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Classy wine shop in Dallas/Plano for gift?
Can you identify a nice/classy wine shop in/near Dallas that would deliver a gift to Plano? [more inside]
Wine tours from Rome or Florence
I'm going on a trip to Italy (Rome and Florence) with my father to celebrate his 80th birthday this fall. I'd love to book a tour that takes us to some of the wineries that are easily accessible in either Lazio or Tuscany. [more inside]
Wine Club membership as wedding present for couple in USA?
A dear cousin is getting married in Cape Cod soon - yay! Unfortunately I can't make it and want to get her a nice gift that will keep on giving. [more inside]
Where to buy a bottle of wine in Berkeley?
I'm in North Berkeley CA for a brief spell, but I don't live here. I want to pick up a nice bottle of white wine, under 25 dollars. Nice, but neither I nor my friends are wine aficionados. Planning to go to Berkeley Bowl in any case, so would I find something there? Or should I go to a wine shop, in which case, please suggest one. Thanks!
Storing wine in fridge?
Can I store unopened wine in the refrigerator? [more inside]
Trip to Alsace wine region - advice?
We're novice European travelers planning a trip to London, Paris, and then Alsace. We're looking to spend a nice amount of time in Alsace for wine tasting, but struggling to figure out just how MUCH time we should spend there. We've got a total of 2 weeks for the whole trip. [more inside]
Teach me about supermarket tiny bottles of wine
I have a household of non-drinkers or barely-drinkers. Sometimes I need a small amount of wine for a recipe, but opening a whole bottle is always a waste because it won't get finished any time soon and the remnants usually end up getting thrown away a month later. I noticed that at the supermarket near me they sell really small bottles, like the old wine coolers or even smaller. Are those okay for cooking? Or are they crap and they'll ruin my dish? Basically I know nothing about wine, so please enlighten me.
Books on the economics/finance of wine
Hi Hivemind,
I'm looking for books/articles on the economics of the wine trade. How is it financed? What do people who 'invest' in wine do? I've checked the Oxford Companion to Wine but found no details. Any help would be appreciated - from pop histories to obscure finance journals. Thanks in advance!
Cooking with red wine, but not red meat
What are some recipes that I can cook to use up opened bottles of red wine? Difficulty level: No red meat. [more inside]
Seeking wine recommendations for a gift
I don't drink wine, but my wife enjoys a glass with dinner. I'd like to buy her some bottles of wine for Valentine's day. She typically drinks merlots, pinot noirs, and cabernet sauvignons, but I'd like to get her a selection of other red wines that are different but similar. [more inside]
Modern traditions for watered wine?
Characters in fiction drinking watered wine is a common trope. Are there modern cultural traditions of this, or is it relegated to anachronism/fantasy? [more inside]
Recommend a local wine-of-the-month club
My partner enjoys wine so I'd like to give the gift of a monthly bottle delivery. Ideally from local (pacific northwest) producers and catering to their particular tastes. Recommendations desired! [more inside]
Wine and/or beer explained for someone very familiar with coffee?
I'm a Coffee Guy. What does it take to become a Wine and/or Beer Guy? [more inside]
10 years can change a city quite a lot
I left Vancouver (Canada, not Washington) in 2012, and haven't been back other than very quick visits. My wife and I are going to have a 5 day trip there this coming July 10--15th. What have I missed? What should we make sure we see, eat, and do? [more inside]
Wine Jello Recipes. No, Really.
For (mildly amusing) Reasons, I want to make wine jello shots. I have had white wine jello a long time ago, it was actually quite good, with, I think, celery, walnuts, and grapes. What wine jello and mix-ins might be tasty? challenge: Kosher for Passover.
liquor, beer, wine recommendation sites?
What sites do you use to find good liquor, beer, and wine? Serious Eats has gaps. I don't drink much, so I need useful tips. [more inside]
What was wrong with this wine? or What was wrong with me?
I drank 2 glasses of red wine and then vomited three times in 30 minutes. When i emptied the bottle... [more inside]
What's up with my boxed white wine?
My boxed white wines are going bad right away or very soon. WHY? More details inside: [more inside]
Looking for great wineries in Napa
Hi! Simple question: What are your favorite wineries in Napa? We're open to any and all ideas. Thank you!
What is in this wine(ry), Paso Robles edition?
I'm planning our small group's first wine tasting day in the Central Coast in the near future, but am novice with wine in general. I'd like to know (1) what things I should be cognizant of when looking for wineries, and (2) best practices for planning a wine trip. Initial research has overwhelmed me, and I don't know what things I should consider. [more inside]
Wine + Musl. Then segfault. Help me understand this bug.
I'm trying to compile Wine on a musl-based system. I'm getting a segfault, and I don't know how to fix it. Help me at least understand the nature of the error. [more inside]
Best red wine for beef stew?
I'll be making this beef and bacon stew later today. What would be the best red wine to use? The recipe calls for most of a bottle, and I don't know much about wine.
Help me pair wine with food and general, and with this specific meal
Like the title says, this question is a two-parter. I'm hosting a dinner that is a bit challenging to pair with wine, so I could use some wine ideas. And then, for future situations like this, I'd love to know of good online (preferably free) resources for figuring out how to pair wines with specific meals or foods. [more inside]
Which three wines ($/$$/$$$) for a blind tasting?
My girlfriend has been an avid hobbyist beer drinker for her entire adult life. Beer makes her sick, now, though, and we’ve been talking about getting into wine. Her birthday is at the end of the month, and I’d like to do a fun blind tasting of three red wines at different price points. Recommendations? [more inside]
What is this recipe: red wine and cherry pie edition
I used to have a recipe for a very special cherry pie. It had a chocolate crust, and called for one or two lbs. of dried cherries that you soaked in red wine. Where did this recipe come from, what is it called, and would anyone be willing to send it to me? I’ve decided that this is the stress baking project I need today. Thanks, folks!
Looking for a Violin Case Shaped Wine Carrier
I'm looking for a wine carrier that's shaped like a violin case. I have found the one on Amazon (Violin Case Wine Carrier by Mint Leather) but it's out of stock and looks low quality from the reviews. I'm willing to throw a bit of money at this, if custom is the way to go. Right now, specific details don't matter (number of bottles, accessories etc) so long as it 1. looks like a violin case and 2. holds wine bottle(s) 3. is available in Canada or can be shipped to Canada.
Mocktails That Are Mostly Mock?
I've been cutting back on my alcohol consumption in January and want to continue it. However, I'm hosting a party this weekend where there will be my big weakness - wine. Help me find some mocktails that still have a bit of alcohol so I don't have full FOMO and down some chardonnay. [more inside]
What's the taste I don't like in some red wines?
Many red wines, even good ones, have a taste that I and my wife both find unpleasant. But I don't have the vocabulary to describe it, and so I don't know how to avoid it. [more inside]
Cisco IP Communicator on modern Mac?
Does anyone have a way to get the Cisco IP Communicator softphone (v. 8.6.6.0) working on a modern Mac (OS 10.13.6, High Sierra)? [more inside]
A week in Northern California with nothing planned. Help!
Flying into Sacramento in 3 weeks and have nothing booked but a rental car. Would like to hit up wine country and see some interesting sites. Any recommendations appreciated. [more inside]
fancy up your cheap champagne with this expensive powder
I seem to recall a brief trend of having a little bottle of glittery sugary nonsense you shake into sparkling wine/champagne to make it taste/look "better", and the additive costing an absurd amount of money for what it was. I think this thing has a silly one-word name that never quite caught on [more inside]
Curry Go-Withs
I'm hosting a dinner party Monday night for two avid meat eaters, two vegetarians, and two people who eat most anything. My plan of the moment is to make this vegan coconut curry, which I tried last week and it was quick and fabulous, and it tastes even better warmed up the next day. What else can I serve with the curry on the table, and for appetizers? [more inside]
How bad will this wine taste?
I ran over to pick up an order from the liqueur store on my lunch break and just realized that maybe two hours sitting in my 78* degree car could be really bad. I've got an assortment of beer, wine, and champagne in boxes in the back of my car. Will it be fine or should I leave early and go home to get them out of the sun?
Looking for unique/quirky wineries on Mornington Peninsula VIC AUS
I've compiled a list of Mornington Peninsula wineries/cellar doors from a bunch of "Top 10" and "Top 5" lists, but I'm interested in discovering oddball/quirky/up-and-coming wineries that might have escaped wider public attention. List of wineries I've already researched behind the cut. [more inside]
Can we drink the bubbly from last NYE?
We have a bunch of bottles of bubbly from a year ago. Can we drink them? [more inside]
Giftfilter: books about food
I'm looking for interesting and reasonably short books about food for a gift. This is for someone especially interested in wine, mushrooms, fermented foods and veganism. [more inside]
Who Made This Wine Glass?
Just like the title says--who manufactured this wine glass, and where can I get more? (Alternatively, suggestions for a similar or better glass at a reasonable price point.) [more inside]
How can you legally own wine before you know how much wine you need?
For a wine walk: when you are legally required to own the wine you will need before you start, but cannot risk extra unsold bottles, how do you legally draw up the purchase agreement with the winery? Some sort of blanket purchase order or is there a better way? How do you do it if so? Is this even possible? [more inside]
It slices *and* opens wine
I'm looking for a folding tool that's a combination of a waiter's friend corkscrew with a pocketknife with a 4"+ straight blade. I've searched online and come up empty, does anyone make this? [more inside]
Americans in Melbourne and Sydney in October: Tips and Suggestions?
My wife's company is sending her to Melbourne to close a deal, and she negotiated airfare and lodging for me to tag along. Right now the plan is to arrive in Melbourne 10/17 (from Southern California), spend several days there on business, then tack on a week to 10 days of vacation before departing for home 10/31. What should we definitely see/visit/try? What's the weather going to be like? [more inside]
How much does wine tasting cost? Recommendations?
I am travelling to Burgundy in a month. As this is one of the most popular wine regions, I'd like to learn more about wines. My intention is to pay for a wine tasting events in a winery or two. Reading through articles, I've come to a conclusion that those are worth the money. The one I found appropriate is Chateau de Pommard wine tasting. The price is 20 euros for 45 minutes. Is this a good price? I read positive reviews, it seems to be informative and professional, yet casual - which is exactly what I need.
Can I drink this?
I bought a Bota Box of pinot grigio. I put it in my trunk with the other groceries. When I got home I couldn't carry it all in one trip and meant to go back and get the wine. I got distracted and forgot. It's been in the car overnight in the garage for two nights and parked in a parking lot in the sun for two full days, average temps outside the car 80 degrees. Does it make any kind of difference that it's vacuum-packed? Did I just throw away $18 worth of wine? Would you drink it?
Sober-minded
Am I drinking “too much”? The science is too confusing and I don’t know if this is normal or not. [more inside]
Could I just have half a glass of wine? Twice a week?
I'm not a heavy drinker, but I enjoy wine for the nuances of its flavor. However, my partner doesn't drink wine at all and I'm a very cheap date who gets drunk on a dime. How can I drink wine at home on occasion without pouring out most of the bottle? [more inside]
Affordable wines for anniversary party
My parents are celebrating their 50th anniversary at a place where we bring our own alcohol. There will be a bartender on the premises to open and pour. My family doesn't drink all that much, and when we do, it's beer. I'm looking for affordable red and white wines for 50-60 people. [more inside]
It's the 1920s all over again!
How can I ship twelve bottles of wine from California to Edmonton, Alberta? [more inside]
Garum? Damn near killed 'em
We're going to be in Rome and Naples and I would like to buy some garum and Lachryma Christi but have no idea what too look for to not buy overpriced tourist garbage. Help? [more inside]
Help me obtain a discontinued item
I need a discontinued wood thing. A few of them. They’d be easy to make, but not by me. So how do I obtain them? [more inside]
Explain Napa Valley to me
I've been thinking about where to go for my 10th anniversary and thought that Napa Valley might be the perfect place. I know next to nothing about it other than WINE. Can you help me get started with what I need to know for a great weekend trip? [more inside]
Whining about wine
Let’s say I buy a nice ($30+) bottle of wine from a reputable wine store. It turns out to be clearly undrinkable — corked or double-fermented, etc. Is the expectation that I will write that off to the risks of being a wine drinker? Or is that a situation where it would be reasonable for me to go back to the store and ask for a replacement? If so, do I bring the remainder of the wine?