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  • Six-packed glass bottles Samuel Adams Beer

    How Long Beer Lasts In Cans Vs Bottles

    How long beer lasts can depend on how -- and where -- you store it. Here's how to keep beer fresh for as long as possible, whether it's in a bottle or a can.

    By Matthew Lee February 20th, 2024 Read More
  • Hand holding a glass of wine next to a platter of sushi

    The Absolute Worst Wine Pairing For Raw Fish

    Choosing the right wine pairing for raw fish is a delicate balance. Here's how to select the perfect vino for sushi, ceviche, and other tasty dishes.

    By Henna Bakshi February 20th, 2024 Read More
  • Champagne about to be uncorked.

    How Long Champagne Will Stay Crisp And Bubbly After Opening

    How long will your bubbly stay, well, bubbly? Here's what to know about keeping your Champagne effervescent for as long as possible after opening.

    By Matthew Lee February 19th, 2024 Read More
  • Aperitivo in the Barolo region

    What DOC Means On Italian Wine Labels

    Your window into the wonderful world of Italian wine starts with understanding the label. Here's why so many Italian wine bottles say DOC on the side.

    By Matthew Lee February 19th, 2024 Read More
  • Pouring Champagne into glasses.

    The Biggest Myth About Keeping Champagne Bubbly

    People have come up with various tricks to keep the Champagne bubbly, but not all of them work -- take the infamous spoon-in-the-bottle trick, for example.

    By Matthew Lee February 12th, 2024 Read More
  • glass of white wine with spicy chicken dish

    The One Mistake To Avoid When Pairing Wine With Spicy Food

    With spicy foods, some of us just can't take the heat. In this case, it's best to avoid pairing certain wines with that spiciness so you don't fuel the fire.

    By Henna Bakshi February 11th, 2024 Read More
  • Champagne dipped in ice bucket.

    The Ice Bucket Mistake To Avoid While Chilling Wine

    Chilling your wine sounds like the easiest task in the world, but plenty of people get it wrong and end up with a half-chilled bottle of wine.

    By Matthew Lee February 11th, 2024 Read More
  • champagne pouring into glass

    Keep Champagne Fizzy For Up To 2 Weeks With A Special Stopper

    Keep the fizz alive with a champagne preservation kit. The secret to preserving the sparkle for up to a month is some supplemental CO2 and an infusion device.

    By Alicia Betz February 8th, 2024 Read More
  • wine glass in airplane

    Don't Bother Ordering Top-Notch Wine On An Airplane

    Celebrating your travels with a glass of fine wine on the airplane might sound like a rite of passage, but here's why you're honestly better off without it.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley February 6th, 2024 Read More
  • chicken marsala with mushrooms in pan

    The Absolute Best Type Of Wine To Drink With Chicken Marsala

    Chicken marsala would be nothing without its creamy wine-based sauce. Instead of drinking your cooking wine, here are the wines that pair best with this dish.

    By Henna Bakshi February 5th, 2024 Read More
  • CRAB CAKES

    The Best Type Of Wine, Beer, And Cocktail To Drink With Crab Cakes

    If you're deciding to pair your crab cakes with wine, beer, or a cocktail, this guide can help you choose the best beverages for the most flavorful experience.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley February 5th, 2024 Read More
  • grilled pork chop

    The Best Type Of Wine, Beer And Cocktail To Drink With Pork Chops

    Next time you're making pork chops, use this guide to help you select the perfect wine, beer, or cocktail to pair with this classic cut of meat.

    By Elias Nash February 1st, 2024 Read More
  • broken champagne flute glass on pink backdrop

    Why Flutes Are The Worst Type Of Glass For Champagne

    Flutes are known as the traditional champagne glass, but it shouldn't be that way. The truth is that flutes might actually be making your champagne taste worse.

    By Henna Bakshi January 28th, 2024 Read More
  • A table with a bottle of pinot noir and a filet of cooked salmon on the side.

    One Mistake To Resist When Pairing Wine With Salmon

    Just as salmon takes on an array of flavors in cooking, it can just as well be paired with an array of wines, including reds. Yes, even reds.

    By Henna Bakshi January 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Pouring red wine

    Here's How Long You Can Store An Unopened Bottle Of Red Wine

    Some higher-end red wines can last for decades, while others are shouldn't be stored for longer than a few years. Most red wines fall somewhere in the middle.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley January 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Rows of wine bottles in a cellar

    What It Means When A Wine Bottle Is Labeled 'Reserve'

    There's nothing better than a glass of properly aged wine. But you might be surprised to find that not all wines with a "reserve" label are created equal.

    By Tim Forster January 1st, 2024 Read More
  • A glass of wine next to a bowl of salad being tossed

    Why It's Difficult To Pair Salads And Wine

    Matching a wine with a flavorful salad can be difficult. The trick is to focus finding the right wine to complement the acidity in the salad dressing.

    By Henna Bakshi December 16th, 2023 Read More
  • Woman pours white cooking wine into a pot of mussels

    Why Cooking Wine Is Salty, And How To Adjust For It

    Usually using regular table wine as your cooking wine is the way to go but there are times when cooking wine does just fine. You just need to watch the salt.

    By Henna Bakshi December 8th, 2023 Read More
  • Champagne bottles in bucket of ice

    Why Champagne Bottles Are So Heavy

    Champagne and sparkling wine bottles are usually quite a bit heavier than the non-sparkling variety, but why is that, exactly? Here's what you need to know.

    By Tim Forster December 4th, 2023 Read More
  • Group toasting wine glasses

    12 Wine Subscriptions To Toast To Each Month

    We've scoured reviews and consulted experts so you can toast the best monthly wine subscription that is right for you.

    By Melanie McCrary November 24th, 2023 Read More
  • Glass of white wine on white background

    What Are Sulfites In Wine?

    "Sulfites" is another term for the chemical compound sulfur dioxide. While a form of sulfur in your wine might not sound great, it occurs naturally in wines.

    By Tim Forster November 24th, 2023 Read More
  • holding wine glass in front of wine bottles

    Why The Location Can Be The Biggest Red Flag On A Wine Label

    The secrets of wine labels: Discover how they provide insight into the wine's origin and quality, and learn to interpret labels for a better tasting experience.

    By Chloe O'Donnell November 7th, 2023 Read More
  • people clinking glasses of champagne

    What Is The Difference Between Champagne And Prosecco?

    See what distinguishes Champagne from Prosecco - from grapes to bubbles, uncover the flavor makeup that makes these two iconic sparkling wines unique.

    By Chloe O'Donnell October 18th, 2023 Read More
  • Beer poured from a bottle into a glass

    How Does A Beer Get Skunky?

    Unmask the true culprit behind skunky beer. Come to find out, it's light, not heat! Learn to safeguard your brew from this unpleasant flavor.

    By Nicole Solis July 7th, 2019 Read More
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