When a wine is described as having flavor "notes" is there any science behind that? [more inside]
posted by emelenjr on Nov 13, 2009 - 16 answers

Is there another site that sells wine that is shipped by wineries aside from wine.woot.com? [more inside]
posted by aburd on Oct 27, 2009 - 2 answers

Have you ever participated in a winery's grape crush? Or do you know what that entails? What happens at the winery? How hard is the work? How long does it take? Tell me what you know about crush!
posted by amanda on Oct 5, 2009 - 10 answers

It's a common enough question, what should I do on my holidays in New Zealand? But we're not regular folks so finding good information has been difficult. We have 10 days in late October and we fly in and out of Auckland. We're Australian but well traveled and will most likely stay on the North Island unless some compelling information arises. We've hired a campervan and intend to travel about and camp where we can. Maybe a bed and breakfast or two. Though we are on a budget the main goal is to relax and enjoy the scenery rather than try and cram in too much. [more inside]
posted by dinoworx on Sep 27, 2009 - 8 answers

Good inexpensive family apartments for rent inland from Ancona, Italy in end-October? Need some assistance. [more inside]
posted by avocade on Sep 22, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm accustomed to wine stoppers that look like this, but last night at the LCBO I was sold one that looks like this. It doesn't fit in either of my (presumably standard) wine bottles. How do I work this thing?
posted by thisjax on Sep 12, 2009 - 8 answers

Winefilter: What are the storage conditions for a bottle of 2005 Reserve de la Comtesse, from Château Pichon Comtesse de Lalande? [more inside]
posted by titantoppler on Aug 8, 2009 - 4 answers

Is the 1980 bottle of dry red Nederburg wine I have going to be drinkable? [more inside]
posted by ashputtel on Aug 5, 2009 - 9 answers

I want to find consumables that are aged exactly 18 years, and send them to northern California within 2 weeks. [more inside]
posted by nat on Jul 8, 2009 - 16 answers

Need help finding a good red wine. Tricky part - I need to purchase it online and have it shipped in Kentucky. [more inside]
posted by sporaticgenius on Jun 26, 2009 - 20 answers

Seeking info on touring California wineries [more inside]
posted by fishmasta on Jun 3, 2009 - 22 answers

How can I ship a bunch of bottles of wine I buy at various vineyards from California back to Boston? [more inside]
posted by supramarginal on May 12, 2009 - 11 answers

How do you find out what kind of wine goes with what kind of meal? [more inside]
posted by mephron on Mar 30, 2009 - 22 answers

Anybody know where I can buy a bottle of mead in NYC?
posted by Afroblanco on Mar 19, 2009 - 14 answers

Help me find a fortified wine that doesn't taste like raisins! [more inside]
posted by DeucesHigh on Feb 26, 2009 - 24 answers

Food and wine lovers- tell me what to cook! I've got some lovely wines that I want to open with my friends, so I'm looking for ideas for what to serve with each one. [more inside]
posted by twirlypen on Nov 18, 2008 - 7 answers

What can you tell me about buying one 1978 vintage wine? [more inside]
posted by n'muakolo on Apr 9, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm relatively new to wine and would like to know more about it. Which labels/names are best, what goes with what, etc. So, what are some good wine review sites and blogs for the average Joe? I've Googled for such things, but I don't know which ones are worth their salt.
posted by katillathehun on Mar 24, 2008 - 16 answers

I am trying to have bottles of wine delivered to clients at different addresses in Toronto, and I am in New York, and would like to do this online if possible, does anyone know any sites? [more inside]
posted by Grither on Dec 11, 2007 - 2 answers

So here's the deal, we have an inordinate amount of wine (for us) we need to store and keep out of the recent and likely continuing heat for the next 3 weeks, on the order of 8 cases or so. [more inside]
posted by iamabot on Sep 5, 2007 - 10 answers

Can you recommend outstanding wineries in or around Willamette Valley, Oregon? [more inside]
posted by Asherah on Jun 28, 2007 - 7 answers

I'm doing a (semi) limited bar at my wedding reception on a (semi) limited budget. What is the best hard liquor to serve? How much should I buy? We would also love to hear suggestions for wine and champagne that offer the most for our dollar. [more inside]
posted by Alison on Jun 27, 2007 - 25 answers

Stinky balls. No, not that sort. I purchased a wine decanter that comes with a stand for drying. Unfortunately, the stand has a rubber ball on the end (to prevent scratching, I'd assume), and has a very, very pungent rubber odour. Is there some way of getting rid of that smell?
posted by dirtynumbangelboy on Nov 30, 2006 - 6 answers

Very specific wine question. We're looking for a Chardonnay that has a very creamy, buttery finish. The example is Rombauer at $30 per bottle. What do you know of for way, way less that has this quality?
posted by fixedgear on Nov 23, 2006 - 14 answers

WineFilter. We have acquired some champagne, the real deal. I always thought wine bottles should be laid on their side to keep the cork wet and sealed, but one of these bottles actually says on the label to store upright. What's best for sparkling wine? On its side, or on its end?
posted by i_am_joe's_spleen on Dec 6, 2004 - 12 answers