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The Top 10 California Wines to Collect Right Now

From Screaming Eagle allocations to Harlan’s revered reserve, these wines continue to withstand the test of time—and increase in value.

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Intermingle 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon (California), $7

This wine is deep purple in hue, with aromas of blackberry, black plum, violets and dried fines herbes on the nose.

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Demetria 2021 Cuvée Constantine Red (Santa Ynez Valley), $60

Lighter hued in the glass, this blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah 10% Mourvèdre is very peppery.

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Bodegas Nabal 2022 Nabal Organic Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero), $131

Deep violet-red to the eye, this wine has a bouquet of blackberry and caramel.

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Bulleit Single Malt, $60

The first single malt from Bulleit is made with 100% malted barley (like Scotch) and is aged in new American oak (like bourbon). Not surprisingly, the finished spirit tastes a little like both types of whiskey.

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4 Days in Franciacorta: Wine, Beautiful Landscapes and Elegant Fare

12 Light and Low-Alcohol Prosecco Cocktail Recipes to Try This Summer

Prosecco's crisp flavor, bright acidity and budget-friendly price-point make it a prime base for sparkling wine cocktails.

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4 Days in Franciacorta: Wine, Beautiful Landscapes and Elegant Fare

Where to eat, drink, and stay in this famous sparkling wine region.

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Don't Let the Summer Heat Cook Your Wine

Spoiler Alert: The right wine cellar will protect your prized bottles from ruin, whether you need space for 6 or 600 bottles.

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Where’s the Wine in ‘The Bear’?

Each time Carmy prophesies the capturing of a Michelin star, one writer finds herself muttering, “Not without a wine program, you won’t.”

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7 Up-and-Coming Wine Regions That Should Be on Your Radar

From ancient areas experiencing a renaissance to new regions previously unknown for wine, these locales are on the rise.

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Wachau Valley Was Once Austria’s Most Respected Wine Region. Here’s Where It Went Wrong.

Where Wachau Valley Went Wrong

The region has played a pivotal role in putting Austria on the global wine map. However, lately one could raise questions about Wachau’s ability to adapt.

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