The Rise, Fall, And Re-Emergence Of The Wine Cooler - Chowhound

MeSamong/Shutterstock If you were born long after the '80s, you might think wine coolers are some kind of high-tech devices designed to chill your wine to the perfect temperature. But get ready to be disappointed, because they're not quite that. They're pre-mixed beverages — wine and fruit juice blends, if you will. And they often come with a touch of sugar and fizz, thanks to the carbonated water that gives them…