The wine industry is no stranger to oddities, with many wineries and winemakers pushing the boundaries in an attempt to make the world's next best wine. While drying out soil and playing music to grapes have been methods used in the past, today we delve into something a little more intense.

On my monthly search for new gadgets to hit the world of alcoholic delights, I came across a wine aerator that left a lasting impression on me. The aerator market is by no means small, there are new designs and concepts cropping up right left and center, but one component I feel is lacking in most existing products is the ability to create an aesthetically pleasing pour that also doesn’t drip. Emphasis on the “doesn’t drip” .

Sometimes it feels like bars are holding us in. It’s a Johnny Walker, not a Johnny Stander. Why should wines be the only ones that get to breathe? Forthwith find the ten best places to drink on the street from your smart friends at The Field Guide to Drinking in America.

Wineries come in all shapes and sizes, but with increasing competitiveness as the world becomes more and more interested in wine, some wineries decided to do things a little differently. Today’s list will focus on 5 wineries that have taken their architecture to the next level, so much so, that they really do look other-worldly. From Hogwarts castles to Space ships and giant marble palaces, check out this weeks list of wineries with a twist.

We’ve partnered up with the folks over at Vivino to uncover what America is drinking! Over the past 6 months we’ve tracked, recorded, and analyzed the most frequently purchased wines across the country that were uploaded to the Vivino app. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be rolling out a variety of lists to let you know the most frequented wines in the glass. This week, we head over to one of America’s favorite tipples, the Sauvignon Blanc!

We’ve partnered up with the folks over at Vivino to uncover what America is drinking! Over the past 6 months we’ve tracked, recorded, and analyzed the most frequently purchased wines across the country that were uploaded to the Vivino app. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be rolling out a variety of lists to let you know the most frequented wines in the glass. We kick off this week with the good ol’ Zinfandel.

I want you to clear your mind for a second and try to imagine complete tranquility, envisage a paradise surrounded by luscious gardens, where nature roams freely, a gentle breeze that caresses your skin against the heat of the day, and one of the most picturesque turquoise oceans and white sands you’ve laid your eyes upon. With those thoughts slowly calming your mind, I’d like to take you on a little journey, an experience even – for the next 5 minutes I want to let you into my mind and envision through your thoughts the paradise I call “Esencia”.