January 18th,
2013

Posted by Doug
under SIdeblog, Wine

A short, comprehensive outline of the Phylloxera Plague and its affect on French wine. With bonus section on Nazi cows!

January 20th,
2012

Posted by Doug
under Barware, SIdeblog, Wine


This almost makes me want to drink red wine…. The Trevi Aerating Wine Glass. (H/T: Likecool)

September 6th,
2011

Posted by Doug
under SIdeblog, Wine

Why Cork Rocks. A great article on why cork is such a great stopper material. And why it really is better than screwcaps for wine you want to put down instead of drinking straightaway.

May 17th,
2011

Posted by Doug
under SIdeblog, Wine

I’ve got to open this lovely bottle of champagne, but deuce it, I’ve gone and mislaid my trusty saber….

No problem!
You won’t believe what all you can use.

(H/T: Gizmodo)

March 30th,
2011

Posted by Doug
under SIdeblog, Wine

Engineering a better glass for your wine. Nothing really new here for those who care, but I wanted an excuse to post that picture….

November 23rd,
2010

Posted by Doug
under Marketing, SIdeblog, Wine

Apparently Thunderbird was originally positioned as an upmarket aperitif. Let James frickin’ Mason give you the lowdown. (YouTube. Thanks to Chuck Taggart)

September 18th,
2010

Posted by Doug
under SIdeblog, Wine

Fill ‘er Up With a Gallon of Chablis! Pumps like this really belong outside of a gas station, rather than in grocery stores….

July 8th,
2010

Posted by Doug
under SIdeblog, Wine

The ultimate in Wine Convenience? Try out wine that comes pre-poured in its own individual glass!

July 6th,
2010

Posted by Doug
under Beer, SIdeblog, Wine

Colt 45 neither cheapest nor fastest way to get drunk. Franzia wine in a box beats it like a rented mule.

May 27th,
2010

Posted by Doug
under SIdeblog, Wine

BumWine.com When mixing wine-based cocktails, use only the very best ingredients!


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