Maeve Wade

Another year, another wacky wine trend. Sigh. If you are active on the wine and food corner of social media, you may have seen a recent TikTok pronouncing “this is your sign to put pickles in your Chicken Wine.” In the short video, the creator adds slices of frozen pickles to a wine glass along with ice, La Vieille Ferme’s white Rhône Valley blend, and a splash of pickle juice. She stirs her glass, takes a sip, and gives a knowing chef’s kiss.

When you buy something through our link, we may earn a small commission from our affiliate partners. Wine Enthusiast maintains complete editorial independence and all wines are blind tasted. Read more about our policy. It’s Saturday morning, the sun is high in the sky, and a beautiful 80 degree day is about to unfold. Naturally, you decide to hit the park with some friends.

When you buy something through our link, we may earn a small commission from our affiliate partners. Wine Enthusiast maintains complete editorial independence and all wines are blind tasted. Read more about our policy. For many people, the mention of Gavi calls to mind the crisp and acid-forward whites for which the region initially rose to popularity. While Gavi’s fresh whites are its calling card, this generalization only scratches the region’s surface.