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10 Spooky Halloween Wine Bottle Labels You Need to See

Posted by Personal Wine on October 8, 2018

With Halloween right around the corner, the Personal Wine team wanted to introduce you to our new Hallowine labels!

Each of these spooky Halloween wine bottle labels will be featured in our Hallowine gift sets. If you've had your fill of candy, come and ring our bell for some adult-only treats!

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Tags: Wine Gifting, Gifting, gift ideas, personalized gift

How to Order Wine at Restaurants Like a Pro

Posted by Darren Scott - Sommelier on October 2, 2018

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5 Brilliant Best-Selling Wine Gifts

Posted by Personal Wine on October 1, 2018

It's no secret that looking for the ideal wine gift can go from leisure to labor in the span of a few seconds. With the internet at your disposal, the choices are practically endless. But we get it- sometimes a myriad of options doesn't equate to an effortless gift selection process. For that exact reason, the Personal Wine team has decided to do the leg work for you.

Here are five of our best-selling wine gifts that have proven to be reliable and delightful time and time again.

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Tags: Wine Gifting, Gifting, gift ideas

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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Tags: Education, party tips

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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5 Worst Mistakes You Can Make Hosting a Wine & Dinner Party

Posted by Kelly Black on September 21, 2018

When you throw a dinner party, you’ll be faced with several pressures. What wine or wines do you serve? How much food should you have? How can you make sure that people have a great time at your party?

It may be the difference between throwing an epic party that your friends talk about for months or throwing one that they still talk about for months, but for all the wrong reasons.

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Tags: party tips

How to Pick Wines for Weddings

Posted by Kelly Black on September 20, 2018

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Tags: Wedding, Wedding Reception

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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Classic Wine and Cheese Pairings | Best Cheese for Wine

Posted by Darren Scott - Sommelier on September 17, 2018

There’s an old cliché inscribed on countless wine labels: “Pairs well with cured meats and aged cheeses.”

When it comes to finding the best cheese for wine it’s hard to go wrong with just about any pairing, but to simplify your strategy for your next party or gathering, we’ve broken down the principles behind the four timeless classic wine and cheese pairings:

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Tags: Food and wine