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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Tonya Pitts, the sommelier and wine director at One Market in San Francisco, fell in love with wine because of history. “There’s history behind food, there’s history behind a bottle of wine [and] there’s history with how you serve things,” she says. “And it’s all its history, and it’s a story. All of it.” But…
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Casablanca and Leyda are acquiring a reputation as producers of world-class Sauvignon Blanc—some of which rival that of the iconic expression from New Zealand. But at the same time, they have identified unique characteristics of their specific terroir that are site-specific expressions with a true sense of place.In these two valleys, located along the Pacific…
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When you’re planning for a dinner party or a wine and cheese gathering, there are many questions one must ask themselves. And one of those questions, arguably the most important, is; how many glasses of wine are in a bottle? After all, you don’t want a glass to go dry.Like many aspects of wine; It…
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Social media has changed the way we drink wine, whether it’s through a nearby vineyard with an Instagram account sharing their behind-the-scenes moments or an influencer’s recommendation that becomes a follower’s weekly go-to. The constant buzz makes it an exciting time to be a wine lover. But, it can be equally overwhelming to narrow down…
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Ingredients ¼ cup (60 ml) white wine vinegar ¼ cup (60 ml) dry white wine 2 tablespoons minced shallot ½ teaspoon freshly ground white or black pepper ¹⁄₈ teaspoon sea salt Source
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A fascinating spirit made all over the world, whiskey (or whisky depending on where it’s made) is an exciting spirit category to explore. Not only does it taste delicious sipped neat, but it lends itself well to a host of mixed drinks.“Whiskey is remarkably versatile,” says Kara Newman, Wine Enthusiast writer at large and spirit…
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You can’t talk about this country’s waterways and coastal histories without oysters. The United States’ estuaries (where rivers meet the sea), such as Chesapeake Bay and Puget Sound, were largely comprised of oyster reefs, which purified the water, gave habitat to other marine life and provided stability to shorelines.Just as important, they were one of…
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New Zealand’s winegrowing regions are reeling in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle. The storm drove heavy wind and rain across much of the North Island and down the east coast on February 12, killing at least 11 people and displacing thousands more. Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne, New Zealand’s second and third largest wine-producing regions, were…
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Roast marrow bones, marrow side up, in a 400°F oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until marrow separates from bones and sizzles at the edges. Scoop marrow into a food processor (making sure there are no bone bits) with garlic and purée until smooth. Lightly salt to taste and set aside. Place oysters on…
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