'When Calls the Heart' actress Erin Krakow recently collaborated with the wine house Maison Louis Jadot to craft a curated guide featuring book and wine pairings. Found on the actress' Instagram post on December 5, the guide features a selection of the actress' favorite books paired with a variety of wines.
Krakow expressed her joy with the partnership as she deeply loves books and wine. Krakow mentions that she deliberately aligned the themes of the books with the respective bottles. Perfect for the holidays, here is a list of the actress book-wine pairings found in her Instagram post:
Pouilly-Fuissé paired with 'The Notebook' by Nicholas Sparks
Beaujolais-Villages paired with 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott
Chardonnay Bourgogne paired with 'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes
Pinot Noir Bourgogne paired with 'The Time Traveler's Wife' by Audrey Niffenegger
Chablis paired with 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens
Macon-Villages Chardonnay paired with 'Meet Me at the Lake' by Carley Fortune or 'Happy Place' by Emily Henry
Krakow labeled the Beaujolais-Villages as a classic and reliable wine that complements a timeless book such as Louisa May Alcott's 'Little Women.' 'Little Women' holds a unique significance for Krakow as she read it when she was young and describes it as a cherished favorite. When thinking about which book her 'When Calls the Heart' character, Elizabeth, would like, Krakow suggests that Alcott's novel could be a possible choice because she perceives Elizabeth as a sucker for romance. Her last pairing on the list is the two fan favorites of her winter reading list.
When asked about her plans for the holidays, the actress suggested that she would possibly spend more time in the kitchen baking, building legos with the kids, and sharing the joy of reading at the fireplace together.
As season 11 is scheduled for a 2024 release, the upcoming year holds exciting developments for Krakow's Hallmark show. Despite the tense cliffhanger at the end of 'When Calls the Heart' season 10 for Elizabeth and Lucas (Chris McNally), Krakow expresses optimism about the new season. She eagerly anticipates the premiere, acknowledging the hard work invested in making it a great and successful season.
Additionally, Krakow is looking forward to another visit to New York City. She recently shared a nostalgic photo of herself with 'When Calls the Heart' castmates Kevin McGrary, Kayla Wallace, and Ben Rosenbaum in Times Square, hinting at an upcoming return to the iconic city.
Regarding her collaboration with Maison Louis Jadot, Krakow hopes the pairing guide inspires individuals to rediscover the joy of reading for leisure. She hopes readers can enjoy a sensory elevation similar to hers when discovering the ideal wine complement for a particular book. Krakow sees this as a wonderful way to elevate the reading experience and foster connections among people.
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