Spirits
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Help Rebuild a Beloved Wine Professional’s Life After His U-Haul is Stolen!
In a somber turn of events, our esteemed colleague, Rich Ross, a well-respected wine professional and mentor, recently encountered a heartbreaking incident during his relocation from St. Louis to Colorado. Having invested numerous years in cultivating the St. Louis wine scene, Rich embarked on a new chapter in Colorado. However, what should have been an…
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Think You Know Sauvignon Blanc? Try Aging It
The idea of aging Sauvignon Blanc, especially in the United States, may sound unusual to wine drinkers who love the varietal for its light, fresh flavors and crisp acidity. In France’s Loire Valley or Bordeaux region, however, serious Sauvignon Blanc fans know that this white wine has profound aging potential—as little as one year and…
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Get to Know Petite Arvine, the ‘Diva’ of Swiss Grapes
“Petite Arvine is a noble and unique white wine variety. We call it the ‘Diva’ of Swiss grapes because it is capricious and can be challenging to grow,” says Laurence Schlatter, Swiss-native winegrower and co-owner of Merryvale Vineyards in Napa, California. “In Switzerland, you can find three different styles,” he explains. “Dry, racy, fresh and…
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Move Over, Osetra: US Caviar Is on the Rise!
“European caviar is Champagne, and U.S. caviar is sparkling wine,” explains Ali Bolourchi, president of caviar producer Tsar Nicolai, located in Wilton, California, near Sacramento.It’s an apt comparison: As demand for buttery, briny caviar soars, many Americans are looking to domestic producers of fish roe, seeking local and sustainable options. Caviar—made from one of 27…
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9 Tantalizing Takes on Deviled Eggs That May Change Everything You Think About Putting On A….
Classic deviled eggs are always a hit. Perfect the master recipe, then take your game to fiendish heights with these nine variations. This article originally appeared in the April 2023 issue of Wine Enthusiast magazine. Click here to subscribe today! Deviled Eggs Recipe Ingredients 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled 6 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon white wine…
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Meet Traminette, Indiana’s Signature Grape And It May Be The Midwest’s Best Kept…
Three must be something special about a grape if a state declares it as its own. Meet Traminette, Indiana’s signature wine grape. This white hybrid is a cross between Gewürztraminer and Joannes Seyve 23.416 (itself already a hybrid—making Traminette a true mashup), bred in 1965 by Herb C. Barrett, whose original intent was to create…
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NBA Icon James Harden Is Playing the Wine Game To Its Absolute….
James Harden walks into a room in his Philly pad decked out in a stylish lime green tracksuit. Even at 6’5”, his stature is less imposing than it appears on TV. When asked how he’s doing, The Beard (as he’s known) says he’s tired—just getting back from practice. I ask when he started: “24 years…
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If You Like Margaritas, A Gin Daisy May Completely Change Your…
TikTok is exploding with brightly-colored spring drinks, and the recent resurgence of the gin daisy has us excited for all sorts of pink, sparkling cocktails. The drink’s combination of herbal and floral gin with fruity orange liqueur and grenadine, all topped off with soda water, looks like springtime in a glass—and is just the thing…
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The Hottest New Spirit in Italy Is Also the Oldest, And One Of The Best Kept…
Gin might be the hottest new spirit in Italy, but it’s also the hottest old spirit. Like really old. As un-Italian as it sounds to modern ears, gin boasts one of the longest connections to Italian territory of any high-proof option behind the bar. An early form of gin was developed by monks in southern…
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These Ice Molds Make Frozen Works of Art That Will Make Your Next Gathering A….
Ice might not be something you’d think could ever be fancy. It’s just frozen water, after all. But, a number of social media influencers have been going all out to zhuzh up their ice and make their cocktails extra bougie. TikTok users are making everything from crystal-clear orbs and colorful flowers suspended in perfect cubes,…