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VinePair
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
When you’re trying to pick a wine, it’s intuitive to stick with varietals and regions that have an excellent reputation, like a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand or Sancerre. But an excellent reputation often means higher prices, especially for wines from the most famous regions and producers. But how do you find them?
VinePair
AUGUST 27, 2024
Scanning a bottle shop or menu for something other than your tried-and-true wine can be intimidating. With so many choices, it’s easy to throw in the towel and stick to the wines you know best. Nicole Castro Garro, wine director, Lita , Aberdeen, N.J. The mother of Cabernet Sauvignon is so complex, floral, fruity, and delicious.
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VinePair
OCTOBER 14, 2024
It’s a central component in prestigious wines of Bordeaux, particularly in bottles from the Right Bank. At the same time, Merlot can be one of the most approachable and easy-to-love wines, with its fruit-forward characteristics and plush mouthfeel. But despite the on-screen hate, Merlot is still a star in our eyes.
Imbibe Magazine
JULY 9, 2024
Odds are, your familiarity with Cava, the sparkling wine of Spain’s Catalonia region, may simply be as a cheap bottle of bubbles. Producers of the wine are pushing the regulating body, D.O. Cava, for stricter rules for quality, aiming to improve the wine’s global image and subsequent value.
VinePair
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Few red wines carry the cachet of Cabernet Sauvignon. The varietal’s textural intensity and richness make it an ideal food-pairing wine. Given these qualities, it’s no surprise that Cab represents some of the world’s most legendary — and most expensive — red wines on the primary market and the collector circuit.
Imbibe Magazine
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Despite its ancient roots and modern popularity, orange wine still lacks a legal definition and currently remains categorized under white wine. Sommelier Doreen Winkler leaned into the former, launching the first orange wine subscription service in 2019. This wine tastes like Haribo Tropicana mix in the best way!”
Cheers
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
With many people drinking less overall, and generally drinking less wine than they used to, bars and restaurants need to pay close attention to their by-the-glass selection. What makes a wine a good contender to offer by the glass? We asked several on-premise wine professionals to share their current favorites. Classic Penedes.
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