Category: Wine

The holidays, while festive, can add to your stress levels with all of the preparations of the traditional feasts, gathering of family and the pressure to make sure you do better than last year (#nolumpymashers).  In addition to making sure you don’t forget the salt in this year’s green bean casserole, you want to present […]

A Primer… A good way to begin with France is to learn the grape varieties that go with each specific region. We will start broad and then hone into the different areas or Appellation d’Origine Controllée (AOC)- protected designation of origin: which is the French certification granted to certain French geographical indications for wines, cheeses, […]

FOCUS: Rioja THIS MONTH SAVE 20% on all Spanish Wines when you buy 3 bottles or more. Spain is one of the world’s leading producers of wine. From the alluring white wines of Galecia, the Sherries of Andalusia, the deep rich reds of Jumilla and the iconic Tempranillos of Rioja and Ribera del Duero; Spain […]

February in Indiana can mean many things like Black History Month, Groundhog Day, the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, or horrible, cold, bitter weather that… we digress. The great news is there are no broken hearts here at Big Red Liquors over the list of Valentine Cocktails we have assembled that contain ingredients which are currently […]

Thanksgiving is a great time to celebrate family, food, and to give thanks for all the blessings in our lives no matter how large or small those may be. And if you are like us, we also like to have some cocktails and tasty treats with a kick to keep the day fun and bright! […]

Tis’ the season of gift giving and celebration! Holiday shopping can be difficult but giving the gift of wine or wine accessories will never go out of style. Whether it’s a gift of celebratory champagne or some special item that will expand the knowledge of the oenophile in your life, these gifts are sure to […]

Football season, Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Boxing Day, New Years. Do you need more reasons to host a party at your abode? OK, how about World Peace Day (Nov 17), French Toast Day (Nov 28), International Monkey Day (Dec 14) or just because you want to? There are more than enough reasons to host a […]

We know what you’re thinking. You’ve never had to worry about keeping wine fresh after you’ve opened it because there is never any wine leftover to store. Well done, good blog readers. Well done. But, in the off chance that you encounter a half empty bottle of wine that needs to be stored, you may […]

Whether it’s a backyard BBQ, a small dinner gathering or a fancy holiday party, stand out with a thoughtful host/hostess gift – and likely secure another invitation in the process.  And what is one of the best, and most useful, gifts that almost anyone would enjoy receiving? A good bottle of wine is usually a […]

Rosé all day, that is our motto. However, just like red and white wines, there are several varieties of rosé wines each with their own taste and aroma profiles. So if you think any rosé is a good rosé, you’re right, but some may be better suited to your preferences. The first question you must […]