Personal Wine Blog

Ways To Uncork Wine Without A Corkscrew

It’s a familiar tale - maybe you’re hosting a housewarming party and your kitchen gear is not yet unpacked, or perhaps you’re at an outdoor soiree and the hostess forgot that one tiny but important detail.

Best Wines to Serve This Christmas - Perfect Wine For Holidays

Planning the perfect company Christmas party, dinner gathering, or holiday visit? No party is complete without the quintessential bottle of red, white, or sparkling wine to celebrate the holidays.

Get Festive for Thanksgiving with Personalized Wine Bottles

Thanksgiving means good company, good food, and of course good wine. Bringing a bottle of a fine wine to Thanksgiving dinner is a nice gift, but wine on its own is a bit lacking. Take your wine gifting to the next level with the perfect conversation starter: customized Thanksgiving wine labels.

Mini Champagne Bottle Scavenger Hunt Proposal

Upon finally finding that special person, the wind in your sails, the peanut butter to your jelly, or also known as the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, it is time to plan out the ever-important wedding proposal.

Personal Wine is Proud to Present The Princess Bride "Bottle of Wits"

What better way to honor of the anniversary of Rob Reiner's cult-classic film The Princess Bride than with a bottle of "Inconceivable Cab and "As You Wish Chardonnay" from Personal Wine’s Bottle of Wits.

Corporate Party Wine Ideas - 5 Things That Make Parties Great

As if the year hasn’t been crazy enough, now it's time for the company party and you have little to no time (or energy) to plan the event that all of your employees have been looking forward to. Fret not, because we want to give you genius last-minute corporate party ideas that will help you take your company party from drab to fab in no time at all. Ready. Set. Go!

Creative Ideas For Leftover Wine - 5 Simple Ways to Reuse It

Pouring wine out or letting it go rancid is a major drinker’s faux pas. For whatever reason (we can’t think of too many) if you weren’t able to finish a bottle of wine, we have a couple creative ideas to help you reuse and reinvent your wine and its bottle. Here are our ideas of what to do with leftover wine!

Company Party Planning: How to Plan a Corporate Event

Whether it’s your quarterly, biannual, or company Christmas party, plan a corporate event that will have people talking, and excited to come! Read this company party planning blog piece at Personal Wine to learn how to plan a corporate event and help you find out where to start.

Simply Fabulous Custom Gifts For Bridesmaids

One of the things on the bride's list is the perfect gift for her bridesmaids. Discover personalized wedding day gifts for your bridesmaids that they will absolutely swoon over.

Corporate Event Theme Ideas

If there's one thing that employees look forward to throughout the year, it's definitely the annual company party. Unfortunately, the recession forced many businesses to make significant cutbacks and forego many incentives, and the annual party was one of the first things to go. Thankfully, the economy has rebounded since then, and company events are back on! Now, that's a reason to celebrate. If you're looking for some corporate theme ideas for your next event, consider celebrating with one of the fun and festive corporate party themes below.

Why a Wine Buzz is the Best Buzz

All alcohol buzzes are not created equal, and dare we say a wine buzz is the best buzz. With mixed drinks, it's easy to down too much alcohol in a short amount of time, so the buzz ends up being short-lived or non-existent. Beer seems to be enjoyed slower than mixed drinks and it has a nice buzz, but it can leave you feeling bloated after just a few brewskies. Wine, on the other hand, tends to be savored, so the buzz is smooth, enduring, and oh-so enjoyable. It's not wonder, then, why wine is a girl's best friend. Let's take a look at a few more reasons why a wine buzz is the best buzz there is.

Can You Pair Junk Food with Wine? - Yes, And Here is How to Do It

Check out our junk food and wine pairings infographic next time you indulge in some fried chicken.

Champagne vs. Prosecco: Difference Between Them

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Champagne and Prosecco?

Unique Graduation Gift Ideas

Graduation is on the horizon which means there is celebration to be had and gifts to be given. The graduate can finally adorn the cap and gown that’s been hanging in the front of their closet for weeks and exhale a sigh of relief after the rollercoaster of all the years. Graduation is a huge accomplishment that calls for a special gift to help start off the new chapter. Visit our blog for some unique graduation gift ideas!

Valentine's Day Inspired Scavenger Hunt

As Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, it is time to figure out how to make a day of romance be unique and special. What better way to express your love than a Valentine's Day scavenger hunt. But there is a better way.

Entertaining with Champagne: Desserts for Lovers

In the true spirit of romance, love, and all things bubbly we’ve put together an entertaining with Champagne dessert and cocktail guide that will surely make your heart flutter.

Low Calorie Red & White Wine Types

Every holiday season, the majority of us make the decision to eat and drink with abandon, knowing that on New Year’s Day, we shall start over with the resolution to be healthier, lose weight, and go to the gym.</span> In theory, this sounds wonderful. Unfortunately, it rarely works.

Wine Myths - Uncorked!

Misconceptions about wine run rampant. Luckily, experienced “oenophiles” (a fancy word for those that love wine) have gathered enough experience to set the record straight. Skip “drinking the Kool-Aid.” Instead, explore some uncharted territory and try new varietals from many of the emerging wine regions to find your personal favorites. Watch as we debunk these 5 myths about wine!

Top Wine Bars in San Francisco

Maybe it's the proximity to Napa Valley and Sonoma or maybe it's the breeze coming off the bay that creates an ideal temperature for wine drinking, but San Francisco is a city for oenophiles. Heading to San Francisco and looking to indulge in the pleasure of wine? If so, check out our favorite wine spots in the city. Disclaimer: This is in NO way a comprehensive list, but just a starting point. Let us know your favorite spots and may the odds be ever in your favor!

How to Drink Wine Like a Sommelier

Wine was once considered a “rich man’s beverage” and held a rather snobby perception, but more and more Americans have begun to enjoy the drink. Whether you’re a novice or nearly an expert, it’s always good to know how to drink wine and get the most out of your wine-drinking experience. Here's how to taste wine like a Sommelier.

Red Wine Flavor Profiles - Extensive Guide for Wine Lovers

The holiday season means food, wine, and more food. Red wine is the perfect pairing for your beef roast this winter.

Most Planted Wine Grapes

Outside of the varietal of the grape, wine can be morphed into unique flavor profiles by different climates, aging processes, etc. At its core, each type of wine comes from a specific grape. Check out the most planted and popular wine grapes in the world.

How to Cure a Wine Hangover? Simple Tips From Wine Experts

We’ve all been there, and by “there” we mean that hangover that can’t be shaken. A bottle of ibuprofen and a tall glass of water seems to be the go-to remedy, but there’s so much more to hangover recovery. Hangovers are dependent on many things, such as how much you drank, age, weight, and food consumed before alcohol consumption. These are just a few things you can do to make the recovery process a tad bit easier.

Understanding Wine Jargon: Acidity and Tannin

Sounding like a pro means understanding the basic characteristics of wine. Once you can recognize these characteristics, then you will know exactly what kind of wine you like. Don’t worry, we know you like them all!

DIY Halloween Wine Bottle Crafts for Decoration

The lights are dimmed low throughout the house. You work your hocus pocus magic to consume many-o-bottles of wine. The drinking festivities can be done in a month or a week or the day before. We don’t judge and neither will the kiddos.

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