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Best Corkscrew Wine Openers of 2018
It was Friday and I burst out of the doors at work and headed home, already salivating over the wine at home. I had no plans but to "wine" down with a bottle and binge watch The Office. The more eager I was to drink the wine, the rougher I was trying to open the bottle. Then the worst thing happened—the cork split in half. I cursed at my new corkscrew for being the cheapest tool ever.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Proof
For the Grace of God Go I
“For the grace of God go I,” is my mom’s favorite saying. It means “Don’t judge because at the roll of a dice it could be you.” My mother isn’t a particularly religious woman, I mean unless vodka is a religion, but this saying was said throughout my childhood like a prayer.
By Rebecca Buckland8 years ago in Proof
10 Delicious Cocktails You Can Make On-the-Go. Top Story - May 2018.
You deserve only the best quality of relaxation, so of course the cocktail in your hand should reflect that. Ideally, we would be able to make our cocktails with patience and love, paying close attention to every detail. We’re all unique individuals, after all, and all our taste buds demand something different.
By Jovelle Avancena8 years ago in Proof
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
