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Kathleen Willcox

Freelance Writer

Kathleen Willcox writes about drinks, travel and culture from her home in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and from the road, while exploring. She is keenly interested in sustainability issues, and the business of making ethical drinks and food. Her work appears Wine Enthusiast, Food & Wine, SevenFifty Daily, Wine Searcher, and many other publications.

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Should You Freeze Your Wine? I Tested 3 Viral Hacks to Find Out

Three frozen wine hacks, one clear winner.

Silhouette of a hand holding a stemmed wine glass filled with rosé wine against a dramatic background featuring a large glowing yellow circle and warm gradient lighting. The image highlights proper wine glass handling and the role of stemware in maintaining wine temperature while enhancing the tasting experience.

The Right Way to Hold a Wine Glass (and Why It Matters), According to Experts

It can change the temperature, aroma, and even the flavor of every sip.

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Should You Put Pickles in Your Wine? A Wine Expert Puts the Viral Trend to the Test

Is this latest trick delicious—or just plain dill-usional?

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How Long Can Wine Sit Outside? A Wine Expert Explains When Heat Starts to Ruin It

Learn the simple tricks that keep bottles tasting their best.

A bottle of white wine sits inside a cooler filled with ice in an illustration accompanying a test of popular wine-chilling hacks to determine which method cools wine the fastest and most effectively.

I Tried 5 Wine-Chilling Hacks—This Is the One That Actually Works

For when you need cold rosé, like, five minutes ago.

A bottle of Kirkland Signature Champagne appears alongside a Costco storefront in an illustration accompanying a wine expert’s recommendation for an affordable sparkling wine to bring to parties, celebrations and holiday gatherings.

I’m a Wine Expert— This Costco Bottle Is the Best Bargain in Wine

It tastes far more expensive than its price tag.

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The Best Wines to Pair With Every Grilled Favorite This Summer

A wine expert shares the bottles that will instantly upgrade your summer cookouts.

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Red Wine

Can You Drink Red Wine With Fish? Yes, But Only If You Choose the Right One

Lighter, chillable reds can be incredible with seafood—especially on the grill.

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Top 13 Pot Racks For A More Organized Kitchen

Simplify and streamline kitchen prep.

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The Top 10 Instant Cameras You Can Buy

These cameras capture, produce, and preserve your best moments on the fly.

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