Matt regularly appears with Jordan Rich on “Connoisseur’s Corner” which airs on WBZ (http://boston.cbslocal.com) weekdays at 11:55 AM.

The following is a “script” for one of Matt’s forthcoming segments:

MA Wine Shop

For a lot of people, the holidays mean more time in the kitchen and more time with family, each of which is a good reason to stock up on wine and other beverages!

My friend Alan Howarth at the MA Wine Shop at Boston Public Market has plenty of new flavor sensations to make your holiday (or any day) more palatable and more fun. From wines made with local grapes, cranberries, apples, and even maple syrup to herbed and hopped ciders and honey-based meads, the Wine Shop has all your local favorites and some bottles that will surely be so soon. And if you join the Urban Wine Club, you get discounts, special tastings, and other benefits for just $40!

The Wine Shop recently hosted their first Grand Tasting at the Market and have plans for another in April. There are also plans for weekend wine mulling demonstrations featuring spices from Sienna Farms and other special surprises. No matter when you go, there are always great things to taste and try and Alan and his team are filled with great advice, much of which involves combining their beverages with the amazing foods that are available throughout the Market.

So whether you are preparing a romantic dinner for two or a potentially less romantic reunion with your second cousin Tilly and her family, drop by the MA Wine Shop and see what they can give you to make it all better.

www.masswinery.com