Is there such thing as a wine aerator that’s worth it? – KOMO News

KOMO News Is there such thing as a wine aerator that's worth it?KOMO NewsIn the bar department, I get antsy about wine gadgets. They just seem to take away from the romance of opening a bottle and pouring a glass. What's with the gigantic wine openers, especially ones that require batteries? They're cumbersome space wasters. […]

‘Step Brothers’ Catalina Wine Mixer is becoming a reality – Fox News

Fox News 'Step Brothers' Catalina Wine Mixer is becoming a realityFox NewsWill Ferrell and John C. Reilly in the hit 2008 comedy "Step Brothers." (YouTube/Brown-Eye). Fans of the 2008 comedy “Step Brothers” have been waiting for this moment for years. In the hit comedy starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly , the Catalina …A […]

When Wine Tasting Becomes a Party – New York Times

New York Times When Wine Tasting Becomes a PartyNew York TimesAbout once a month since the Napa Valley Wine Train began chugging through California's wine country in 1989, the sound of clinking stemware has been accompanied by the spectacle of passengers being removed from the train. Usually, the passengers …'Wine Soul Train' Offers Tours of Black- […]

Greek wine over a barrel – Politico

Politico Greek wine over a barrelPoliticoWe used to have two or three bottle makers in Greece but they moved to Bulgaria, went out of business or started importing from Italy,” said George Skouras, president of the Greek Wine Federation, who estimated at least 50 percent of wineries are … and more » Brought to you by […]

12 great wines under $20 a bottle – Fortune

Fortune 12 great wines under $20 a bottleFortuneThey are wines that have a place in every home, though there's no formal name for their kind: They're sip-with-pizza-on-a-Tuesday-night quaffs, yet they're nice enough to bring to a friend's house for a casual dinner. They are enjoyable right out of … Brought to you by Google News. […]

Why It’s OK To Ignore Wine Scores When Shopping for Wine – TIME

TIME Why It's OK To Ignore Wine Scores When Shopping for WineTIMEAs someone who is 1) in lack of a discerning palate and 2) highly indecisive, I choose my wine like an idiot. Which is to say that I choose my wine like many other people do. I look at the wines in my price […]

Choosing a Wine to Buy and Hold to Mark a Special Event – Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur Choosing a Wine to Buy and Hold to Mark a Special EventEntrepreneurPeople often wonder what special bottle they should buy and hold to commemorate a big event. Now I'm often the wrong girl to ask because I don't save anything. You put a good bottle of wine in front of me, you can be […]

China’s Thirst Lures Alibaba to Napa Valley Wine Country – Bloomberg

Bloomberg China's Thirst Lures Alibaba to Napa Valley Wine CountryBloombergThe agreement gives one of America's leading wine brands prominent placement in one of the world's fastest-growing wine markets, where U.S. wines have been overshadowed by exports from France, Australia and Chile. Demand among China's consumers … and more » Brought to you by Google News. Read the […]

An impressive debut for Chicago Food + Wine Festival – Chicago Tribune

Examiner.com An impressive debut for Chicago Food + Wine FestivalChicago TribuneThe crowd, a lively, predominantly under-35 mix, enjoyed hanging out with wine/beer/spirit-sipping friends, occasionally singing along to the DJ mix of piped-in '70s and '80s tunes and chatting with, or listening rapturously to, some of the best chefs …Asheville Wine & Food Festival a huge […]

Wine shop to open in downtown Lafayette – Journal and Courier

Wine shop to open in downtown LafayetteJournal and CourierCellar 422, a wine shop and bistro at 422 Main St. in downtown Lafayette, will open for business in mid-September, owners Michelle Wise and Marla Milner said. The sisters in April decided to act on their shared vision to create a place where people can … Brought […]