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How to Grow Wine Grapes

Perspectives on wine are starting to change. Homemade wine is fast becoming a new way of engaging with this ever-popular drink…but how do you get...

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History of Wine: From Beginning to the Modern Age

When you take a sip of your cabernet sauvignon, you’re experiencing thousands of years of history. This fact may sound dramatic, but it’s true! What...

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How to Hold a Wine Glass for Every Type & Occasion

How to Hold a Wine Glass for Every Type & Occasion

Wine is a luscious drink with its roots in many cultures around the world. While it’s much more accessible today than it was in the...

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How to Get Red Wine Out of Clothes Easily

How to Get Red Wine Out of Clothes Easily

Imagine this scenario. You’re enjoying a casual night with some good company when you accidentally spill wine on your dress. A friend of yours hands...

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Wine & Fish Pairings You Have to Try

Wine & Fish Pairings You Have to Try

For a nice dinner, nothing pairs better than wine and fish. Many people believe that your choices are limited to dry white wines and flaky...

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5 Wine & Cheese Pairings You Need To Try ASAP

5 Wine & Cheese Pairings You Need To Try ASAP

Imagine the sweet, bold flavor of an aged port wine combined with the stinkiness of a pungent Blue Stilton cheese.  Try to picture a glass...

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How To Drink Wine Properly (Steps & Tips Included)

How To Drink Wine Properly (Steps & Tips Included)

Whether you’re new to the wine scene or you’ve been enjoying it for many years, there are still new things to learn. There’s always a...

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How Long to Let Wine Breathe: Red to White Explained

How Long to Let Wine Breathe: Red to White Explained

Every living thing needs to breathe, and many experts believe that wine is no different. But is it necessary to let the wine breathe, and...

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Wine Aerator: How To Aerate Wine Like a Pro

Wine Aerator: How To Aerate Wine Like a Pro

If you’re new to wine drinking, all of the terms you hear can be confusing and overwhelming. And while you don’t need a fancy new...

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How to Store Wine at Home: Best Ways + Tips

How to Store Wine at Home: Best Ways + Tips

Whether you have a few bottles of wine you’re saving for the future, or you’re beginning to amass a large collection and are wondering the...

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Buying a Case of Wine [Ultimate Buyer's Guide]

Buying a Case of Wine [Ultimate Buyer's Guide]

Many people enjoy a glass of wine from time to time, but that’s not enough for wine lovers. They crave variety. Furthermore, they buy cases!...

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What is Marsala Wine? Learn This Sicilian Classic

What is Marsala Wine? Learn This Sicilian Classic

What Is Marsala Wine? A Sicilian Classic Are you curious about Marsala wine? Continue reading to learn more about how it can enhance the quality...

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What is Port Wine? (Learn What You're Missing)

What is Port Wine? (Learn What You're Missing)

Port wine is a Portuguese specialty. This sweet, red wine is commonly enjoyed as a dessert wine. It's even served in a smaller glass than...

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How to Remove Red Wine From Your Carpet

How to Remove Red Wine From Your Carpet

No one wants to give up drinking red wine, but it can be detrimental to your white carpet. That makes for rough evenings when you...

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How Long Does Wine Last? Before & After Opening

How Long Does Wine Last? Before & After Opening

Whether you regularly enjoy a nice glass of chilled wine at the end of a hard workday, or you’re just an occasional wine drinker who...

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How is Wine Made? Learn in 5 Easy Steps

How is Wine Made? Learn in 5 Easy Steps

Since the invention of agriculture and the discovery of grapefruits, humans have loved to drink wine for how it tastes and makes them feel. In...

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How To Open A Wine Bottle Without A Corkscrew

Who doesn’t love a nice glass of wine after a long day at work? Or for a happy surprise from a friend. That is until...

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How to Open A Wine Bottle Like A Pro

Contrary to popular belief, there’s no wrong way to enjoy a nice glass of wine. However, if you’ve ever needed a new corkscrew, it can...

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How to Make Wine At Home: Beginners Guide & Recipe

If you’re like us here at Taste of Purple, that means that you can’t get enough of wine. But who can blame you? It’s one...

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How to Decorate Wine Glasses

Is there anything out there that’s genuinely better than wine? It’s such a smooth drink that enhances the quality of your outing, whether you’re by...

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Two custom vinyl wine glasses with white, red, and black decals.

How to Seal Vinyl on Wine Glasses

Adding Vinyl to Wine Glasses: A Step by Step Process Wine glasses can make lovely gifts for housewarming parties, weddings, or just for someone special...

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How to Seal Alcohol Ink on Wine Glasses

What is Alcohol Ink and What Should I Know About it? Alcohol inks are a type of solid-based dyes that can create beautiful designs when...

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How to Clean Cloudy Wine Glasses

Why Are Your Wine Glasses Cloudy? Cloudy wine glasses can be caused by a few different- though often overlapping- factors, including the build-up of hard...

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How Many Glasses of Wine in a Box

Boxed Wine: What You Need to Know There are many people who enjoy a nice glass of wine at the end of the workday, and...

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Wine: How to Know When You've Drunk too Much

Whether you have to drive later or you’re at a work function, it’s a good idea to know how much you can drink without getting...

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How Many Glasses of Wine in a Bottle?

Introduction Whether you're planning for a party or order by the bottle at a restaurant, knowing how many glasses of wine are in a bottle...

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How to Paint Wine Glasses

Painting a wine glass can be an incredibly fun DIY project that you can enjoy alone or on a friends' wine and crafts night! Hand-painted...

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How To Pack Wine Glasses

It’s no secret that wine glasses are as fragile as they are beautiful! Wine glasses, vases, decanters, and other delicate glassware deserve a special storage...

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Aging Wine Underwater

Aging Wine Underwater

The wine world loves its tradition, but it's also home to some wacky trends. Trends such as: wines on tap, screw top wines, and now...

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3 Ideas for Leftover Wine

3 Ideas for Leftover Wine

What to Do with your Leftover Wine We've all been there before. The last glass left in a bottle of red is left wasting away...

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