Spring is in the air, and what better way to welcome the change in seasons than with a cocktail using fresh flowers? Here are four ways that you can introduce edible flowers into your cocktails.

Wine and chocolate is one of the most romantic pairings that we can think of. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, brush up on your pairing technique with these tips.

A winter and holiday favorite, mulled wine is served hot and blended with an array of spices. When making mulled wine, you will want to use a full-bodied red that provides a bigger, bolder flavor. Here is what to look for when choosing a bottle for mulled wine.

Fall is here! If you’re looking to try a new wine this season, we’ve got five excellent suggestions.

Walking into a wine store can be a daunting experience. With so many styles from regions all over the world, finding the right wine for the right occasion is no easy feat. At Wine Mine, we want you to have the best experience possible when wine shopping. Here are five tips to get you in and out of the store, and on your way to that perfect glass of wine.

Herbs are an excellent way to add flavor and aroma to cocktails. Here are six delightful herbs and the cocktails they work best with!

It’s easy to get a bit tongue-tied when learning the language of wine among your peers, but we are here to simplify it. At Wine Mine in Telluride, Colorado, we make every effort we can to not only educate our customers, but to also make them feel as comfortable as possible. Part of that process is familiarizing our customers with some common wine vocabulary. Pour a glass and let’s dive in!

The history of wine goes back further than you may think.

If you are a wine enthusiast or you simply entertain guests often and love to have a selection of wines to choose from, then you might want to ensure you are storing your wine properly. In the wild world of wine storage there are many misconceptions, fancy appliances and certainly a large variety of opinions on the correct way to do so. Here at Wine Mine in Telluride, Colorado, we are keeping it simple and sticking to a couple of basic rules to maximize your wine storage efficiency. Keep these three factors in mind when it comes to wine storage in your home and you will find the quality of your wine will stay consistent over time.

Learn how to make your own cup of a winter classic with this simple recipe.

As you are tipping your wine glass to enjoy that very first sip, what you may not know is the number of factors that influenced the unique tasting profile of that one particular wine. As the grapes grow eagerly on the vine, they are influenced daily by a number of environmental and exterior factors. Additionally, the flavor of the wine continues to evolve long after the grapes are harvested and processed. But let’s focus for a minute on a few of the main factors that influence the grapes as they live out their life on the vine. 

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We love sharing knowledge with our customers and experiencing new discoveries together, so we host free wine tastings every Thursday 4:00pm-7:00pm here at Wine Mine in Telluride, Colorado.  We strive to remove the pretension surrounding wine.  At its core, wine tasting is simple: you either like it, or you don’t like it.