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Forget the Stereotypes: Unlock the Deliciousness of Blue Cheese Today
In the pantheon of divisive foods, blue cheese often stands alone.Wisconsin-based journalist Nicole Haase has hated blue cheese all her life. “That funk is all I taste,” she says. “Blue cheese just kind of ruins everything.” And she’s not the only one who feels this way, either.“Nobody is ever ‘meh’ about blue cheese,” says Pamela…
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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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Uncovering the Struggles of Being a Black Wine Professional….
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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Want to Become an Expert in Wine? Here’s How!
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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Create Unique Cocktails with These Pro-Approved Whiskey Mixers!
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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Don’t Get Shell Shocked – Discover Why Oysters Are More Important Than Ever!
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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How the Wine Industry is Recovering After Cyclone Gabrielle…
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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Transform Your Taste Buds with These Surprising Saké and Food Matches
When you think about saké, you may think about a Hibachi chef serving the drink from across the cooking surface or a small white ceramic bottle adorning a sushi spread. But, the way saké has become synonymous with these styles of eating is not at all what was originally intended. In fact, saké food pairings…
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Uncovering the Truth Behind Vodka: Does Where it Comes From Really Matter?
We’re accustomed to vodka producers touting the base ingredients used to make the spirit (single-vintage potatoes! upcycled whey!). They even boast the elaborate distillation and/or filtration methods used in pursuit of pristine quality. And increasingly, vodka-makers are emphasizing the water source used to make, dilute and “finish” their product. But, do these water sources make…
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Enjoy an Unexpected Twist to Your Bar Cart with Fernet
At the far side of a dimly lit bar, two bartenders share shots of an unknown brown liquid. They’re drinking fernet—most likely Fernet-Branca—and taking part in a well-known industry ritual often referred to as “the bartenders’ handshake.”This bitter Italian herbal spirit can be found on the shelf of almost any rickety watering hole or high-end…