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50 Years After the ‘Judgment of Paris,’ American Wine Is Once Again on a Precipice

50 years after that infamous tasting, California—and American wine at large—face a new set of far messier challenges.

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Domaine St. Laurent 2023 Pinot Noir (Rogue Valley), $18

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Domaine St. Laurent 2023 Pinot Noir (Rogue Valley), $18

This light-bodied wine was a magnificent surprise, starting with an aroma that is about the purest expression of a red raspberry that I have ever encountered with a wine.

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Björnson 2022 Brut Cuvée Champagne Blend (Willamette Valley), $55

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Björnson 2022 Brut Cuvée Champagne Blend (Willamette Valley), $55

My first ever traditional method sparkling wine from this producer is a dazzler. It is made entirely of estate fruit, with a blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier, and 25% Chardonnay.

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St. Supéry 2023 Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Muscat Canelli (Napa Valley), $42

Honeysuckle, orange blossom, and green tea aromatics join flavors of white nectarine, pomelo, and candied orange with a mouthwatering while unctuous mouthfeel.

RECIPE: Carmelized Cauliflower

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Lion Tamer 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley), $65

Richly flavored, opulent Cabernet Sauvignon fills the nose and palate with warm berries and stone fruits, spiced chocolate, and a generous finish.

RECIPE: Pork Osso Bucco, Mushrooms & Potatoes

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An Italian Winemaker Is Taking Over France’s Most Prestigious Hermitage Estate

32-year-old Chiara Pepe of Emidio Pepe in Abruzzo is ushering Hermitage's Domaine de La Chapelle into a new era.

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After 10 Grammy Wins, Norah Jones’ Pivot to Wine Is Hitting the Right Notes

As part-owner of French winery Maison Wessman, the singer-songwriter has launched her own line of wines called "This Life."

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After 10 Grammy Wins, Norah Jones’ Pivot to Wine Is Hitting the Right Notes

What Happens When Cocktails No Longer Pay the Bills?

As alcohol consumption declines, operators are feeling the strain—and getting creative to keep guests happy enough to order another round.

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The Master Blender Who Turned Bordeaux into a Global Sensation Leaves the Wine World Forever Changed

The celebrated Bordeaux-based oenologist Michel Rolland pioneered a style of red blend that defined the 1990s and 2000s wine scene.

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The Master Blender Who Turned Bordeaux into a Global Sensation Leaves the Wine World Forever Changed

Don’t Underestimate the Power of a 90-Point Wine

90-point wine scores used to make heads turn, regardless of the price. Now, they get underestimated.

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The RTD Cocktail Industry Is Brutal. The ‘Summer House’ Drama Proves It

In the midst of scandal, cast member Kyle Cooke has found a lifeline for his RTD cocktail brand, Loverboy, after struggling to stay afloat.

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The RTD Cocktail Industry Is Brutal. The ‘Summer House’ Drama Proves It

The Golden Margarita Deserves a Hollywood Star

This elevated margarita riff from the team behind the World's Best Bar gets additional layers of flavor from gin and grapefruit bitters.

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The Glass That Goes Anywhere

Crystal-clear elegance, zero fragility. Brilliance! shatterproof fluted glasses bring the full experience to the patio, the poolside, and everywhere in between.

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