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A Brief History of the Sylvaner Grape

In Germany, Sylvaner is anything but a rare grape variety. In fact, it played a prominent role for hundreds of years in Germany—as well as in Alsace, Switzerland, the Val...

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Top 5 Italian Grape Varieties for Rosé

Italian varietals are a-plenty across the vast appellations of the country. And while most of the red varietals are made for red table wines, there’s actually quite a few that...

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Obscure Wine Grapes You Should Know About

We asked our wine experts for their top picks in their regions. Here are the varietals to put on your radar....

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Scotch + Oysters: The Dynamite Pairing You Should Know

Lessons were learned at a New York City restaurant as they unveiled a limited pairing menu featuring an unlikely duo....

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Coffee and Wine: How Your Two Favorite Beverages are Similar

Speaking of aromas and flavors, this is perhaps one of the most obvious similarities. Just like wine, coffee has a unique bouquet of aromas that are specific to its variety,...

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The Bright World of Orange Wine

Where did this misleadingly-named beverage come from, and why are both winemakers and wine drinkers curious about it?...

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How to Pair Cheese and Salami with Rosé

This spring, we’re here to help you to brush up on your pairing skills so that you can best enjoy the marriage of cheese, salami and Rosé on those beautiful,...

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Corked Wine Reality Check

Here I was under the impression that cork manufacturers were making some headway in the battle against cork taint....

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What is Bordeaux Supérieur?

In the hierarchy of Bordeaux wines, the Bordeaux AOC category offers nice expressions of the region's wines, made to be enjoyed in their youth with relatively fruit-forward characteristics. They are...

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