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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Tuscany reviewer Danielle Callegari speaks with Avignonesi Winery CEO and chief winemaker Matteo Giustiniani about Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and more.

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UpWest 2024 Frenchman Hills Vineyard Semi-Sweet Riesling (Royal Slope), $10

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UpWest 2024 Frenchman Hills Vineyard Semi-Sweet Riesling (Royal Slope), $10

Made entirely with fruit from Frenchman Hills Vineyard, this Riesling walks a fine line between off-dry and semi-sweet. Its peach gelato aroma is counterpointed by a floral note of lilac water.

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Shelton Vineyards 2021 ICON Red (Yadkin Valley), $43

The Icon, Red Blend 2021 is true to its 'Icon' moniker. On the nose, violet, compost, wet earth, wet rock and raisinated fruit emanate.

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St. Supéry 2022 Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley), $62

Flavors of fig, plum, cocoa and espresso bring textural richness together with melting tannins into a lengthy finish.

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Autumn in the Vineyard Brings Harvest and High Hopes

Fall in the vineyard means wine harvest. Explore what winemakers do during this season, from grape picking to monitoring weather and disease.

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Not Hogwash: Vegan Fat-Washed Cocktails Bring the Technique Beyond Bacon

From pecans to sesame oil, plant-based ingredients are the next stage in the evolution of fat-washing, a centuries-old trick beloved by modern bartenders.

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Sweet, Bitter or Spiced: 7 Chocolate Drinks Around the World

For most of its 5,000-year-old history, chocolate has been a drink. Explore specialities from Hungary, Mexico and other cultures worldwide.

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The Many Golden Hues of Chardonnay

The color in your glass may hold clues about how the wine was made and how it will taste. We take you through the spectrum from lightest to darkest.

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How to Pronounce 16 Scotch Whisky Names

Generally rooted in Scottish Gaelic, Scotch whisky names can be difficult for non-natives to prounce. This guide will get you started.

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The Spirits Brands Getting into Sustainable Packaging

For years, wine and beer producers have led the movement toward more eco-friendly packaging. The spirits industry is—finally—catching up.

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11 Scary Good Halloween-Themed Cocktails

Whether you’re throwing a big bash or rewatching Practical Magic for the millionth time, shake up one of these spooky season-inspired drinks.

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