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Drinking moderate amounts of wine can be beneficial to your physical and mental health
ALL IN MODERATION
Health Benefits of Wine
Red wine, particularly Pinot Noir, contains high concentrations of resveratrol and other antioxidants that help prevent the development of heart disease.

Wine label of Belle Glos 2009 Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir, our wine of the week
WINE OF THE WEEK
Belle Glos 2009 Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir
Offering a burst of flavor when it hits the mouth, this Santa Maria Valley, CA wine is for those who like their Pinot Noir "big."

hum is made from pot still rum instilled with hibiscus, ginger, cardamom and kaffir lime
AVOID THE HUMDRUM
hum Botanical Spirit
Paint the town red with hum, a claret-colored liqueur instilled with hibiscus, ginger, cardamom and kaffir lime. Drink it straight or in a Hum & Soda!

VINO ON A BUDGET
Top 10 Wines Under $20
For many of us, price plays a significant role in our wine-buying decisions. We have compiled a list of the Top 10 Wines Under $20 to help stretch tight budgets.
Check out our selection of Top 10 Wines Under $20, including Holus Bolus 2010 Blanc Roussanne

Our Top 10 Sipping Beers feature some of the finest beers from around the world
FINEST BREWS
Top 10 Sipping Beers
Fine beer is enjoying a renaissance worldwide, from international classics to American craft brews. Check out these premium selections, which are big on flavor.

WINNING VARIETALS
Top Grüner Veltliners
Cultivated originally in Austria, this wine varietal can be increasingly found in the United States. Discover some of the best Grüner Veltliners we've tasted.
Zantho 2009 Gruner Veltliner, one of our Top Rated Gruner Veltliners


Get ratings, prices and tasting notes for recently released wines from around the world
WHAT'S HOT
Wine New Releases

Vintage doesn't always mean old. Check out these recent vintages from Europe, South America and the United States, including ratings, prices and tasting notes.

MORE FOR THE MONEY
Box Wine Reviews
Wines packaged in bags and boxes are a lot less expensive than their bottled and corked counterparts. We've also discovered that they are quite fine and drinkable!
Read our reviews of box wines like Pinot Evil Pinot Noir



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(Updated: 01/23/12 BH)

TOP 10 WINES UNDER $10

Good wine comes in all price ranges, including $10 bucks or less. Check out our latest selections for those on a budget or who love a good deal.

TOP 10 WINTER BEERS

While beer is associated more with cooling, winter beers are fuller in body and maltier than standard styles, giving imbibers that warm, fuzzy feeling.