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March 4, 2024
San Guido
7 Sensational Sonoma Wines at 90+ Points
Sonoma County is regarded as one of California’s finest and most diverse growing regions, with 19 subregions growing more than 60 grape varieties. This week, we spotlight the excellent quality and diversity of Sonoma Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (leading grapes, in terms of acreage) as well as Zinfandel, which is also heavily represented in the region.
February 29, 2024
Nardi
Brunello 2018 – Part 3
The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino vintage is going to be regarded as underrated. Because of the uneven nature of the weather, the decisions made in the vineyard and the cellar proved critical. But there are wines worth finding.  The majority of the wines continue to present pretty aromatic noses and fresh, lively red fruit flavors. They are excellent to drink now.
February 15, 2024
San Guido
First taste: Sassicaia 2021
The 2021 vintage of Sassicaia has caused murmurs of 100-point greatness.
February 14, 2024
Craggy Range
Dame Jacinda Ardern ‘Finally’ Ties the Knot at Craggy Range Winery
New Zealand’s 40th prime minister, Dame Jacinda Ardern, 43, married her longtime fiancé, TV host Clarke Gayford, 47, in a private ceremony held Jan. 13 at Craggy Range Winery in Hawke’s Bay.
February 13, 2024
Domaine Carneros
Allison Wilson Appointed Director of Vineyard Operations at Domaine Carneros
Domaine Carneros is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison Cellini Wilson as Director of Vineyard Operations effective January 2024.
February 9, 2024
Campo al Mare
2022 Campo al Mare Vermentino
Vino Italiano – a series bringing you some of the best wines from around Italy – last left us in Piemonte. Today, we’ll enjoy another white wine, this one made in Toscana: 2022  Vermentino produced & bottled by Tenuta Campo al Mare (Greve in Chianti, Italia).
February 8, 2024
Joto
12 Top-Rated Sake Brands, Ranked
Sake is a delicious alcoholic beverage from Japan, boasting an umami-forward quality that has earned a place among the world’s most famous fermented refreshments. Sake requires its admirers to take on a bit of a learning curve, and when it comes to choosing the right type, taste, and, of course, beverage brand, sake is as intimidating as it is tasty.
Buglioni
Perspective: Spicy Food Meets Its Match
The Russian River Valley is famous for its pinot noirs, many of which are priced way out of reach of the average drinker. For more modest investments, we have a fun, juicy Valpolicella from northern Italy – Buglioni (I’M)Perfetto Valpolicella Classico 2021.
February 5, 2024
Louis Jadot Beaujolais/Maconnais
How to Pair Wine with Nachos
Like most bar foods, nachos have been upgraded over the years, from simple renditions topped with cheese and chilis to brisket-crowned versions. In spite of the dish’s glow-up, it’s still far more common to wash nachos down with beer or a margarita rather than a nice glass of wine—a major mistake.
January 18, 2024
Medici Ermete
Dry Lambrusco: A Great Pizza Wine and So Much More
Lambrusco, Italy’s fun, fizzy red, isn’t always a sweet wine. There are many delicious dry Lambruscos, and they pair wonderfully with pizza, pasta and other cozy, wintry dishes. Our wine columnist recommends five affordable, relatively low-ABV bottles to buy now.
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