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Disney’s Newest Bar Is a Members-Only Oasis Near Palm Springs

At Disney's new residential community Cotino, the uber-exclusive hotspot Architects Fork serves American classics with a Southern Californian bent.

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DFJ Vinhos 2021 Francos Reserva Red (Lisboa), $18

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DFJ Vinhos 2021 Francos Reserva Red (Lisboa), $18

With a black chocolate aroma and rich tannins, this is a fine, complex wine. Its dark fruit and juicy black plum flavors combine well to give a dense texture.

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Gratsi NV White Blend (Pays d'Hérault), $40

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Gratsi NV White Blend (Pays d'Hérault), $40

Pithy, somewhat angular aromas of lemongrass, makrut lime leaf, and lemon rind show on the nose of this boxed wine.

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Zephara 2024 Sauvignon Blanc (California), $17

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Zephara 2024 Sauvignon Blanc (California), $17

Flavors on the palate suggest dried green herbs, makrut, and jalapeño, with a juicy, dry finish.

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Quinta do Vale Meão 2022 Meandro Portuguese Red (Douro), $29

Packed with black fruits and balanced acidity, this is the second wine of Quinta do Vale Meão.

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Nairobi’s Bar Scene Rivals Any Major Capital’s—and These Spots Prove It

The capital of Kenya has become the hottest cocktail scene in East Africa. Visit these top Nairobi bars, recommended by pros and locals.

12 Essential Bars in Boston, According to Industry Pros

One can find excellent libations all over the metro, from neighborhood watering holes to chic natural wine bars and craft cocktail dens.

Have Yourself a Hallmark-Style Holiday Season at These Wine Country Towns

Traditional holiday markets, unique parades and over-the-top decor turn up the Christmas charm hard in these winter wine destinations.

Where Fairytale Scenery Meets Cellars: 10 Wineries to Visit in Alsace

French, but with a German twist, the beautiful region is home to fiercely independent vintners who craft precise, age-worthy wines.

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For Refreshing Glasses and Authentic Connection, ‘Bloom Big’ with Loire Wines

From minerally white wines crafted along the cool Atlantic coast, to fresh, fruity reds, few regions rival the diversity of France’s Loire region.

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Feeling Sparkly? 18 of Our Favorite Champagne Cocktails

Whether you have some leftover bubbles or are simply looking to mix things up, here are the best cocktails that call on Champagne and other sparklers.

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Instant Holiday Magic

Light up your home with more than just string lights. Our exclusive set of 4 Dashing Deer Wine Bottle Lanterns creates a magical, glowing tablescape right out of the box. Featuring festive LED fairy lights and handcrafted figures of antique golden stags holding wine, nestled in the snow. They're the perfect centerpiece for your next celebration.

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Wine Enthusiast Magazine,
November 1988

Look what we found! 📜 This is it—the issue that started it all. Happy 37th Anniversary to us! Our very first cover from November 1988 set the stage for decades of wine stories. Back then, we were diving deep into California's "Wine Dynasties," "Rethinking Bordeaux," and celebrating the return of Beaujolais.