Blue wine is a thing. And we can all thank a Spanish winery for bringing this Windex-colored alcohol into our lives. The self-described sweet wine is made from red and white grapes. But how does it get that color? Anthocyanin (colored pigments) and indigo pigments. A good amount of sweeteners are tossed in there, too.…
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Review: 2013 Riven Rock Cabernet Sauvignon
by wineforthewin •
Before heading to an outdoor movie event at a Hollywood cemetery where 1920s stars are buried (Yes, we do that in Los Angeles and like it), my husband and I went to check out the new Whole Foods 365 near us. It’s Whole Foods’ attempt at a smaller neighborhood market. We were lookin for some…
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What’s a wine aerator?
by wineforthewin •
I got a cute little ram aerator for Christmas. I kind of knew what aerators were supposed to do, but had never really used one before that gift. An aerator is something you stick in the top of your wine bottle; when you pour the wine through it, air gets mixed in. The same thing…
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Cute infographic helps you pick your poison
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You’re at home contemplating what you want from the liquor cabinet and you just don’t know. This flowchart from the Huffington Post should help. It looks a bit unwieldy and is definitely cheeky, but it’s a cute little infographic to help you get the night going.
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Review: 2013 Cline Pinot Gris
by wineforthewin •
It’s the end of September and the temps are still topping 90 degrees here, so a fresh Pinot Gris is in order. The 2013 Cline Pinot Gris smells like pears and apples and tastes like them, too. It’s spritzy and hits every corner of your mouth on the swig. According to the winemaker, the minerality…