Wine
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Find Out How Brad Pitt’s Rosé Champagne is Making a Big Splash at the Academy Awards This Year!
Rosé Champagne, or tequila martini? That’s one choice actors like Michelle Yeoh and Colin Farrell might face after the 95th Academy Awards on March 12, when the lights go up and drinks begin flowing. And at least one of their colleagues will be pretty familiar with the copper-tinged bubbles in everyone’s flutes. Fleur de Miraval…
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These 7 Irish Beers Will Make You Forget All About Guinness!
As the story behind St. Patrick’s Day goes, Saint Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland—a great reason for a celebratory drink. Today, however, the holiday that celebrates the patron saint of Ireland has become a global party that has little to do with religion or snakes, but plenty to do with beer and whiskey.…
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Indulge in Unforgettable Flavor: Bodega Catena Zapata’s 2019 Argentino Malbec!
All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted.…
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Want to Impress Your Friends with a Fancy Drink? Check Out What’s Trending at the Oscars…
It’s the end of awards season and the Oscars are finally here to honor the brightest and best films of 2022. Whether you’re all dolled up and tuning in live from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California, or sitting on your couch in sweats in New York City, there’s nothing like a glass of…
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Unbelievable Uses for Marsala Wine That You’ve Never Thought Of
When Americans hear the word Marsala they usually think of a bad chicken dish at a wedding buffet. But wine professionals say that if people knew how magical Marsala could be in a glass, they would think again. Once sought out by oenophiles all over the world, this Sicilian fortified wine, which has been produced for centuries, if…
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This Fruity Martini Will Have You Feeling Sexy in Seconds
Spoiler alert: The Porn Star Martini doesn’t resemble a typical martini at all. But let’s be honest, most people who question the drink’s name likely aren’t focusing on the “martini” part. Rather, they’re probably wondering what the heck makes a martini fit for a porn star. (And also, we bet, if they can order this drink at…
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Get Ready for Some Incredible Flavor with the Earthshine 2019 Sangiovese!
All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted.…
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Savor the Sweetness of Italian-Style Malvasia Bianca
The Malvasia family of grapes is ancient, hearty and prolific. Yet, it is often an overlooked component in blends—even making up a small fraction of bottlings claiming to be “single varietal” wines made from other white grapes. “I’ve been growing Malvasia Bianca for 20 years and pouring it for 16, and we still have to…
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Ten Unique Drinks Perfectly Paired With Each Best Picture Nominee
It’s time to roll out the red carpet for one of the biggest nights in Hollywood. In honor of the 95th Academy Awards ceremony and the outstanding work it honors, we’ve pulled together an Oscar-inspired collection of cocktails to sip as you take in all the extravagant outfits, awkward speeches and poignant surprises—not to mention…
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Get Ready to Party with This Boozy Shamrock Shake Recipe!
When March finally rolls around, there’s one thing on everybody’s minds—the promise of springtime. Along with warmer temps, beginning-to-bloom flowers and daylight savings time, there’s also St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday that falls just days before the spring equinox. What better way to celebrate Irish culture, spring’s arrival and all things green than with a…