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Wine 101: Italy Region Deep Dives: Sicily

Nov 16
2 min

Wine 101: Italy Region Deep Dives: Sicily

Today’s episode features Maze Row Wine Merchant’s esteemed partner, Tornatore, which is produced on Sicily’s Mount Etna. Yes, that Mount...

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Sip and Snack Your Way Through the 2023 Charleston Wine + Food Festival

Tom V.

Nov 1
2 min

Sip and Snack Your Way Through the 2023 Charleston Wine + Food Festival

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How Santa Julia Is Revolutionizing the Natural Wine Industry

Tom V.

Oct 24
1 min

How Santa Julia Is Revolutionizing the Natural Wine Industry

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The World’s Best White Wines 2022 New York World Wine Competition

Tom V.

Oct 24
1 min

The World’s Best White Wines 2022 New York World Wine Competition

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VinePair Podcast: What’s Happening to the Luxury Wine Category?

Tom V.

Oct 11
1 min

VinePair Podcast: What’s Happening to the Luxury Wine Category?

On this episode of the “VinePair Podcast,” hosts Adam Teeter, Joanna Sciarrino, and Zach Geballe discuss LVMH’s recent purchase of Joseph...

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Ask a Somm: Will Storing Your Wine in the Kitchen Fridge Ruin It?

Tom V.

Oct 11
1 min

Ask a Somm: Will Storing Your Wine in the Kitchen Fridge Ruin It?

A quick search for how to store wine at home will yield a few general rules: Store bottles on their side, in a cool place, and away from...

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Can New Strategies Breathe Life Into Some of Santa Ynez Most Storied Wine Brands?

Tom V.

Aug 23
1 min

Can New Strategies Breathe Life Into Some of Santa Ynez Most Storied Wine Brands?

For many years, there was a fascinating contradiction at the heart of Santa Ynez Valley. The region loved to tout the long history of...

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Tom V.

Apr 25
1 min

Add Wine To Fast Food

Sommelier André Huston Mack returns to Bon Appétit to elevate your next trip to the drive-thru as he pairs popular fast food with...

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We Asked 12 Sommeliers: What’s the Best Wine for Outdoor Drinking?

Tom V.

Apr 17
2 min

We Asked 12 Sommeliers: What’s the Best Wine for Outdoor Drinking?

As the weather warms up, many of us are anticipating lazy summertime gatherings in the park. After all, what’s better than a blanket,...

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Four Sommelier-Approved Tips for Selecting the Perfect Wines for Your Tasting

Tom V.

Apr 13
1 min

Four Sommelier-Approved Tips for Selecting the Perfect Wines for Your Tasting

One of the most important aspects of a sommelier’s job is leading wine tastings. More than just opening bottles and describing flavor...

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The Wine Independent’ Sparks Debate For Wine Collectors, Investors And Critics

Tom V.

Apr 7
2 min

The Wine Independent’ Sparks Debate For Wine Collectors, Investors And Critics

The recent announcement of The Wine Independent, a “fiercely independent, visually groundbreaking publication for lovers of fine wine all...

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11 Genius, Waste-Free Ways to Use Leftover Wine (From Cooking to Tie-Dyeing Clothes)

Tom V.

Mar 31
2 min

11 Genius, Waste-Free Ways to Use Leftover Wine (From Cooking to Tie-Dyeing Clothes)

Over the last few years, my husband and I have made a conscious effort to be less wasteful in our daily lives—and I'm not just talking...

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Getting to Know Coravin: 3 Must-Have Tools for Your At-Home Wine Bar

Tom V.

Mar 6
2 min

Getting to Know Coravin: 3 Must-Have Tools for Your At-Home Wine Bar

We make certain commitments because we have to — think gym membership, ridiculously strict cell phone plan. Others, we make because...

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Tom V.

Jan 31
2 min

Wine 101: How to Navigate a Wine Store

“Wine 101.” Gallo always welcomes new friends to wine with an amazing wide range of favorites, ranging from everyday to luxury and...

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Tom V.

Jan 17
1 min

The 12 Best Boxed Wines (2022)

Boxed wine gets a bad rap. Most often packaged in a rubber bladder that’s neatly packed into a user-friendly cardboard box, the wine...

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The Fight Against Climate Change In The Vineyard Begins Beneath The Soil

Tom V.

Jan 7
1 min

The Fight Against Climate Change In The Vineyard Begins Beneath The Soil

It’s become clear that climate change will affect every aspect of Earth’s agriculture, but for grape growing its effects can be...

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Dry Farm Wines Gives Us Reason To Celebrate This Holiday Season

Tom V.

Dec 24, 2021
1 min

Dry Farm Wines Gives Us Reason To Celebrate This Holiday Season

The holidays are all about celebrating, and we think the perfect way to do just that is by raising a toast of exceptional wine....

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VinePair Happy Hour: The Bottles We’re Giving and Receiving This Holiday Season

Tom V.

Dec 5, 2021
1 min

VinePair Happy Hour: The Bottles We’re Giving and Receiving This Holiday Season

VinePair is ringing in the Holiday Cheers with a spotlight on the bottles we’re gifting (and hoping to receive) and a look inside some of...

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Wine Tasting Tours – Common Mistakes to Avoid

Tom V.

Nov 21, 2021
2 min

Wine Tasting Tours – Common Mistakes to Avoid

If you’re planning a vacation Wine tasting Solvang tour, here are some suggestions to help you make the most of your trip.

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Sparkling Wines That Go Beyond the Holidays

Tom V.

Nov 15, 2021
1 min

Sparkling Wines That Go Beyond the Holidays

With the holidays approaching, brings a one-two punch that’s all kinds of favorable. As a bubbly wine, it’s festive and inherently fun....

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