Wines in the Santa Ynez Valley
Santa Ynez Valley is home to over 120 wineries, most of which are boutique operations. The area features several quaint towns that dot...
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Tom V.
- Jan 31
- 1 min
Celebrate Valentine’s Day In Style At These Luxurious Hotels
Valentine's Day is a special occasion for couples to celebrate their love, and what better way to do that than with a romantic getaway at...
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Rezuwanul Kabir Bhuiya
- Jan 16
- 2 min
Wine Lovers in Love: Why Consider a Wine Tour for Your Honeymoon?
The wedding bells are ringing, and all the preparations are in motion. It’s always a happy occasion to see two people find each other,...
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Tom V.
- Jan 16
- 2 min
Dramatic Readings of Wine Labels Turn Every Bottle Into a Party
This article is a part of our Matters of Taste series, essays from our favorite writers on the artifacts and abstractions they hold most...
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Tom V.
- Jan 3
- 2 min
Pairing Wine with Roman Food
The best of the eternal City’s classic dishes are deceptively simple: they are made with only a handful of ingredients. However, all of...
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Tom V.
- Dec 31, 2022
- 2 min
CROCKPOT MULLED WINE
A beloved holiday custom that dates back to the 2nd century Roman era is mulled wine. Spices were added to promote health, and wine was...
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Tom V.
- Dec 10, 2022
- 2 min
Wine 101: Mythbusters: When to Chill Red Wines
This episode of “Wine 101” is sponsored by Apothic, makers of so many red wines. We’re talking Apothic Red, Crimson, Inferno, Crush, and...
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Tom V.
- Dec 7, 2022
- 2 min
Famed for Its Agave Spirits, Guanajuato Is Poised to Become Mexico’s Next Wine Destination
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Tom V.
- Nov 1, 2022
- 2 min
Sip and Snack Your Way Through the 2023 Charleston Wine + Food Festival
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Tom V.
- Oct 24, 2022
- 1 min
The World’s Best White Wines 2022 New York World Wine Competition
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Tom V.
- Aug 23, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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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Tom V.
- Apr 17, 2022
- 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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Tom V.
- Apr 13, 2022
- 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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Tom V.
- Mar 31, 2022
- 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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Tom V.
- Mar 6, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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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Tom V.
- Jan 7, 2022
- 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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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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