This summer, Bacardi introduced Plume & Petal, a “spa-inspired” lineup of low-calorie, low-alcohol vodkas aimed at “the modern woman.” It was met with social media backlash that inspired the brand to walk back its approach.

 

So many questions precede the collecting process. What kind of wine should I collect? What if I don’t like what everyone else likes? How much money should I spend? What the heck is a Coravin?

 

Ever sit down, pour yourself a glass of wine and have it smell reminiscent of a wet newspaper or moldy basement? Or swirled a glass of wine and noticed it smelled muted, or like nothing at all? If so, chances are your wine was cork tainted, or more commonly, “corked.”

 

Many wineries have gorgeous gardens. Some grow vegetables and herbs to use as produce, while others tend formal gardens that burst with peonies or pink roses. These six international standouts offer impressive grounds as well as an array of wines to sip amidst the flora.

 

DNA test results can lead to curiosity about your ethnicity and family history. For Shelby Vittek, her ancestors may explain her love of wine.

 

Who could possibly feel sorry for Champagne?

 

How much is in a pour of liquor? As a general rule, shots of liquor are 1 ½ ounces, while a “neat” pour (a spirit served solo in a tumbler) is slightly larger at two ounces.

 

The novel coronavirus pandemic and shelter-in-place orders have forced the wine industry to shift focus toward digital sales and marketing. The latest Nielsen data shows alcohol e-commerce has more than doubled compared to this time one year ago. Wine has enjoyed the largest success, making up nearly 70% of total online retail sales tracked in the report.

 

Shuttered wine bars have found themselves forced to pivot into wine shops and delivery. Here’s how three recently opened spots are faring.

 

Four of Hollywood’s top writers, actors and filmmakers tell us their favorite shows and bottles to pair at home for a night of watching television.

 
 
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