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The Best Napa Valley Wineries to Visit Right Now

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The Best Napa Valley Wineries to Visit Right Now
 
 
 
These expert-approved spots are worth a stop when you visit the Valley. Plus, where to stay and eat between tastings.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Vignobles La Baume 2024 Picpoul Blanc (Picpoul de Pinet), $16
 
 
93
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Sharp aromas of lime balm, lime leaf, and polished marble show on the nose of this zesty wine. The palate is tense and focused with vibrant flavors of citrus and wet stone.
 
 
 
 
 
 
DFJ Vinhos 2022 Portada Grande Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Lisboa), $18
 
 
91
points
 
Best Buy
 
 
The wine's vanilla and allspice aroma lead to a rich, smooth and ample wine. It has weight that is balanced by vivid black fruit flavors and ripe tannins. The wine could still age further. Drink from 2027.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The Drinker’s Guide to the Columbia River Gorge
 
 
 
Offering some of the most dramatic scenery in the Pacific Northwest, the Columbia River Gorge is also home to picturesque wineries, cideries, and breweries.
 
 
 
 
 
5 Glasses in San Miguel de Allende
 
 
 
Beyond its cobblestone streets and baroque facades, a new wave of producers and sommeliers are shaping a more nuanced drinking culture rooted in heritage, altitude, and intention.
 
 
 
 
 
The Greatest Wines You’ve Never Heard of Are Hiding in Hungary
 
 
 
Hungary’s distinctive terroir lends its wines layered complexity and quiet character. Their bottles feel timeless from the first sip.
 
 
 
 
 
Dublin Isn’t Just a Pub Town Anymore
 
 
 
Dublin is teeming with traditional pubs but these chic cocktail and wine bars prove there's much more to the Fair City.
 
 
 
 
 
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Sweet, Earthy Pandan Belongs in Your Drinks
 
 
 
Often dubbed the “vanilla of Southeast Asia,” pandan is the key ingredient in this velvety twist on the Old Fashioned.
 
 
 
 
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