Wine
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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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These Amazing Drinks Can Take the Heat of Gochujang, the Fiery Korean Chili Paste
Besides being a tremendously trendy restaurant ingredient that improves almost anything it touches, gochujang is a gift to home cooks of all skill sets. The Korean fermented paste of (mostly) sun-dried chilies and glutinous rice has all the complexity of seasoning pastes that take dozens of ingredients and hours to make. It’s indispensable not just…
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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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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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4 Sustainable Whiskeys to Raise High on Earth Day That Will…
While there’s no single definition of what makes a whiskey “sustainable,” that hasn’t stopped producers from trying to make a dram that’s better for the environment. Of note, barrel-aged spirits—and whiskey in particular—face headwinds. Many have tremendous carbon footprints as they’re made with grains grown far from the distillery. While others start with distillate sourced…
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These Are The The Best Pre-Made Easter Baskets for Drinks Lovers
Spring has (finally!) sprung: Flowers are blooming, deep cleaning has commenced and Easter Sunday is barreling toward us, post-haste. With all the busy work this season brings, putting together Easter baskets for everyone on your list is probably the last thing on your mind. But not to worry, we pulled together pre-made Easter baskets, filled…
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Argentina Had One of Its Smallest Grape Harvests in Its History—Here’s What That Means
Argentina’s grape harvest might be at a record-setting low this year. The country’s National Institute of Viticulture estimates a 21% decrease in production from last year, while some local producers have lost more than 50% of their grapes. Over the last 12 years, the average grape harvest has been around 5.1 billion pounds. But as of…
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These Are the BEST PLACES to Wine and Dine in Whistler, British Columbia
From the endless span of snowy slopes to the amazing apres-ski scene, the town of Whistler, British Columbia, has a lot to love. Its most famous attraction is Whistler Blackcomb, the largest ski resort in North America. Anchored by two massive mountains, Whistler and Blackcomb, the operation boasts 8,000 acres of terrain, over 200 marked…
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What Marlborough’s New Wine Map Says About Its Future
Marlborough, the region that put New Zealand wine on the map and Sauvignon Blanc into the glasses of millions of wine drinkers, marks its 50th birthday this year. After emerging from one of the world’s strictest lockdowns, the appellation is using the milestone to refocus its image on quality over quantity. One way it’s doing…