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Maximalist Bars Are Offering Guests a Much-Needed Escape from Reality

Increasingly, bars around the country (and beyond) are embracing daring, maximalist design schemes, eliciting a sense of escapism.

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Eola Hills 2023 Classic Chardonnay (Willamette Valley), $14

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Eola Hills 2023 Classic Chardonnay (Willamette Valley), $14

The wine's body is light, its texture lean, with bight acidity supporting flavors of Asian pear, lemon zest, sage, and saline.

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Sobon Estate 2022 Cougar Hill Zinfandel (Amador County), $20

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Sobon Estate 2022 Cougar Hill Zinfandel (Amador County), $20

The Sobon Family is well known for their dedication to the region and the Zinfandel grape; to experience a bottle is like tasting the history of the grape in the area.

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Dôi Dá 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley), $125

Aged entirely in new French oak, this Cabernet Sauvignon brings together a concentration of dark fruits and spices, notes of espresso, tobacco, and cedar with powdery fine while abundant tannins and a lengthy finish.

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Wente Family Vineyards 2024 Riva Ranch Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco), $22

The palate is slightly viscous and thick in mouthfeel, as mango and citrus flavors work into a harmonious balance.

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What’s Next for the Wine Importer Who Took Down the Trump Tariffs at the Supreme Court?

Amazon or Walmart didn't defeat the tariffs—it was Victor Schwartz, the small New York-based wine importer who founded VOS Selections.

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Yes, You’re Allowed to Ask the Somm for a Different Wine Glass

It’s okay to push back on a wine professional's advice, even if you’d like your wine served in a different type of glass.

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Yes, You’re Allowed to Ask the Somm for a Different Wine Glass

No Cocktail History Is Complete Without Tom Bullock

The author of ‘The Ideal Bartender’ and trailblazing Black barman Tom Bullock changed mixology forever, despite rampant racism.

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These Bottles Prove Not All Prosecco Is Created Equal (and That’s a Good Thing)

From light to rich and bone dry to slightly sweet, consider giving these top-rated Proseccos a try.

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These Bottles Prove Not All Prosecco Is Created Equal (and That’s a Good Thing)

What the Number of Olives in Your Martini Says About You

No matter the number, martini olives speak volumes. Here's what they have to say.

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An Industry in Crisis? Luxury Wine Can’t Relate

As the wine industry grapples with decreasing sales, the most expensive bottle ever sold fetches nearly $1 million.

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An Industry in Crisis? Luxury Wine Can’t Relate

Anchovies Belong in Your Martini

This dirty martini variation with anchovy vermouth and tomato water is full of briny, salty flavor.

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A Martini, Properly Framed

Anchovies or no, a martini calls for a little ceremony. This glass set brings clean lines and a sense of occasion to every pour, so each drink looks as good as it tastes.

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