Gizmodo: Wine

Let's Make Mead: The Ancient Berserker Crunk-Juice of Kings

Brent Rose — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:43:24 EST

Mead is almost certainly the first beverage that got humans drunk (sorry, beer). It predates wine by ten to thirty thousand years. Hell, it predates the cultivation of soil. Best of all, you only need three common ingredients to whip up a batch. So let's do that. More »

Artful Winemaker Lightning Review: How I Learned to Love Cheap Wine in 28 Days

Andrew Tarantola — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:00:30 EST

I've been interested in home brewing for a while, but the price, space, and involvement needed has always been off-putting. The Artful Winemaker, however, puts the brewing process on auto-pilot. More »

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Andrew Tarantola — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST

The Waiter's Friend: The Only Tool You Need To Get Drunk

Jamie Condliffe — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:57:00 EST

There are plenty of ways you can get your way into booze. You can whip the top off a bottle of champagne with a sword, or even get into a bottle of wine with a drill. But if you want to do it properly, time and again, you need a waiter's friend. More »

I Really Want to Drink This Wine Aged with a 4.5 Billion-Year-Old Meteorite

Casey Chan — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:00:00 EST

I'm not that big a fan of the vino but I really want to drink the Cabernet Sauvignon from Ian Hutchinson's vineyard in Chile's Cachapoal Valley. Why? Well, for some reason, it's aged with a three-inch, 4.5 billion years old meteor from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. SPACEWINE. More »

What Is a Hangover?

Kristen Philipkoski — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

Yippee! Let's poison ourselves with beverages that will make us violently ill! It was your battle cry last night, and today you're paying the price. But what is that hangover you're experiencing, exactly? More »

Hi Torque Geared Bottle Opener Pops Corks With Ease

Andrew Liszewski — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST

Never ruin another dinner party again while you embarrassingly fumble to open a bottle of wine. Using the same planetary gearing setup that gives automatic transmissions their torque, this corkscrew will easily yank any cork by just turning its handle. More »

Ammo Canister Wine Box Won't Explode Your Liver

Mario Aguilar — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST

If you've got bulletproof tolerance, wine-in-a-bag-in-a-box is a beautiful thing. It's cheap, portable intoxication. But that cardboard won't make the cut when the Tour de Franzia gets a little more...COMBATIVE. You want your wine protected. More »

Teach Your Pretentious Friend How To Swirl Wine Using Science

Jamie Condliffe — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:00:00 EST

Everyone has one of those annoying friends who thinks they know everything about wine. But here's some science you can wheel out next time they come over all condescending. More »

Will Wine Snobs Embrace a Paper Bottle?

Andrew Liszewski — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:00:00 EST

Even though they're recyclable, glass bottles are energy intensive to produce, and heavy and expensive to ship. So an inventor has created a cheaper, greener alternative with a paper-based bottle that will probably have sommeliers turning their noses up at it. More »

Daily Desired: Class Up Your Act With Temperature-Regulating Wine Storage

Mario Aguilar — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:40:00 EST

If you're anything like us, your idea of storing wine and keeping it at the correct temperature involves wrapping it up that black liquor store bag until it's time to drink it. But we know better, and this dual chambered-wine cooler is just the upgrade we've all been hoping for. More »

A Wine Chiller That Could Put Your Eye Out

Andrew Liszewski — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:40:00 EDT

The temperature at which you store and enjoy wine can be just as important as its vintage and heritage. So skip the hassle of a fridge, ice bucket, and electric chiller by just stabbing your bottle in the heart with this faux, freezable icicle. More »

Why Cork Is the Most Amazing Material in the World to Keep Your Wine Tasty

Rachel Swaby — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:00:00 EDT

There's a reason the screw cap hasn't dominated the wine stopper industry: Cork still kicks the ass of stamped aluminum for the good stuff-and not just for nostalgia's sake. This is what keeps our evening libations from turning sour. More »

Does Boxed Wine Not Suck Anymore?

Casey Chan — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:20:00 EDT

Is there anything with a reputation as bad as boxed wine? I think toe jam and Rebecca Black score higher with gen pop. But oh you silly judgmental soul who spat on boxed wine! Turns out, boxed wine doesn't suck anymore. More »

A Wine Rack That Helps You Flash Those Fancy Labels

Kat Hannaford — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:40:00 EDT

Rather than display your wealth in an ostentatious manner, or hide all your valuable wine away in a dank cellar, Vin de Garde's Nek-rite is a fine compromise. Bottles nestle on bike spoke-like holders, flashing the label at passersby. [Nek-rite via BlessThisStuff via BornRich] More »

Electronic Tongue That Distinguishes Different Wines Puts Me to Shame

Kat Hannaford — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:00:51 EDT

Let's face it—most of us will drink anything put in front of us, but an electronic tongue developed at a Barcelona university is capable of telling the difference between not just any old wine, but sparkling cava. More »

Forklift's $1M Red Wine Accident "Was Like a Murder Scene"

Kat Hannaford — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EDT

My first question in regards to the horrible accident at Mollydooker Wines is if anyone got down on their hands and knees and started lapping like a dog. Second question—$1million worth of Aussie shiraz?! What the hell happened?! More »

Labeled Drankin' Glass Lets You Avoid Accidentally Waking Up in a Ditch

Sam Biddle — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:40:00 EDT

Drinking is great! Drinking too much can also be great! But drinking way too much really sucks—and a lot of the time, we do it by accident. But these Alcohol by Volume glasses will help you drink responsibly. More »

Why Red Wine Is So Good For You

Casey Chan — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:00:00 EDT

We've all grown up hearing that red wine is sooo good for us. Was it a lie parents told us so they could drink more? Nope, they were right. So what's red wine's little secret? More »

Wine Disguised As Perfume Can Only End Badly

Kat Hannaford — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:40:00 EDT

As if Smirnoff Ices weren't targeted enough, these perfume-shaped wine bottles have gone on sale in Europe, with three "novel" flavors to choose from—jasmine, rose, and violet. Because what girl doesn't want their breath to smell of roses? More »

Wine Glasses You Were Meant To Play With

Kwame Opam — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:00:00 EDT

Ever wish your glass of malbec was just a tad more musical. No, of course not. But we all grew up knowing that our mothers' glassware could make sweet music. These glasses were made to satisfy that kid inside. More »

Save Your Wine Glass from the Dishwasher's Horrors

Brian Barrett — Tue, 17 May 2011 21:40:00 EDT

I've lost nearly as many wine glasses to the dishwasher's fickle flow as I have to my own 2am clumsiness—and that's saying something. But the clunkily named Tether Stemware Saver might just save me from those shards. More »

Who Knew Opening a Bottle of Champagne With an Iron or Wine Glass Looked So Damn Suave?

Kat Hannaford — Mon, 16 May 2011 05:20:01 EDT

I would happily go through several crates of champagne in the quest to find other tools to open a bottle of champers with. Even on a Monday morning. Especially on a Monday morning. [VVV via DailyWhat via @Litmanlive] More »

The Cinco de Mayo 12-Pack

Thu, 05 May 2011 17:00:36 EDT

Auto-Sozzle | We could all learn something from Pennsylvania's self-service wine shop

Wine Racks On Bicycles Are Great Ideas

Kwame Opam — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EDT

Of all the things that seem a little absurd on paper, a bicycle wine rack would, for me, be up there with beard beanies. But when they look good and get the job done, I might reconsider. More »

The Vignon Wine Thermometer: Temperature Over Temperance

Brian Barrett — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:00:00 EDT

I generally don't drink wine that costs much more than the change I can scrounge up from the sofa cushions, which is why all the little things I can do to maximize its bouquet, nose, finish, and all those other terms I pretend to understand are so important. More »

Engineering a Better Glass of Booze

Rachel Swaby — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:00:08 EDT

When drinking stuff from the cellar, the temperature controlled fridge, or the top shelf, the size of the glass matters-and shape does too. You've likely picked up a bit of this, or at least rolled your eyes at it. More »

Bosch's Corkscrew is One Power Tool I Wouldn't Mind Using

Kat Hannaford — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 06:20:00 EST

It's not even lunchtime yet, but already I'm dreaming of that first glass of vino collapso. What? It's practically the holidays. Let me get on with my boozehound ways—preferably with this Bosch power drill-corkscrew-hybrid. More »

Below Sea Wine Cellar Matures Wine As Fast As You Can Drink It

Kat Hannaford — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:00:11 EST

Well, *almost* as fast. 600 bottles of the $139 Poseidon sparkling wine were stored 30m deep, quickening the maturing period to just six months. I've no idea how Slovenian wine tastes, but I'm willing to play guineapig. [SMH via BornRich] More »

Turning Welch's Into Wine In 48 Hours

Mark Wilson — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EDT

I'm taking the last sip of home-brewed purple liquid. It's sweet yet balanced, fizzy yet quenching, smooth yet these words look a bit blurry. It tastes like a dangerously well-mixed drink. And just 48 short hours ago, it was Welch's. More »

How Water Can Actually Enhance Alcohol's Flavor

Kyle VanHemert — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:20:00 EDT

Water's essential for cooking, but it's a little bit boring. It's tasteless, neutral, and generally lacking the pizazz of other popular flavor-enhancers like salt, pepper, herbs and spices. But as it turns out, water can actually enhance flavor. Huh! More »

Why iPads Increase Wine Sales at Restaurants?

Jesus Diaz — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:40:00 EDT

Some restaurants across the world are now using iPads to show their wine lists. Stupid and overkill, you say? Not if you sell a lot more wine because of it. More »

Fill 'er Up With a Gallon of Chablis

Brian Barrett — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:40:00 EDT

In the very near future, kiosks like this one will allow you to pump your own wine like you do gas at an Exxon station. Utopia, thy name is La Cuve. More »

We Must Boil This Wine To Save It

Joel Johnson — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:40:08 EDT

Oregon's Willamette Valley produces some of the country's best wines. But it's also subject to the infamous "Pineapple Express"—heavy rains blowing in from the Pacific that can ruin grapes. Unless you've got a vacuum. More »

The Cleverest Mugs For the Cheapest Booze

Brian Barrett — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:40:00 EDT

When you're serving up drinks in the Vino Mug and the Bottoms Up Beer Glass, your guests will be so distracted by the creative flair that they won't even notice they're drinking up your bathtub booze. More »

Because Drinking Wine From A Glass Is Way Classier Than Drinking From A Bottle

Casey Chan — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:00:00 EDT

I don't drink wine but if I did, I would totally buy this wine glass. It fits an entire bottle of wine—all 750ml of that bitter grape juice—in its 9-inch tall, super sized goblet. [Amazon via The Awesomer] More »

Wine Vending Machines Are the Reason You've Been Saving All That Loose Change

Kyle VanHemert — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:40:00 EDT

Due to longstanding and elaborate liquor laws, it is not particularly easy to buy booze in Pennsylvania. But now the state's trying to make it a little bit easier—with ID-swiping, breathalyzer-sporting wine bottle vending machines. More »

Single Serving Wine Glass Drowns Your Multiple Sorrows

Brian Barrett — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:40:00 EDT

A box of wine is portable, but not classy. Stemware is classy, but not portable. But in a stroke of mad genius, inventor James Nash has combined the two to revolutionize drinking on the go. Cheers! Meet the Tulip. More »

Which Cheap Bottle-Top Wine Gadgets Will Provide You With The Tastiest Drink?

Rosa Golijan — Wed, 19 May 2010 02:26:38 EDT

Our very own Wilson Rothman teamed up with his friends "Addison Richards, a certified sommelier and the wine director of the Wild Ginger restaurant in Seattle, and Noah Musler, an avid wine collector" to review some bottle-top wine accessories for the NYT's Diner's Journal. The article is well worth a read even if you're not ready to hop into #drunkmodo just yet. [NYT] More »

Turn Your Juice Into Booze In 48 Hours Flat

Brian Barrett — Wed, 12 May 2010 14:00:00 EDT

You know what's infinitely better than a carton of Tropicana? A carton of boozy Tropicana, of course. And if you've got $10 and two days, Spike Your Juice's magic powder will make that happen. More »