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Unconventional Uses For Wine
Wine has become the choice drink of Millennials, Gen-Xers, as well as Gen Z kids who are old enough to drink. It's easy to see why there are so many wine drinkers out there, why wine accessories are so popular, and why there are even shirts that brag about wearers enjoying wine. Wine rules.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Proof
What Your Favorite Drink Says About You
Whether you want to acknowledge it or not, most bartenders tend to get a good grasp of people based on what they order at a bar. Though there's always exceptions to the rule, there's a little bit of truth to the belief that your favorite drink may say something about you.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Proof
Should You Get a Wine Fridge?
Back in the 19th century, any wine that was worth preserving would be sent to the wine cellar. Nowadays, most of us don't have the space for a wine cellar...but do have the space needed for a wine fridge. As a result, the newest way to keep wines fresh is to get a wine fridge for storage and aging purposes.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Proof
Best Nerdy Bars In the World
The world is full of great bars, bad bars, and even ridiculous bars, but very rarely do you encounter one of the best nerdy bars in the world. While there are many themed bars and restaurants in the world, the simple truth is that nerd culture and bar culture are often not things that overlap all that much. While most nerds do need a drink, do nerds need a whole bar catering to them?
By Anthony Gramuglia9 years ago in Proof
Coming Out...As An Alcoholic
Over the years, I had given a lot of thought to quitting drinking. The first thing that troubled me about it was the word “alcoholic,” and, worse, having to admit that I was one. I had a problem with its connotation. In my mind, alcoholics were the people that drank the mouthwash under their sink for a buzz. That wasn’t me. Plus, as long as I didn’t drive after drinking, to me that counted as drinking responsibly.
By Brooklyn Hughes9 years ago in Proof
Wine Tasting Myths You Probably Believe
Wine tasting has often come under fire for being pretentious, snooty, and at times, totally pointless. Part of the reason that a lot of people feel this way about wine tasting is because there are many misconceptions, myths, and downright falsehoods being passed as truth in certain wine circles.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Proof
Most Expensive Drinks in the World
Drinking is an act of decadence - whether it's straight or in cocktail form. Knowing this, it comes as no surprise that both restaurants and brewmakers have an unspoken competition for the title of having the most expensive drinks in the world.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Proof
Benefits of Organic Wines
Organic wine? It may be unfamiliar here, but the French have been drinking it for years. And though it's been slow to catch on in the US, recent scares about pesticides in fruit (such as cyanide-tainted Chilean grapes) and additives like sulfites (used in wine production) are pushing organic wines, as well as the whole organic food industry, into the mainstream spotlight.
By Rowan Marley9 years ago in Proof
