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An Exhaustive (and Exhausting) Timeline of the American Tariff Roller Coaster

Last week, the Supreme Court ruled against President Trump's tariffs, nearly a year after the first lawsuits were filed. Here we explore where we currently stand and how we got here.

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Veuve Clicquot 2018 La Grande Dame Brut (Champagne), $195

The palate is energetic and creamy, with brisk acidity keeping everything in balance. A subtle chalky finish provides refined depth.

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An Unintended Victim of Trump's Tariff War? American Vintners

As tariffs continue to cause uncertainty and anger around the world, American producers and distributors are seeing increasingly anti-American sentiments.

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The U.S. Has a Long, Ugly History of Alcohol-Related Tariff Fights. They Don’t End Well.

Tariffs have been impacting the American wine and spirits industry for centuries. Why haven’t we learned anything?

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Native American Vintners Are Weaving Indigenous Tradition Into Modern Winemaking

Though Native Hands is just three years old, its roots stretch back to 1779, when Mission Indians planted California’s first grapevines.

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Que Syrah, Syrah: 12 Stunning Bottles to Try Right Now

Allow us to reintroduce Syrah, a flavor-rich and full-bodied red that, somehow, still manages to fly under the radar.

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How Sébastien Pradal Turned Wine Expertise into Prestige TV Drama

Seb Pradal, sommelier, restaurateur, importer, and estate representative, somehow also serves as head wine consultant for Apple TV’s Drops of God, ensuring every swirl and blind tasting rings true.

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Bartenders Share the Strangest Drink Requests of Their Careers

Mint schnapps and pickle juice? Bartenders hear it all. Here are some of the strangest drink requests they’ve ever received.

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Homemade Coconut Milk Can Level Up Your Cocktails

To make kremas or any coconut-forward cocktail consider blending your own coconut milk at home. All it takes is a fresh coconut, a blender, and a little patience.

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Everything but the Bartender

Aspiring mixologists can master the art of cocktails at home with this 14-piece Vacu Vin bar set, complete with a tin-on-tin Boston shaker, muddler, bar spoon, and Hawthorne strainer. It’s an all-in-one toolkit that makes shaking, stirring, and straining seamless, and a foolproof gift for any cocktail lover.

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