The moment that summer temperatures drop, our minds are instantly in Autumn Mode, which can only mean one thing: pumpkin spice everything. We’re not crazy about most of the artificially flavored seasonal beverages on the market, so we’ve taken it upon ourselves to create a cocktail that blends the best flavors of the season – […]
WTSO.com has been going strong as an online wine destination for almost 15 years, and we don’t plan on stopping any time soon. We decided it was time to freshen things up, so we’re getting a face lift in Fall 2019! We’ll still be the website you know and love, but we’re just adding a […]
Have you been reluctant to try rosé? June 8th is National Rosé Day, and it’s the perfect time to hop on the bandwagon. Rosé is currently trending and we fully support this movement. In fact, our online wine store is currently rich with some of the world’s finest rosés. Here are some reasons why you […]
What is wine? It sounds like a silly question, but you may be surprised to find out that not every wine is quite what you would imagine. This exquisite alcoholic beverage is made when fruit is fermented — but that fruit doesn’t have to be a grape. Any variety of fruit that has enough sugar […]
Overview If you haven’t had an Aperol Spritz, you’re missing out! One of our wine experts tried their first Spritz minutes after arriving in Venice. Maybe it was the sights and sounds of the Grand Canal or the jet lag, but the instant she saw the orange tinted drink at almost every table of the […]
If you needed a reason to open a sparkling wine and make a cocktail, we have just the thing: National Absinthe Day is March 5th! Absinthe has a bit of a sordid history, so before we get to drinking, let’s set the record straight. At one point, this controversial green spirit was banned from consumption […]
After wine, our biggest weakness here at WTSO.com is chocolate – hands down. From simple bars to ice cream to those famous candy-coated drops (you know the ones), we love chocolate in all its glorious forms. And when it’s cold outside, a steamy, warming mug of hot chocolate just can’t be beat. We’re taking Mexico’s […]
If you want to become a successful holiday host this year, then you have to prepare. Say goodbye to seasonal stress and hello to a holly-jolly party with these essential holiday hosting tips! Send Invitations Early Whether you are mailing invitation cards or creating a social media event, you need to make sure that everyone […]
Do you ever find yourself a little let down by the excitement that follows Thanksgiving, consisting of hours of cleanup and days of eating bland, warmed up leftovers? For wine lovers with a little creativity, the week after Thanksgiving can be just as exciting as the meal itself. Here are a few ideas about […]
Some of my most memorable food experiences have consisted of only three elements: wine, bread, and cheese. Each of these items comes in such variety that Sommeliers and their counterparts in the cheese and bread worlds – fromagiers and boulangers – can labor their entire lives without hope of fully mastering their respective fields. In […]
