Amy

The first time I held a proper crystal wine glass, I was working a private dinner at a tasting room in Sonoma. The sommelier handed me a glass of Pinot Noir and told me to pay attention to how the rim felt against my lower lip. It was so thin I almost forgot it was … Read more

Stemless wine glasses have quietly become the most-used glassware in my kitchen. After our team spent six weeks testing 10 different sets, I can tell you that the best stemless wine glasses do more than hold wine. They survive the dishwasher, the patio table, and the clumsy grip of an excited guest without chipping or … Read more

Last weekend I pulled out a dusty tumbler from my kitchen cabinet, poured a dram of my favorite bourbon, and immediately noticed how flat the aroma felt. That single moment pushed me down a rabbit hole of testing the best crystal whiskey glasses currently available, and I have to be honest — the difference between … Read more

I have spent more evenings than I can count with a glass of whiskey in hand, trying different shapes, sizes, and materials to figure out what actually makes a difference. The truth is, the right glass does matter. It changes how aromas hit your nose, how the spirit sits on your palate, and even how … Read more

I have spent the last three months drinking whiskey (strictly for research) from 8 different glasses to figure out which ones actually deserve space on your bar cart. We tested everything from the iconic Glencairn to budget-friendly tumblers, swirling bourbon, scotch, and rye in each one to see how shape, weight, and material affect the … Read more

Finding the best undercounter wine fridges for your kitchen shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. After three months of hands-on testing in our test kitchens, plus countless conversations with restaurant sommeliers and home collectors, I’ve put together this definitive guide to help you pick the perfect built-in wine cooler for . Undercounter wine fridges are … Read more

Finding the best built-in wine coolers changed how I entertain at home. After watching too many good bottles go bad in a kitchen corner, I decided it was time to take wine storage seriously and spent months testing under-counter units in my own kitchen and home bar. A proper built-in wine fridge does more than … Read more

I’ve spent the last three months living with eight different 30-bottle wine fridges in my kitchen, dining room, and home bar. I filled each one with the same mix of Bordeaux, Burgundy, and a few stubborn Champagne bottles, then watched how they held temperature overnight, how loud the compressors ran during a heat wave, and … Read more

I’ve spent the last 90 days testing eight wine coolers under $500 to figure out which ones actually hold temperature, fit your space, and don’t wake the neighbors. The best wine coolers under 500 dollars hit a sweet spot for most home drinkers. Below that price, you start sacrificing reliability. Above it, you’re paying for … Read more

I spent three months testing 12 of the best dual-zone wine fridges on the market, and what I learned surprised me. Some units claiming to hold 33 bottles barely fit 26 with standard Bordeaux-shaped bottles, while a few under-the-radar brands outperformed premium names that cost twice as much. If you collect both red and white … Read more