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How Wine Made Me Believe in Horoscopes. Top Story - January 2018.
Two summers ago, I was in the land of Don Quijote—La Mancha, Spain; a dry, vast, anciently enchanting part of the country. One day, my fellow travel buddies and I decided to venture to a local well-known winery, known for its unique growing, cultivating, and tasting experience. Tucked away in the small town of Valdepeñas, La Bodega de Las Estrellas (The Winery of the Stars) would change my view on wine and horoscopes forever.
By Chris MacDonald8 years ago in Proof
Making Wine and Working in a Cellar
I've always had a career in a romanticized industry. Shortly after leaving film school (more on this another time), I began an arduous career in television, which, probably to no one's surprise, is exactly as shallow as you might think. After a bit of soul searching and a few long, hard looks in the mirror, I decided I needed a change. I took a seasonal job working in a cellar at a winery in California.
By Justin Tine8 years ago in Proof
Amazing Facts About Vodka You Never Knew
Discovering interesting facts about your favorite spirit will not only allow you to recognize it's uniqueness, but appreciate the drink more. The drink we both love and hate, vodka is one of the most popular choices of beverage in the world.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Proof
Why Signature Drinks Are a Winning Wedding Idea
When you are planning your wedding, there are so many details to consider and so many decisions to be made. You might think that adding a signature drink will be just another item to add to your endless to-do list, but a signature drink can help add to the ambiance and efficiency of your big day. Here are the top 5 reasons why a signature drink is a wedding win!
By Cassy Dunn8 years ago in Proof
The Weirdest Beer Names in the Craft Beer Industry
Breweries across the world create amazing craft beers that are loved by so many beer fans. Their distinct tastes and diversity among each other is one of the reasons why craft beer lovers enjoy drinking them. And if you're a true craft beer fan, it's no surprise that people like you take a trip to a nearby brewery on the weekends and enjoy right from the taproom. This way you're tasting authentic craft beer straight from the tap. As much as we love the craft beer these breweries whip up, their names are certainly eye-catching.
By Greg Bond8 years ago in Proof
Cocktails to Drink Before Noon. Top Story - January 2018.
Morning cocktails have gotten a bad reputation but morning drinking shouldn't be limited to holiday brunches. Before the Temperance Movement which began in the 1820s and picked-up steam until the 1930s, morning drinking was commonplace. Check out these cocktails which were designed to be enjoyed before noon.
By Cassy Dunn8 years ago in Proof
Amazing German Beer Gardens You Must Visit
You've never been to an authentic beer garden if you've never visited Germany. As the home to the best beer, Munich, the capital of Germany, was the original home to the first beer garden, or biergarten. Typically completed with an attached brewery, beer hall, or pub, Germany is home to some of the most traditional beer gardens in the world, for obvious reasons.
By Stephen Cleary8 years ago in Proof
Classier Alternatives to Beer Pong to Try Out
We all know the struggle that comes with play beer pong. Even if you're playing with water, the ball ends up on the floor, back in the cups, with water or beer all over the table, floor, and the bottom of your feet.
By Adrian Scott8 years ago in Proof
Foxwoods
School was officially over for the summer and I was ready for the much anticipated, best holidays with my best friends. At newly 14, I was thrilled at the thought of no school for a whole six weeks, with copious amounts of lie-ins, spontaneous shopping trips to the capital on the train (as our mothers would hate to drop us off with the heavy traffic and minimal parking) and visits to the nail bar and tattoo shop—making the most of having our noses pierced to keep up with the trend and the longest, sparkliest acrylic nails, as we were off school and had no policies to follow concerning our appearance.
By C Marie8 years ago in Proof
Let’s Talk About (Natural) Wine Baby
I love a good glass of wine. I recently met a sommelier and in one night we drank over 20 glasses each. The next day I was up early and feeling great.
By Bel Bites8 years ago in Proof
Best Dive Bars in the US to Visit
Many of us love to head out for a few drinks after work for a quick refresher with coworkers or want to simply get a casual beer at an easygoing place with friends. You don't always have to drop so much money on pricy alcohol in the city or even in a nearby bar. There are certainly bars constructed to fit your needs when it comes to fast, cheap booze. And a lot of us love going out casually if we're not into the whole fancy lounge scene.
By Jennifer Violet8 years ago in Proof
How to Become a Wine-O (Without Really Trying)
Like most early-twenty-somethings, my first glass of wine was a red solo cup filled with Carlo Rossi Sangria, poured from a 1.5 liter jug (Another similar and relatable experience: Franzia). As suggested by the serving size and the quality, this wasn’t really wine as I would come to know it, but it was the beginning. I thought, “Well this isn’t so bad; it’s better than beer, and it tastes like juice!”
By Katja Alexandra8 years ago in Proof