Wine
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Do You Want To Lean How to Drink Wine Like an Italian?
After many years living in and traveling around Italy as an American, just trying to understand the wine, a few keys—yet unanticipated— habits rubbed off on me. The biggest one: How to drink wine like an Italian. If you ask an Italian, there is a certain ceremony and order. I did not. But I might…
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We Found The TOP 50 Restaurants in America This Year That You Need To Check Out!
There will always be a place for old-school formal dining and phonebook-size wine lists that can tip the table. But if we’ve been reminded of anything over the past couple of years, it’s that our favorite restaurants foster a sense of connection, community, and discovery. These 50 establishments are doing things a little differently. They…
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Introducing Anderson Valley, California’s Hidden Hillside Beauty of Pinot Noir
Tucked between the rugged ridges and redwood trees of Mendocino County, Anderson Valley has a well-deserved reputation for wine quality thanks to pioneering wineries like Navarro Vineyards & Winery, Husch Vineyards & Winery, Handley Cellars, and Roederer Estate. This 15-mile-long valley and its surrounding hills, just 2.5 hours north of San Francisco, are both a…
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‘What I’m Trying to Do is Create an Ecosystem’: Black Culinary Excellence On Juneteenth and Beyond
Juneteenth has always been special for Oakland chef Amina Robinson-Briscoe, also known as Chef Mimi. As a child, Chef Mimi and her family would attend Juneteenth festivals in the neighboring city of Berkeley every June 19. “Once I got older and realized what it was about in terms of the freedom and liberation of Black…
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Here’s OUR Top 10 Picks Of Chenin Blancs for Every Budget!
Chenin Blanc is a versatile white wine grape from the Loire Valley of France. Excellent examples of this wine are grown worldwide and made in an array of styles. The Loire Valley’s cool climate allows winemakers to create some of the world’s most coveted Chenin Blanc. Producers in this region use the grape to make…
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What We’re Sipping On This Summer: Nine Canned Cocktails We Love
While our team loves to mix drinks—several of us are former bartenders, after all, and would never miss an opportunity to the point that out in conversation—there are times when only the best-canned cocktails will do. Backyard barbecues, beach days, picnics, and the like are great occasions to pop open a can of something tasty. We’re…
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5 Family Wineries That Show Mendocino County’s Italian-American Heritage
Winery names like Mondavi, Martini, and Sebastiani are household names among wine drinkers. Italian Americans established these wineries in California in the early 20th century, and their brands grew big over time. So big that they became acquisition targets for the largest wine companies in the country and lost their founding-family connections. Names like…
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The Best Outdoor Adventures in Michigan, According to Beer and Wine Pros
The world’s largest freshwater lake system doesn’t just create ideal conditions for northern vineyards. It’s also home to a recreational paradise for every interest and ability. “Michigan is an amazing place [with] the amount of natural area preserved and available for recreation,” says Cristin Hosmer, winemaker at the 1855 Project. “You can swim at pristine…
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3 Styles of Loire Valley Chenin Blanc That Everyone Can Appreciate
Chenin Blanc is a chameleon. Dry, sweet, or sparkling, it excels in all three styles. And there are three distinct areas for high-quality Chenin Blanc in the Loire Valley, where it can make some of the finest examples. In Touraine, lay the twin appellations of Vouvray and Montlouis-sur-Loire, close to the city of Tours, the…
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Here Are 6 Boxed Wines That Industry Insiders Adore!
If you’re like many of us at Wine Enthusiast, you like to take wine wherever you go. While we certainly have our favorite cans and bottles, they can be cumbersome. Thankfully, there’s boxed wine. It’s much easier to pack, and there will be more than enough. So, we’ve got you covered whether you’re heading to…