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At Blame It On Bacchus, we pop corks and crack jokes while we guide you through the wonderful world of wine! Come sip along as we dish out clever tips on pairing your go-to wines, and don’t miss our quirky wine merch that’ll leave your friends wondering, “How did I not discover this sooner?”
Wine Basics
Find Crisp White Wines Fast: Label Cues and Pairings for Beginners
Learn quick shopping cues and simple food pairings to pick crisp white wines without tasting. Plus six easy to find bottles and tasting tips.
Thomas Allen
2 days ago7 min read
Taste the Difference: Bordeaux vs Burgundy for Enthusiasts
Taste the difference between Bordeaux and Burgundy. Learn to read labels, match bottles to food or cellar, and try a guided tasting.
Thomas Allen
4 days ago7 min read
Home Wine Tasting in 5 Steps: Research Backed, Beginner Friendly
Host a low-pressure home wine tasting: pick 4–6 contrasting wines, follow five research backed tasting steps with an aroma wheel, and pace pours to stay safe.
Thomas Allen
Oct 47 min read
No Snob Winery Etiquette: 6 Quick Rules for Nervous First Timers
Practical, no snob winery etiquette for nervous first timers. Follow a six point checklist, learn the 5 S's tasting routine, tipping norms, and...
Thomas Allen
Oct 28 min read
No Experience Needed: Virtual Wine Tasting Club for Beginners & Gifts
Learn what a wine tasting club means: paid virtual guided tastings. Find beginner-friendly, gift-ready classes and eGift cards from Blame It On Bacchus.
Thomas Allen
Sep 307 min read
5 oz Standard Wine Pour: U.S. Rules, Bottle Math, and Pouring Tricks
Learn the U.S. standard wine pour (5 oz), why ABV and bottle math change servings, and quick pouring tricks to serve accurately—or join a class to practice.
Thomas Allen
Sep 297 min read
Low Acid Wines for U.S. Shoppers: Moscato to Merlot, Easier on Reflux
Find low acid wines U.S. shoppers buy with confidence. Moscato to Merlot, label cues to spot softer bottles, plus tips to lower reflux risk.
Thomas Allen
Sep 269 min read
Opened Wine Shelf Life: 3–5 Days for Table Wines, Plus a Checklist
Opened wine timelines: reds, whites, rosé 3–5 days; sparkling 1–2; fortified wines weeks–months. Storage tips plus a preservation checklist.
Thomas Allen
Sep 248 min read
Pack These 5 Palate Cleansers for Wine Tasting, Classroom Tested
Classroom tested palate cleansers for wine tasting: water, plain crackers or bread, cucumber or apple. Lab tests find milk can cut astringency.
Thomas Allen
Sep 227 min read
Outdoor Wine Serving: 3 Sommelier Backed Moves for Hosts
Sommelier backed al fresco guide for hosts: three simple moves to keep wine at serving temps, plus product picks like insulated tumblers and bottle...
Thomas Allen
Sep 2013 min read
4–6 Bottles: Minimalist Wine Tasting Setup for Hosts
Host a stylish, low fuss wine tasting with 4 to 6 themed bottles, one universal glass per guest, a printable day of checklist, and a 90 to 120 minute flow.
Thomas Allen
Sep 198 min read
Pack This Two Minute Checklist: Wine Tasting Essentials for Beginners
Show up ready for any tasting: a packing list, the Five S's tasting method, etiquette, and a two minute checklist to build confidence.
Thomas Allen
Sep 188 min read
45°F in 5 Minutes: Chill Wine Fast With the Salted, Spinning Ice Bath
Get the evidence-backed way to chill wine to 45°F in 5 minutes: step-by-step salted, spinning ice bath, safer alternatives, serving temps.
Thomas Allen
Sep 158 min read
Skip Awkward Wine Moments Tonight: Practical Etiquette for Beginners
Learn quick, non-pretentious wine habits you can use tonight: hold the stem, follow the 5S tasting routine, pour a third, toast simply, and spot a faulty...
Thomas Allen
Sep 1410 min read
7 Steps to Open Champagne Safely Without a Loud Pop
Follow seven service-tested steps to open Champagne safely and quietly. Loosen the cage, hold the cork, tilt to 45°, and seal with a sparkling stopper.
Thomas Allen
Sep 116 min read
4–6 Wines: Wine Tasting Party Ideas for At Home Hosts
Host a memorable at-home wine tasting. Party themes, bottle and pour math for 4–6 wines, a checklist, and a compact timeline to run a no-fuss tasting.
Thomas Allen
Sep 1012 min read
Train Your Palate: 5-Part Wine Tasting Journal for Beginners
Fill your wine tasting journal with a ready five-part entry, a fast app-to-paper workflow, and classroom-tested drills that actually train your palate.
Thomas Allen
Sep 910 min read
Practice Wine Tasting Order Tonight: 4 Ready Lineups for Beginners
Learn a practical wine tasting order from sparkling to fortified, with four ready flight lineups, simple palate-reset tips, and when to break the rules.
Thomas Allen
Sep 48 min read
Center the Worm, Do Five Turns: Using a Wine Key for Beginners
Learn a beginner friendly wine key method: center the worm, make about five turns, then use the double hinge, and try short practice drills.
Thomas Allen
Sep 16 min read
Skip the Bottle Risk: 6 Checks for a Wine Class Gift for Wine Lovers
Give wine lovers a skill, not a bottle. Six checks to pick flexible passes, avoid redemption traps, and gift a beginner online class.
Thomas Allen
Aug 279 min read
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