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VINSights: How to Pair Wine By Cooking Method

Cheers

While following the old adage about serving white wines with fish and red wines with meat will work reasonably well, it’s possible to take your wine-pairing skills to the next level by learning a few tricks of the trade. Foods that are raw or cooked without browning often pair best with wines that are young, unoaked and fresh.

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A New Wave of French Wine Bars

Imbibe Magazine

For Jorge Riera , the headline-making, French-heavy wine lists he created for New York City’s Frenchette aren’t especially new—for him. To Jon Bonné, managing editor of Resy and author of The New French Wine (Ten Speed Press, 2023), the return of France as a dominant news peg in the wine world feels a little like a homecoming.

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Book Review: One Thousand Vines: A New Way to Understand Wine

Drinkhacker

Whether it is discussing the geology and topography of France, the process of premature oxidation, or the neurological reactions occurring in the brain while tasting wine, Lepeltier’s writing demands the utmost attention. And this is just a high-level overview of the book’s contents.

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Inside Junebug: New Orleans’ Bold New Bar, Kitchen & Vinyl-Fueled Vibe

Chilled Magazine

The wine list is approachable, sustainable, and curated with food pairings in mind. Also, our ability to host parties in The Greenhouse, our 3500 square foot private event space, is special; we can book weddings, live music, dance parties, cocktail parties, large format dinners, and more – all with equal aplomb.

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Announcing the 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges—Don’t Miss Out on Early Bird Rates—Enter Now!

Chilled Magazine

Certified Bourbon Steward, BarSmarts, CRT Certified in Tequila, Level 3 WSET sommelier. De’Qustay Johnson Expertise: Whiskey, Vodka, Tequila, Rum, Wine. CRT certified as well as WSET Level 2 certified in both Wine and Spirits, cocktail educator, and spirit enthusiast. Elizabeth Lang Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Expertise: Rum.

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The 14 Best Booze Books to Buy This Holiday Season (2023)

VinePair

But we’re also keen on sharing the knowledge that makes their contents special, and that’s where the best new drinks books come in. Among them, you’ll find a deep dive into French wine, a love letter to one of the world’s most underrated spirits, foolproof methods for nailing cocktail techniques every time, and much more.

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Two Up Wine Down Returns to Highlight Virginia Wines

VinePair

Virginia is poised to create something truly unique — a wine scene that values innovation, collaboration, and diversity. While the state’s wine roots stretch back to 1619, Virginia is only just beginning to carve out its own identity, unburdened by the expectations that weigh on more established regions.

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