As I’m writing this, it’s starting to warm up outside. In fact, after a solid week of subzero temps, yesterday was a balmy 81 degrees. I’m not sure what Mother Nature was thinking, but I thought it best not to question her ways.

Instead, I’m preparing to enjoy the spring and summer days ahead. I broke out my shorts and sunglasses, rolled out the awning over the patio, and set out the lawn chairs. However, I still have to solve the problem of chilling my wine when I want to drink it outside.

This year, rather than wheeling a cooler full of ice outside (what a hassle), I’ve decided to give the Corkcicle wine chiller a try. It’s a nifty little device that I can chill beforehand and then slip into my open bottle of wine to keep it cool without watering it down.

Now, for big gatherings, a cooler is still your best bet, because you’ll need to keep a lot of bottles on hand. But for a relaxed evening with your spouse, the Corkcicle could be just the ticket to some stress

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How to Find the Best California Pinot Noir

California is known for its robust wine culture and for good reason: California wine regions alone produce over 80 percent of American wine, and just so happens to be one of the best places to find excellent Pinot Noir. And if you’ve never experienced it, California Pinot Noir is a unique experience, both in taste and the culture it inspires.

Even in the midst of a pandemic and worries about the impact on the wine industry, Taylor Lane, a California Pinot Noir vineyard released a single vineyard wine after nearly a decade of aging.

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Yahyn Review

Fresh vineyard wine delivered to your home, from delicate white wines to bold reds and celebratory sparkling wine–that’s what Yahyn promises, but does it hold up in a review?

Let’s face it: more customers are curious than ever about wine subscriptions and delivery services, partially because just how much wine culture has had to shift in midst of safety restrictions during a global pandemic. Case in point? Wine tastings. Many labels and local winegrowers are now opting for virtual wine tasting events; take California’s 27 featured virtual wine tastings in Fall 2020.

Of course, popular wine subscription service options like Firstleaf, Bright Cellars, and delivery services like