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The Real-Life Wines of ‘The Odyssey’—and Where to Find Them

As Christopher Nolan’s star-studded adaptation of ‘The Odyssey’ hits theaters, we’re celebrating the epic’s best wine moments.

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‘It’s Meant to Be a Good Time, Guys’: Elizabeth Banks Is Over Wine Snobbery

We spoke with Banks and Archer Roose CEO Marian Leitner-Waldman about being women in wine, industry woes, and which wines they (probably) drink in the 'Hunger Games.'

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Once Forgotten, Viognier Is Back in the Spotlight. Try These Top Bottles.

Winemakers in both Viognier’s traditional home and growing regions across the globe are increasingly producing elegant renditions.

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Once Forgotten, Viognier Is Back in the Spotlight. Try These Top Bottles.

Once Only Sold in Mexico, Still-Strength Tequila Is Taking Over the U.S.

Totally undiluted, still-strength tequila delivers unparalleled flavor and a whoppingly high abv.

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Why Wine Geeks Are Obsessed with Jura

If German Riesling got me into wine, says one reviewer, it was the Jura that made me change my career for it.

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Way Up in the Appalachian Highlands, Wine Hits Its Stride

While the high-elevation American region isn’t a household name for wine, it is vying to compete on the international Pinot stage.

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Are Functional Beverages, Well, Functional? It’s Complicated

As the market for functional beverages expands, so do concerns of ‘health-washing’ and legal gray areas. Here’s what you should know.

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Are Functional Beverages, Well, Functional? It’s Complicated

If You Like Margaritas, Try a Gin Daisy

A member of the daisy cocktail family, this gin-spiked sipper is reminiscent of a margarita, minus the tequila.

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Your French Post-Dinner Fantasy Starts Here

A glass of wine, a stunning cheese, and handcrafted cutlery from Laguiole, France. The only thing missing is a view of the countryside.

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Your French Post-Dinner Fantasy Starts Here

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