Actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks can do just about anything, and he recently added making a viral cocktail to his list of accomplishments. While chatting with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the actor revealed that he had accidentally invented a new cocktail: a concoction of Diet Coke and Champagne, which he…
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While Armenia might be considered a young wine region, the country has some of the oldest winemaking traditions.Findings in the Areni Cave, located in southwestern Armenia, suggest that the country’s winemaking industry may be more than 6,000 years old. Excavations in Karmir Blur, also known as Red Hill, in the capital of Yerevan reveal carbonized…
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Packing for a six-day trip to wine country can be overwhelming and stressful, especially if you are unsure of what items you need. Luckily, with this guide, you will have the essentials for your wine-fueled getaway all packed up and ready to go in no time. The first thing on your packing list should be […]
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Sometimes a pricey wine is worth the investment. After all, a more expensive pick often means a better-quality pour. But when you want to open a bottle on a more casual evening, or don’t want to spend the cash, there are still some very good options out on the market that won’t break the bank.…
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Celebrity wine labels have become increasingly popular throughout the years, but Sir Sam Neill was ahead of the curve. When the award-winning actor isn’t fighting dinosaurs on the silver screen, he’s overseeing his New Zealand winery. Writer at Large Christina Pickard sits down with the renowned actor to talk about his award-winning wine label, Two…
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While heading from I-64 to Route 29 in Virginia or visiting one of the state’s ski resorts (yes, Virginia has ski resorts!), you may encounter bustling Virginia State Route 151, which runs through a small portion of Nelson County, Virginia. Though once a rural passthrough, it’s now home to one of Virginia’s best-kept secrets for…
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The Menu: The Most Exclusive and Unforgettable Dining Experience Tucked away on the 12-acre Hawthorn Island is one of the most exclusive restaurants in the world. Chef Slowik has been whipping up unforgettable meals for wealthy guests for years, creating a unique experience that blends slow-cooked meals with a murderous kick. This delectable full course […]
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Instead of saying “Bye Bye Bye” to low-rise jeans and matching velour tracksuits, someone is bringing Y2K fashion back—and it isn’t Justin Timberlake.Shorthand for “the year 2000,” Y2K originally referred to a computer bug that created widespread panic for the new millennium. Today, the term also refers to the modern embrace of the culture of…
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Once a year, Baltimore Spirits takes an attention-grabbing approach to dispatching an abundance of Maryland apples into apple brandy. Inspired by the harvest celebration of Mexico’s pechuga mezcal, raw apples are swept with smoke, then distilled with foraged pawpaw, persimmon and black walnut. For the final distillation, a 30-pound Maryland country ham is suspended in…
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When it comes to holding a wine glass properly, conventional wisdom is as follows: Always at the stem, don’t touch the bowl. That’s because stemware has a purpose: It allows for intentional tasting and graceful swirling, and when used correctly, can preserve the wine’s optimal temperature. In other words, your wine glass matters. “Wine is…
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