Personal Wine Blog

How to Order Wine at Restaurants Like a Pro

Posted by Darren Scott - Sommelier on October 2, 2018
 
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The Best Sangria Recipe for Wine Lovers (Infographic)

Posted by Personal Wine on September 24, 2018
   
Fall has arrived, and with it comes a sense of change. As the temperatures drop and the leaves change color, we are reminded of the temporary nature of all things. With all this weighing on the mind, it's important to appreciate our present comforts.
 
Celebrating the present not only provides us with a sense of comfort, but also restores a balance within us that allows us to embrace the changes that accompany the new season.
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Our Guide to Ageworthy Birth Year Wines

Posted by Darren Scott - Sommelier on September 22, 2018
 
There’s a popular misconception that wine categorically improves over time, and that older wines always taste better than young ones.  In reality, a vast majority of the wine in today’s marketplace is meant to be consumed within 2-5 years of release, and only a select few possess the structural components to last until the newest member of your family comes of age.
 
Because of this, we’ve created a guide to the key characteristics of wines that can be gifted to your child decades in the future:
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Tips for Proper Wine Storage

Posted by Darren Scott - Sommelier on September 19, 2018
 
So you received a bottle of personalized wine, but you don’t plan on drinking it right away - now what do you do with it?   We get this question all the time, so we created this handy guide to proper wine storage that will help you protect your wine gifts over time:  
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Three Must-Try Fall Reds

Posted by Darren Scott - Sommelier on September 10, 2018
 
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A Brief History of Wine in Celebration of National Wine Day

Posted by Kelly Black on May 25, 2018
You know a product has made an impact on society when it has a day named in its honor. Wine has two.

National Wine Day is May 25th. That’s not to be confused with National Drink Wine Day, which is February 18th. Whether that means you’re just supposed to stare at a wine bottle in wonder on May 25, but not actually drink it, remains to be seen. Either way, it’s a day to celebrate the undeniable impact that wine has had on our culture, especially in recent years.



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What You Need to Know About Wine Bottle Sizes

Posted by Personal Wine on May 6, 2018

Ever wondered what that mini bottle of bubbly is called? Or that heavy, over-sized wine bottle you can barely lift? Read below for insider lingo and tips regarding everything you need to know about wine bottle sizes.

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How to Use Magnum Wine Bottles and Why You'll Want 'Em

Posted by Erin Markland on April 16, 2018

Ever wondered how those very large bottles came to be? We break it down for you, so you know once and for all how and when to use large format wine bottles.

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Wine Bottle Ring Toss Game - DIY

Posted by Michael Cousins on November 7, 2016

It can often be difficult to give away bottles of wine in groups. The intimacy of gift-giving is at times lost through this type of repetitive & chaotic exchange.

We created this exciting ring toss game that will challenge your recipients to win their wine prize. This amusing sport can be played at weddings, corporate events and any holiday party.

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What is Sweet Wine? (Wine Basics)

Posted by Darren Scott - Sommelier on June 5, 2016

How It’s Made

When a winemaker decides to produce a sweet wine, he or she faces a dilemma: sugar is required to make the wine taste sweet, but the sugars in grape juice are converted into alcohol during fermentation.

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