Looking for a way to store a significant number of wine bottles, and want to ensure you’re getting the right wine fridge for your needs? We cover our favorite choices for wine fridges with a minimum 125-bottle capacity, pros and cons of each, plus several additional points of consideration when shopping the category. Looking for … Read more

If you’re a wine enthusiast, you know that proper storage is crucial for preserving the quality of your collection. But what makes for the best wine cellar cooling units, and why should you care? Well, the answer lies in a few key characteristics that every potential buyer should consider. Firstly, I advise prospective buyers to … Read more

Looking for the perfect gift for the wine lover in your life? Giving wine itself can be tricky, with so many options on the market, all suited to different tastes and philosophies. Shipping wine can also be a challenge, depending on the states involved. Accordingly, wine accessories are a great alternative to gifting bottles of … Read more

A countertop wine cooler is the perfect accessory for the frequent wine drinker. These handy appliances keep your bottles of wine at the ideal temperature for storage and ready for service. Wine requires a few special considerations…especially for longer term storage. These considerations include a cool, consistent temperature, some humidity, low vibrations, and protection from … Read more

Sulfite, also known as sulfur dioxide (SO2), is a natural preservative. In food and beverage products, including wine, SO2 acts as an antioxidant and antibacterial compound. Essentially, these compounds protect the wine in the bottle (and throughout the winemaking process), helping to prevent oxygen from interfering with the wine or microbes to grow and spoil … Read more

Who doesn’t love pouring a glass of wine and enjoying it with a delicious snack? Food and wine pairing can be overwhelming, with all of the options and sometimes conflicting advice from different sources. However, there are some basic guidelines you can follow to simplify the process. ChoiceWineries.com is reader-supported. When you buy through the … Read more

According to Dom Perignon, Champagne tastes like “the stars.” The story goes that upon first tasting Champagne, Dom Perignon said, “Come quickly, I am tasting the stars!” In reality, Champagne aromas and flavors vary according to several factors – the producer, the vintage (how ripe the grapes got prior to harvest), the blend, and how … Read more

As with all things wine, there is no simple answer. As one of the most popular wines produced and consumed globally, Pinot Grigio comes in many different styles. However, most bottles of Pinot Grigio are made in a light, dry style.  Pinot Grigio vs Pinot Gris Did you know that Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris … Read more

According to Madeline Puckette, White Zinfandel opens the door for wine consumers. It is the first wine that many people are exposed to. White Zinfandel forms the benchmark for our palates to progress to other grapes and wine styles, and it is a behemoth in the marketplace. Serving temperature can make a huge difference to … Read more

Wine is a living product, which means it has a lifespan. You’ll want to consume most wines within three years of their release. However, the highest quality wines can live for twenty to thirty years. I tasted a Madeira that was produced in 1802, and it tasted young. Curious how to serve and store Merlot … Read more