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How Long Does Opened Red Wine Last?

An opened bottle of red wine keeps for 3 to 5 days. Here's how the fridge, an upright bottle and a smaller container buy you extra time.

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Unique Wine Bottles: Meet U'Weini, Now at Maison Nicolas

A unique wine bottle isn't a weird one. It's a bottle that surprises you somewhere: in what's inside, in what's around it, or in how you drink it. U'Weini does all three. Three cuvées, one red, one white, one rosé, a label you tear off and keep, an NFC chip that unlocks a thriller series, and a price that doesn't make you think twice before opening it. And as of now, U'Weini wines are available exclusively at Maison Nicolas in France. Here's what that's actually worth. 🤓

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

Wine in Movies and TV: 5 Appearances That Left a Mark on Screen

Wine in movies and TV shows is never just a prop: it tells a story and sometimes it triggers a full-blown wine massacre. A sangria made with one of the most expensive wines on earth, a canned kir royal born in a Netflix series, a film that single-handedly tanked a whole grape variety… On screen, what's in the glass says a lot. Here are 5 iconic (or recent) references, each with the fun fact behind it. Spoiler: the last one, you can actually drink. 😉🍷

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Wine Gift Ideas: 6 Better Alternatives to the Same Old Bottle

The best wine gift depends on the person you're buying it for: an unusual wine for the adventurous (like an orange wine), an alcohol-free wine for someone drinking less, an original bottle that offers a real experience (U'Weini), a bottle of Champagne to celebrate, a fine wine to cellar, or a birth-year vintage. Whether your budget is €8 or a prestigious Grand Cru, there's a wine gift for every occasion. Tired of giving another random bottle of red that ends up forgotten in a cupboard? Here are 6 original wine gift ideas, complete with price ranges, food pairings, and the perfect recipient—without the wine jargon.