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20 unique worldwide wine varieties

Even if you’re the biggest wine nut on the planet, switching up your palette can occasionally be nice. Knowing what unique wines you should try when you travel is also fun. So here are 20 unusual wine varietals from around the globe that you probably won’t see on your next happy hour menu.

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'Complexity and 'Longevity' Are Two Words Not Usually Associated with Moscato d’Asti

Moscato d’Asti, the sweet sparkling wine with low alcohol levels from Piemonte, Italy, is often described as “light”, “fruity”, “fun”, and “sweet”. Two words not associated with Moscato d’Asti are “complexity” and “longevity” unless you are talking about the wines of Ca’ D’Gal Moscato d’Asti.

The Adaptation Experience Goes Live in Napa Valley

Adaptation Wines—from the PlumpJack Collection of Wineries—has officially launched its new Adaptation Experience. Headed by winemaker Andrew Haugen, Adaptation is Napa Valley's best kept secret.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills Welcomes Back Afternoon Tea

One of the most iconic experiences launched by The Peninsula Hotel Group is Afternoon Tea. I had the chance to take it in myself while visiting the flagship Hong Kong location, both on the Star Ferry and in the hotel lobby itself.

Chardonnay Has an Oak Problem

To clarify this intentionally provocative title, of course Chardonnay doesn’t actually have an oak problem. Chardonnay has an oak reputation problem. As a wine educator with regular guest-facing interactions, I’m frequently faced with Chardonnay prejudice, despite it somehow being among the best-selling grapes in America.

How Dave Phinney & Orin Swift Built a Speakeasy-Style Tasting Room in Napa

The quaint thoroughfare of downtown St. Helena has come to signify everything that’s coveted about life in the heart of Napa Valley. Packed with beacons

Italy’s Land of Fertility Is a Thriving Hub for Food & Wine

Ask a wine lover about their bucket-list destinations, and Sicily is very likely to be in their top three. Ditto for food lovers. Partly it’s the volcanic rock (Etna is inescapable), and the extreme viticulture that entails.

Résonance Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs Resonated with Me, Will They Resonate with You?

The word “resonance” is derived from the Latin word “resonantia,” which means “echo,” or from the root “resonare” — to “sound again.” The aptly named Résonance Wines in the Willamette Valley resonated with Maison Louis Jadot from France and will resonate with wine lovers.

Celebrate Mother's Day (and Every Day) With These Perfect Gifts For Mom

Mother's Day is a yearly reminder of how we were put here on earth. We give hugs, send flowers, show our appreciation, or simply remember the woman responsible for giving us life.

Dundee's Tasting Room Scene Just Leveled Up

Today in the Willamette Valley, Lytle-Barnett & Aubaine have unveiled their collaborative venture, an inaugural tasting room in the heart of Oregon wine country.

Champagne AYALA is Making Chardonnay Cool Again

Champagne AYALA is thrilled to introduce A/18 (SRP: $129.99), the inaugural release of a new 100% Chardonnay wine series conceptualized to highlight the highest expression of Chardonnay.

Liquid Love Letter: Wine & Mental Health Awareness

You’ve probably seen that May is Mental Health Awareness month and this week, Matthew and I would like to hover over the intersection of wine and mental health.

The Cool Kids Drink Orange Wine, Why Should You?

Five to ten years ago, rosé wine was all the rage. Sales were growing at double-digit rates and everywhere you went, people asked for a glass of beautiful cotton candy or ballet slipper-colored wine.

Pillar of Paso Robles Makes Grand Entrance in Texas Hill Country

Halter Ranch has officially made the expansive move from Paso Robles to Texas! Today they open the doors to Halter Ranch Texas, a luxury tasting room at 8561 E US-290 in Fredericksburg, TX.

In the Finger Lakes, Cabernet Franc Is The New Superstar

New York’s Finger Lakes region is arguably the best known wine producing hotspot on the Eastern Seaboard and one of the best known in the U.S. (Behind

Barossa Valley Might Be the Most Famous Wine Region of Australia: Here’s Another You Should Know

Australia is a big country. In fact, it is almost as big as the United States. Australia is broken into six states—New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania—and two internal territories—the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory.

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Pass on the salt: 22 low-sodium foods

Pass (on) the salt with these 22 low-sodium foods.

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20 snack items from the '90s you probably forgot about

Some things about the '90s we want to forget, but others, like these 20 snack items, we need to spend more time actively thinking about.

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Hard MTN Dew Baja Blast Mix Packs Return in 2024 and Will Be Available Year-Round

They’re back. Yes, it’s once again time to blast off into the world of Hard MTN Dew Baja Blast and its many flavors. Last year, we enjoyed several out-of-this-world versions of everyone’s favorite drink (but this time, it’s alcoholic).

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19 things that are always bigger in the United States

The saying “everything’s bigger in Texas” can be applied to the entire United States of America. Compared to many countries, America is a lot larger, and so are many things here.

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The 20 beer styles you should know about

The craft beer scene continues to be on the rise in the States. The purpose of this is to offer a broad understanding of some of the most frequented styles so that the next time you walk over to your local brewery, you won't be confused when you see something called a Hefeweizen on the board.

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The 20 best breweries to visit in the United States

So many beers, so little time. For the beer aficionados out there looking to cross off some bucket list breweries, look no further. Is this the definitive list? Certainly not, but these 20 places would certainly quench the thirst of any craft beer enthusiast!