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Am I required to use a paper bag when leaving a liquor store?

Wine Spectator's resident wine expert, Dr. Vinny, explains why stores and restaurants might insist on bagging wine bottles for customers.

Does Alcohol Expire? The Lowdown on Liquor, Beer, and Wine

If you’re cleaning out your pantry, you may be tempted to throw away that dusty bottle of Baileys or expensive Scotch. This article tells you whether various alcoholic beverages expire and whether they can make you sick.

6 Wine Store Hacks Every Wine Lover Should Know

Buying and collecting wine from your favorite wine store doesn’t have to be overwhelming or left to last minute. Here are six hacks that every wine lover should know when shopping for wine.

How to pair 6 kinds of potato chips with wine

Wine is acidic, chips are salty: They're made for each other. Our wine expert pairs six kinds of potato chips with wines. Your job is to pour, crunch, and enjoy.

How To Smell Wine. Why You Smell Wine In The Glass

Smelling wine before you drink it helps you experience the wines flavors better. Learn why people smell wine and learn the right way how to sniff wine.

7 Things You Do When You're A Wine Geek

Those of us love wine aren't aware of how our appreciation for wine changes the way we view the world. For example, we might plan our vacations in wine regions, or spend a little more time reading the fascinating histories around wine. Of course, sometimes we do silly things too.

Health Benefits Of Resveratrol, Loveland Wine Store

Red wine has long been considered heart healthy as many doctors agree that something in red wine appears to help your heart. Scientifically known as flavonoids, or a substance called resveratrol, a…

Wine before beer? Beer before wine? There's finally a scientific answer

Also: "If you have a shit wine, obviously you'll have a hangover."

Everything You Need to Know About the Closing of the Trader Joe’s Wine Store

Employees claim management’s response to a unionization effort is the cause of the sudden shuttering.

Wine or beer? Why not both?

Insurance Marketing: Beer or Wine?

In this article Marty Agather relates insurance marketing to asking dinner guests if they'd prefer beer or wine... as only Marty Agather can. Read more.

What is Malt in Beer?

Malt is often overshadowed by hops, but the grain bill of a beer delivers aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, head retention and color to the finished product.

Is Wine Really Healthier Than Beer?

Conventional wisdom says red wine is healthier than other alcoholic beverages. But recent research suggests beer may have gotten a bad rap.

Can't decide between beer and wine? Try vinale

Hybrids ranging from beer-forward versions to more grape-centric fusions are seducing both hopheads and oenophiles

How Aging Affects Whiskey, Beer, and Wine

Beer before wine? You won't feel fine

A study finds the order in which you have alcoholic drinks makes no difference to your hangover.

Wine? Beer? Cocktails? How to drink healthier during the holidays

Don't be fooled by tonic! Tonic water is full of sugar, so a gin and tonic will completely throw off your weight loss program, one expert says,

Beer or Wine? The Answer May Depend on Your Gender

Overall Americans say they like both about the same, but women still prefer wine

Can Beer and Wine Combine for a Great Cocktail?

We try cocktails that include both beer AND wine to see if we can bring the two favorites together