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Review: Aveine Smart Aerator vs. Immersion Blender

The Aveine aerator uses micro-oxygenation to aerate wine within seconds. At the request of readers, we compare the Aveine to an immersion blender.

Review: Aveine Smart Aerator vs. Immersion Blender

The Aveine aerator uses micro-oxygenation to aerate wine within seconds. At the request of readers, we compare the Aveine to an immersion blender.

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Artificial Intelligence Recommends Recipes To P...

We asked an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, called ChatGPT, to create a dinner recipe to pair with two of Croma Vera’s wines. 

Artificial Intelligence Recommends Recipes To P...

We asked an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, called ChatGPT, to create a dinner recipe to pair with two of Croma Vera’s wines. 

What is Tempranillo?

What is Tempranillo?

What you need to know to talk about Tempranillo like a pro.

What is Tempranillo?

What you need to know to talk about Tempranillo like a pro.

Aveine Aerator

Review: Aveine Smart Aerator and a 2014 Napa Cab

The value proposition of the Aveine is that it uses micro-oxygenation to aerate wine within seconds that would otherwise take hours in a traditional decanter.

Review: Aveine Smart Aerator and a 2014 Napa Cab

The value proposition of the Aveine is that it uses micro-oxygenation to aerate wine within seconds that would otherwise take hours in a traditional decanter.

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San Luis Obispo Urban Wine Trail

A growing number of wine bars, shops and wineries have located in downtown San Luis Obispo.

San Luis Obispo Urban Wine Trail

A growing number of wine bars, shops and wineries have located in downtown San Luis Obispo.

Image of the Aveine Smart Aerator, packaging, and a Croma Vera Cabernet Sauvignon that we used to test the Aveine aerator.

Review: Aveine Smart Aerator

The Aveine Smart Aerator uses micro-oxygenation to aerate wine within seconds that would otherwise take hours in a traditional decanter. We put it to the test with a bottle of Croma...

Review: Aveine Smart Aerator

The Aveine Smart Aerator uses micro-oxygenation to aerate wine within seconds that would otherwise take hours in a traditional decanter. We put it to the test with a bottle of Croma...