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Shifty Blogger Makes Dubious Claims of Animal Blood in Trader Joe's Two-Buck Chuck

by The Drink Nation in Wine
The author of the blog entry admits it was never intended to be "a fully qualifi...

Bursting Bottles Prompts Coravin Wine Systems to Halt Sales

by The Drink Nation in Wine
The manufacturer says the few incidents of misadventures in decanting are too ma...
 

Champagne Buying Guide: Bubbly for Every Budget

by Diana Vilibert in Wine
Whether you're pinching pennies or spending your days turning your hundred-dolla...

What to Bring to Thanksgiving: Pinot Noir

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Roses, raspberry, truffle and smoke are all flavors associated with pinot noir, ...
 

This Now Exists: 50 Shades of Grey Wine

by The Drink Nation in Wine
What does a fiction author know about wine? The question is mostly inconsequenti...

Worthy Wine Wisdom, in Infographic Form

by The Drink Nation in Wine
Did you realize strong wines can be drunk up to 10 days after opening? Or that s...
 

The Best Ways to Take Wine to the Beach

Picnic time for wine lovers
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
A brown paper bag and red Solo cups can do the job, but what if you want a touch...

Pro Tip: Toast Summer With an Outdoor Wine Party

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
It's easy to open your home, your patio, your backyard or even your tiny balcony...
 

Moonlight Meadery: A Whole New Category of Delicious Booze

by The Drink Nation in Wine
Mead is seeing a resurgence, and Moonlight Meadery is one of the leaders in that...

Pre-Order Your Star Trek Wine From Vinport

by The Drink Nation in Wine
It may not be Romulan Ale, but Star Trek wine is now available for pre-order. ...
 

Sign Up for Early Word on Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Next Wine Release

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
We also found two online retailers still carrying the first release....

Pairing Wine With Fast Food: 5 Winning Combos

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Just because you succumbed to the drive thru doesn't mean you need to pair your ...
 

Jim Barrett, California Wine Pioneer, Dies at 86

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
The wine world recently lost a treasured member: Jim Barrett. Don't worry if you...

Papal Heritage: Prime Wines of Argentina

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
No one knows where this pope will take us, but we know where he's been - Argenti...
 

On Scales Both Large and Small, Wine Fraud Happens

Here's how to spot it
by Robin Shreeves in Wine
Collectors who invest millions in rare wines aren't the only ones that need to b...

Sweet Finish: Dessert Wine Pairing Guide

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
If you're still going strong at the end of a meal, the wine might as well, too....
 

Gift Guide: The Drink Nation Wine Shopping Cheat Sheet

Surprise! It's wine.
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
The holidays are a time for surprise and fun, so maybe something new is in order...

Champagne Tips: How to Choose a Great One

by David Snyder in Wine
For many, selecting a good bubbly is one of the more stressful activities of the...
 

How to Drink Wine: 4 Tasting Tips

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
No matter your surroundings, a few simple steps can help you get a better apprec...

Wine & BBQ: An Underappreciated Pairing

Move over, beer
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Four suggestions for which wines will best suit mounds of smoky meats and veggie...
 

Open Door Cellars: High-End, Easy-Drinking Boxed Wine

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
This vino combines the benefits of a box - freshness, convenience, value, and gr...

Biodynamic Wines: Growing Support for A New-Age Trend

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
How many of you have buried a cow horn filled of manure under a full moon? Reall...
 

Sparkling Wine Cocktails: Four Ways to Enjoy Bubbly in the Summertime

Mix up some refreshing spirit
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Amazing on their own, sparkling wines like champagne, cava, and prosecco also ma...

Explainer: Italian Wine Classifications

DOCG, DOC, IGT... che casino!
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
The terms DOCG, DOC and IGT are bestowed upon Italian wines based on what regula...
 

Rare Wine Co. Madeira: Tasting America's Past

by Dan Packel in Wine
Madeira was America's favorite wine in the 18th and 19th century, and Rare Wine ...
 

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