Pairings
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Portugal, New York, and Beyond: 8 of the Coolest Wine Study Locations
Anyone who has ever studied wine will tell you that there is almost always something new to learn. So, why not take your studies on the road? From educational opportunities in New York’s Finger Lakes, to Scotland, Portugal and beyond, there is no shortage of courses you can take and regions to explore. And there…
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13 Things Millennial and Generation Z Wine Professionals Say Will Attract Young Drinkers
In January, the 2023 State of the Wine Industry Report was released by Silicon Valley Bank, a longtime analyst of the wine industry in the U.S. While the report was chock full of data, what stood out to many (including Eric Asimov atThe New York Times), was that the greatest loss in consumption share is with…
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Wine Lovers’ Favorite Valentine’s Day Gifts
Is there a beverage more romantic than wine? Ask any wine connoisseur and they’ll likely shake their head “no.” After all, wine is the drink to accompany moodily-lit dinners for two or toast with in celebration of an engagement, wedding or anniversary. Wine is the drink of love, they’d say. Who are we to argue?…
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Briny, Green, and Smoky: Seaweed and Wine Pairing
Seaweed is simply the umbrella the term for various marine plants and algae, and many varieties are not only delicious, but also extremely nutritious. They can form the base of salads and broths, and some are sold toasted as standalone snacks. It’s also possibly the most environmentally friendly edible plant there is. Seaweed pulls nitrogen…
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5 Wine-Lovers’ Bucket-List Races Around the World
Wherever you stand in your running journey, here’s an exciting reason to lace up: Wine-themed races around the world that integrate miles of breathtaking vineyards with boozy offerings both on- and off-course. Whether you’ve flirted with the idea of running a marathon or are just starting to work up to your treadmill 5K, we have…
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Meet the Long Island Iced Tea’s long-lost cousin, the Tokyo Iced Tea.
If you’ve noticed a neon green cocktail popping up on your TikTok feed—and no, it’s not the Grinch cocktail—you’re certainly not alone. The drink in question? Tokyo Iced Tea. Videos featuring this recipe have a combined total of roughly 31 million views on TikTokand the trend shows no signs of slowing down. Like many of…
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15 Heart-Pumping Valentine’s Day Cocktails
Move over, Champagne. You’re not the only Valentine’s Day-appropriate sipper anymore. For those seeking to plan the most romantic Valentine’s Day ever, we suggest mixing up any of the following cocktails, which range in color from delicate blush to blood red. But color isn’t the only thing that makes a drink a Valentine’s Day cocktail.…
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The Wednesday Addams Quad Cocktail is a boozy version of the Chocolate Espresso Martini.
Have you seen the iconic Wednesday Addams dance, choreographed and performed by Jenny Ortega as Wednesday Addams in the hit Netflix’s series Wednesday? It’s an understatement to say the wildly odd dance has received social media attention. Everyone from Lady Gaga to Camila Cabello has put their spin on the now-iconic moves, and you can even…
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A Mixologist’s Handbook on Carbonated Water
So fizz is fun, but it serves a functional role, too. “Carbonated water lengthens and acidifies drinks,” explains Camper English, author of Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails. “Plus, the bubbles help lift aromatics up out of the drink and tickle your nose.”However, not all carbonated water is…
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10 Proseccos for a Romantic Valentine’s Day
You might have your perfect Valentine’s Day gift and the menu all planned out (did someone say Scallops with Roasted Fennel?), but what really matters on the most romantic day of the year is what you’re pouring. And what’s the wow-worthy bottle you’ll really look forward to? Prosecco. It’s elegant, pairs beautifully with Valentine’s Day favorites…