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In Sparkling Memory: A Toast to the Queen’s Bubbly
The special edition English Sparkling Wine released earlier this year in honor of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee sold out rapidly, weeks before the nation’s four-day fête in June honoring Her Majesty’s seven-decade reign, which sadly came to an end September 8, 2022. Retailed through the Royal Collection Trust (the charitable arm of the…
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The World’s Oldest Grape-Bearing Vine Has Seen Centuries of Empires and Invasions
In the northeastern corner of Slovenia, you’ll find the oldest grape-bearing vine in the world, which has grown for over 400 years on the side of a house in Maribor, some 15 miles from the Austrian border. The vine was planted sometime in the late 16th century during the turmoil of recurring invasions from the…
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These 7 Resorts Pair Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting Perfectly!
From the medieval monks who used draft horses to clear vineyards in Burgundy to the horse culture of Spain’s Jerez de la Frontera, celebrated annually during Feria del Caballo, horses and wine have long held a deep connection. Today, serious wine programs and riding opportunities abound at resorts across North America. Guests can spend the day…
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Pain and Pleasure: The 2021 Bordeaux en Primeur
Bordeaux’s 2021 vintage is not likely to feature among the greats of all time. It breaks the spell of the trilogy of 2018, 2019, and 2020. It is lighter and fresher than those three vintages and will probably mature more quickly. The 2021s are now being sold en primeur as futures. The 2021 vintage was…
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Hmmm… 🤔 Does Wine Freeze?
Whether you forgot about a bottle you slid into the freezer to cool or want to transform leftover rosé into frosé, and there comes a time when you think, “Wait. Does wine freeze?” The short answer is yes. If kept below a certain temperature for enough time, wine freezes. “Wine, like all liquids, will change phases…
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The 8 Best Frozen Margarita Machines for At-Home Drinks
There’s no better way to get through sweltering heat than with a strong, salty/sweet frozen margarita. Advances in at-home margarita machines mean blending these boozy beverages has never been easier. To make the best-frozen concoctions this side of Margaritaville, we reached out to the pros for recommendations on everything from recipes to the best…
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Best Recipe For A Tequila Sunrise That Everyone Should Wake Up To…
Best known for its dramatic, layered appearance that indeed resembles a sunrise, the Tequila Sunrise has an equally dramatic (and layered) history. To start with: There’s more than one Tequila Sunrise cocktail. The earliest one dates back to around 1930 when it was created at the Agua Caliente racetrack and hotel complex in Tijuana. The…
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Moldova Wineries Provide Ukrainian Aid: ‘It’s a Human Thing to Help’
On a warm weekday in June at Château Purcari, the oldest winery in Moldova, a few guests mingle at outdoor tables, sipping wine against a bucolic backdrop. Swans and fuzzy cygnets glide around a pint-sized pond. Two paddle boats float near a footbridge, awaiting their next captains. Farther afield, rows of grapevines flutter in the…
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What Is St-Germain and What Do You Mix With It?
St-Germain gives the appearance of a centuries-old concoction with a colorful origin story similar to other French liqueurs like Chartreuse or Cointreau. But despite its Art Deco-styled bottle and vintage-inspired branding, St-Germain is just 15 years old. The elderflower liqueur was created in 2007 by third-generation distiller Robert J. Cooper. A Paris neighborhood inspires its…
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How the Fall of the Soviet Union Changed Wine Forever
One of the 20th century’s most seminal moments occurred in 1991 when the Soviet Union collapsed, and communist rule ended across much of the Eastern Bloc. With the fall of communism, agricultural land seized and operated by the state was returned to its original owners. It was among the most significant seismic shifts in the…
