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We Asked 20 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Underrated Wine? (2024)

VinePair

MARCH 7, 2024

Seeking expert advice, we asked sommeliers for the overlooked and underappreciated bottles, grapes, and wine styles they are currently coveting. The Most Underrated Wines, According to Sommeliers: Muscadet Vermentino Wine made from the native grapes of Portugal Pinot Gris Chenin Blanc from the U.S. Rosé Champagne!

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We Asked 17 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Underrated Supermarket Wine?

VinePair

MAY 14, 2024

Sometimes the convenience of a one-stop grocery haul for dinner and a bottle of wine can be too hard to pass up. From a Spanish Rioja and a lively Alsatian blend to a Vinho Verde and several dependable sparkling bottles, you’ll find a handy lineup for the next time you end up wine shopping in a grocery store below.

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We Asked 9 Sommeliers: Which One Wine Is on Your Holiday Wish List?

VinePair

DECEMBER 15, 2023

We asked nine sommeliers across the world to share the epic bottles on their own holiday wish lists. The wines on sommeliers’ holiday wish lists in 2023: Cruse Wine Co. Eric Moorer, sommelier, Gemini , Washington, D.C. But have you ever wondered what the professionals are coveting for themselves? Wonder no more.

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5 to Try: Crushable Summer Wines

Imbibe Magazine

JULY 3, 2024

An advanced sommelier and alum of spots like New York City’s Eleven Madison Park, de Pano opened her wine shop in late 2022 and highlights terroir-driven wines, with a particular affinity for low alcohol and high acid. Who wants to crush a 16 percent bottle of wine when the sun’s blazing?” And clocking in at 10.5

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We Asked 18 Wine Pros: What’s the Most Underrated Napa Wine? (2024)

VinePair

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Inside those cases are some of the most coveted bottles made stateside, which means the AVA gets constant attention at the bottle shop and on wine lists. But among those prolific brands, there are still lesser-known wineries and vineyards producing bottles that punch above their weight. Here’s what they said.

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What to Drink in NYC Right Now (April 2025)

VinePair

APRIL 11, 2025

Fitting the easygoing, coastal theme, most of the cocktails are aperitif-adjacent. Cactus Wren offers an incredible selection of sparkling wines by the bottle and a few great picks by the glass as well. Right on the line between quaffable and boozy is the house Bijou , made with tarragon gin, green Chartreuse , and sweet vermouth.

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Behind the Scenes of Non-Alc’s Biggest Competition

Dry Atlas

MARCH 26, 2024

Throughout her three-decade tenure in hospitality, Chrissie has lent her expertise as a judge in various competitions, most notably as the Head of Judging for the Sommelier Wine Awards. We judged the liquid in the bottle for its balance, length, strength, delicacy, flavour, aromatics, etc.

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I Tested Over 40 Booze-Free Sparkling Wines. Here’s What I Thought.

Dry Atlas

MAY 15, 2024

I awarded each bottle of non-alcoholic bubbles that I list here with anywhere between 1 – 10 Bubbles. Lovely as an aperitif. 10 Classico from Lyre’s Available in 250ml cans and 750ml bottles (the “Grande”), Lyre’s Classico is “an Italian-inspired sparkling with a crisp, dry finish.” Good, active bubbles.

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The Best Holiday Drinking Gifts for 2023

VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Price: $25 Check It Out Crate & Barrel Green Aperitif Glasses (Set of 4) A proper pre-dinner drink can make even an average night feel elegant, especially if it’s being enjoyed from some gorgeous glassware. It’s doing it with style, too: In addition to innovative bottles and playful labels, the brand’s got some cool merch.

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We Asked 15 Wine Pros: What’s Your Go-To Bargain Wine? (2025)

VinePair

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Whether it’s a specific bottle recommendation or a hot tip on an underrated region, here are the best bargain wines to watch out for next time you hit the bottle shop. percent ABV and so, so good just make sure to pick up more than one bottle. Mark Watten, sommelier, La Zozzona at the Grand Hyatt , Scottsdale, Ariz.

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We Asked 10 Wine Pros: Which White Wine Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2025)

VinePair

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Sommeliers and drinkers are embracing what this broad category has to offer, from crisp, quaffable bottles to more rich, rounded expressions. Here, we asked sommeliers and beverage pros from across the country to share their go-to white wine regions and bottles that provide a little extra oomph in the glass for the money.

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The Most Underrated Wines for 2025, According to 20 Wine Pros

VinePair

MARCH 13, 2025

Its not necessarily a bad thing there are tons (and tons) of phenomenal bottles worth checking out in each of these categories. To learn more about which wines are criminally underappreciated, we asked sommeliers and wine professionals from across the country to share their opinions.

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What to Drink in NYC Right Now (December 2024)

VinePair

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The dreaded chill of winter finally reached us in New York this month, but were trying to focus on the positives: catching up with family and friends over a decadent meal, embracing hot cocktails, and, of course, popping bottles of Gamay while watching the new crop of trashy holiday movies on Netflix.

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Club Wine Aperitif Sommelier

What to Drink in NYC Right Now (March 2025)

VinePair

MARCH 13, 2025

Instead of a list with the expected Barolos and Brunellos, celebrated sommelier Lee Campell designed a forward-thinking collection that showcases everything from the classics to more off-the-beaten-path Italian wines, as well as exciting young producers from the U.S. All of which inspired another evocative name: Gowanus Sunset.

Beer

Beer Wine Bar Aperitif

Top 10 Essential Bar Tools for Home Bartenders: Your Must-Have Kit

Mixologists

APRIL 11, 2025

Beyond the Basics: The 10 "Must-Have" Bar Tools for Serious Home Cocktail Enthusiasts (H2) While a basic bottle opener and a haphazard collection of drinking glasses might suffice for the most rudimentary of home bars, truly elevating your cocktail creation to an art form demands a more refined and purpose-driven selection of equipment.

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We Asked 20 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Underrated Wine? (2024)

We Asked 17 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Underrated Supermarket Wine?

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We Asked 9 Sommeliers: Which One Wine Is on Your Holiday Wish List?

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We Asked 18 Wine Pros: What’s the Most Underrated Napa Wine? (2024)

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I Tested Over 40 Booze-Free Sparkling Wines. Here’s What I Thought.

The Best Holiday Drinking Gifts for 2023

We Asked 15 Wine Pros: What’s Your Go-To Bargain Wine? (2025)

We Asked 10 Wine Pros: Which White Wine Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2025)

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