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Does Ice Belong in Wine?

A wide range of opinions on this topic... so we're positive the comments section will be civil. 😅

How to Clean Wine Glasses

This is essential information during hosting and entertaining season. 🧽⁠ ⁠ Here are a few tried-and-true methods for how to clean wine glasses. As for the dishwasher... we really only recommend that for machine blown stemware. More delicate (hand blown) wine glasses should probably be cleaned by hand.⁠

Different Types of Wooden Wine Racks

Planning on building a wine cellar some day? This information about the different types of wooden wine racks will come in handy. 👇 Individual Racking Kits ➡️ Organized, easy access to individual bottles Diamond Bins ➡️ Bulk storage of everyday or duplicate bottles Magnum Shelves ➡️ Champagne, magnums, or specialty formats that don’t fit other shelves Case Storage Bins ➡️ Storing unopened cases; efficient for collectors or trade use Want to take the next step towards a custom cellar in your home or business? Get a free design consultation here 🔗 https://www.wineenthusiast.com/shop/custom-cellars/

Avoid Saying the Same Thing As Me: Wine Edition

Let us know how far you got with your choices in the comments!

Holiday Hosting: Expectation vs. Reality

9 out of 10 times you end up questioning why you offered to host the holidays in the first place. 😅 Still figuring out how you'll elevate the holidays? Find our favorite gear here 🔗 bit.ly/47xcw1C

3 Reasons to Swirl Wine

Why exactly do we swirl wine all the time? Glad you asked... 🍷 𝗜𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲. Oxygen allows aroma compounds to become more detectable and helps soften harsh tannins. You want to swirl most wines, but older vintage pours are more delicate and thus might become overoxidized. 𝗜𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳-𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀. Some wines contain sulfites, which can create odors of burnt matches or rotten eggs. Some swirling can dissipate those malodors. 𝗔 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹. By stretching the liquid across the glass, you can better analyze a wine's color and viscosity. Swirling also leaves behind "legs" on the glass, which can glean insight into a wine's level of alcohol.

How We Fit 10,000 Wine Bottles Into One Room

The keys to this stunning wine cellar with a capacity of 10,000 bottles are... 👇 🍷 Individual wine racking kits - each providing efficient, high-density storage 🍷 Modularity - different kits connect seamlessly, maximizing the cellar's space 🍷 Expert design - our storage consultants have decades of wine racking experience Looking to build a wine cellar for your home or business? Get a FREE design consultation here 🔗 bit.ly/4pSRguV

Moment of Zen - Recanter Wine Breather Decanter

This unique sommelier-style decanter allows you to rebottle your wine so you can savor it as long as you can. Meticulously designed with an elegant wide-flared bottom for excellent aeration, it features a unique stainless steel and silicone stopper that a

Spills happen... but so do holiday miracles

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What Temperature to Serve Wine

Mastering service temperatures is the 🔑 to stepping up your wine game during hosting season.

My wine-inspired stocking haul

In order of appearance... 👇 🍷 Blue Pakkawood Double Hinged Executive Corkscrew 🍷 Interchangeable Glassware Cleaning Brush 🍷 Automatic Vacuum Wine Saver 🍷 L’Atelier du Vin Oeno Motion Corkscrew 🍷 L’Atelier du Vin Garcon Waiter’s Corkscrew 🍷 L’Atelier du Vin Soft Machine Corkscrew 🍷 Dashing Deer Wine Bottle Lanterns Find them here 🔗 bit.ly/47xcw1C

Types of Wine Glasses

Do you prefer universal or varietal specific wine glasses?

How to Clean a Decanter, Properly

Wine Enthusiast Crossbody Sherpa Wine Bag

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The Holiday Pour: Expectation vs. Reality

The holiday stress is very much real. 🫠 Find a little calm (and cab) here 🔗 bit.ly/4qLDqM8

Oh no, it's raining...

Exclusive Handblown Luxury StemwareExperience a whole new level of wine enjoyment with our exclusive handcrafted luxury stemware. Our modern and meticulously designed features a unique bowl shape that elevates the art of wine tasting to new heights. Artis

Hosting Essentials: In-Laws Edition

It's not too early to start w̶o̶r̶r̶y̶i̶n̶g̶ thinking about hosting the in-laws, right? 🍷 Pick up the essentials here 🔗 bit.ly/47xcw1C

How to Decant Champagne

Contrary to what you might think... you actually can decant Champagne. #wineenthusiast #champagne #winelovers

This + telling each other exactlyyy

At the end of the day this is really what it's all about. 🍷⁠

Cakebread Cabernet: Young or Old?

Can you tell which glass of Cabernet is young and which one is old, just by looking at it? ⁠

The Color of Cabernet vs. Pinot Noir

Which two white wines would you pick to demonstrate a stark color difference? 🎨

Setting the record straight on oaky Chardonnay...

Setting the record straight on oaky Chardonnay, feat. sommvivant. 😤

How to Pair Wine and Chocolate, Explained

Y'all asked for more wine and chips pairings... so here they are! 😉⁠

Weekend Plans: Come Over October Edition