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Today’s inexpensive wines are better than ever. So what’s with that guy who always orders the priciest bottle? Is he just showing off, or are there legitimate reasons some wines are more expensive than others?Over the past few decades, wine... read more

There are cheap dinners that involve take-out or fast food, and then there are CHEAP dinners that are amazingly classy. One such dinner took place at the Miccosukee Resort in Miami. For the ridiculously low price of $6.95, their Café Hammoc... read more

Every so often we get to do wine, book, and product reviews at ClassicWines.com. This is important for our readers because the wine world is a big place and sometimes products come out that people don’t get to hear about, and it would be a real s... read more

We're rolling into the biggest holiday season of the year - it's time to buckle up and get prepared! Thanksgiving...Christmas...New Years... wine is going to be in hot demand in the coming months. Two common problems wine lovers encounter is a lack of ... read more

Gluhwein.net is not a winery website, nor is it a retailer website. Gluhwein.net doesn't sell wine at all, in fact. Instead, they focus entirely on a single product from Germany - Jodlers Gluhwein Syrup. You might be thinking to yourself, "what ma... read more

A great dining experience is more than just a reflection of the main course. While steak or pasta is likely to have the biggest impact on your meal as a whole, there are secondary matters that, when added together, can be just as important. One of thes... read more

Classic Wines is proud to present the next installment of our spotlight series. Patty and Richard Maier, COO and CEO of Saint Helena Road Vineyards and Winery, have made a name for themselves in very short order. A young business, comparatively speakin... read more

Not too long ago we were advising you to try chilled reds to cool down in the summertime. How times have changed! Now the leaves are turning shades of orange, red, and brown, and the tides of wine are shifting away from those chilled reds and whites.It... read more

Ecommerce is a global behemoth. Websites like EBay and Amazon are so broad in their scope that the only limit is imagination. Some industries have taken to online shopping with fierce enthusiasm - electronics, cars, books, and music just to name a few.... read more

In the world of wine mercantile, things can feel a bit crowded. State stores, online stores, and wine clubs are all competing for the same business. In this field, it pays to make the extra effort to stand out in one way or another. DrinkUpNY looks to ... read more

One thing that makes a restaurant great is its continuing ability to evolve. One great example of this is Gigi Restaurant and Lounge located in Olde City, Philadelphia. An already well established hotspot, Gigi is known for its great food, strong cockt... read more

Who isn't a fan of wine dinners -- food prepared by an executive chef, and wine selected especially for those dishes.  Great pairings not only make for a great night; they also give you plenty of ideas to take home with you. There's just one thing... read more

Wine is such a traditional part of human culture, it's difficult to envision anything besides rows of bottles in a dusty cellar. With such an old-world persona, it stands to reason that wine has seen a sluggish transition into the online universe. Clas... read more

All anyone really needs to enjoy wine is a glass, a corkscrew, and a bottle. But what fun is that!? There are some really neat accessories out there that can enhance your wine experience. Here are some fun ones that might just change your outlook on wi... read more

I'm not able to get out to the California wine regions as often as I'd like to. So, I always look forward to the 200 plus wineries that come to me for the Philadelphia Wine Festival. That special time of the year when I can stumble around, tasting $10,... read more

Eric Orange is a pioneer in the age of online wine marketing and sales. His concept of an interactive way to help wine advocates find wine tastings not only came to fruition, but has grown to represent the number one place where people go to post and f... read more

This past weekend, the Miami Wine and Food Festival brought together 60 wineries and some great restaurants in beautiful Merrick Park -- an outside, upscale shopping center. The weather was a gorgeous 75 degrees, and the setting sun painted stunning co... read more

Who knew that fortune cookie wisdom could be so right on the money? I had the opportunity to enjoy a great dinner in BED, the posh South Beach hot spot known for its night life and fine Latin infused dining. With a solid wine selection, Executive Chef ... read more

Why spend $20-50 on a glass, when you could spend that money on a great wine instead? Well, you do this because the glass has a huge effect on how your nose and taste buds perceive the wine. I've always believed in this principle, but I had never seen ... read more

As the voice came over the loud speaker to let us know the 2008 South Beach Wine and Food Festival had only 10 minutes left, my mind reeled at the thought of waiting an entire year before being able to attend the 2009 festival. It was that good. By "it... read more