Love is in the air and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. With the help of our nifty gift ideas, you’ll be able to let your special someone know how much you care by gifting them one of these gift items below.  The Lovebirds  Classic and personalized Valentine’s gift items with a wine lovers’ twist Wine Lovers Chocolate We are accustomed to giving each other sweets and flowers on February 14th, but what about stepping it up with Wine Lovers Chocolate instead? These treats have been curated specifically to pair with some of your favorite wines. Host a chocolate pairing party ..read more

To celebrate Autumn, we’ve curated a delectable selection of wine-based, Fall-focused cocktails you can try at home and enjoy with friends. Seasonal cocktails like these are a great way to experiment and discover new flavors that you can pair with your favorite food. Most of the following drink recipes only require a basic home bar setup, including a shaker, a strainer, a cocktail spoon, a glass beaker, a muddler and appropriate glassware. All of these can be found on iwawine.com.  VacuVin Bar ToolsThe New York Sour A modern take on the traditional Whisky Sour, the New York version displ ..read more

The diverse terroir of Israel undoubtedly plays a key role in what makes Israeli wines so successful. Grapes for wine can be grown in a variety of Israeli environments, from the arid Golan Heights to the lush Galilee. These environments encourage winemakers to try new approaches to winemaking and enable for all kinds of wines to be made from unique, vast grape varietals. Israel’s wine culture goes all the way back to biblical times. Wine was an important part of the Israelite culture; it is described in the Bible as a sign of celebration and is commonly found in Israelite tombs. As a result, I ..read more

Every cooling unit produces a certain amount of Total BTUH (British Thermal Units per Hour), which is the sum of Sensible BTUH (lowers the temperature) and Latent BTUH (lowers the relative humidity). Because wine cellar cooling units are designed to reduce temperature while preserving humidity, look for equipment where the Sensible BTUH is a high percent of the Total BTUH. This percentage (calculated as Sensible BTUH divided by Total BTUH) is known as the SHR (Sensible Heat Ratio). The SHR for CellarPro cooling units is greater than 90%, which means that CellarPro units provide maximum cooling ..read more

The Perfect Gift Wine Glass Writers make unique gift ideas for both men and women. Our metallic or colored wine writers can be given as host gifts, birthday gifts, Christmas gifts, or just because. Wine Tastings Hosting an intimate wine tasting? Our labeling ink is an easy way to keep track of the wine you’ve tasted and liked! Write the name of the wine, tasting notes, and aromatic impressions (blueberries, cherries, tobacco) directly on the glass for a simple and fun wine tasting experience. If you buy a bottle of wine at a public wine tasting, you can easily use Wine Glass Writer to mark di ..read more

Schott Zwiesel Sensa Collection Many people struggle with understanding the level of sugar in a glass of wine. It is a common assumption that all alcoholic beverages contain a lot of sugar, like a glass of grape juice. This isn’t the case, however. Dry red and white wines actually have very little sugar in them. Since a bottle of wine doesn’t have to report its sugar content on the label, it makes sense that most consumers don’t know how much they are consuming in a large glass of wine. If we want to decrease our sugar intake, does it mean we have to give up wine too? Do we really have to buy ..read more

Schott Zwiesel Vervino CollectionRioja The most popular region for Spanish wine yields 250 million litres each year. With over 600 wineries in the area, it has been carefully cultivated to produce flavor-packed grapes for harvesting. Its most notable varietal is Tempranillo, with undertones of cherry, plum, dill, vanilla and leather. Rioja reds are versatile for food pairing and delicious with a charcuterie board. Although less common, the area’s white wines are equally delightful, crafted from Viura, Malvasía and Garnacha blanca. Jerez Nestled in the province of Andalusia, this capital of she ..read more

Schott Zwiesel Vervino Collection Gewürztraminer, pronounced: ger-verts-trah-miner, is a noble white wine grape with a distinct floral bouquet that is grown in many different regions across the globe. The grape’s name came from the German word Gewürz, meaning “spice”, and Traminer, meaning “of Savigny”. Gewürztraminer wines are well known for their aromatic, spicy, and floral notes. Many people associate Gewürztraminer with a sweet wine in late harvest style, but there are many examples of delightful dry or off-dry wines. It goes by different names depending on where it comes from, including ..read more

A whisky glass is more than just a vessel to drink your favorite spirit; there are many different types available on the market today, each with its own unique purpose to enhance your experience. Let’s take a look at the most popular whisky glasses to find out which one is right for your collection. Snifter Glass Many whisky aficionados believe the snifter is a delightful option. Tapered sides concentrate the aromas, making it easier to enjoy nuanced flavors. The small opening makes it easy to take careful sips, savoring your fine whisky. Snifters are similar to a rocks glass, but are taller a ..read more

Doesn’t everyone want to be wined and dined in the summertime? Here are some essential summer wine accessories from IWA that are sure to keep you happy and carefree all summer long. The Perfect Picnic No summer is complete until you’ve had a picnic with your loved ones. Picnics are all about quality time and togetherness, but the food and drinks are just as important! Whether you dine on sandwiches, potato salad or a charcuterie board (you can find our Acacia Wood Cheese Board on our Instagram page), whatever you choose to sip on can make all the difference. Folding Wine Table In true wine an ..read more