If you can't read wine labels (yet), start with the shape of the bottle. Karla Walsh is a Des Moines, Iowa-based freelance lifestyle writer with more than 15 years of journalism experience.

As I’ve written before, the glass bottle accounts for the majority of wine’s carbon footprint, through production and shipping. That’s why I list bottle weight in my reviews, and why several ...

Or your kitchen can exude an aura of rustic magnetism with a custom wine rack, each bottle cradled in the coils that once ... When adorned with seasonal decorations, an old bed spring can get new life ...

which come in 750ml aluminum wine bottles that are lightweight, and apparently more environmentally friendly than glass bottles. Element[AL] Wines come in 750ml aluminum bottles. For most of us a ...

You can even gift the subscription to a fellow wine lover -- treating them to a monthly delivery of beautiful bottles will keep them in good wine (and you in good favor). If you're still on the ...

The clumsy ones among us will be filled with dread at the thought of a flimsy paper bottle, especially given how tough red wine stains are to scrub. Aside from spillages, my instant concern was ...

In 1867, archaeologists excavating a Roman tomb in Germany discovered what is thought to be the oldest unopened bottle of wine in the world. The ‘Speyer wine bottle’ dates to around 325AD and ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I cover wine at work, with attention to makers and growers. The 37th annual event, held in July 2023, featured producers from Oregon ...

Learn more about it. Wine drinkers might be consuming less overall, but they’re opting for higher-quality bottles when they do choose to imbibe. Many of us are looking to cut down on our overall ...

poor-quality wine can ruin a good dish. Likewise, don’t use the most expensive bottles for cooking. Generally, younger, fruitier, simple wines are best for cooking. The majority of wine sold in ...

It is the first supermarket to launch a flat wine bottle - which is almost seven times lighter than glass versions. Its clever ergonomics mean it’s so much easier to pack away in amongst your ...