Wine Bottles & Closures
One of the first major changes in the wine industry came with the invention of the wine bottle and the removal of old, inefficient wine containers like leather sacks and pottery jugs. It allowed for wine to be stored more efficiently and limit the amount of exposure the wine had to the elements and possible taints. It also made it easier to transport, package and ship overseas.
Should You Sniff the Cork to Judge a Wine?
Some people prefer to sniff the wine cork to judge a wine, but in reality, sniffing the cork doesn't really prove a wine is good or bad. A...
Pop The Cork or Saber? How to Open Champagne Safely & Stylishly
Before you start, keep in mind that sparkling wines are under pressure, when you handle the wine keep the cork pointed in a clear direction...
Wine in a Box: A Success Even in France
France holds a yearly international competition for the Best Wine in Box that serves as a great incentive for national and international...
10 Wine Bottle Sizes You Didn't Know Existed
Wine bottles come in all kinds of different sizes, like the magnum, double magnum, jeroboam, Nebuchadnezzar and the standard 750 ml bottle...
In Defense of the Wine Cork
Cork is a traditional, eco-friendly material used to seal wine bottles. However, its reputation of leakage and tainting has lead to...
Spring Wine Releases & Spring Food Trends
This Sauvignon Blanc pairs with anything from a fresh local goat cheese to some freshly made hummus (light on the garlic) with some pita...
Boxed Wine, Cans & Tetra Paks(R): The Future of Wine Packaging
Wine shelves offer a wide selection of different types of wine packaging vessels... glass bottles - PET plastic bottles, boxed wine, Tetra...
