Tag archive: wine

There are literally millions of apps out there to download on your iPhone, iPad, or other device, but it can be difficult to figure out which ones are worth a download and which are a waste of time. We've done the hard work for you and narrowed down a long list of beer, wine, and cocktail apps to bring you the best of what's out there when it comes to your favorite libations. Whether you're looking for a quick cocktail recipe,… Read More

We know that it's really annoying when people say that wine is their hobby, but in a sense they are just a little bit right. Beyond actually savoring a good glass of pinot noir, there are things to learn, techniques to try, and the “sommelier” status that only comes with deep wine knowledge and experience. Whether you are a casual wine drinker who likes hosting the occasional dinner party, or a true aficionado, there are some… Read More

Like many of our readers, we here at Digital Trends tend to spend a lot of time inside. There are far too many amazing video games, TVs, and computers to play with to be wasting time outside. There is some good news for those of us who do not spend much time outside working on our tans and lack some much-needed pigment in our skin. A recent study shows that there could be a link between drinking red wine and reducing sunburn. The study found… Read More

It used to be that you could take as much alcohol as you wanted on the plane in your carry-on luggage, meaning you could take full advantage of that duty-free store or the beautiful wineries you visited during your travels. Well, since the relatively new TSA liquid regulations were set in place, your wine can no longer come with you on the plane. We know, it's a terribly sad story. Luckily someone has realized the importance of being able… Read More

If you've ever tried to bring bottles of wine with you on a long hike or camping trip, you know that toting big glass bottles around is neither lightweight or easy. And if you manage to break a bottle on the way, good luck with that. Red wine-soaked sleeping bags don't make for a good start to a weekend in the woods. Clif Family Winery & Farm has come up with an environmentally-friendly solution for wine drinkers who also happen… Read More

It all starts with a bottle of chardonnay in college, or even better, a box of Franzia. Pretty soon you are swirling your glass, wine tasting in the country, and taking classes on pairing wine with food. It's a slippery slope, drinking wine and making it a hobby, but it comes with some great accessories. Wine refrigerators, fancy racks, specialized corks and openers, and eventually a large wine cellar in your hypothetical mansion. If… Read More

Wine is no longer just a tasty beverage to have with your dinner, but a well-rounded hobby that includes tasting, ordering, buying, touring, and now, crafting your own variety at home. If you're the type to partake in sommelier-like behavior at dinner, the next step is surely to take the process into your own hands and witness winemaking from start to finish. The Artful Winemaker Personal Winemaking System ($150) gives you all the tools… Read More

This product can be added to the list of utterly random things that could be useful in life. If anyone has ever brought you a bottle of white wine straight from the store for your dinner party, you probably know that room temperature white wine can be, let's just say, regrettable. Even worse is when you bring home a bottle yourself and proceed to leave it sitting on the kitchen counter instead of putting it in the fridge. No, this is not… Read More