You don’t drink wine blindly so why would you buy wine blindly? A wine collection is a lot like a library; it should be representative of the larger world, not try to contain it. The 8 cases below are the foundation of a smart, savvy wine collection, one that isn’t all about rare labels and…
Pairing wine with food is more an art form than it is a science. So why are we giving you a list of rules to get it right? Well, just like any art form, there is a basic methodology that underlies the practice. The following seven tips are the very basics for wine pairing, but…
Wine gummy bears are incredibly easy to make and incredibly delicious to eat! Use whatever wine you want: red, white, Rosé, or even sparkling wine for the holidays! Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup wine 3 tbsp powdered gelatin gummy bear molds Method Combine the wine, sugar and gelatin in a saucepan over medium low…
Learn how to read and understand French wine labels with this handy guide. Bottling Location: where the wine was bottled. Estate: the name of the Chateau or Estate where the wine is from. Type of Wine: the specific type of wine in the bottle. Vintage: the year the grapes were harvested. Classification: the wine or…
We’ve put together a list of 10 wine racks anyone can make! A home wine rack is a great solution to short term wine bottle storage. Even better, you can easily make one yourself! These are just a few beautiful designs to get you started! Wall Wine Holder from Rogue Engineer This simple design is…
Whether you’re planning a quiet get-together or a large dinner party, making sure you have enough wine for guests is, if not your number one job as host, it’s way up there. How many glasses of wine do you need for each guest? Most guides recommend 3 glasses per person. That’s easy but it’s a…
The first thing to know about dry white wine is that the dryness doesn’t come from the grape. Dry white wine is a style of wine that certain wines (and certain grapes) are traditionally made in. So, how do they make a wine dry or sweet? It’s all about the winemaking process. As grapes ferment,…
Wine investment is a big thing these days. In fact, in the past ten years, the value of wine as a luxury asset has increased 147% according to Forbes. While we all know we’re supposed to have a diversified investment portfolio of stocks and bonds, there’s a whole world of assets out there to invest…