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Heart Healthy Wines: The Real Relationship Between Wine & Your Heart
When we heard that wine could potentially help us live longer - to enjoy more wine - we were giddy with excitement. But there seems to be a lot of confusion surrounding wine’s relationship with your heart and whether or not it’s truly good for you. We decided to dive into the science and get nerdy for a day to bring you a solid answer. Here’s what we found.
How to Choose the Right Glass for Your Vintage
Enjoying wine is an art. There are so many elements that go into making a great wine-drinking experience - like chilling, aerating, swirling, sniffing, and pairing. Just as temperature and food pairings affect the experience of drinking wine, so too do the glasses you serve your wine in. Here’s what you need to know about your wine glass options and when to use each.
When and How to Use a Decanter
Many wine-lovers have heard of a wine decanter but aren’t quite clear on its purpose. After all, why would you want to add another step that further delays the wine-drinking process? And while we’re at it, what’s the deal with all those funny shapes decanters come in? Does having a decanter that resembles the most abstract pottery in the MET enhance the wine’s flavor? We’ll tell you. Here’s the lowdown on what a decanter is, what it does, if you need one, and when to use it.
The True Meaning of Wine Ratings and Why You Should Ignore Them All
Here’s what you need to know about what wine ratings really mean, how they affect your choice of which wine to drink, and how you can use wine ratings to understand your own unique wine preferences.
To Chill or Not to Chill: Avoid This Wine-Serving Faux Pas
Behind closed doors, we all have our unique preferences for the ideal temperature of wine. But when it’s time to throw on your best face and serve up an elegant evening for your friends, you’d better know the rules. Here’s what you need to know to serve up red, white, and sparkling wines at just the right temperature and avoid an embarrassing wine faux pas.
Losing Weight Without Giving Up Wine
Whether it's a low-fat diet, a low-/no-carb diet, or just good olde fashioned balanced diet and more exercise, many of us will be kicking off the New Year with healthy resolutions. But the idea of giving up wine has us wanting to throw out the scale and say, “No way, Jose!” We’ll let you in on a little secret… You don’t have to give up wine to lose weight! Here’s how you can fit your favorite wines into your New Year’s weight loss resolution.
All About That Oak: How Different Types of Wooden Barrels Affect Your Flavors
You know how different grapes, terroir, and aging processes affect the flavor of the wine in your glass. But do you know what’s up with all those gorgeous oak barrels that hang out in classy wineries? From French oak to American, barrels to chips, the wood that touches your wine imparts a ton of character before that luscious liquid touches your lips.
What Exactly is “Terroir”? And Why Does it Matter?
Have you ever taken a sip of wine and felt as though there was a mineral, almost gritty element to it - despite the fact that it was pure liquid with no sediment? terroir. Have you ever sipped one Merlot and found it smooth and refreshing while another Merlot has come across as acidic and robust? terroir. Let’s dive into this commonly used, but often misunderstood word in the wine world: terroir.
Wine Classifications: First Growth, Premier Cru, and Others You Need to Know
Some of the best wines from around the world – like those pouring out of France, Italy, and Germany – have some pretty bizarre phrases plastered across their labels. As you up-level your sophisticated palate, you’ll need to up-level your wine lingo, too. Knowing how to translate these wine terms for your fellow drinkers means you can explain exactly why that expensive wine carries the price tag it does.
Why You Should Be Drinking Organic Wine
Everyone is turning to organic products these days: produce, meat, and even tampons. But what does this mean for wine? And is organic wine better for you? We break down the facts on organic wine.
Wine & Weather: A Marriage Made in Heaven...Or Hell
It’s the first thing that comes to mind when we need to make small talk. It can make or break your day. And it can do wonders (or cause woes) for your favorite adult beverage. Weather. The next time you’re pondering global warming, climate shifts, and melting polar ice caps, think about those little grapes that are soaking in the sunshine and praying for rain. Here’s how it works.
Wine Speed Dating: Get to Know Champagne in 3 Minutes or Less
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to wine speed dating! In 3 minutes or less, we’ll introduce you to a fabulous suitor for your wine-loving palette. Tonight’s contender for your affections: Champagne!
Coral, Cotton Candy & Ruby Red: The Secret Sides of Rosé Wine
Fireworks, raspberry lemonade, and beautiful languid sunsets... all the shades we associate with summer match our favorite pink drink: Rosé. Previously thought to be a drink reserved for college girls and the Desperate Housewives, rosé is making a come back now that more people are seeing it for the gem it is. Here’s what you need to know about the many faces of rosé so you can be a pink drink pro this summer.
Wine in Art: VINEBOX's Google Arts & Culture App Selfie
If you’re going to play around on your phone, you might as well get a little culture while you’re at it. Arts & Culture app is all the rage right now - and for good reason. Not only does the Arts & Culture app transport you to the finest museums in the world, but it also gives you the opportunity to find your artistic doppelganger. We had our fun and found some fabulous VINEBOX representations from every era of fine art. Cheers!
Wine Speed Dating: Get to Know Riesling in 3 Minutes or Less
Ladies and gents, step right up. We’ve got another exciting round of Wine Speed Dating headed your way! In 3 minutes or less, we’ll introduce you to the next desirable suitor for all you wine aficionados. Now take a seat and get ready to meet a stunning blonde with a personality none would dare call boring: Riesling.
Wine Speed Dating: Get to Know Pinot Noir in 3 Minutes or Less
Get ready for another exciting night of Wine Speed Dating! That’s right! In 3 minutes or less, we’ll introduce you to a fabulous suitor for your wine-loving palate. Up for grabs tonight: the lovely and always seductive Pinot Noir!
The World's 6 Most Expensive Wines
In November 2017, the Emeril Lagasse Foundation raised $3.5 million for children’s charities. A large part of that success was thanks to a single bottle of wine that sold for $350,000. The top dollar bottle was a 2015 Setting Wines Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon created by celebrity winemaker Jesse Katz. Now, with the $350,000 cab off the market, we’re wondering...which bottles are carrying the heftiest price tags in 2018?
What are Tannins and How Do They Affect Aging?
One of the most influential characteristics of wine is the level of tannins. Here's everything you never wanted to know about tannins, how they affect your wine, and more!
The Best Wines to Pair with Father’s Day Brunch & Dinner
If Dad is a wine lover, you best know your stuff this Father's Day. Whether you're serving up a decadent brunch or spending the weekend grilling on the back patio, we'll make sure you have the best wines to show Dad you care.
Butter Mom Up This Mother’s Day with These Smooth Wines
Mother’s Day is coming up quickly and the gift options for mom can be overwhelming. You know mom’s favorite sweet treat, her favorite flower, and her favorite activities. But do you know mom’s favorite wine? No matter what mom’s idea of the perfect Mother’s Day gift might be, adding a special wine hand picked by her offspring will warm her heart.
The 12 Best Gifts for Your Wine-Loving Sweetheart
Whether you’ve been with your S.O. for decades or this is your first time celebrating the most lovey dovey day of the year, there’s no reason you can’t get the perfect gift this Valentine’s Day. For all the wine lovers out there, here are the best gifts that will guarantee you torrent of grateful hugs and kisses.
Sparkling Wine, Champagne, and Other New Year's Eve Options: Know the Difference and Sip the Best
New Year’s is synonymous with “bubbly” for anyone over 21. But there are so many different types of bubbly to imbibe on this special holiday - which one do you choose? Let’s run through your most effervescent options...
Holiday Wines: 12 Varieties for the 12 Days of Christmas
Complete your holidays with the perfect wine to enjoy while you're warm and cozy beside the fire. These are our favorite 12 wines to sip during the holidays - reds, whites, and even rosés.
Be a Wine-Pairing Pro This Thanksgiving: The Best Wines for Turkey Day
Your dining room table is never as eclectic as it is on Thanksgiving - and your Thanksgiving wine pairings ought to match. you can’t serve up a perfect Thanksgiving table without a superb sampling of wines. Wow everyone who comes to your table this Thanksgiving by suggesting only the best wine pairings for every course of the meal. We’ve got your cheat sheet right here.
Spanish Wines: What to Expect from Andalucia to La Rioja
We’re delighted to introduce you to Spanish wines. Read on to learn what makes the bottles flowing from Spain so spectacular, from reading a label to rarely heard of grapes, we cover it all from Andalucia to La Rioja.
The Best Spring Wine Festivals in North America You MUST See
There’s no better festival than one that centers around our favorite adult beverage. If you’re thinking of packing an overnight bag and hitting the road for some fresh air this spring, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better destination than these wine festivals. There are so many opportunities this spring to enjoy some of the best food and wine from world-class chefs and wineries. Which will you choose?
What are those crystal-like pieces floating in the bottom of my wine? What are tartrates?
if you find some little shards of crystal floating around in your next wine tube, don’t fret, it’s a good thing. That means that you can guarantee that the wine was not over-processed and has all of its beautiful subtleties intact. Très chic!
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Recommended Reading
- Heart Healthy Wines: The Real Relationship Between Wine & Your Heart
- How to Choose the Right Glass for Your Vintage
- When and How to Use a Decanter
- The True Meaning of Wine Ratings and Why You Should Ignore Them All
- To Chill or Not to Chill: Avoid This Wine-Serving Faux Pas
- Losing Weight Without Giving Up Wine
- All About That Oak: How Different Types of Wooden Barrels Affect Your Flavors
- What Exactly is “Terroir”? And Why Does it Matter?
- Wine Classifications: First Growth, Premier Cru, and Others You Need to Know
- Why You Should Be Drinking Organic Wine
- Wine & Weather: A Marriage Made in Heaven...Or Hell
- Wine Speed Dating: Get to Know Champagne in 3 Minutes or Less
- Coral, Cotton Candy & Ruby Red: The Secret Sides of Rosé Wine
- Wine in Art: VINEBOX's Google Arts & Culture App Selfie
- Wine Speed Dating: Get to Know Riesling in 3 Minutes or Less
- Wine Speed Dating: Get to Know Pinot Noir in 3 Minutes or Less
- The World's 6 Most Expensive Wines
- What are Tannins and How Do They Affect Aging?
- The Best Wines to Pair with Father’s Day Brunch & Dinner
- Butter Mom Up This Mother’s Day with These Smooth Wines
- The 12 Best Gifts for Your Wine-Loving Sweetheart
- Sparkling Wine, Champagne, and Other New Year's Eve Options: Know the Difference and Sip the Best
- Holiday Wines: 12 Varieties for the 12 Days of Christmas
- Be a Wine-Pairing Pro This Thanksgiving: The Best Wines for Turkey Day
- Spanish Wines: What to Expect from Andalucia to La Rioja
- The Best Spring Wine Festivals in North America You MUST See
- What are those crystal-like pieces floating in the bottom of my wine? What are tartrates?
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