Archive

Wine-Buying Tips for Father’s Day June 13, 2016
Top 10 “Suggestive” Wines For Valentine’s Day February 9, 2015
Setting Wine Goals for the New Year January 5, 2015
Champagne 101 December 9, 2014
Ideal Wedding Gifts May 22, 2013
Gift Ideas: Decanters and Aerators December 17, 2012
The Wine.com Wine Lover’s Gift Guide December 17, 2012
Wine.com Accessories: Wine Openers December 13, 2012
12 wines to buy on 12-12-12 for the 12 days of Christmas December 12, 2012
Yes, you CAN find great value Champagne November 20, 2012
When to decant December 15, 2011
Gift Guide by Personality November 27, 2011
Wine.com nominated for best Wine Gift Basket October 18, 2011
Discover the Gems of Small Production Pinot Noir April 6, 2011
Valentine’s Day labels January 31, 2011
Evolution of the Gift Basket December 9, 2010
Gift Tips for Wedding Season June 11, 2009

Five Wines to Have on Hand for the Holidays December 2, 2017
9 Ways to Make the Most of Your Party Leftovers December 22, 2016
Toast the New Year with Sparkling Wines from Around the World December 19, 2016
Seasonal Sipping: Capturing the Flavors of Fall in a Glass November 23, 2016
Thanksgiving Wine and Pie Pairings November 18, 2016
Ten Wicked Wines for Halloween October 12, 2016
Grab Some Garnacha for #GarnachaDay 2016 September 15, 2016
Labor Day Wine: Griller’s Guide to Wine Pairing August 31, 2016
Drink Like a Founding Father this Independence Day July 4, 2016
Wine-Buying Tips for Father’s Day June 13, 2016
Somm Things I Think About: Pop the Cork! December 3, 2015
Wine Cocktails for Fall! October 13, 2015
Top 5 Champagnes for Bastille Day! July 14, 2015
Hurray for #Chardonnay Day! May 21, 2015
Happy Moscato Day! May 8, 2015
Food & Wine: Mother’s Day Brunch and Wine Pairings May 1, 2015
Food & Wine: National Grilled Cheese Month April 10, 2015
Food & Wine: Fish Fridays! March 6, 2015
Food & Wine: National Chili Day! February 26, 2015
National Drink Wine Day: who’s drinking wine? February 18, 2015
Food & Wine: Mardi Gras Menu February 13, 2015
Top 10 “Suggestive” Wines For Valentine’s Day February 9, 2015
Food & Wine: Happy Homemade Soup Day!!! February 4, 2015
Food & Wine: Celebrate International Italian Cuisine Day With Wine and Risotto! January 16, 2015
Setting Wine Goals for the New Year January 5, 2015
My Top 5 Holiday Wines December 16, 2014
Champagne 101 December 9, 2014
The official wine for not over-cooking your Thanksgiving Turkey November 18, 2014
Wake up and taste the Tempranillo November 14, 2014
Working Moms in the Wine Industry: Happy Mother’s Day to all of you! May 9, 2014
Sparkling Wine Guide December 9, 2013
Favorite Wine Gifts December 4, 2013
Wines to have on hand for unexpected gifts and guests November 22, 2013
Preparing Wine for Big Holiday Gatherings December 19, 2012
How to Prepare for Large Holiday Gatherings, from our friends at Omaha Steaks December 18, 2012
Gift Ideas: Decanters and Aerators December 17, 2012
The Wine.com Wine Lover’s Gift Guide December 17, 2012
Share your favorite wines this holiday with our friends at the SkinnyScoop! December 16, 2012
Wine.com Accessories: Wine Openers December 13, 2012
12 wines to buy on 12-12-12 for the 12 days of Christmas December 12, 2012
Yes, you CAN find great value Champagne November 20, 2012
If you could only serve two wines this holiday season… November 16, 2012
Thanksgiving Wine Picks November 14, 2012
Halloween Candy Wine Pairings October 31, 2012
It’s Club time. WINE Club time. December 20, 2011
Planning for a party? Bottle Math December 18, 2011
Dessert Wine Guide December 12, 2011
Bubbly Guide: Your guide to all that sparkles for the holidays December 11, 2011
Choosing the right glassware for your wine December 8, 2011
What’s “Trendy” in Wine – the Wine.com 100 December 6, 2011
How to host a successful wine tasting party December 3, 2011
A perfect party case December 2, 2011
Fun ways to re-use your corks! December 1, 2011
Tips for stress-free holiday entertaining November 29, 2011
Gift Guide by Personality November 27, 2011
How to preserve or use leftover wine December 16, 2010
Wine & Chocolate Pairing December 15, 2010
Breaking the rules–throwing traditional tips out the window December 14, 2010
Chilling white wine quickly and other festive tips December 13, 2010
Be a prepared guest–what to bring to a party December 12, 2010
Evolution of the Gift Basket December 9, 2010
Branching out–grape varieties worth a try December 8, 2010
Building the perfect case–a little bit of everything December 7, 2010
Top 100 Wine Lists December 5, 2010
Why lighter bottles matter December 2, 2010
Good Wine Punch December 1, 2010
How to please those picky drinkers November 30, 2010
Holiday Gift Guide by Personality November 29, 2010
Holiday Sparklers: A great bubbly for any event November 28, 2010
Holiday Party Wine Must-Haves November 25, 2010
Some Holiday Entertaining Favorites November 22, 2010
Tell us your favorite Holiday Wine Tip and enter to win a Wine.com Gift Certificate November 16, 2010
How to host a successful wine tasting party October 27, 2010
Guide to Bubbly December 14, 2009
Wines to have on hand for unexpected gifts and guests December 8, 2009
When to use a decanter December 3, 2009
Party Tricks You Need to Know December 2, 2009
How much wine do you need for a party? December 1, 2009

Industry News

Are Organic Wines really Organic? March 15, 2017
Grab Some Garnacha for #GarnachaDay 2016 September 15, 2016
Nebbiolo Prima July 15, 2016
Is Hangover-free Wine Finally Here? April 1, 2016
Wine.com 100: Brangelina, the Today Show & Olive Garden December 7, 2015
Rating Wines: Is it Art or Science? September 9, 2015
Ancient Peaks – California’s newest wine appellation August 19, 2015
Top 5 Champagnes for Bastille Day! July 14, 2015
Braving the Willamette Valley front: Oregon Wine Month May 28, 2015
The future of Australia… it’s bright indeed! May 20, 2015
Gérard Bertrand: Story behind the Wine April 7, 2015
Women in Wine: Joy Sterling March 26, 2015
Women in Wine: Alisa Jacobson March 11, 2015
National Drink Wine Day: who’s drinking wine? February 18, 2015
Silver Oak Cellars and its Mastery of the Wine Universe February 6, 2015
The Wayward Zin has come home… February 5, 2015
What is it with these wine competitions anyway? January 14, 2015
Wine.com Releases 2014 Annual Wine.com 100 December 3, 2014
Cuvaison: A Wine.com Mashup October 31, 2014
Tips to make wine ratings work for you October 27, 2014
The Ultimate Wine Vacation? September 30, 2014
Kicking off California Wine Month with Zin! September 2, 2014
#CabernetDay from Bordeaux to Coonawarra August 28, 2014
Wine Bloggers are here to stay July 31, 2014
Introducing Emmolo July 28, 2014
A day in the life of a wine judge June 26, 2014
The Gorgeous 2012 Oregon Pinot Noirs May 13, 2014
A celebration of Australian Wine January 24, 2014
Ready to rock out with wine? October 24, 2013
A letter from the Wine.com CEO to our customers & suppliers July 2, 2013
Celebrities & Wine April 10, 2013
Inaugural “California Champagne” Controversy January 23, 2013
The Wine.com 100 once again says… everyone loves a good Cabernet value! December 5, 2012
Nicolas Catena: The “godfather” of Argentine wine October 23, 2012
Celebrate California Wine Month September 11, 2012
The Wine.com Tasting Room March 15, 2012
Ode to Australia January 26, 2012
The Zinfandel Grape January 24, 2012
What’s “Trendy” in Wine – the Wine.com 100 December 6, 2011
Takeaways from the Wine Spectator Wine Experience October 25, 2011
California Wine Month September 6, 2011
Celebrating Cabernet Day! September 1, 2011
Wine.com Nominated as Retailer of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine August 30, 2011
Virginia wines and more August 23, 2011
Oregon Pinot Camp 2011 July 27, 2011
Louis Roederer’s Cristal for 96% off? April 20, 2011
Women in Wine: Laura Catena March 22, 2011
Women in Wine: Madame Veuve Clicquot March 15, 2011
Women and Wine March 8, 2011
ZAP 2011 February 10, 2011
Why lighter bottles matter December 2, 2010
Cork vs. Screw Cap debate goes environmental July 20, 2010
How has the economy affected your drinking habits? July 30, 2009

New Arrivals

Ancient Peaks – California’s newest wine appellation August 19, 2015
There has never been a better time for rosés May 12, 2015
Silver Oak Cellars and its Mastery of the Wine Universe February 6, 2015
Make Way for the 2013 Rombauer Chardonnay August 5, 2014
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon is a time-tested treat! July 29, 2014
Celebrating Caymus Vineyards 40th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon May 1, 2014
A drink with the Crowleys November 8, 2013
Wines that Rock November 13, 2011
Impressions from Bordeaux April 29, 2011
Tasting the 2009 Vintage in Bordeaux April 1, 2010

Food + Wine

Wine Pairing Strategies for Thai and Sushi January 29, 2018
Wine Guide: Best Wines with Seafood November 20, 2017
Pairing Wine and Chocolate – Tips and Tricks February 8, 2017
9 Ways to Make the Most of Your Party Leftovers December 22, 2016
Thanksgiving Wine and Pie Pairings November 18, 2016
Sicily: A food and wine paradise October 19, 2016
Grab Some Garnacha for #GarnachaDay 2016 September 15, 2016
Labor Day Wine: Griller’s Guide to Wine Pairing August 31, 2016
Provence: The Prescription for your Pink Wine Phobia June 8, 2016
Somm Things I Think About: Easy wine sauces for easy wine pairings January 19, 2016
Food & Wine: BBQ and Wine Pairings May 22, 2015
Food & Wine: Mother’s Day Brunch and Wine Pairings May 1, 2015
Food & Wine: National Grilled Cheese Month April 10, 2015
Food & Wine: Fish Fridays! March 6, 2015
Food & Wine: National Chili Day! February 26, 2015
Food & Wine: Mardi Gras Menu February 13, 2015
Food & Wine: Anne’s Braised Beef Short Ribs February 6, 2015
Food & Wine: Happy Homemade Soup Day!!! February 4, 2015
Food & Wine: Celebrate International Italian Cuisine Day With Wine and Risotto! January 16, 2015
The official wine for not over-cooking your Thanksgiving Turkey November 18, 2014
Food & Wine Fridays: Wine & The Late Night Supper October 3, 2014
Food & Wine Friday: Beef & Bordeaux – it’s what’s for dinner September 19, 2014
Kicking off California Wine Month with Zin! September 2, 2014
Grilling: Cabernet, Rib Eye of Beef and beyond July 1, 2014
Let’s Barbecue May 28, 2014
Riesling love April 11, 2014
Fried Chicken goes with… April 8, 2014
Roast Pork, white rice and brown gravy April 7, 2014
The Odd Couple: Strip Steak & Sancerre March 6, 2014
Basic Food & Wine Pairing Tips June 26, 2013
How to Prepare for Large Holiday Gatherings, from our friends at Omaha Steaks December 18, 2012
Thanksgiving Wine Picks November 14, 2012
Halloween Candy Wine Pairings October 31, 2012
Tailgate Sipping September 17, 2012
Wine Wednesday & Buitoni February 7, 2012
The Forgotten Wine May 3, 2011
Wild Wines – Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting – March 27, San Francisco March 31, 2011
Wine & Chocolate Pairing December 15, 2010
Wines for the tailgate September 15, 2010
Some Basic Food & Wine Pairing Tips January 12, 2010

Staff Picks

Home for the holidays: A six-pack of wines for Thanksgiving November 17, 2017
Washington Wine August 11, 2017
Are Organic Wines really Organic? March 15, 2017
Toast the New Year with Sparkling Wines from Around the World December 19, 2016
Seasonal Sipping: Capturing the Flavors of Fall in a Glass November 23, 2016
Ten Wicked Wines for Halloween October 12, 2016
Somm Things I Think About: Pop the Cork! December 3, 2015
Last Winery on Earth – Welcome to Two Paddocks August 7, 2015
Top 5 Champagnes for Bastille Day! July 14, 2015
Somme Things I Think About: What do I want to drink on a summer day? July 8, 2015
New Zealand – The Land of Diversity and Innovation July 7, 2015
3 Under-the-Radar Whites for Summer Sipping June 17, 2015
Wine Houses of Westeros June 13, 2015
Food & Wine: Mother’s Day Brunch and Wine Pairings May 1, 2015
New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc and Center Stage April 24, 2015
Malbec: Did I find God in the vineyards? April 15, 2015
Food & Wine: Fish Fridays! March 6, 2015
Food & Wine: National Chili Day! February 26, 2015
Food & Wine: Mardi Gras Menu February 13, 2015
Top 10 “Suggestive” Wines For Valentine’s Day February 9, 2015
Food & Wine: Happy Homemade Soup Day!!! February 4, 2015
Seeking value wine for the wine lover January 20, 2015
Food & Wine: Celebrate International Italian Cuisine Day With Wine and Risotto! January 16, 2015
Somme Things I Think About: Oregon Wine January 7, 2015
My Top 5 Holiday Wines December 16, 2014
A Deal on Napa Valley Cabernets September 23, 2014
The hunt for California’s Holy Grail September 5, 2014
Baseball and Wine: The race to the pennant August 26, 2014
The World’s Best Wine Values under $15.00 August 22, 2014
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon: Elegant, Wonderful and Timeless August 20, 2014
Aussie Wines Rocking My World August 14, 2014
Make Way for the 2013 Rombauer Chardonnay August 5, 2014
Wine Bloggers are here to stay July 31, 2014
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon is a time-tested treat! July 29, 2014
A celebration of Australian Wine January 24, 2014
12 wines to buy on 12-12-12 for the 12 days of Christmas December 12, 2012
Staff Pick: La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva Especial 2001 November 8, 2012
Staff Pick: Firestone Cabernet Sauvignon October 24, 2012
Staff Pick: La Marca Prosecco August 22, 2012
Creating that perfect case February 14, 2012
Club 89 October 20, 2011
Old World vs. New World Gruner Veltliner. April 14, 2011
Shop Like a Pro! April 11, 2011
Discover the Gems of Small Production Pinot Noir April 6, 2011
Gosset Brut Excellence NV February 18, 2011
Staff Pick: WineShopper – Schug 2008 Sonoma Chardonnay February 17, 2011
Staff Pick: Acrobat Pinot Noir 2009 February 15, 2011
Staff Pick: WineShopper – Chateau St Jean 2007 Reserve Chardonnay February 14, 2011
Adelsheim 2008 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir February 10, 2011
Staff Pick: WineShopper – Barbi Brunello di Montalcino 2004 375ml February 7, 2011
Staff Pick: Hall Helps Ease the Pain of Black Eyed Peas Super Bowl Half-Time Show February 7, 2011
Staff Pick: 2009 Domane Wachau Federspiel Terrassen Gruner Veltliner February 2, 2011

What We’re Drinking

Buying Bordeaux on a Budget September 24, 2018
Top 10 Washington Wines that will WOW you August 6, 2018
The perfect match: New Zealand and Sauvignon Blanc May 3, 2018
Home for the holidays: A six-pack of wines for Thanksgiving November 17, 2017
Bordeaux: It’s for everyone October 13, 2017
Washington Wine August 11, 2017
Are Organic Wines really Organic? March 15, 2017
9 Ways to Make the Most of Your Party Leftovers December 22, 2016
Toast the New Year with Sparkling Wines from Around the World December 19, 2016
Seasonal Sipping: Capturing the Flavors of Fall in a Glass November 23, 2016
Ten Wicked Wines for Halloween October 12, 2016
Memoirs of a Malbec April 17, 2016
Niven Family Wine Estates Winery Focus March 24, 2016
South Africa: New Land of Vines March 18, 2016
Bringing back an old friend: The Wines of Chile have reached a new level March 4, 2016
Tasting Bordeaux December 31, 2015
How to navigate Bordeaux on a budget December 16, 2015
Somm Things I Think About: Portugal’s still wines December 9, 2015
Wine.com 100: Brangelina, the Today Show & Olive Garden December 7, 2015
Somm Things I Think About: Pop the Cork! December 3, 2015
New Zealand: A New Way of Thinking October 27, 2015
Hola Garnacha #GarnachaDay September 18, 2015
Rating Wines: Is it Art or Science? September 9, 2015
Ancient Peaks – California’s newest wine appellation August 19, 2015
Last Winery on Earth – Welcome to Two Paddocks August 7, 2015
Top 5 Champagnes for Bastille Day! July 14, 2015
Somme Things I Think About: What do I want to drink on a summer day? July 8, 2015
New Zealand – The Land of Diversity and Innovation July 7, 2015
3 Under-the-Radar Whites for Summer Sipping June 17, 2015
Wine Houses of Westeros June 13, 2015
Exploring Portugal June 10, 2015
#DrinkPink! Rose season is here June 4, 2015
Braving the Willamette Valley front: Oregon Wine Month May 28, 2015
There has never been a better time for rosés May 12, 2015
Happy Moscato Day! May 8, 2015
Food & Wine: Mother’s Day Brunch and Wine Pairings May 1, 2015
New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc and Center Stage April 24, 2015
Malbec: Did I find God in the vineyards? April 15, 2015
Gérard Bertrand: Story behind the Wine April 7, 2015
Food & Wine: Fish Fridays! March 6, 2015
Food & Wine: National Chili Day! February 26, 2015
Food & Wine: Mardi Gras Menu February 13, 2015
Top 10 “Suggestive” Wines For Valentine’s Day February 9, 2015
Silver Oak Cellars and its Mastery of the Wine Universe February 6, 2015
The Wayward Zin has come home… February 5, 2015
Food & Wine: Happy Homemade Soup Day!!! February 4, 2015
Seeking value wine for the wine lover January 20, 2015
Food & Wine: Celebrate International Italian Cuisine Day With Wine and Risotto! January 16, 2015
What is it with these wine competitions anyway? January 14, 2015
Somme Things I Think About: Oregon Wine January 7, 2015
Setting Wine Goals for the New Year January 5, 2015
My Top 5 Holiday Wines December 16, 2014
Wine.com Releases 2014 Annual Wine.com 100 December 3, 2014
The Zen of Zin November 20, 2014
The official wine for not over-cooking your Thanksgiving Turkey November 18, 2014
Wake up and taste the Tempranillo November 14, 2014
Cuvaison: A Wine.com Mashup October 31, 2014
Merlot re-cap: why should we drink Merlot? October 30, 2014
Savoring Champagne October 2, 2014
Austrian Wines- Grüner takes a Chardonnay Spin? September 29, 2014
A Deal on Napa Valley Cabernets September 23, 2014
The hunt for California’s Holy Grail September 5, 2014
Kicking off California Wine Month with Zin! September 2, 2014
Baseball and Wine: The race to the pennant August 26, 2014
The World’s Best Wine Values under $15.00 August 22, 2014
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon: Elegant, Wonderful and Timeless August 20, 2014
Aussie Wines Rocking My World August 14, 2014
Make Way for the 2013 Rombauer Chardonnay August 5, 2014
Wine Bloggers are here to stay July 31, 2014
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon is a time-tested treat! July 29, 2014
Experiencing Rioja July 22, 2014
Free the muscat July 8, 2014
Grilling: Cabernet, Rib Eye of Beef and beyond July 1, 2014
It’s bubbles for June, of course! June 3, 2014
Wine.com #ChardonnayDay Storyboard May 22, 2014
Wine and the Working Mom May 7, 2014
A celebration of Australian Wine January 24, 2014
Make every night a Bordeaux night November 21, 2013
A drink with the Crowleys November 8, 2013
Goulish wines for Halloween October 28, 2013
Zinfandel. A History May 15, 2013
Share your favorite wines this holiday with our friends at the SkinnyScoop! December 16, 2012
12 wines to buy on 12-12-12 for the 12 days of Christmas December 12, 2012
Staff Pick: La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva Especial 2001 November 8, 2012
Wine unites the country November 5, 2012
Staff Pick: Firestone Cabernet Sauvignon October 24, 2012
Staff Pick: La Marca Prosecco August 22, 2012
Rosé goes mainstream! July 30, 2012
Zinfandel. A History July 24, 2012
Creating that perfect case February 14, 2012
Why we should drink more affordable Bordeaux November 7, 2011
Club 89 October 20, 2011
Spooky labels for Halloween! October 4, 2011
Perfect Wine Pairings for Trying Parenting Times September 26, 2011
Ode to Pinot Noir September 13, 2011
Drinking Deliciously with Peter Lehmann Wines September 7, 2011
Gaga for Godello August 26, 2011
Cotes-du-Rhone Showdown July 19, 2011
Rose Rundown July 15, 2011
The Forgotten Wine May 3, 2011
Impressions from Bordeaux April 29, 2011
Old World vs. New World Gruner Veltliner. April 14, 2011
Shop Like a Pro! April 11, 2011
Discover the Gems of Small Production Pinot Noir April 6, 2011
Wild Wines – Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting – March 27, San Francisco March 31, 2011
WineShopper Tasting Notes February 28, 2011
Gosset Brut Excellence NV February 18, 2011
Staff Pick: WineShopper – Schug 2008 Sonoma Chardonnay February 17, 2011
Staff Pick: Acrobat Pinot Noir 2009 February 15, 2011
Staff Pick: WineShopper – Chateau St Jean 2007 Reserve Chardonnay February 14, 2011
Adelsheim 2008 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir February 10, 2011
Staff Pick: WineShopper – Barbi Brunello di Montalcino 2004 375ml February 7, 2011
Staff Pick: Hall Helps Ease the Pain of Black Eyed Peas Super Bowl Half-Time Show February 7, 2011
Staff Pick: 2009 Domane Wachau Federspiel Terrassen Gruner Veltliner February 2, 2011
Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2008 February 1, 2011
The Pregnant Palate: Drinking Hugel Riesling January 26, 2011
The Pregnant Palate: Birthday Dinner January 19, 2011
Still loving California, but growing more adventurous! January 9, 2011
We’re still drinking Cabernet January 7, 2011
The season for Beaujolais November 11, 2010
The Pregnant Palate Drinks Chile October 19, 2010
The Pregnant Palate: Tasting with a belly October 12, 2010
The Pregnant Palate: Tasting the wines of Langmeil October 4, 2010
Sonoma Travels September 14, 2010
Cabernet Week at WineShopper September 9, 2010
Diamond Creek Shines September 3, 2010
Learning to drink pink July 16, 2010
Alternative Packaging. Or, the comeback of boxed wine & plastic bottles June 21, 2010
Reasons to love South Africa June 6, 2010
Still loving those Biodynamic wines… June 3, 2010
Q&A with Frog’s Leap owner and winemaker, John Williams May 18, 2010
Another Great Way to Explore Wine April 28, 2010
Country Music & Wine April 19, 2010
The Wine Influence of TV April 6, 2010
An update on recent Bordeaux Vintages – Part 4 April 1, 2010
An update on recent Bordeaux Vintages – Part 3 March 30, 2010
An update on recent Bordeaux Vintages – Part 2 March 29, 2010
An update on recent Bordeaux Vintages – Part 1 March 28, 2010
Off the Beaten Path: Spanish Finos February 2, 2010
Chardonnay Revisited September 11, 2009
How has the economy affected your drinking habits? July 30, 2009
A Riesling to Try July 28, 2009
Wines that taste good from a plastic cup June 17, 2009

Wine Education

New Zealand: A Pinot Paradise October 11, 2018
Buying Bordeaux on a Budget September 24, 2018
Grab a Glass of European Garnacha (aka Grenache) for #GarnachaDay September 18, 2018
Rias Baixas & Albarino – Choices of Style August 31, 2018
Top 10 Washington Wines that will WOW you August 6, 2018
Germany: Light, refreshing and underrated July 24, 2018
White Bordeaux: Refreshing elegance in a glass July 16, 2018
The Albariño of Rías Baixas June 15, 2018
Tempranillo – The Ultimate Grilling Wine May 24, 2018
The perfect match: New Zealand and Sauvignon Blanc May 3, 2018
3 reasons you should drink Rueda wine all summer April 25, 2018
Washington Wine: A Journey Just Beginning March 5, 2018
Wine Pairing Strategies for Thai and Sushi January 29, 2018
The new age of Prosecco November 9, 2017
Bordeaux: It’s for everyone October 13, 2017
Great European Garnacha/Grenache for Toasting #GarnachaDay 2017 September 14, 2017
Riding out Summer with Regional Rosé August 16, 2017
Washington Wine August 11, 2017
The Blanc Side of Bordeaux July 6, 2017
Six White Wine Grapes that Welcome Summer! June 22, 2017
Best Bets for Mini-Champagne and Sparkling Wine Bottles May 1, 2017
Riveting Reds from Ribera del Duero March 30, 2017
Are Organic Wines really Organic? March 15, 2017
The Albariños of Rias Baixas March 13, 2017
When Does Vintage Matter Most? February 10, 2017
Garnacha is the New Black February 2, 2017
A Balanced Bookshelf: Recommended Reading for Every Wine Lover January 23, 2017
Toast the New Year with Sparkling Wines from Around the World December 19, 2016
Thanksgiving Wine and Pie Pairings November 18, 2016
Bordeaux on a Budget October 27, 2016
Sicily: A food and wine paradise October 19, 2016
Discover Rhone September 22, 2016
Grab Some Garnacha for #GarnachaDay 2016 September 15, 2016
Best Bets for Budget Wedding Bubbly August 15, 2016
Nebbiolo Prima July 15, 2016
Drink Like a Founding Father this Independence Day July 4, 2016
The Next Great Grape: Garnacha From Cariñena June 17, 2016
Provence: The Prescription for your Pink Wine Phobia June 8, 2016
Summer in a Bottle: The Albariño of Rías Baixas May 26, 2016
New Zealand: A Sauvignon Blanc for every Palate May 6, 2016
Memoirs of a Malbec April 17, 2016
Niven Family Wine Estates Winery Focus March 24, 2016
A New Era for Chilean wine March 22, 2016
South Africa: New Land of Vines March 18, 2016
First Ladies of Wine March 15, 2016
Bringing back an old friend: The Wines of Chile have reached a new level March 4, 2016
Tasting Bordeaux December 31, 2015
How to navigate Bordeaux on a budget December 16, 2015
Somm Things I Think About: Portugal’s still wines December 9, 2015
Somm Things I Think About: Pop the Cork! December 3, 2015
New Zealand: A New Way of Thinking October 27, 2015
Wine Cocktails for Fall! October 13, 2015
Hola Garnacha #GarnachaDay September 18, 2015
Ancient Peaks – California’s newest wine appellation August 19, 2015
Last Winery on Earth – Welcome to Two Paddocks August 7, 2015
Q&A: What is Carbonic Maceration August 5, 2015
Somme Things I Think About: Which Sherry is right for you? July 22, 2015
Top 5 Champagnes for Bastille Day! July 14, 2015
New Zealand – The Land of Diversity and Innovation July 7, 2015
How Madeira fueled the American Revolution July 2, 2015
Tips & Tricks on Preserving Wine June 24, 2015
3 Under-the-Radar Whites for Summer Sipping June 17, 2015
Exploring Portugal June 10, 2015
#DrinkPink! Rose season is here June 4, 2015
Map | Australian Wine Regions & Key Grapes May 31, 2015
Braving the Willamette Valley front: Oregon Wine Month May 28, 2015
Food & Wine: BBQ and Wine Pairings May 22, 2015
Hurray for #Chardonnay Day! May 21, 2015
The future of Australia… it’s bright indeed! May 20, 2015
There has never been a better time for rosés May 12, 2015
Happy Moscato Day! May 8, 2015
Q&A: What are Tartrates April 29, 2015
New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc and Center Stage April 24, 2015
Malbec: Did I find God in the vineyards? April 15, 2015
Gérard Bertrand: Story behind the Wine April 7, 2015
Somme Things I Think About: Why do we swirl wine? March 20, 2015
Somme Things I Think About: How did wine bottles get their shape? February 12, 2015
Silver Oak Cellars and its Mastery of the Wine Universe February 6, 2015
The Wayward Zin has come home… February 5, 2015
Garnacha! An education January 27, 2015
Somme Things I Think About: Oregon Wine January 7, 2015
Champagne 101 December 9, 2014
A guide to finding value in Bordeaux November 23, 2014
The Zen of Zin November 20, 2014
The official wine for not over-cooking your Thanksgiving Turkey November 18, 2014
Wake up and taste the Tempranillo November 14, 2014
Cuvaison: A Wine.com Mashup October 31, 2014
Merlot re-cap: why should we drink Merlot? October 30, 2014
Tips to make wine ratings work for you October 27, 2014
Merlot: The “M” Wine October 20, 2014
From Burgundy with love: Appellation Bourgogne October 13, 2014
Savoring Champagne October 2, 2014
Austrian Wines- Grüner takes a Chardonnay Spin? September 29, 2014
A Deal on Napa Valley Cabernets September 23, 2014
Is wine gluten free? September 18, 2014
The hunt for California’s Holy Grail September 5, 2014
Kicking off California Wine Month with Zin! September 2, 2014
#CabernetDay from Bordeaux to Coonawarra August 28, 2014
Aussie Wines Rocking My World August 14, 2014
Introducing Emmolo July 28, 2014
It’s bubbles for June, of course! June 3, 2014
Wine.com #ChardonnayDay Storyboard May 22, 2014
The Green Wine Concept April 23, 2014
Green Wines for Earth Day! (Infographic) April 22, 2014
Riesling love April 11, 2014
The legend of Fume Blanc April 10, 2014
Sparkling Wine Guide December 9, 2013
Make every night a Bordeaux night November 21, 2013
What do “legs” tell us about a wine? July 17, 2013
Patriotic Drinking July 3, 2013
What is a gooseberry, anyway? June 19, 2013
Synthetic Corks – please don’t make me use them! June 12, 2013
Zinfandel. A History May 15, 2013
Wine Quotes for fun! April 24, 2013
GREEN Wines Infographic April 17, 2013
What is fining? April 3, 2013
Top Underrated Wine Regions March 27, 2013
Preserving a wine after opening… February 25, 2013
What are “legs” in a wine? January 9, 2013
Delicious, non-age-worthy Bordeaux November 29, 2012
International Tempranillo Day November 8, 2012
What is a Bunghole? October 30, 2012
Celebrate California Wine Month September 11, 2012
Thick skin, big pips – how Cabernet Sauvignon came to dominate August 16, 2012
The ageability of Cabernet August 12, 2012
Chile 101 August 6, 2012
Pinot Gris vs. Pinot Grigio July 30, 2012
Central Coast – from bulk to boutique July 12, 2012
Tasting Room: Wines that taste great from a plastic cup (or great summer wines!) June 25, 2012
Tasting Room: If you like Rombauer Chardonnay (or Rich & Creamy Chardonnay) May 24, 2012
Wine.com Tasting Room: Italy April 25, 2012
What Are Green Wines (Infographic) April 10, 2012
The Beauty of Beaujolais Cru April 2, 2012
The Wine.com Tasting Room March 15, 2012
The Zinfandel Grape January 24, 2012
What Shizuku teaches us about wine January 9, 2012
A Toast To Champagne (Infographic) December 22, 2011
Oregon Pinot Camp 2011 July 27, 2011
Rose Rundown July 15, 2011
Wine and Heat – Eternal Enemies July 12, 2011
Does the Proper Wine Glass Matter? June 22, 2011
Does This Taste Jazzy to You? June 16, 2011
Old World vs. New World Gruner Veltliner. April 14, 2011
Shop Like a Pro! April 11, 2011
Discover the Gems of Small Production Pinot Noir April 6, 2011
Women in Wine: Madame Veuve Clicquot March 15, 2011
Go pink for Valentine’s Day February 8, 2011
Roads of the Rhone October 17, 2010
Learning to drink pink July 16, 2010
This summer, you should drink more…. Riesling! June 29, 2010
Reasons to love South Africa June 6, 2010
An update on recent Bordeaux Vintages – Part 4 April 1, 2010
An update on recent Bordeaux Vintages – Part 3 March 30, 2010
An update on recent Bordeaux Vintages – Part 2 March 29, 2010
An update on recent Bordeaux Vintages – Part 1 March 28, 2010
Ice Wine – Canada’s specialty February 24, 2010
Year in Review – Top Appellations of 2009 Part 3: Argentina January 31, 2010
Year in Review – Top Appellations of 2009 Part 2: Tuscany January 27, 2010
Year in Review – Top Appellations of 2009 Part 1: Cotes-du-Rhone January 25, 2010
Synthetic Corks January 6, 2010
Grape-Region Decoder Ring December 7, 2009
Wine Education Wednesday: Sulfites in wine October 1, 2009
The Wine Academy of Spain August 18, 2009
Wine Education Wednesday: Syrah vs. Shiraz July 23, 2009
Royal Bottle Sizes July 21, 2009
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What it means to be GREEN May 22, 2009
Buying Champagne 101 May 20, 2009

Tips + Tricks

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7 surprising uses for your leftover red wine November 9, 2015
Tips & Tricks on Preserving Wine June 24, 2015
Somme Things I Think About: Why do we swirl wine? March 20, 2015
Great Toasts for Momentous Occasions January 23, 2015
Wine Quotes to start your weekend! January 9, 2015
Setting Wine Goals for the New Year January 5, 2015
Champagne 101 December 9, 2014
Tips to make wine ratings work for you October 27, 2014
Dos & Don’ts of Visiting a Winery September 10, 2014
Aussie Wines Rocking My World August 14, 2014
Happy Bastille Day: Classic Bordeaux July 14, 2014
A serious pink that is a lot of fun! April 15, 2014
Preparing Wine for Big Holiday Gatherings December 19, 2012
What Shizuku teaches us about wine January 9, 2012
Choosing the right glassware for your wine December 8, 2011
Using Ratings to Buy Wine November 25, 2011
Rose Rundown July 15, 2011
Wine and Heat – Eternal Enemies July 12, 2011
Does the Proper Wine Glass Matter? June 22, 2011
The Forgotten Wine May 3, 2011
Shop Like a Pro! April 11, 2011
How to preserve or use leftover wine December 16, 2010
This summer, you should drink more…. Riesling! June 29, 2010
When to use a decanter December 3, 2009
Best way to quickly chill a bottle of wine July 31, 2009
Buying Champagne 101 May 20, 2009

Uncategorized

Five Wines to Have on Hand for the Holidays December 2, 2017
Bordeaux: It’s for everyone October 13, 2017
Six White Wine Grapes that Welcome Summer! June 22, 2017
Best Bets for Mini-Champagne and Sparkling Wine Bottles May 1, 2017
Somm things I think about: The Reds of Southern Rhône April 25, 2016
Niven Family Wine Estates Winery Focus March 24, 2016
A New Era for Chilean wine March 22, 2016
Tasting Bordeaux December 31, 2015
Take Me to the River… October 7, 2014
Introducing Emmolo July 28, 2014
5 refreshing whites everyone should be drinking this summer July 21, 2014
P.S. I love you! Time to explore Petite Sirah July 18, 2014
How do you make rose? #DrinkPink June 25, 2014
Introducing our brand new website! June 16, 2014
Wine Wedding Gift Guide June 5, 2014
It’s bubbles for June, of course! June 3, 2014
A Trio of Top California Chardonnays May 19, 2014
Wine and the Working Mom May 7, 2014
Wine should not be so difficult: A trio of great values! May 5, 2014
A delicious no-nonsense Rioja April 17, 2014
Roast Pork, white rice and brown gravy April 7, 2014
Tempranillo Day November 14, 2013
Perfect Wines for Trying Parenting Times May 8, 2013
Club 89 May 1, 2013
Spring Sips March 19, 2013
Top 5 have-on-hand everyday drinking whites March 5, 2013
Top 5 have-on-hand-everyday-drinking reds February 5, 2013
Are you ready for some football… wine? January 24, 2013
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What to eat with your Cabernet August 14, 2012
Staff Pick: Veramonte “La Gloria” Sauvignon Blanc August 6, 2012
Rosé goes mainstream! July 30, 2012
WineShopper Anniversary Week! June 11, 2012
Creating that perfect case February 14, 2012
How to order wine without looking like an idiot… February 14, 2012
Wine Wednesday: Buitoni and Italian Wines January 25, 2012
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Washington Wines in the spotlight January 10, 2012
Italian Wine & Food December 7, 2011
Bottle sizes and wine names December 5, 2011
Wine & Chocolate Pairing November 29, 2011
It’s All Greek To Me October 17, 2011
What is a “hybrid” grape? September 29, 2011
What the Firkin Hogshead are you talking about? September 20, 2011
Does This Taste Jazzy to You? June 16, 2011
Diner’s Ransom May 27, 2011
Sulfites in Wine May 15, 2011
The Forgotten Wine May 3, 2011
Old World vs. New World Gruner Veltliner. April 14, 2011
Give Merlot Another Chance April 3, 2011
Wild Wines – Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting – March 27, San Francisco March 31, 2011
Irish wines are smiling March 17, 2011
Q&A with Cristom winemaker, Steve Doerner March 1, 2011
The Pregnant Palate drinks Vasse Felix February 16, 2011
Staff Pick: WineShopper Budini 2009 Chardonnay February 3, 2011
Sweeping into Sweepstakes November 23, 2010
d’Arenberg: A profile October 7, 2010
The case for half bottles August 2, 2010
Chardonnay from Oregon is crazy good July 27, 2010
Patriotic Bottles July 1, 2010
WineShopper Launches Today: Incredible deals, limited time, members only. June 20, 2010
The perfect Wedding Gifts for wine loving couples June 16, 2010
This Summer’s Plastic Cup wines! June 8, 2010
2005 Red Bordeaux February 16, 2010
Favorite non-Champagne Bubblies for Valentine’s Day February 7, 2010
Fine Bordeaux – by Anthony Foster MW December 28, 2009
How to make mulled wine December 17, 2009
Ratings Explained December 6, 2009
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Wine Quotes for the Weekend August 14, 2009
A Tale of Two Pinots July 7, 2009

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