Drinkhacker

AUGUST 3, 2024

The world of wine is currently seeing some interesting shifts in 2024. Some countries find themselves with a glut of bottles in surplus, while others are pulling their vines due to an overcrowded market and low demand. No country feels immune to change and Argentina is no exception.

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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. Its higher acidity allows it to pair with many dishes.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 14, 2024

An entry-level Crianza bottling is thrown in for good measure to round out the trio. All three wines are made from 100% Tinta del País. All three wines are made from 100% Tinta del País. A simpler wine on the whole, but one which feels more readily approachable. Decant but serve at cellar temperature.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

One of our 2024 Imbibe 75 Places to Watch, The Ruby Fruit —a buzzed-about restaurant and wine bar in Los Angeles’ Silver Lake neighborhood and the city’s first lesbian bar in years—is all about cultivating a welcoming, community-minded space. Terah Wine Co. Terah Wine Co. ’s Or a bottle for the table!”

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Intrigued by the growing presence of Slovenian wine on store shelves and wine lists, we dove into the category in our March/April 2024 issue. Daniel Lukin-Beck, general manager of Vinum Imports , which has specialized in wines from the country for more than 20 years, offered an introduction in our “5 to Try” column.

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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 6, 2024

Argentina continues to be an outstanding source of wines that hit well above their price point. Today we are looking at 6 wines, all made by winemaker Marcelo Pelleriti with grapes from the Uco Valley in Mendoza, Argentina. This is a big wine, but it is also quite nuanced, and its flavors come together nicely.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 30, 2024

San Felice is a busy Tuscan winery that we’ve covered numerous times previously, and today we take a spin with three 2024 reds, all heavy-duty premium offerings. Well, I cracked this bottle alongside a meal of Impossible burgers and I’m here to tell you it works just as well with faux ground beef as it does a ribeye.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 13, 2024

We’ve covered wines from the sprawling Gonzalez Byass portfolio on many occasions, and today we look at a small collection of warm-climate bottlings, made alternately in Spain’s Ribera del Duero, Rioja and the Apalta region of Chile. All are very affordable. Let’s dive in. Let’s dive in.

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VinePair

JANUARY 30, 2024

America has a sweet tooth, but when it comes to wine, many tend to avoid bottles with a high sugar content. But if you find a well-made, harmonious bottle, sweet wines can be some of the most complex and age-worthy wines in the world. In sweet wines, balance is key.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 3, 2024

Today we are fortunate to cover a quintet of wines from the storied operation, including a white blend, three Chianti Classicos, and a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano — offering a broad look at the various styles coming out of the winery. Designed for more hearty fare than the comparatively easygoing 2020 standard bottling.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 19, 2024

Sonoma-Cutrer’s early 2024 releases are here, as we take a fresh look at two chardonnays and a pinot noir from this Russian River Valley icon. The wine to have with Asian cuisine or a spice-laden filet of fish. Big notes of peach and apricot lead the way to a brisk midpalate of lemon curd and green apples.

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VinePair

MARCH 7, 2024

If you drink wine on a regular basis, chances are you have a go-to glass or grape you gravitate to on menus or your local shop. Seeking expert advice, we asked sommeliers for the overlooked and underappreciated bottles, grapes, and wine styles they are currently coveting. Keep reading to see what the pros had to say.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

However, this underrated grape produces some wildly complex, food-friendly wines that deserve your attention. Wines made from Cab Franc range from light and quaffable to rich and tannic depending on both region and winemaking styles. We tasted wines across the spectrum and compiled a list of the top bottles for you to seek out.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 29, 2024

We aren’t ones to shy away from additional wines from Merry Edwards, with this wintertime release spanning more 2021 pinot noirs, two whites, and the first sparkling wine we’ve tasted from the winery — this one bottled in honor of the upcoming eclipse.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 25, 2024

So today we’re enjoying three of the fab four: a Chardonnay, a Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Sauvignon Blanc, all readily affordable and listed for the sensible asking price of around $13 per bottle. Allowing this to chill well isn’t the worst approach to take with this bottle, especially as the summer months start to heat up.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 29, 2024

The wine world continues its march toward delivery and subscription services at a steady, measured pace. It’s a quarterly subscription, but consumers have the option of 3, 6, or 12 bottles per shipment. Like many other subscription/online retailers, there’s a focus on price sensibility, with bottles as low as $12 each.

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VinePair

APRIL 16, 2024

But according to The Guardian, a restaurant in Italy is now offering extra incentive for its customers to live in the moment and chat amongst themselves: a free bottle of wine in exchange for patrons’ cell phones during their meal. “We This way they have an opportunity to put it aside and drink some good wine.”

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VinePair

JANUARY 3, 2024

And while the non-alcoholic beer and spirits categories have been churning out solid options for years, the non-alcoholic wine space is relatively new. Read on for the 10 best non-alcoholic wines we tried this year. It’s an expertly balanced wine that delivers tart red berry, white cherry, and watermelon flavors.

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VinePair

JUNE 13, 2024

When you’re shopping for bottles from Bordeaux , prices can get steep. This legendary region produces some of the best wines in the world, with old-vine grapes that offer a signature intensity and structure that can’t be replicated anywhere else. Katie Morton, wine director, Eliza , Hudson Valley, N.Y. Here’s what the pros said.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 9, 2024

23 grape varieties are allowed to be used in the Côtes du Rhône AOC, with grenache, syrah, and mourvedre the standard bearers that created the “GSM” moniker that describes numerous wines made in the Rhone style. Recently we sampled three different wines from the region, which together showcase the diversity of the Rhone Valley.

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Cheers

MAY 7, 2024

The sparkling wine category, which had posted growth for 20 consecutive years since 2002, took a tumble in 2023. Sparkling wine consumption fell 3.4% million 9-liter cases, according to The Beverage Information Group ’s 2024 Industry Overview. Sparklers have a distinct advantage over still wines, however.

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Cheers

JULY 12, 2024

Les Plus Haut translates to “the most elevated,” as fruit from the highest blocks from both estate-owned Owsley Ranch and Vine Hill Vineyard were selected for this wine. To create this wine, grapes were picked and sorted by hand before destemming, the winery reports. It’s available for a suggested retail price of $70 per 750-ml.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 2, 2024

A collection of wines crafted from elite California AVAs, Oleandri showcases the unique terroir of Napa Valley and coastal vineyards. Even though it is high quality and ready to drink immediately, this shows promise and potential to present as an A+ wine with about five to ten years of aging.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Tucked away in France’s Loire Valley, Vouvray is a relatively undersung white wine composed entirely of chenin blanc grapes. While most drinkers have experience with dry table wines from the area, you may not realize that Vouvray also producers sweeter wines, in both the demi-sec and fully sweet styles, the latter akin to Sauternes.

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

After their medal-worthy performances at the 2024 Olympic Games, many Team USA athletes took celebrating their wins seriously. Several posted photos popping bottles, and others looked visibly hungover for press appearances. (We So, what does a gold medalist’s wine lineup look like? We wonder if Simone Biles has recovered yet.)

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

When the VinePair team isn’t busy working at HQ, we’re in the field doing what we do best: scoping out the best cocktails, wine, and beer in the five boroughs. Oregon Chenin Blanc at Plus de Vin Credit: VinePair Staff There’s no shortage of wine bars in Brooklyn, but it’s still delightful each time a new one opens.

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VinePair

APRIL 12, 2024

A new survey from YouGov analyzing the wine drinking habits of U.S. citizens has revealed more about America’s wine culture. The study examined both the frequency that Americans enjoy wine as well as their specific preferences. America doesn’t have many weekly wine drinkers. 11 to 20 is America’s wine buying sweet spot.

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VinePair

JANUARY 25, 2024

Wine Industry Report 2024 ” begins with a full-page quote from none other than Charles Darwin: “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, not the most intelligent that survives. Wine that makes up the under-$12 selections — representing the vast majority of overall U.S.

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Cheers

AUGUST 21, 2024

Here are seven we like for 2024. Print Bourbon Spritz Course Drinks Keyword Aperol, bourbon, lemon, prosecco, Simple syrup Ingredients 1 part Maker’s Mark bourbon 1 part Aperol ¾ parts Freshly squeezed lemon juice Splash of simple syrup Prosecco Instructions Fill a wine glass with ice. Top with prosecco.

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Cheers

MARCH 22, 2024

We asked the our national wine panel to taste and rate Old World wines from this past year. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine’s retail price (which can vary from store to store and market to market). Four Stars (91-86): A very good wine and an excellent value.

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Cheers

APRIL 19, 2024

Mouton Cadet Rosé 2023 by Mathilde Sereys de Rothschild Mouton Cadet Rosé x Mathilde was the first wine created as a collaboration between one of founder Baron Philippe de Rothschild’s great-grandchildren and Mouton Cadet’s winemakers. Mouton Cadet White x Nathan is an airy, fruit-forward wine, the company reports. per 750-ml.

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VinePair

JUNE 16, 2024

Bottled water is nothing new. While it’s hard to nail down exactly when the very first water bottle was invented, packaging water for transportation dates all the way back to ancient times. It didn’t take long for the environmental impact of these plastic bottles to become obvious.

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VinePair

MAY 29, 2024

Popping a bottle of pink bubbly can add a festive touch to an impromptu celebration, provide the perfect pairing for a fine-dining menu, or get the conversation flowing at brunch. Plus, as the category of sparkling rosé continues to grow, there’s an increasingly diverse range of bottles to choose from to help match each occasion.

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VinePair

JULY 11, 2024

Ah, Pinot Grigio, a zesty white wine that is as refreshing as a cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer’s day. The second most popular white wine in America, Pinot Grigio (a.k.a. Pinot Gris) is a dry white wine that has a punchy acidity with flavors of lemons, limes, green apples and honeysuckle.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 22, 2024

Chapel Down, England’s leading and most celebrated winemaker, has released a limited edition English sparkling wine to mark its inaugural year as the ‘Official English Sparkling Wine’ of Royal Ascot. Just 2,000 bottles of this exceptional wine have been produced and are available with or without gift box.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 18, 2023

With the no/low-alc movement in full swing, Mionetto Alcohol-Removed Sparkling Wine heads to retail shelves, available nationwide as of 2024. Since 1887, Mionetto has continuously pushed the Italian sparkling wine category to new lengths” says Alessio del Savio, Mionetto winemaker. This wine is less than.05%

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Juggernaut Wines, from the Bogle Family Wine Collection, has introduced its Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. This release marks Juggernaut’s first internationally grown and imported wine and the second white wine in the portfolio. The post Juggernaut Wines Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc appeared first on Cheers.

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