Spirits
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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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Uncork New Experiences – Discover Chilean Sauvignon Blanc…
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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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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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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Get Ready to Refresh and Recharge with the Top Rated Cold-Press Juicers!
The newest on-trend gadget for making killer cocktails isn’t a fancy shaker or blender. Tapping into a desire for working only with ingredients you can read on a label, and turning to whole foods whenever possible, it’s a cold-press juicer. “They preserve the nutrient value of fruits and vegetables while providing exceptional taste and texture,”…
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Tony Parker Reveals How Basketball and Wine Share Similar Values
As the football season comes to an end, the basketball season heats up. This is the final episode in a two-part series we’re calling Wine and Basketball, in which we chat with NBA stars who decided to get into the wine game. This week, Wine Enthusiast Assisted Editor Jacy Topps sat down with four-time NBA…
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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…