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How Many Ounces Are in a Shot Glass? It Varies
Tell us if this sounds familiar: You’re sipping on half-priced cocktails at happy hour—or taking advantage of the hotel bar on vacation, or living it up on a night out with friends—and someones...
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How to Use a Twin-Blade Wine Opener
Opening an old bottle of wine can be tricky. In fact, it can be so tricky that it may require a different device than a standard opener to properly remove the cork. After all, no one wants bits of...
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Are Stemless Wine Glasses Any Good? We Investigate
When it comes to holding a wine glass properly, conventional wisdom is as follows: Always at the stem, don’t touch the bowl. That’s because stemware has a purpose: It allows for intentional tasting...
View ArticleHow to Drink Sake, According to Pros
Back when George Padilla worked at a wine store, staff held a party at a BYOB Jamaican restaurant. After his co-workers showed off the Rieslings and such they’d brought, Padilla distributed ochokos,...
View ArticleThree Simple Ways to Remove the Foil Capsule Covering the Wine Bottle
Wine bottles with cork closures typically have a protective foil wrapping around the top of the bottle’s neck. Among wine drinkers, this foil is called the “capsule”. Although capsules can be quite...
View ArticleHow Long Can a Bottle of Wine Stay Open?
To drink or not to drink—that is the question facing many a wine lover when left with a bottle that’s been open on the counter for a few days. Unfortunately, like most things in life, the answer is...
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How to Clean Wine Glasses Properly, According to Wine Professionals
Yes, what type of wine glass you use matters—and so does its cleanliness. Whether you drink from fancy stemware or affordable Ikea finds, it’s important to keep your wine glasses clean and...
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How to Clean a Wine Decanter, According to Professionals
Apologizing to your downstairs neighbors is probably the first thing you should do after a raucous dinner party. When it comes time to clean dishes, however, there’s an array of options, especially...
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The Difference Between Red and White Wine Glasses
Red wine glasses and white wine glasses differ in shape and size, dependent on the type of wine they’re intended to hold. Red wine glasses are typically taller and have a larger bowl than white wine...
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Are Expensive Wine Glasses Worth It?
The puckish 2020 book How to Drink Wine: The Easiest Way to Learn What You Like declares what amounts to fighting words in some circles: “All you need is one all-purpose wine glass.” Co-authors Grant...
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