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Articles by Melissa Auman Greiner

If Green Beer Isn't for You, Opt for Vinho Verde Instead

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
While many a celebrator has a mug of food coloring-spiked beer in hand, we'd lik...

Le Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrive!

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Beaujolais Nouveau isn't expensive; actually, it's pretty darn affordable....
 

What to Bring to Thanksgiving: Pinot Noir

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Roses, raspberry, truffle and smoke are all flavors associated with pinot noir, ...

The Best Ways to Take Wine to the Beach

Picnic time for wine lovers
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
A brown paper bag and red Solo cups can do the job, but what if you want a touch...
 

Pro Tip: Toast Summer With an Outdoor Wine Party

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
It's easy to open your home, your patio, your backyard or even your tiny balcony...

Sign Up for Early Word on Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Next Wine Release

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
We also found two online retailers still carrying the first release....
 

Pairing Wine With Fast Food: 5 Winning Combos

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Just because you succumbed to the drive thru doesn't mean you need to pair your ...

Jim Barrett, California Wine Pioneer, Dies at 86

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
The wine world recently lost a treasured member: Jim Barrett. Don't worry if you...
 

Papal Heritage: Prime Wines of Argentina

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
No one knows where this pope will take us, but we know where he's been - Argenti...

After Dinner Drinks: Beginner's Guide to Port, Sherry and Brandy

Not just for Grandpa anymore
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Liquor
When someone mentions brandy, you might visualize old men retiring to leather-cl...
 

Sweet Finish: Dessert Wine Pairing Guide

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
If you're still going strong at the end of a meal, the wine might as well, too....

Gift Guide: The Drink Nation Wine Shopping Cheat Sheet

Surprise! It's wine.
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
The holidays are a time for surprise and fun, so maybe something new is in order...
 

How to Drink Wine: 4 Tasting Tips

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
No matter your surroundings, a few simple steps can help you get a better apprec...

Wine & BBQ: An Underappreciated Pairing

Move over, beer
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Four suggestions for which wines will best suit mounds of smoky meats and veggie...
 

Open Door Cellars: High-End, Easy-Drinking Boxed Wine

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
This vino combines the benefits of a box - freshness, convenience, value, and gr...

Biodynamic Wines: Growing Support for A New-Age Trend

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
How many of you have buried a cow horn filled of manure under a full moon? Reall...
 

Sparkling Wine Cocktails: Four Ways to Enjoy Bubbly in the Summertime

Mix up some refreshing spirit
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Amazing on their own, sparkling wines like champagne, cava, and prosecco also ma...

Explainer: Italian Wine Classifications

DOCG, DOC, IGT... che casino!
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
The terms DOCG, DOC and IGT are bestowed upon Italian wines based on what regula...
 

Warm Weather Wines: 4 Varietals for Spring

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
This is the sweet spot, when a cool glass of wine and a dusky sky can provide th...

Mid-Atlantic Wine Trails

Get outside and get some vino
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Save the cash you were about the blow on airfare west and instead put it towards...
 

Vinho Verde: Green Beer's Refined Cousin

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
While many a celebrator has a mug of food coloring-spiked beer in hand, we'd lik...

Cooking With Wine: Tips From Iron Chef Jose Garces

Don't fear the deglaze!
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Iron Chef Jose Garces shares his favorite ways to use wine in the kitchen....
 

Wine Hearts Chocolate

The Feeling is Mutual
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Wine and chocolate don't have the perfect relationship, but in the end, these ki...

Sweeten Up Your Night With Dessert Wines

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Dessert wine blends the class and charm of the nightcap with sweet tooth satisfa...
 

Guide: What To Do With A Great Bottle of Wine

Show it some love
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
What if what you hold in your hands isn't just run-of-the-mill?...

Gift Idea: Raise Spirits with the Right Bottle of Wine

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Almost everyone of drinking age enjoys a good bottle of wine (and if they don't,...
 

Best Wine Apps for iPhone or Android

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Make educated decisions about where to place your wine-related app bucks....

November 17 is Beaujolais Nouveau Day

C'est arrive!
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
On the third Thursday of November, there's a built-in excuse to pop a cork -- Be...
 

Hollywood Vines: 6 Celebrity Winemakers

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Fame and fortune has found itself in the wine game, and a growing number of the ...

Football & Wine? You Bet!

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Don't limit the bar at your next football party - check out our list of classic ...
 

Wineries Begin to Think Plastic

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
As technology in the liquor world advances, some people look to change age-old t...

Moletto Prosecco

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Yes, prosecco. That sparkling wine from Italy with the cool bubbles and actually...
 

American Wines Beat French Wines in Bottle Shock

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Culture
Bottle Shock is a 2008 movie that details the day American Wines beat French win...

Panther Creek Pinot Noir

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Melissa reviews Panther Creek's Pinot Noir!...
 

Best of the Boxes

Boxed wine can be delicious too!
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Melissa lists a number of her favorite wines that are served in oh-so-fancy boxe...

Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
When it comes to something chilled and easy-to-drink on the back deck, I advise ...
 

What's the Big Deal About Bordeaux?

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
The largest wine producer in France, the area is home to some of the arguably be...

Sparkling Wine & Champagne Primer

New Years Necessities
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
We've all gotten the message that sparkling wine is something special, and that ...
 

Wine Lover Gift Giving Guide

Holiday gift ideas
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
The holiday shopping season has ended, friends. Welcome to the holiday shopping ...

Cold Weather = Warm Booze

Holiday Drinks
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Tis the season to be jolly which, if you ask me, means safely ensconced inside, ...
 

Holiday Wine Pairings

by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
While turkey was the go-to food of Thanksgiving, the menus for the December holi...

How To Read Wine Labels

Understanding What Wine Labels Mean
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Since each country has its own rules and practices when it comes to designing wi...
 

Wine 101: A Primer For Novices

Quick Info On Drinking Vino
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Drinking wine isn't like drinking beer. You cannot arbitrarily point to a bottle...

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