Wine Battles - Tempranillo

We just started a new series on our YouTube Channel called Wine Battles!

Our first video is live! Go check it out!

This week's wine battle was the battle of the Tempranillos! Tempranillo is a medium body wine that is usually found if Spanish or Portuguese varieties. Tempranillo is not one of our more favorite varieitals but, if you can find a version that is less rubbing alcohol-like and really plays up the sourness that is a hallmark of Tempranillo you'll find a winner!

Club W Wine Tasting Review and Unboxing

We just posted our latest wine tasting video! It's the Club W monthly wine subscription box!

New YouTube Series - Wine Tips

Since we're the self-professed Wine Dummies we decided to start a new series all about wine! There's way too much info out there for the basic ladies (like us) to get the necessary information to enjoy wine in our real world lives. Check out the first video in the series which is about how and why to use an aerator.

The aerator we used in this video is by Wine Eccentric. It's reasonably priced, compact, and durable. We highly recommend it!

Throwback Thursday - on Monday!

Just a quick post. Everyone remembers their first wine...and most people fall into this bucket!

I just started watching Togetherness on HBO ( a little odd but it quickly grows on you) and the pilot episode features a throwback to my very first wine. Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill!

 I can't find the scene but, this one was just as entertaining!

Which just makes this look all that more refreshing!

Brought to you by....

Ahhhhh....happy monday!

Ipsy January 2016 Subscription Review

Ipsy has arrived! Check out our new video for the full review! Ipsy was kind of a miss for me this month. It was OK but, I wasn't overwhelmed by the stuff in the bag.

FabFitFun - Winter Box Review

Wow is all we can say about the FabFitFun Winter 2015 box. For our full review check out our YouTube video here. FabFitFun is quarterly box that costs $49.99 per quarter.

There were so many unique and interesting things in this box. The big winner was definitely the Juara Candlenut Body Cream!!!! Oh my gosh, we're in love!

However, this box was also equipped with wine accessories!!! It's like FabFitFun read our minds when they chose to create their own wine stopper and charm set. These little silicone men will definitely become some of our besties (wink, wink).

However, did we mention we love (rose) GOLD??? All things rose gold are a hit with us, so to include a set of Frends The Donna Earbud in super awesome black and rose gold (instead oh so boring white) was a huge hit with us.

Overall, this was an amazing box. We'll definitely be sticking with this subscription.

Weekly Obsession

So we're absolutely obsessed. Of course we love beauty but, FOOD...interesting food is so much more fun! This week we've discovered that one of our favorite beauty brands actually makes amazing food. What could be better???

Club W - December 2015

Club W has done it again. They've sent out wines that we pretty much loved. For our full review check out our video here.

Club W is a monthly online wine subscription box. You can have either 3 bottles or 6 bottles sent monthly at $39 or $78 respectively. All bottles bought on your subscription are $13. However, that doesn't mean that they're selling $13 bottles of wine. They mark down their fabulous wines so that they can offer a wide range of wine and still meet their going price of $13.

STRESS RELIEF!!!

'Tis the season where both happiness and stress go hand in hand. How can this be??? Holidays are stressful. Meal and party planning as well as finding the perfect gift for each and every person on your list while maintaining a budget can wreak havoc on your nerves not to mention your body and skin. I figured I'd take a moment to share with you what gets me through this wonderful time of year.

Bath and Body has a line called stress relief. It smells amazing! Like, I'm at an expensive spa amazing! I live for long baths with a glass of our newest fave red wine. A few of these a week and I promise December will fly by.  After your holiday dinner with family and friends is over and the decorations are all packed up it won't feel that bad and you'll be willing to do it all again next year. 

     Here is my recipe for relaxation:

1. very hot bath- leave the hot water at a constant trickle to keep your water warm. 

2. 1 cup of Epsom salt. This helps rid toxins in your body as well as make your skin soft. 

3. 2 tablespoons of stress relief massage and bath oil. 

4. 1 glass of your favorite wine. 

5. Large glass of water. You've gotta hydrate while pulling out those toxins. 

6. Bath pillow 

7. Good music or a good book. 

Finish with  stress relief body lotion all over and cuddle up with the rest of your wine!

Enjoy!! Relax!! Woosah!

Julep Maven - December 2015 Box Review

We just posted our new video showing our Julep Maven December 2015 box. Julep Maven is a monthly subscription box service. It's $24.99 per month if you pay month to month or $19.99 per month if you pay in 3 month chunks. They guarantee that you'll get at least $40 worth of Julep product. Usually that includes a mix of polishes, beauty items (makeup and tools), and skin care. Plus you get access to their secret shop and they're always sending out codes for free products in your next box. Overall Julep is well worth the subscription price. 

We got a ton of great stuff this month! Our box came with:

South Coast Winery Review

So, we have to admit, we're pretty lucky to live in VERY close proximity to a ton of really awesome wineries. One of those is South Coast Winery. Now, this isn't one of the little boutique wineries. It's a behemoth that you can probably find in your local BevMo but, you should definitely find it! It has a huge selection of amazing wines. Our favorites are definitely their sweet and dessert wines. No one has the as vast of a selection as South Coast. Some of our favorites are:

It's Coming!!!!

We've got the holiday limited edition GLOSSYBOX! Video coming soon!

A photo posted by Life With Wine (@lifewithwine30) on Dec 2, 2015 at 7:18am PST

Instagram Alert!

We just signed up for Instagram so that we can snap great pictures on the go of all of our wine and shopping related travels. Trundle on over to our new Instagram page and take a peek. Since it's holiday time we'll be on the prowl for tons of "unique" gifts. Here's a preview from our recent World Market excursion...Everybody needs Muffin Tops!

Fun Christmas idea....although it should not be given lightly ;)

A photo posted by Life With Wine (@lifewithwine30) on Dec 1, 2015 at 12:47pm PST

Subscription Box Updates!!!!

We have tons of new subscription box updates!!!! Take a look at our November reviews at our channel here.

Our recent ones include:

Thanksgiving Yumminess!!!

The holidays are officially here! And with that comes tons of cooking whether you're going to someonelse's house or hosting a holiday event yourself. So, we decided to preview some amazing cookbooks and sites that we found and give you some options to spice up your holiday meals. Check out our first video here.

Peter Thomas Roth - Pumpkin Enzyme Mask

Wow as all we can say about this mask! If you want to see what it actually did to our skin, check out our video here.