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| Bars and restaurants without written wine lists are becoming increasingly common. One wine geek cautions against the trend. |  
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| Shelton Vineyards reveals a provocative, unhindered typicity of expression in its 2022 Sauvignon Blanc. Yellow grapefruit merges with herbal notes of sage and thyme. |  
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| This mezcal almost feels like a Bloody Mary: tomato water, fresh oregano, lemon peel on nose and palate. The long, savory finish is bundled with eucalyptus and spearmint. Salmiana agave. |  
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| On the Wine Enthusiast Podcast, we talk with WE Writer-at-Large Michael Alberty about why Oregon’s affordable bottles are drinking so well right now. |  
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| Legendary NYC restaurateur Drew Nieporent says this special bottle fundamentally altered "the way my life would’ve been lived.”  |  
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| On October 2, legendary English winemaker Peter Hall died at the age of 82. WE Writer-at-Large Christina Pickard reflects on his impact. |  
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| Add this bourbon-splashed, Southern-inspired dessert to your dinner party repertoire this Fall. |  
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| Portuguese wines are finally reaching their full potential. Here’s what to drink, according to our Tasting Department experts. |  
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| This spooky cocktail features Calvados, apples, herbs, and an actual beetle.  |  
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| Wine Enthusiast subscribers can explore the world of wine and spirits from the comfort of their couch (friend’s couch, magazine aisle or wherever you do your best reading). The beverage world is vast and constantly changing, and our print pages are full of the latest trends, people you should know, recipes and trusted reviews. |  
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