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If You Love New Orleans, You Have To Try These 9 Mardi Gras Drinks….
Even if you don’t plan to spend this Mardi Gras strolling down Bourbon Street in New Orlean’s French Quarter, there are plenty of ways to celebrate at home—and by that, of course, we mean mix drinks. Mardi Gras is a state of mind, isn’t it? The holiday is closely associated with the city of New…
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Here Is The Best Way to Store Champagne Properly
There is something undeniably exciting about bringing home a bubbly bottle of Champagne. Made from grapes grown in the Champagne region of France, this sparkling wine has come to exude luxury and panache for its imitable character. And whether your most recent sparkling purchase is intended for long-term aging, celebratory popping or everyday drinking, here’s…
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Bringing New Life to Lago di Bolsena’s Ancient Wines
On his journey through the afterlife described in the “Divine Comedy,” the medieval poet Dante Alighieri stumbles across a pope repenting in purgatory for his gluttony. The church leader isn’t in heaven yet, it turns out, as a result of his uncontrolled indulgence in eels cooked in white wine. More specifically, as Dante takes pains…
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Why Have You Not Taken a Wine Cruise Yet?
From slow river journeys to epic ocean voyages, there’s a world of wine cruises to enjoy. While some offer onboard tastings with expert sommeliers, others allow guests to go ashore and roam among the vines, chat with winemakers and visit cellars. These excursions are not merely cruises that appeal to wine lovers, but cruises where…
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Move Over, Beer: Spirits Is NOW Alcohol’s Biggest American Money Maker
The American distilled spirits industry can count 13 as its lucky number. In its 13th year of straight growth, for the first time liquor has replaced beer as the nation’s most money-making alcoholic beverage category, according to The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). Sales for 2022 show spirits now claim a record-breaking…
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10 Excellent Bordeaux Wines Under $25
When you think of budget wines, Bordeaux likely doesn’t come to mind. But there’s so much more to the region than expensive bottles made by high-end producers. In fact, one can snag a very good bottle of Bordeaux for a fraction of the cost. Don’t believe us? Our tasting department at Wine Enthusiast pulled together…
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Do You Have A Sparkly Disposition? 15 Champagne Cocktails That We Love
Champagne cocktails have become synonymous with brunch. It’s for good reason: These simple yet refreshing drinks lend themselves beautifully to a whole host of food pairings, from Dutch baby pancakes to cheesy egg scrambles. But don’t limit these effervescent cocktails to brunchtime or special occasions. We think that just about any time of day calls…
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This Is How You Hike Islay Like a Scotch Distiller…
Picture this: You sip a dram of peat-permeated whisky as the rain thrashes down, waves crashing against the rocks, on an island of green and gold and gray flooded in cascading clouds. You’re glad you didn’t camp on the beach tonight.Such is a common scene in Islay, also known as “Queen of the Hebrides.” It’s…
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Tasting Experts’ Picks for the Top 10 White Claw Flavors
Hard seltzer has changed the way Americans drink—and whether we like it or not, it’s here to stay. The refreshing summertime staple that started it all? White Claw. Though there are now more than 150 brands of hard seltzer in the United States, our love for Claws hasn’t gone flat. So, our team of tasting…
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The Blood Orange Gets a Red Kiss Margarita Adds to the Drama
Some nights call for a classic margarita, or even a spicy margarita if you’re feeling fiery. But if you really want to impress that special someone this Valentine’s Day (or whenever!), a ruby red-hued drink is the way to go. We’re talking about this stunning blood orange margarita recipe, a riff on the traditional marg…