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Chef Jonathan Waxman Is Opening This Birth-Year Bordeaux at His Daughter’s Wedding
 
Chef Jonathan Waxman Is Opening This Birth-Year Bordeaux at His Daughter’s Wedding
 
The Barbuto chef and wine lover has been saving a special bottle for his 75th birthday, which also happens to be his daughter’s wedding day.
 
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Lumen 2023 Warner Henry Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley), $75
 
 
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Lumen 2023 Warner Henry Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley), $75
 
This estate bottling from around the home of vintner Will Henry is likely the brand's best wine ever, showing complex and vivid aromas of raspberry, toasted sage, mace and crushed stone on the nose.
 
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Ram's Gate 2022 Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros), $73
 
 
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Ram's Gate 2022 Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros), $73
 
Bright aromas of freshly crushed apple, Meyer lemon, pineapple sage, white flowers, and river rocks drive the nose of this Chardonnay.
 
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The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve, $125
 
 
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The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve, $125
 
Aged in a series of barrels—first American oak, then transferred to a former oloroso Sherry cask and finished in used Cabernet Sauvignon barriques—this Scotch would be an outstanding dessert accompaniment too.
 
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Santi 2017 Carlo Santi 1843 Corvina Blend (Amarone della Valpolicella), $69
 
 
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Santi 2017 Carlo Santi 1843 Corvina Blend (Amarone della Valpolicella), $69
 
Dark cherry and dried plum mingle seamlessly with Mediterranean herbs and forest floor notes.
 
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Say ‘Au Revoir’ to 2025 with These Highly-Rated Bottles of Champagne
 
 
Say ‘Au Revoir’ to 2025 with These Highly-Rated Bottles of Champagne
 
Whether you're seeking bougie bottle to pair with caviar or a budget-friendly selection to share with a crowd, we've got you covered.
 
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The Best Bourbons of 2025 Are All Under $100
 
 
The Best Bourbons of 2025 Are All Under $100
 
These budget-friendly bourbons show off unique cask finishes and heirloom grains. They're all great for sipping or mixing.
 
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Why Is Wine by the Glass Served in Second-Rate Stemware?
 
 
Why Is Wine by the Glass Served in Second-Rate Stemware?
 
Restaurants are saving their fancy glassware for big-spending bottle orders. But that shouldn’t be the case, argues one writer.
 
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Is Your Local Wine Actually Local? It’s Not So Simple
 
 
Is Your Local Wine Actually Local? It’s Not So Simple
 
In emerging wine regions, like Texas, out-of-state wineries are pursuing the local market. Is this “wine country colonization,” or just healthy competition?
 
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Why We're Obsessed with Brown Sugar Rums
 
 
Why We're Obsessed with Brown Sugar Rums
 
While rums made from fresh cane juice or molasses remain bar staples, a growing range of brown sugar-based versions offers exciting new options to pour.
 
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Go Ahead—Judge Wine by Its Label
 
 
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Wine labels are becoming more Instagrammable, expressive, and fun as producers catch up to what young drinkers want.
 
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The Sweet-Tart Mistletoe Margarita Is a New Christmas Classic
 
 
The Sweet-Tart Mistletoe Margarita Is a New Christmas Classic
 
This TikTok-approved spin on the classic marg boasts a festive ruby hue and a sugared cranberry garnish. Trust us, it'll impress your party guests.
 
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