For bottles with a cork, the three most practical options to open them without a corkscrew are: Pushing the cork into the bottle: Use the handle of a wooden spoon or another sturdy blunt object to push the cork down into the wine. Using a screw and pliers: Twist a…
Wine Nutrition Facts Researchers keep saying that one glass of a good red wine a day can benefit your health. And as if that’s enough, most people neglect to learn about its nutrition facts believing that the only difference is confined to the level of sweetness. As a matter of…
*This funny and educational tale comes from one of Deluxe Wine and Spirit's wine enthusiasts, who sent in this short story to share their experience. We all at one point or another, have had a night where we need to figure out how to open a wine bottle without a…
Climate change: A controversial topic across the United States and much of the world. Some stand firmly on the belief that climate change impacts much of the day-to-day of the world negatively, while others have determined climate change is a ploy, made up by those with an ulterior motive. However,…
What are the Best White Wines for Cooking? The addition of white wine in your cooking can create fantastic depths of flavor in your dishes. But, when it comes to cooking with wine it's important to choose your bottle carefully, as each bottle offers something unique and different. So, before…
6 Essential Thanksgiving Wines Your Guests Expect You To Serve Rustling leaves, pumpkins a-plenty, and spiced scents all around. Thanksgiving is in the air, and the reality is, you’ve committed to hosting this year. But you're far from ready for the big meal. There's so much planning to do,…
How Will Wine Aged in Space Taste? In the mood for a little space wine? Thanks to a European start-up, wine is finally getting a trip to Nasa's International Space Station. Last week, a case of Bordeaux wine docked at the ISS as part of a research project called WISE: Vitis…
Why is Chocolate Good with Wine? The truth is, we simply don’t know why so many pair chocolate and wine. But, we have our suspicions. Cocoa beans are naturally fruity. Which means that the chocolate itself pairs well with an equally fruity wine. It’s also no secret that for many…
The History of the Day of the Dead The Day of the Dead (known as Dia de los Muertos in Spanish) is a colorful, joyous and bittersweet Aztec holiday celebrated on the first and second of November. The holiday began in Southern Mexico before European settlers arrived. It was…
Easy Halloween Mixed Drinks You need the perfect cocktail to go with your costume party, and these Halloween mixed drinks are just what you need! These Halloween cocktails are dazzling and eye-catching - from warm brandy sangria to blended blue witches brew. Planning a Halloween party is hard…