happy national drink wine day.

for all you wine lovahs, today is national drink wine day. for those who didn't know (it's ok, i didn't know either...shame on me!), it is always celebrated on February 18th. i couldn't find any true historical meaning behind this day other than to simply rejoice and enjoy your favorite wines. so...go ahead, grab your glass. [virtual] cheers!

in spirit of the day, scroll down for some wine facts, fun gadgets, favorite sayings, and must-haves.

what is your favorite wine?

do you like red or white?

8 health benefits of drinking wine:

1) promotes longevity. 34% lower mortality rate

2) reduces heart-attack risk

3) lowers risk of heart disease

4) reduces risk of type 2 diabetes

5) lowers risk of stroke

6) cuts risk of cataracts

7) cuts risk of colon cancer

8) slows brain decline

source: food&wine

i drink red wine, mostly.

while i prefer a good cabernet, i do not discriminate.

i'll try anything once, but here's what i usually find myself reaching for time and time again:

jordan cabernet, $50

ghost pines cabernet, $20

P|K|N|T. cabernet, pinot noir, merlot, $10

(patty's closet top; sammy dress shorts; lulu's heels; LAQA & Co. on lips)

wine cork usb drive

wine glass holder

wine thermometer

wine wipes

must-haves:

aerator for when you don't have time to let wine breathe.

a great bottle opener - rabbit is by far the easiest.

stemless wine glasses = less accidents.

a wine refrigerator.