WATCH: 3 Different Ways To Open A Bottle Of Wine

Author Aimee Thomas

January 25th, 2023 6:51 PM

Cheers… almost. It is officially the last Wine Wednesday of Dry January. and I am going to teach you how to open a bottle of wine in three different ways with three different tools.

If you participate in Dry January like me and haven’t had an alcoholic beverage, congratulations! You just set a goal and accomplished it in the first month of the new year. That is setting you up for success for the rest of the year. And what do you do when you celebrate your successes? You drink wine! More people than you think don’t know how to open a bottle of wine correctly but luckily for a lot of people, a lot of wine is screw top nowadays but in the event, you need to open a nice bottle of wine for your guests or just for yourself, I am here to help.

I believe I can open wine faster than anyone in the world. Practice clearly makes perfect.

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I was a bartender in my past life (before radio) and fun fact: I wasn’t a fan of wine and I didn’t even have any idea how to open a bottle that wasn’t a screw top. I learned a lot behind the bar. I learned how to properly open a bottle of wine, the difference between varietals, and why different wines went into different wine glasses. I have come a long way since then… and have drunk a lot of wine too.

You don’t have to be super versed to enjoy wine. So let’s get into it! Cheers.

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It’s not as scary as you think and you can pick it up pretty quickly!

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Aimee Thomas is the morning show co-host of Aimee + Shawn on 102.7 VGS. She has been VGS since the birth of the station in 2022 and has been with Beasley Media Group for nine years doing mornings at various stations in the cluster. Before working in radio Aimee was a bartender at a local restaurant in Las Vegas when a local radio veteran thought she would be perfect in radio because of her crazy stories, knowledge of pop culture, and contagious laugh. Aimee loves writing about new recipes she creates in her kitchen, her favorite artists and actors, and being a mom of two boys.

9 Grocery Store Wines Under $20: Taste These

Hey Aimee here, your winos mom who loves to sip and save! I wasn’t always so versed in wine (and by versed I mean I drink a lot of it) but in my past life, I was a bartender.

I worked at T-Bones Chophouse inside Red Rock Casino for 10 years. While I was working in such a great restaurant I was able to taste and learn about so many great wines. I was never a fan of wine until I started learning about it. I started with whites and moved to reds and now enjoy them all.

Yes, some were pricey but they don’t always have to be to taste really really good.

Remember, not everything you have heard about wine is necessarily true. Here are some helpful tips to remember next time you’re shopping!

You may have heard that the older the wine the better it is. That isn’t always true.
Most wine sold in the grocery store or even a Total Wine or Lee’s Discount is meant to be enjoyed immediately.
You may have heard that the more expensive the wine is the better it will taste. I totally disagree that that and I would bet that a lot of wine enthusiasts would say the same.
Have you heard that if the wine is a twist top it’s cheap or bad? That isn’t true. The twist top actually is more airtight therefore, less chance of your vino being bad when you open it.

Pro tip: Wine doesn’t last long once it’s open so drink the bottle, that’s what I always say! HA

I ran to Albertons and snapped pictures of my favorite wines to get under $20. Tis’ the season for holiday parties, dinners, and gifts. Grab a couple of these for yourself, and grab a couple as gifts as well. Now before you scroll I am a red wine drinker in the winter and a white wine drinker in the summer. I hope you enjoy.

Happy Holidays & Cheers!

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Menage a Trois - Red Blend

Price: $12.99

This is one of my favorite wines to drink at home. It’s easy to sip and it’s well under $20.
Freakshow - Cab

Price: $19.99

I’m going to be honest… I normally pick wine because of their labels and luckily this was a win-win. The label is very theatrical and the wine is so smooth.
Beringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel - Blend

Price: $15.99

This one is strong because of the bourbon barrel aging but it has so much flavor! I know this can be a turnoff but don’t let the bourbon scare you. Don’t worry, it doesn’t taste like Jack.
Meiomi - Cab

Price: $22.00

I know the title says under $20 and most times you can purchase this wine on sale for under $20… but even at $22 this is one of my TOP 5 wines.
Uppercut - Cab

Price: $14.99

I’ve only had this a couple times and I would drink it again. If you need a wine for a get together or party… THIS should be your wine of choice.
Robert Mondavi - Merlot

Price: $8.99

This is probably my favorite wine under $10. I’m normally not a Merlot fan but this one is super smooth and the cab in this brand is just as good.
Nadia - Pinot Noir

Price: $11.99

A Pino is going to be the lightest of the red wines. It’s also fruitier. If you are new to wine, start with a Pinot. The taste is rich and the label makes you feel bougie.
Josh - Pinot Noir

Price: $17.99

Funny story… My girlfriend’s husband’s name is Josh (you know where this is going) so I had to try it to tell him if the wine was good or not. And the verdict is… It was great tasting! This wine has a great cab and I love it.
Cannonball - Cab

Price: $16.99

Someone bought this wine for me when I was camping once because it was a twist top… Yet did they know that I carry a wine key with me everywhere I go. The wine has great complexity and balance.