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10 Complex and Exciting Portuguese White Wines

Portuguese Whites Are Complex and Exciting—and It’s About Time the World Wakes Up to Them

Today’s white wines from the Iberian country rival the best in the world, delivering ripe, rich flavors and noted aging potential.

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J. Lohr 2023 Flume Crossing Sauvignon Blanc (Monterey County), $14

This widely available and affordable bottling is a great option for stacking in the fridge for summertime pool parties.

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Finca la Celia 2018 Paraje Altamira Malbec (Uco Valley), $90

This is full-bodied and a good expression of Paraje Altamira, with a nose of violets and black and red berries.

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Ehlers Estate 2021 1886 Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena), $160

Powerful and bold, this wine delivers lush flavors of black plum, cassis, wet tobacco, graphite and accents of nutmeg and clove.

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BUDHAGIRL NV Sparkling Brut (California), $35

This wine is rich, concentrated with aromas of white peach, Golden Delicious apple, apricot, orange blossom and baker's yeast on the nose.

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13 Top-Rated Scotch Bottles Under $150

For Scotland’s native spirit, most pros suggest bottles aged between 12 and 25 years. Fortunately, there are plenty well-priced offerings in that range.

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The Glencairn Is Your Bartender’s Favorite Whiskey Glass—Here’s Why

While you can sip whiskey from rocks and shot glasses, the Glencairn glass is the go-to for serious drinkers.

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The Real Long Island Iced Tea Recipe

Equally famous and infamous, the Long Island Iced Tea evokes strong responses. Learn how to make it here.

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Serbian Wine Is Hitting Its Stride

Serbian wine culture has persevered for millennia, but a new wave of innovative winemakers is transforming the country’s reputation on the international scene.

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Can Unsnobby Wine Books Save the Industry? ‘Rebel School of Wine’ Is Trying

Tyler Balliet’s new picture-rich, light-hearted book is a departure from dense, text-heavy wine tomes. Can it bring more folks into the wine-drinking fold?

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