General Tips

Dec 133 min read

3 Lessons Learned for a Successful At-Home Blind Wine Tasting

Hosting a wine tasting? You want it to be fun and fabulous. Here are three lessons learned for a successful at-home blind wine tasting.

5 Great Gifts for Your Favorite Wine Aficionado

Marla

Dec 34 min read

5 Great Gifts for Your Favorite Wine Aficionado

People always want to give a gift that will be appreciated. Here are five great gifts for your favorite wine aficionado.

How Did My Latest Blind Wine Taste Testing Go?

Marla

Nov 193 min read

How Did My Latest Blind Wine Taste Testing Go?

It's fun to guess what wine you're drinking, but it's not always easy. How did my latest blind wine taste testing go? You may be surprised!

How to Weigh in on the Troublesome, Secretive Review of the U.S. Alcohol Guidelines

Marla

Oct 134 min read

How to Weigh in on the Troublesome, Secretive Review of the U.S. Alcohol Guidelines

The fed's new review of the U.S. alcohol guidelines is raising a lot of concern. Learn what's going on and how to let your voice be heard.

How to Prioritize Your Verona Wine Region Experience

Marla

Oct 44 min read

How to Prioritize Your Verona Wine Region Experience

Italy's most prolific wine region is in the North. Here's how to prioritize your Verona wine region experience - and note what we excluded.

3 Ways the Supreme Court’s Killing of the Chevron Doctrine May Affect Wine Consumers

Marla

Sep 35 min read

3 Ways the Supreme Court’s Killing of the Chevron Doctrine May Affect Wine Consumers

Federal agencies just lost some power. Here are three ways the Supreme Court's killing of the Chevron Doctrine may affect wine consumers.

Four Big Surprises About the Finger Lakes Wine Region

Marla

Jul 294 min read

Four Big Surprises About the Finger Lakes Wine Region

How much do you really know about New York's Finger Lakes? Here are four big surprises about the Finger Lakes wine region.

The Latest Wrinkle in Sex Discrimination: Paying Less for Wine Because it's Made by a Woman

Marla

Jun 204 min read

The Latest Wrinkle in Sex Discrimination: Paying Less for Wine Because it's Made by a Woman

The latest wrinkle in sex discrimination - paying less for wine because it's made by a woman - is both significant and ironic. Here's why.

How to Live Longer: Drink Like Your Sweetheart

Marla

May 293 min read

How to Live Longer: Drink Like Your Sweetheart

Sometimes research reveals surprising information. A new study has found that to live longer, drink like your sweetheart. Learn why.

New on the Horizon: Here Comes Unfizzy Vinho Verde

Marla

May 154 min read

New on the Horizon: Here Comes Unfizzy Vinho Verde

Portugal's Vinho Verde is much more varied than that light, "green" wine you may know. New on the horizon: here comes unfizzy Vinho Verde.

How to Maximize Your Wine Experience in the Douro Valley

Marla

Apr 205 min read

How to Maximize Your Wine Experience in the Douro Valley

Not all wine tours are alike, and you don't want to be disappointed. Learn how to maximize your wine experience in the Douro Valley.

4 More Tips to Make Your Travel Hassle-Free

Marla

Apr 55 min read

4 More Tips to Make Your Travel Hassle-Free

Even experienced travelers can run into these unexpected road bumps. Here are four more tips to make your travel hassle-free.

Don't Miss Out! Weigh in on the Wine Labeling Debate

Marla

Mar 213 min read

Don't Miss Out! Weigh in on the Wine Labeling Debate

There's still time to influence what info should be shared about the wine you drink. Don't miss out! Weigh in on the wine labeling debate.

4 Secrets to Getting the Most out of the Wine on a Cruise

Marla

Mar 83 min read

4 Secrets to Getting the Most out of the Wine on a Cruise

These insider tips can really elevate your cruise experience. Learn four secrets to getting the most out of the wine on a cruise.

How To Make Your Voice Heard Re What You Want on a Wine Label

Marla

Feb 224 min read

How To Make Your Voice Heard Re What You Want on a Wine Label

The feds want your input on the info beverage producers should share. Here's how to make your voice heard re what you want on a wine label.

7 Tips about Portugal that the Guidebooks May Not Tell You

Marla

Feb 74 min read

7 Tips about Portugal that the Guidebooks May Not Tell You

Tourists often make assumptions or mistakes about Portugal. Learn these seven tips about Portugal that the guidebooks may not tell you.

Why the New Study on Caffeine, Alcohol, and Sleep Deserves a Second Look

Marla

Jan 24 min read

Why the New Study on Caffeine, Alcohol, and Sleep Deserves a Second Look

We shouldn't downplay or misconstrue this health report. Here's why the new study on caffeine, alcohol, and sleep deserves a second look.

5 New Digital Gifts for Your Favorite Wine Lover

Marla

Dec 9, 20233 min read

5 New Digital Gifts for Your Favorite Wine Lover

More people than ever prefer to give and receive digital gifts. Here are five new digital gifts for your favorite wine lover.

6 Ways the New Public Health Anti-Alcohol Warnings May Affect Consumers

Marla

Nov 3, 20234 min read

6 Ways the New Public Health Anti-Alcohol Warnings May Affect Consumers

Noticed the increase in alerts about the risks of alcohol? Here's how these new public health anti-alcohol warnings may affect consumers.

5 Essential Tips to Know About Edinburgh That the Guidebooks May Not Tell You

Marla

Oct 5, 20233 min read

5 Essential Tips to Know About Edinburgh That the Guidebooks May Not Tell You

Tourists often make mistakes when visiting Edinburgh. Here are five essential tips about Edinburgh that the guidebooks may not tell you.