Go International Next Time You Clink Glasses
We'd like to propose a toast – happy weekend, y'all!
Open That Bottle Night 2019
Open That Bottle Night is like a “treat yo’self” holiday for wine lovers. It’s a day to give yourself permission to open that special bottle you’ve been saving. So in honor of #OTBN2019 (today, February 23), we asked three of our experts what THEY like to crack open on special occasions …
Champagne = World’s Sexiest Wine!
If you're celebrating Valentine's Day tonight or over the weekend – and you're planning on popping the top on a 🍾 of the Cadillac of bubblies, Champagne, read on. We've got some cool facts that'll impress your loved one. 🥂
Getting Closure on Corks + Screw Caps
Which one is better, corks or screwcaps? The debate rages on – but we're over here just wanting to drink great wine. We think you're with us, so read on ...
Happy Birthday, Alice Cooper!
Happy 71st Birthday to the Godfather of Shock Rock! All hail!
A Toast to the British Invasion
As we kiss January a big, fat goodbye tomorrow, we're remembering the British Invasion with our friends over at Best Classic Bands – namely, the pop chart domination of those amazing Brits back in January of 1965.
50 Years Gone: The Music of 1969
1969 was a phenomenal "vintage" for rock music: Woodstock, Led Zeppelin, The Who's "Tommy" ... need we go on? So fill your glass and reminisce with us.
Wine Glass 101
Learn to kick some serious glass with our quick tutorial on all things stemware.
VIDEO: Open Fizz Like a Pro (It’s Easy, Promise.)
There's a better way to crack open that bottle of bubbly this holiday season – and it doesn't involve flying corks OR making a huge mess. We'll show you how.
The Perfect Mulled Wine
This may be the merriest mulled wine ever. I'll let you be the judge. It's based on a few recipes I've gathered from the Interwebs over the years ... a mashup of sweetness and spice that, as soon as you taste it, will become your go-to Yuletide sipper. Here's what you'll need: • 1 750 [...]
What to Drink this Christmas
You can really work up a thirst Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree. No worries – we made a list (and checked it twice) of the three best kinds of wines to tip back this season, along with some solid serving advice.
YOU could Meet KISS. (Seriously.)
Don't you think it's time you met some of rock's BIGGEST party animals? We do too. That's why (as part of our awesome relaunch) Virgin Wines has teamed up with KISS to bring you this once-in-a-lifetime chance.
This Week in Rock History
This Week in Rock, 1976 … Pink Floyd proved that yes – pigs can, in fact, fly.
Let’s Be Franc: This Grape Deserves R-E-S-P-E-C-T
We’re celebrating Cabernet Franc Day! ⭐️🍇 Here's our Top 3 reasons why we think you need to be drinking more of this delicious wine (plus a bonus FRANK-themed playlist 🎶for your listening pleasure).
Paint It, Black (Reds, That Is)
We want to paint it black too, Mick. But our way is much, much more delicious.
Please fill my cup … Champagne Rosé!
Madonna + Cardi B + Quavo = some seriously fizzy music chemistry. We’ll drink to that!
On This Day In Rock History …
November 7, 2001: The King of Pop lights up Times Square, celebrating the SMASH success of what would become his final studio album, Invincible, at the Virgin Megastore.
Happy International Merlot Day!
How Miles Raymond from the movie Sideways feels about Merlot: “No. If anybody orders Merlot, I’m leaving. I am NOT drinking any f*ckin’ Merlot!” How WE feel about Merlot: It’s pretty much the best grape ever. (Suck it, Miles.)
Top 5 Reasons Why Garnacha RULES
If you try one grape this fall (or, re-try, if you're already in the know), it's gotta be Garnacha. And we've got our reasons ...