Blueberry Pie + Syrah One of the most tannin-packed and dark wines around, Syrah deserves a pastry that’s a meal. The viscous texture of the preserves combined with the chewy crust of blueberry pie stands up great to this heavy red. However, as Syrah also packs in plenty of fruit, the blueberry also adds a […]
Mulled wine, or Glühwein as the Germans call it, is a warm red wine, flavored and brewed with mulled spices and orange. It’s perfect for a cozy evening in, enjoying the lights from your “Tannenbaum.” Glühwein is translated to “glow-wine.” This is, in part, because it used to be heated using long, hot irons, back […]
Got an old picture frame and some corks on hand? Try out this DIY project and make yourself a jewelry organizer! It’s simple, fun, and will keep your necklaces and earrings from getting tangled up and lost. What you need: 🍾 A Picture Frame 🍾 Corks to Fill the Frame 🍾 Cardboard Cut to Size […]
Ever wondered exactly why wine comes in so many different glasses? Though it may seem like an attempt to seem fancy, there’s actually a science behind the design of the glassware for wines. Choosing the correct glass for your wine can maximize its potential by properly aerating, and capturing and delivering aromas. A wine glass […]
Wondering what to do with all your extra corks? One of our favorite cork projects is making coasters for future glasses of wine from the corks we have let lying around. It’s so easy! Here’s what you’ll need: 🍷 Wine corks (cut down into 4ths) 🍷 A hot glue gun and glue sticks 🍷 Ribbon of […]
Ever seen the weird, vase-like thing in a friend’s cabinet and thought, what the heck is that? It’s called a decanter, and it helps your wine breathe and become more enjoyable to drink. But how does it work? The main forces behind a decanter are evaporation and oxidation, but what’s happening and why does it […]
G’Day Geniuses! It was on January 26th that Governor Philip brought wine cuttings from the Cape of Good Hope and began what would become a widespread and extremely successful culture of winemaking. We thought that today would be a great day to spotlight the wonderful wines being produced across the Australian continent. Home to over 60 […]
Halloween Wine & Candy Pairings, Pt. 1 By Kevin M. Hi! I’m Kevin, your usually humble Cork Genius lab tech but today I’m excited! It feels so good to finally welcome readers to Carefully Curated, a brand-new feature of our Genius Labs focused exclusively on pairing our gourmet food affiliates with vintages curated by our […]
Halloween Candy & Wine Pairings, Pt 2 The leaves are falling, the air is turning colder, and everyone has their costumes ready for Halloween. This is my favorite holiday of the year. I love carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns, bobbing for apples at parties, and dressing up in a ridiculous costume with an attractive date, who […]
American Beer Day: Chill Sticks & Reese’s Pieces “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” — Benjamin Franklin Now that Hundred Dollar Ben has your attention, let Marcus (aka me) tell you what time it is… it’s time to celebrate! What are we celebrating, you ask? Well today, Oct. […]
