Personal Wine Blog

Let’s face it, mini Champagne bottles are not the first thing you look for when you shop for wine at a local grocery store, or a fine wine store. Champagne itself has been used for celebratory events since it was thought to have been invented by Monk in France by the name of Dom Perignon in 1697. In fact, a couple decades earlier, it was discovered the English scientists added something sparkling to their wines at celebratory events.

Halloween is quickly approaching, and we all know what that means: it's time to expel our inhibitions. This is the one time of year when indulging in large quantities of candy isn't frowned upon, and the Personal Wine team fully supports your seasonal hedonism. 

One thing we noticed, though, is that nine or ten chocolate bars will leave you parched. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a little bit, but the point is that no dish is complete without a compatible wine pairing. Yes, that applies to candy, too. 

In honor of Halloween and all the goodies that accompany it, the Personal Wine team broke out our new Hallowine gift sets and staged our very own wine and candy tasting. Have a look at our pairing guide and take full advantage of the trick-or-treating season!

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!

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.

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.