Personal Wine Blog

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.

Hosting a Mothers Day brunch this year? Or perhaps it's just the two of you and you just want to treat her to a special morning. Either way, we've got you covered with five ways that you can make Mother's Day special on a budget.

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.

This Mother's Day, we partnered with BURU, a Los Angeles-based fashion brand that makes chic, comfortable, everyday clothing pieces for all stages of motherhood. This collaboration honors hardworking mamas as we shout from the rooftops: vive le mère (long live the mother)!

Our limited edition Mothers Day gift set includes a custom embroidered Vive Le Mère t-shirt and the Windmill Cabernet Sauvignon with customizable Vive le Mère wine label.

Additionally, $15 of each sale will benefit our non-profit partner, Bring Change to Mind, whose mission is to end the stigma of mental illness.
Check out 3 ways to enjoy wine in style this mother's day.

A wise person once cautioned people to be nice to their administrative assistants, saying, “She’s the least paid and still knows more about what’s going on than anyone else.”

When you hear the words “spring cleaning,” do you immediately experience a vivid flashback of your mom dragging you into your room and forcing you to try on all of last summer’s clothes to see what fit? And then spending what felt like hours trying on clothing items that were no longer in style (bike shorts, skorts, oh my!), and begging your mom to buy you new clothes even if you really hadn’t outgrown last year’s?

April showers might bring May flowers, but let’s face it, grey days can also leave you feeling kinda glum.

But cheer up, buttercup! We have some ideas for you to get the most out of those grey days. Whether you brave the weather and venture outside, or stay toasty warm inside your humble abode, here are some ways to have fun without the sun, and things to do even if skies are grey.

These three easy, weeknight dinner recipes are perfect for Lent, or for a quick dinner any night of the week. We paired each recipe with one of our fabulous wines for your enjoyment (as long as you are aren't giving up alcohol for Lent, obvi.)  Make the most out of these fish and wine pairings during Lent. Cheers!