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White Port and Tonic
Sometimes the most spectacular cocktails are actually the most simple. A classic aperitif throughout Portugal, this drink features the country’s lesser-known white port. While white port, a fortified wine made from white grapes in Portugal’s Douro Valley, can range from dry to sweet, this cocktail leans on the crisp, fruity, and light-bodied dry style as a counterpoint to b...
Head To Campania For Italy’s Most Distinctive White Wines
The best-known Italian wines may indeed be red – Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo, Barbaresco and Amarone immediately come to mind – but the country’s white wines are no less special. The white wine industry in Italy has blossomed over the past 20 years, with the best examples offering remarkable aromatics and significant complexity along with excellent aging potent...
7 Outstanding West Coast Merlots Up to 93 Points
If you only ever read the headlines, you’ll miss much of what’s happening in the wine world today: Merlot is on par with Pinot Noir in terms of the most-consumed varieties in the United States, and it’s outpacing Pinot Noir in sales. With polished and structured bottlings from California and Washington state, our latest Tasting Highlights shows why wine fans should co...
Luxury Napa and Sonoma
Napa and Sonoma are awash in elevated tasting experiences. No longer is arriving at a winery an exercise of simply bellying up to the wine bar. It’s become theater and tastings often command the price of a Broadway show. Here’s a round-up of tasting experiences, which all require reservations.
The Best 33 Sauvignon Blancs from Sancerre to New Zealand
Sauvignon Blanc is zingy and fresh. In some places, New Zealand particularly, it takes on notes of cut grass and bell peppers (loved by many, loathed by some). In other places, it’s flinty and austere. In still others, it mellows into melon or mango notes. Always, Sauvignon Blanc suggests citrus of one form or another — grapefruit, lemon, lime. Done well, it’s got a kind ...
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2024: The Best Travel Gadgets and Gifts For Frequent-Flying Dads
Frequent flying dads have seen it all in their travels. If you want to surprise him with a gift that will improve his work trips or give him something more to look forward to when he returns home, here are some interesting Father’s Day gift ideas at all price ranges. After a long trip, give Dad some of his favorite libations to enjoy with loved ones or just a good book. Findi...
What Makes Burgundy Wine Worth the Price?
Burgundy’s iconic wines have become tougher to source as their popularity and demand soar. Here’s why they still deserve your attention. The wine region of Burgundy is situated in the east-central area of France, where the primary grapes are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Burgundian winemakers believe their unique terroir reflects the best expression of these native var...
10 Amazing Tuscan Wine Values at $35 or Less
For wine drinkers, Italy’s Tuscany remains one of the most exciting regions to come back to time and again. In the minds of many, Tuscany’s picturesque rolling hills are deeply linked to the image of Italian wine, and the region is the source of Bolgheri, Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classico, some of the most celebrated wines in the world. The Toscana IGT des...
Italian Wine Is ‘Firing on All Cylinders’—These 12 Reds Prove It
While Italy makes wines of all shades and styles, its reds remain among its most beloved, from the powerfully tannic Montepulcianos of Abruzzo to rustic Chiantis of Tuscany and, of course, the elegant Barolos of Piedmont. Simply put, no matter the occasion, you can’t go wrong with a red wine from Italy.
12 “Delicious” 2-Ingredient Cocktails You’ll Want to Make All Summer Long
You don’t really need a cocktail shaker and fancy ice, or even a semi-short list of ingredients to make a great drink. These cocktails (and mocktails) duos are delicious proof. Yes, each of these drinks uses just two ingredients. You can even pour the liquor (or N/A alternative) directly in the bottle (or can) the mixers come in. Think of them as your new favorite party trick...
