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Ways to Give Her The Proposal of Her Dreams

“Will you marry me?” When you’re ready to say those four little words to your girlfriend, you know it. You know that you have found the woman of your dreams and you know that you want to spend the rest of your life with her.

Promoting Your Business with Custom Wine

If you own a business, you know that marketing it can be really challenging. How do you set yourself apart from all of the other businesses out there without spending a fortune on tactics that don’t work?

Cheers to Retirement: Ways Wine Can Class Up Your Retirement Party

Retirement used to be a sure thing. Like clockwork, it would come when people turned 65 and set them free from the chains of work so that they could live out the rest of their lives doing what they wanted to do.

Real Estate Closing Gifts for Homebuyers - An Open Letter to Realtors

Dear Realtors: Let me give you some really quick advice that will set you apart from everyone else selling homes in your area: Give a real estate closing gift of wine to your clients

Wine Themed Bachelorette Party Ideas

My friend Caitlynn loves wine. She has her favorites, but she also loves to try new kinds and experiment with different types of wine. I don’t need to tell you that she is a fun person to party with.

Can Vegans Drink Wine?. What Makes Wine Not Vegan.

No, wine is not vegan. It’s easy to assume that wine is vegan because the primary ingredient in wine is grapes. However, as most vegans know, it’s just as important to know how food and drinks are made as it is to know the ingredients found in them.

Wine is the New Beer: How to Have a Great Bachelor Party with Wine

The guys I know how to have a great time. They hang out, they have some great food, they talk sports, and they have a drink. Lately, I’ve noticed a trend: a lot of them have moved from preferring beer to preferring wine. More and more guys are finding that the almighty grape has just as much to offer as barley does.

Ways to Get Classmates to Come Back for Your Reunion

We all had “The Breakfast Club” in our high schools.

How to Order Wine at Restaurants Like a Pro

Many diners feel uncomfortable when faced with navigating a restaurant wine list, but it doesn’t have to be this way -with the following principles in mind, even novice oenophiles can order wine at a restaurant with confidence.

How to Celebrate Unique Occasions with Champagne

If you only think about gifting champagne during the holidays or for a wedding, think again! There are so many things to celebrate in life, and the gift of champagne can be used to mark each of them in a special way.

Create a Fantastic Engagement Party for Your Friends

Your BFF just got engaged. She has asked you to be part of her wedding party, and your first responsibility is planning the engagement party.

Wine Bottle Ring Toss Game - DIY

It can often be difficult to give away bottles of wine in groups. The intimacy of gift-giving is at times lost through this type of repetitive, chaotic exchange.

Fun Without the Sun: Ways to Make the Most of a Rainy Day

April showers might bring May flowers, but let’s face it, grey days can also leave you feeling kinda glum.

What is Sweet Wine? (Wine Basics)

What is sweet wine? How It’s Made? When a winemaker decides to produce a sweet wine, he or she faces a dilemma: sugar is required to make the wine taste sweet, but the sugars in grape juice are converted into alcohol during fermentation.

Fruit and Wine Pairings

Every wine lover has a few favorite combinations, but, every once in a while, even the most seasoned connoisseur comes by a fruit that flummoxes his or her taste buds, or just wants to shake things up with something new. So what fruit goes with wine?

How to Decorate with Mini Wine Bottles

Mini wine bottles are a hit at any corporate event, birthday bash or anniversary party.

Memorial Day Activities That Honor Veterans

Memorial Day is annually celebrated on the last Monday in May. For some people it simply means a refreshing and fun three-day weekend, but the truth is that this holiday holds a very special significance that everyone should recognize and appreciate.

Shocking Things You Can (But Probably Shouldn't) Do With a Wine Bottle Opener

Things are not always what they seem. Sometimes, they are more than we perceive them to be. An everyday object like a wine bottle opener, for example, was built with one specific purpose in mind, but surprisingly it can serve you in numerous other ways.

Wines for Christmas

Planning the perfect company Christmas party, dinner gathering, or holiday visit? No party is complete without the quintessential bottle of red, white, or sparkling wine to celebrate the holidays.

Personalized Corporate Gifts

Keeping your most important clients satisfied and delighted to be doing business with you is an extremely important strategy for any corporation. There are many different ways to do this, but giving your VIP clients a personalized gift is at the top of the list. Giving an impressive corporate wine gift will not only express customer appreciation but it will also increase the loyalty of your clients.

Special Mother’s Day Wine Gift Ideas

Every year as Mother’s Day approaches, people all over the world are scrambling last-minute, trying to decide what on earth to get mom. What kind of gift would be worth giving to the woman who brought you into the world? What type of gesture would suffice to say “thank you” for all she’s done for you?

Ways To Uncork Wine Without A Corkscrew

It’s a familiar tale - maybe you’re hosting a housewarming party and your kitchen gear is not yet unpacked, or perhaps you’re at an outdoor soiree and the hostess forgot that one tiny but important detail.

How to Read Wine Labels

Wine labels contain quite a bit of information, some of which is crucial to understanding what’s inside the bottle, and some of which is simply there to draw the eye of the consumer. Here’s a quick guide that will explain what to look for on a wine label, as well as what to ignore.

Ways To Pop The Question: Will You Be My Bridesmaid?

Popping the big question to your ‘maids is almost as exciting as getting engaged. Sure, your besties will say yes no matter what, but you can get a bit more clever than a phone call to ask them to be in your wedding.

Junk Food and Wine Pairings

Check out our junk food and wine pairings infographic next time you indulge in some fried chicken.

What To Do With Leftover Wine

Pouring wine out or letting it go rancid is a major drinker’s faux pas. For whatever reason (we can’t think of too many) if you weren’t able to finish a bottle of wine, we have a couple creative ideas to help you reuse and reinvent your wine and its bottle. Here are our ideas of what to do with leftover wine!

Corporate Event Theme Ideas

If there's one thing that employees look forward to throughout the year, it's definitely the annual company party. Unfortunately, the recession forced many businesses to make significant cutbacks and forego many incentives, and the annual party was one of the first things to go. Thankfully, the economy has rebounded since then, and company events are back on! Now, that's a reason to celebrate. If you're looking for some corporate theme ideas for your next event, consider celebrating with one of the fun and festive corporate party themes below.

Top Wine Bars in San Francisco

Maybe it's the proximity to Napa Valley and Sonoma or maybe it's the breeze coming off the bay that creates an ideal temperature for wine drinking, but San Francisco is a city for oenophiles. Heading to San Francisco and looking to indulge in the pleasure of wine? If so, check out our favorite wine spots in the city. Disclaimer: This is in NO way a comprehensive list, but just a starting point. Let us know your favorite spots and may the odds be ever in your favor!

How to Drink Wine Like a Sommelier

Wine was once considered a “rich man’s beverage” and held a rather snobby perception, but more and more Americans have begun to enjoy the drink. Whether you’re a novice or nearly an expert, it’s always good to know how to drink wine and get the most out of your wine-drinking experience. Here's how to taste wine like a Sommelier.

Low Calorie Red & White Wine Types

Every holiday season, the majority of us make the decision to eat and drink with abandon, knowing that on New Year’s Day, we shall start over with the resolution to be healthier, lose weight, and go to the gym.</span> In theory, this sounds wonderful. Unfortunately, it rarely works.

Entertaining with Champagne: Desserts for Lovers

In the true spirit of romance, love, and all things bubbly we’ve put together an entertaining with Champagne dessert and cocktail guide that will surely make your heart flutter.

Wine Myths - Uncorked!

Misconceptions about wine run rampant. Luckily, experienced “oenophiles” (a fancy word for those that love wine) have gathered enough experience to set the record straight. Skip “drinking the Kool-Aid.” Instead, explore some uncharted territory and try new varietals from many of the emerging wine regions to find your personal favorites. Watch as we debunk these 5 myths about wine!

Unique Graduation Gift Ideas

Graduation is on the horizon which means there is celebration to be had and gifts to be given. The graduate can finally adorn the cap and gown that’s been hanging in the front of their closet for weeks and exhale a sigh of relief after the rollercoaster of all the years. Graduation is a huge accomplishment that calls for a special gift to help start off the new chapter. Visit our blog for some unique graduation gift ideas!

Valentine's Day Inspired Scavenger Hunt

As Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, it is time to figure out how to make a day of romance be unique and special. What better way to express your love than a Valentine's Day scavenger hunt. But there is a better way.

Red Wine Flavor Profiles

The holiday season means food, wine, and more food. Red wine is the perfect pairing for your beef roast this winter.

White House Wines: The Most and Least Expensive Presidential Wines

After three years of not disclosing the wines served at state dinners, President Barack Obama resumed the longstanding practice of publishing the state dinner wine lists during the French President Francois Hollande's White House visit back in February. We have compiled a list of some of the most expensive and least expensive presidential wines that have made their way into the White House halls since America’s birth, so you, too, can drink like a president.

How To Cure a Wine Hangover

We’ve all been there, and by “there” we mean that hangover that can’t be shaken. A bottle of ibuprofen and a tall glass of water seems to be the go-to remedy, but there’s so much more to hangover recovery. Hangovers are dependent on many things, such as how much you drank, age, weight, and food consumed before alcohol consumption. These are just a few things you can do to make the recovery process a tad bit easier.

Understanding Wine Jargon: Acidity and Tannin

Sounding like a pro means understanding the basic characteristics of wine. Once you can recognize these characteristics, then you will know exactly what kind of wine you like. Don’t worry, we know you like them all!

Top Movies for Wine Lovers

The end of the week is almost here and if you have no energy to do anything except open a bottle of wine, put on some comfortable clothes, and throw on a movie. The hardest part of that equation is figuring out what movie to put on. We have compiled a list of the top 10 movies for wine lovers, so you don’t have to do anything more but sit back and relax!

The Perfect Date Night Plan

If you’re trying to win the heart of a new love or rekindle the magic in a long-term relationship, a little romance goes a long way. Do some pre-planning and learn how to plan the perfect date.

Our Guide to Ageworthy Birth Year Wines

There’s a popular misconception that wine categorically improves over time and that older wines always taste better than young ones.

Corporate Holiday Gifts Ideas for Employees

If you run a business, then you probably already know how important corporate holiday gifts and employee recognition is. It motivates them to keep working hard. One excellent way to express appreciation is with personal, meaningful gifts for employees, especially on holidays. In this blog we’ll detail several holidays in which employee gift giving is appropriate and encouraged, along with some small gift ideas.

Top Wine Gifts for Football Fans

How does one properly combine the grit of football with the elegance of wine? Fear not, for I've cracked the code and am here to reveal the secret on what wine gifts to give football fans.

How Do I Choose the Perfect Corporate Wine Gift or Liquor Gift?

Selecting the perfect corporate wine gift or corporate liquor gift is both an art and a thoughtful gesture. Giving just any gift will get you a ‘thank you’ but giving something personalized or tailored will cement a long-term position of strength that you need in this every-changing world.

Corporate Wine Gifts: A Touch of Elegance

Studies have shown that a successful culture is critical to a successful organization. Here’s a guide to help you through crafting an unforgettable corporate celebration, even at the eleventh hour.

What Are the Best Sweet Rosé Wines?

Ready to try a great rosé yourself this summer? We went on the hunt for some great sweet rosés to add to your wine fridge for the hot months ahead.

Mini Champagne Bottle Scavenger Hunt Proposal

Upon finally finding that special person, the wind in your sails, the peanut butter to your jelly, or also known as the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, it is time to plan out the ever-important wedding proposal.

Wine and Cheese Pairing Party

Planning what to serve for food and drink can sometimes leave you overwhelmed. Luckily, you can never go wrong with the time-honored tradition of wine and cheese pairings.

Company Party Planning: How to Plan a Corporate Event

Whether it’s your quarterly, biannual, or company Christmas party, plan a corporate event that will have people talking, and excited to come! Read this company party planning blog piece at Personal Wine to learn how to plan a corporate event and help you find out where to start.