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Rare keepsake from Princess Diana, King Charles wedding expected to fetch big bucks on world stage

Rare keepsake from Princess Diana, King Charles wedding expected to fetch big bucks on world stage

Don't show up empty-handed: 12 Thanksgiving host gifts that impress

Don't show up empty-handed: 12 Thanksgiving host gifts that impress

Archaeologists uncover 1,600-year-old wine factory hidden near ancient mountain castle

Archaeologists uncover 1,600-year-old wine factory hidden near ancient mountain castle

Vineyard owners use Gospel of John metaphor to guide winemaking philosophy

Vineyard owners use Gospel of John metaphor to guide winemaking philosophy

Franzia, famous for its boxed wine, launches online shop featuring swimsuits, wine-dispensing backpack

Wine September 13, 2020

Franzia, famous for its boxed wine, launches online shop featuring swimsuits, wine-dispensing backpack

Drinking wine from a box is so pedestrian. The cool people are drinking it from backpacks now!

Babe wines releases football-themed candles including $18 nachos and jockstrap to 'enhance at-home' viewing

SPORTS September 11, 2020

Babe wines releases football-themed candles including $18 nachos and jockstrap to 'enhance at-home' viewing

Football is back.

Drinking 1 or more alcoholic beverages daily increases chance of obesity, metabolic syndrome

DRINKS September 3, 2020

Drinking 1 or more alcoholic beverages daily increases chance of obesity, metabolic syndrome

Drinking more than two alcoholic beverages a day can increase risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome by more than 30 percent in some people, according to recent report

Alcohol home delivery sees increase in binge drinking, survey suggests

DRINKS August 20, 2020

Alcohol home delivery sees increase in binge drinking, survey suggests

During coronavirus, there have been reports of people drinking more – especially during mandatory lockdowns.

Researchers may have discovered hangover cure: Study

DRINKS August 19, 2020

Researchers may have discovered hangover cure: Study

In a study published Tuesday in the journal Alcohol and Alcoholism, researchers from the University of Helsinki and the University of Eastern Finland found amino acid L-cysteine relieved alcohol-reduced ailments such as nausea, headache and stress and anxiety.

Tuscany brings back 'wine windows' used during the plague

Wine August 8, 2020

Tuscany brings back 'wine windows' used during the plague

It’s a quaint tradition — with a very dark history.

‘Wine fairy’ group planning to expand gift-giving into other areas, alcohols: ‘It’s about bringing happiness’

Wine July 9, 2020

‘Wine fairy’ group planning to expand gift-giving into other areas, alcohols: ‘It’s about bringing happiness’

Mysterious groups of do-gooders known as “Wine Fairies” are spreading booze, treats and good cheer across America.

Delta bringing back alcohol for first-class, Comfort+ members after stopping service due to coronavirus

Airlines July 1, 2020

Delta bringing back alcohol for first-class, Comfort+ members after stopping service due to coronavirus

First-class passengers have something to cheer about – other than the extra legroom.

Sommeliers will no longer use only the title 'master,' wine organization says

DRINKS June 24, 2020

Sommeliers will no longer use only the title 'master,' wine organization says

Master sommeliers are getting a title change.

Moderate drinkers still at higher risk for cancer, early death, alcohol study claims

DRINKS June 17, 2020

Moderate drinkers still at higher risk for cancer, early death, alcohol study claims

Even drinkers who stick to the weekly "low-risk" alcohol guidelines are at greater risk of cancer and early death, scientists say.

Ultra-rare bottle of 1762 cognac set for auction, could draw $190G

Food-Drink May 13, 2020

Ultra-rare bottle of 1762 cognac set for auction, could draw $190G

An extremely rare bottle of cognac that dates back to 1762 could potentially draw offers of over $190,000 when the bidding begins on Thursday.

Mother's Day: Brunch recipes to wow Mom

Holiday May 8, 2020

Mother's Day: Brunch recipes to wow Mom

What better way to show your mom you care than with breakfast in bed?

California man jumps onto wine truck, climbs underneath to drink from valve while flying down highway

Wine May 7, 2020

California man jumps onto wine truck, climbs underneath to drink from valve while flying down highway

A man from Modesto, Calif., was arrested after he reportedly jumped on a big rig transporting red wine and climbed underneath.

Pennsylvania liquor stores sell $2.3 million worth of alcohol in first days of curbside pickup

DRINKS April 24, 2020

Pennsylvania liquor stores sell $2.3 million worth of alcohol in first days of curbside pickup

Bottoms up, while we're all locked down.

Wineries get creative to boost sales, keep workers employed during coronavirus crisis

Wine April 20, 2020

Wineries get creative to boost sales, keep workers employed during coronavirus crisis

Wineries around the country were gearing up for what is usually their busy season when the COVID-1 crisis hit.

Woman who accidentally spilled wine all over herself on Instagram becomes viral hit: 'Never related more'

Wine April 9, 2020

Woman who accidentally spilled wine all over herself on Instagram becomes viral hit: 'Never related more'

She is all of us.

Dog delivers winery's booze during coronavirus outbreak

Pets April 2, 2020

Dog delivers winery's booze during coronavirus outbreak

The pup has become something of a local legend.

'Valve failure' at Italian winery causes wine to pour out of faucets in nearby village

Wine March 8, 2020

'Valve failure' at Italian winery causes wine to pour out of faucets in nearby village

What a delicious malfunction.

How to pair wine with Girl Scout cookies

Snack Foods February 21, 2020

How to pair wine with Girl Scout cookies

Cookies and milk just grew up.

Coronavirus-quarantined couple on Diamond Princess cruise reportedly order wine via drone

Wine February 11, 2020

Coronavirus-quarantined couple on Diamond Princess cruise reportedly order wine via drone

We’ll drink to that.

How to handle a post-Super Bowl hangover

DRINKS February 3, 2020

How to handle a post-Super Bowl hangover

So long Super Bowl, hello sick-at-work bowl.

Wine pairings for big game's most popular snack foods

Wine January 31, 2020

Wine pairings for big game's most popular snack foods

In case you didn’t know, the Super Bowl is coming.

Spanish winery submerges bottles underwater in twist to the aging process

Wine January 25, 2020

Spanish winery submerges bottles underwater in twist to the aging process

An average day for an unusual winemaker is jumping into the murky waters of northern Spain to check on his bottles.

California's Russian River turns red after wine leak from 97,000-gallon tank

California January 24, 2020

California's Russian River turns red after wine leak from 97,000-gallon tank

A spill from a 97,000-gallon tank at a California vineyard contaminated the Russian River with red wine, according to reports.

Man's 'careless' error led to thousands of gallons of wine being dumped down drain

Wine January 23, 2020

Man's 'careless' error led to thousands of gallons of wine being dumped down drain

It even happened twice.

Amazon driver refuses to deliver wine to 92-year-old grandmother without ID

LIFESTYLE January 1, 2020

Amazon driver refuses to deliver wine to 92-year-old grandmother without ID

Talk about taking your job seriously.

Wine thief caught sampling various bottles on grocery store security cameras

Wine November 12, 2019

Wine thief caught sampling various bottles on grocery store security cameras

This guy apparently has extremely particular taste when it comes to wine.

Russian alcohol consumption down 43 percent since 2003, life expectancy reaches new high: WHO

Spirits October 1, 2019

Russian alcohol consumption down 43 percent since 2003, life expectancy reaches new high: WHO

Alcohol consumption per capita has decreased in Russia by 43 percent since the early 2000s, according to a new report released by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Bear sneaks into California vineyard for late-night snack of pinot noir grapes, surveillance footage shows

Wine September 27, 2019

Bear sneaks into California vineyard for late-night snack of pinot noir grapes, surveillance footage shows

Can we see some ID?

NYC Taco Bell Cantinas reportedly using 'low alcohol imposters' for their cocktails

Fast Food August 28, 2019

NYC Taco Bell Cantinas reportedly using 'low alcohol imposters' for their cocktails

Apparently, thinking outside the bun sometimes means making weak cocktails.

Unicode committee rejects white wine emoji, but may consider it for 'future addition'

Wine August 20, 2019

Unicode committee rejects white wine emoji, but may consider it for 'future addition'

Has anyone bothered to ask about rosé?