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Burgundy Goes Hip-Hop

Vin et Hip Hop is one of the wine world’s most talked-about events, marking the end of harvest in Burgundy with blasting beats against a medieval backdrop.

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Chinola Pineapple Liqueur, $30

Break this pleasing newcomer out for all the tropical cocktails. It pours relatively thick and viscous, like fruit nectar, with caramelized pineapple and mango flavors, finishing with tinges of toasted coconut and ginger.

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DFJ Vinhos 2022 Casa do Lago Grande Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Lisboa), $14

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DFJ Vinhos 2022 Casa do Lago Grande Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Lisboa), $14

Its gentle texture and its spice give the wine structure and a succulent aftertaste. Drink this fine wine now. Suitable for vegans.

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recipe: Breast of Duck with Peaches and Turnips

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DuMOL 2023 Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley), $103

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DuMOL 2023 Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley), $103

The palate delivers beautifully balanced tannin and energetic acidity, with flavors of cherry coulis, cocoa powder, sandalwood, sage and orange peel through a long and mouthwatering finish.

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Lucas Bols Blue 1575, $35

An upgrade from the blue curacao pack – and still dazzling, vivid Windex blue. It's slightly floral, with a pleasant fruitiness midpalate (this is an orange liqueur, after all, just make it blue), finishing with hints of white pepper and cardamom.

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Two Decades in, Bravo Is a Window Into How America Drinks

In this episode, we explore the history of alcohol on Bravo—and the way it mirrors broader societal drinking trends.

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8 Regions Proving Cabernet Franc’s Star Power

From Australia to Long Island and everywhere in between, Cabernet Franc has come into its own.

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The Persian-Inspired Digestif Shaking Up the American Amaro Boom

Handshake’s layered flavor profile, anchored by sumac and Persian lime imported from Iran, is unlike any other amaro made in the U.S.

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These Gift-Worthy Dessert Wines Are a Sweet Treat

For a present that'll impress wine aficionados and newbies alike, look no further than a bottle of complex, sweet wine that's anything but cloying.

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All the Best Cocktails Have MSG in Them

The viral MSG martini from Bonnie's in New York City has kicked off a wave of MSG experimentation in bars across the country.

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How Prohibition and the Mexican Revolution Shaped an Iconic California Wine Family

Domenic Galleano upholds his family’s legacy at Galleano Winery in Cucamonga Valley, once one of the largest wine regions in the U.S.

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This Fruity-Floral Spirit Is Bringing Back a Forgotten Melon

The Jenny Lind melon all but disappeared in the early 1900s. It’s now making a comeback, thanks to Long Island distillers.

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