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  • Democratizing the Wine Industry

    Published September 30, 2011

    Wine With Me: The idea of making your own wine is intriguing, until you recall that famous "I Love Lucy" episode. Luckily, Crushpad is letting consumers make their own wine without ever having to get grapes in their toes.

  • What's Behind the Moscato Madness?

    Published September 23, 2011

    Wine With Me: Moscato was the fastest growing varietal with sales increasing by 93% in the U.S. last year, and we can thank the Millennials for driving overall growth.

  • Mastering the Art of Wine Seduction

    Published September 16, 2011

    Wine With Me: Call her the 'Hitch' of the wine industry; this sommelier is teaching diners the steps of courtship through wine.

  • Yellow Tail Coming Out Ahead

    Published September 09, 2011

    Wine With Me: In just 10 years, [Yellow Tail] has sold nearly 70 million cases, generating nearly $5 billion for retailers, and proving that tails, really does win.

  • Even the Wine Industry is Going Green

    Published August 26, 2011

    Wine With Me: A wine shop in New York took a vacant vintage gas station and redesigned it a rustic-industrial style specializing in artisanal producers with an emphasis on organic and sustainably-farmed vineyards. 

  • When it Comes to Choosing Wine, Think Outside the Bottle

    Published August 19, 2011

    Wine With Me:When the economy tanks, even the cr�me da la cr�me has to change its ways and Manhattan's Le Cirque is no exception. 

  • Mixing Liquor With Wine, Blasphemy or Genius?

    Published August 12, 2011

    Wine With Me: Would you add vodka or bourbon to your wine? Or are you a purist and only drink wine in its unaltered, natural state?  

  • Why Cheap Wine Doesn't Mean Bad Wine

    Published July 29, 2011

    Wine With Me: You're hosting a business dinner and have been asked to pick the wine for the table, but the wine list looks more like a phone book--what do you do?

  • Wine With a McD's Big Mac...Why Not?

    Published July 22, 2011

    Wine With Me:  The social media world has figured out how to bring wine online and is helping consumers find the perfect wine to accompany any fast-food dinner. 

  • Wine and Economic Growth Go Hand in Hand

    Published July 15, 2011

    Wine With Me: Its not often people equate wine with economic growth. But you should.