Crystal! ✨🥂

I've been working behind the scenes to bring you something absolutely amazing.

It's for those who love wine + food + glass.

I know you're gonna love it.

01/14/2026

‼️ Stop pairing wine to protein! ‼️

Here's how sommeliers actually pair 🍷 + 🍲

Pair to the dominant element, not to the recipe name!

✅ Tomato, citrus, vinegar? → Try a high-acid wine
✅ Butter, cream, cheese? → Look for acid or bubbles
✅ Spicy food → Lower alcohol, slight sweetness
✅ Sweet food → Wine must be as sweet or sweeter
✅ Mushrooms, lentils, or earthy flavors → Savory, earthy wines
✅ Grilled or smoky dishes → Oaky, well balanced wines
✅ Unsure? Try a sparkling wine! 🍾

01/01/2026

Wine tastes better when you understand it. 🍷

My monthly virtual tastings are designed to feel like you're sitting at the table with me. No pressure, no pretension.

And if you want something more personal? Private virtual tastings are always an option! Perfect for groups, company get-togethers for clients or teams, and celebrations.

For details, visit link in bio.

I'm so excited about launching Cork & Crystal l in 2025! While it was only a soft launch, it was a huge milestone for me...
12/31/2025

I'm so excited about launching Cork & Crystal l in 2025! While it was only a soft launch, it was a huge milestone for me and I'm thankful. In 2025, I did my first wine tasting events, created some ebooks, and even started a newsletter! 💕

That's what I'm celebrating as 2025 comes to a close and 2026 begins.

What are you celebrating?

Whatever you celebrate this New Year's, pop the cork! Grab your favorite glass! Celebrate with friends!

🥂 Flutes are for fizz lovers.
🍸 Coupes are for romantics.

However you ring in the New Year, make it sparkle! ✨✨✨

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