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Ultimate Gift Guide for Every Wine Lover
We have covered just about everything a wine lover could want. From wine pearls to on the go coolers and unique wine holders, each of these products would be a hit for any birthday, Christmas, anniversary, or special occasion gifting.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Proof
At the Precipice of Madness
Sometime around the beginning of December, 2015, I received a Facebook message from Kelly, a woman whom I had dated back in 2011. We had started dating after Valentine's Day of that year and continued until the end of August, when she moved away to continue her education. After trying the long distance thing until the end of the year, we met up one last time and decided it was in both of our best interests if we just moved on. It broke my heart to do so, but I loved her enough to know that letting her go would be much better for her than trying to string things along.
By Damien Wood8 years ago in Proof
Steps You Need to Take to Become a Sommelier
If there's one thing that can be safely said about wine culture, it's that being a sommelier is a major status symbol. It's a sign that you really know your wine. You will become the person people go to for the best wine and chocolate pairings, the best wine cocktail recipes, as well as the person who somehow manages to figure out the best wines to pair with Indian food.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Proof
Funniest Hidden Flasks to Help You Hide Your Booze
Sure, you can drink a can of Steel Reserve or blackberry brandy from a brown paper bag, but what if you want to be even more discrete? Maybe you're at a beach, park, movies, or high school graduation and really need to keep your alcohol consumption on the down low. Luckily, the best hidden flasks will make no one the wiser in regards to your secret boozing.
By Ben Kharakh8 years ago in Proof
Top 15 Wine Books for Beginners
Wine is a complex field and it takes a lot of studying to understand every type of wine that's out there. Everyone starts off as a beginner, and in the case of wine, it can take us a while to master the study. Even I'm still considered a beginner despite my love for wine. In fact, I've only tasted a few types of wine and there are still so many out there for me to try.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Proof
For Cinco De Mayo Try Tequila 10 Ways. Top Story - April 2018.
The classic margarita is a simple cocktail made with 4 oz. tequila, 2 oz. triple sec and one and half oz. fresh lime juice. Tequila itself is gluten free because it is made from the blue agave plant which originates in Guadalajara, Mexico.
By Cassy Dunn8 years ago in Proof
Ultimate Guide to Wine Education Courses
There's an online course for everything nowadays. Where are you most interested in furthering your education? We can't judge you if you answer wine; who doesn't love a nice glass with dinner? Believe it or not, there are a bunch of online wine education courses for you to enroll in. And they're not expensive, either.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Proof
Tips for Passing the Sommelier Certification
Whenever I head out for dinner to a really high-end restaurant, I always fancy the sommeliers that would serve me. They're much more experienced and knowledgeable in wine than anyone I've ever come across. Even the way they served caught my attention because it's so distinct and in the most precise manner. I once went to River Palm Terrance in Edgewater, New Jersey, and the steakhouse is pretty high-end. While the sommelier was serving us wine, he looked at my glass, noticed the smallest speck (I didn't even notice it), and said, "I don't like this glass. I'm going to fetch you a much better one." He returned with the cleanest wine glass I've ever seen and served me my wine.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Proof
I Tried Thrive+ After a Night of Drinking, and Here's What Happened
It all started on my 30th birthday weekend. They say that people start to slow down with their drinking in their early thirties, and this was absolutely true for me. Right as I turned 30 years of age, for the first time in my life, I suffered from an absolutely vicious, massive, two-day long hangover.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Proof
The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Drinking Wine
Wine is not just a drink—it's a culture. Among Millennials, wine currently rests as the most popular alcoholic beverage out there. It's elegant, ritzy, and at the same time, still will get you blitzed. Wine drinking has become a major hobby and knowing how to navigate the wine scene is crucial if you want to avoid making an ass out of your self.
By Sasha Konikovo8 years ago in Proof
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Champagne Glasses and Toasting Flutes
So you're wondering: Which champagne glass is right for me? While it can be somewhat overwhelming at first, the world of champagne flutes is not as confusing as you might think. To make things simple, we have broken down the styles into six sections: flutes, tulips, coupes, stemless, trumpets, and white wine toasting flutes.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Proof
