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Phantom 2020 Proprietary Red Red (California), $18
 
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Phantom 2020 Proprietary Red Red (California), $18
 
This wine is deep, opulent dark garnet hued with aromas of Black currant compote, blackberry, cumin, florals, and earth on the nose.
 
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recipe: Gold and Dark Phantom Red Bundt Cake
 
 
 
 
ALDI 2022 California Heritage Chardonnay (California), $5
 
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ALDI 2022 California Heritage Chardonnay (California), $5
 
The flavors on the palate are Golden delicious apple, apricot, yellow plum interwoven with cinnamon, orange cream, banana, mineral and a dry finish.
 
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La Vita è Bolla! Celebrating 140 Years of Greatness with La Fondazione
 
 
Apple Cider Doughnuts, But Make It a Daiquiri
 
 
Apple Cider Doughnuts, But Make It a Daiquiri
 
The drink channels childhood memories of going to the fair and pounding apple cider doughnuts. What’s not to like?
 
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La Vita è Bolla! Celebrating 140 Years of Greatness
 
 
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Looking to relive your best Italian-inspired memories at home? Start with a glass of Bolla's easy-drinking wine to bring a taste of la dolce vita to your table!
 
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What Is Malört—and Why Were Governors Doing Shots of It at the DNC?
 
 
What Is Malört—and Why Were Governors Doing Shots of It at the DNC?
 
Love it or hate it, the Swedish-inspired digestif is a Windy City staple.
 
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The Top 10 Bordeaux Wines to Collect Right Now
 
 
The Top 10 Bordeaux Wines to Collect Right Now
 
Bordeaux has over 6,000 wineries within its borders, but a select few offer incredible age-worthiness and investment potential.
 
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That Six-Pack In Your Pantry? It Might Be Time to Throw It Out.
 
 
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Beer is a product that’s best consumed fresh, but a lot of what’s on shelves is old.
 
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