Want to Impress Your Friends with a Fancy Drink? Check Out What’s Trending at the Oscars…

It’s the end of awards season and the Oscars are finally here to honor the brightest and best films of 2022. Whether you’re all dolled up and tuning in live from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California, or sitting on your couch in sweats in New York City, there’s nothing like a glass of…

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Unbelievable Uses for Marsala Wine That You’ve Never Thought Of

When Americans hear the word Marsala they usually think of a bad chicken dish at a wedding buffet. But wine professionals say that if people knew how magical Marsala could be in a glass, they would think again. Once sought out by oenophiles all over the world, this Sicilian fortified wine, which has been produced for centuries, if […]

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Get Ready for Some Incredible Flavor with the Earthshine 2019 Sangiovese!

  All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted. […]

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Savor the Sweetness of Italian-Style Malvasia Bianca

The Malvasia family of grapes is ancient, hearty and prolific. Yet, it is often an overlooked component in blends—even making up a small fraction of bottlings claiming to be “single varietal” wines made from other white grapes. “I’ve been growing Malvasia Bianca for 20 years and pouring it for 16, and we still have to…

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A Taste of Mount Veeder Awaits with Anthem Winery’s 2019 Estate Merlot

  All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted. […]

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See California’s Vineyards Covered in a Rare Blanket of Snow!

Snowboarding down the vineyard rows on Howell Mountain at CADE Estate. Skiing across the upper blocks at Thomas Fogarty Winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Making snowmen on the usually desert-like ridges that rise above the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County.   These are just some of the social media-shared scenes happening across California…

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Get Ready to Fall in Love with Burgundy Wines: Our Top Picks for Every Occasion

Less than 5% of French wine comes from Burgundy, but don’t let this region’s size fool you. Bottles from this tiny area vary in flavor, style and complexity, making a bottle of Burgundy something truly special. “Burgundy is no more than 60 miles from North to South, and it produces some of the most beautiful…

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Indulge in Delicious Beverages from Around the World at Disney World!

When you think of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, you probably picture Mickey Mouse ears and long lines for rides. However, Disney World is more than just Cinderella’s castle and “It’s a Small World.” Whether you fancy a rum-spiked, Star Wars-themed concoction or a perfectly poured pint of craft beer, Disney’s drink scene is…

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Revel in the Deliciousness of These Perfectly Aged Wine Vintages!

It’s 2023, which means that deep in your cellar is a bottle just bursting with flavor, ready to finally be enjoyed this year. But don’t go into this experience unprepared. Opening a vintage wine after it has spent some much-needed time in storage is a very special experience; our wine experts are here to break…

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Experience History in a Glass: The Return of Ancient Roman Grapes

Two thousand years ago, vines flourished around Rome, one of the largest cities in the ancient world. All over Europe, in every place they inhabited, Romans planted the common European grape Vitis vinifera and ultimately developed winemaking techniques that continue to shape wine production today.And though the people of Rome famously enjoyed their vino, the…

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