For Tom Klein, who has helped build a sustainable future, success in the wine industry comes down to good dirt and investing in people. Tom Klein isn’t the sort of guy to brag about his accomplishments. He likes to get his boots dirty. Raised in his family’s agricultural business, Klein harvested produce, drove trucks and […]
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Despite Champagne’s ubiquity, the casual bubbles appreciator may not be so familiar with one of its most delicious styles—and French wine pros think that should change. Blanc de noirs, which means “white from blacks” in French, is a sparkling wine made from red-skinned grapes. Often golden in color, due to minimal skin contact during the […]
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Does this sound familiar to all you collectors out there? You have your bottles resting peacefully in a storage facility, or maybe a home wine cellar. You go to pull out a 20-year-old Grand Cru Burgundy, and because that bottle is just a little bigger than the shelf or wine rack allows, it skims the […]
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As the air turns crisp and we lean into harvest season, a new month-long campaign aims to celebrate wine culture and its power to bring us together. Launched by wine industry pros Karen McNeil, Gino Colangelo and Kimberly Noelle Charles, Come Over October, a counterpoint to Sober October, is encouraging people to invite family members, […]
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On one hand, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grapes couldn’t be more different, at least in how they’re commonly expressed and popularly understood. Chardonnay is a suave charmer, layered in smooth textures and warm flavors kissed with oak, with comfort as its calling card. Sauvignon Blanc is a brisk refresher, zesty in acidity, crisp on the […]
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I’ve often found myself in spirited debates about glassware’s merits. After a few drinks, I might passionately extoll a particular type while some friends nod knowingly and others roll their eyes. But let’s be honest: glassware matters. The right one can elevate a humble bottle, coaxing out hidden aromas and flavors. I’m not one to […]
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Home to 300 varieties, the southwest France is the birthplace of the world’s most beloved grapes, such as Malbec and Cabernet Franc. But go even deeper and you’ll be immersed in a wildly diverse wine region. With 130 indigenous varieties and 42 appellations, wines of Southwest France open up a world of diversity for everyone […]
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A choice of glass can make or break a wine. After all, you’d never pour a first-growth Bordeaux into a solo cup. There’s a world of glasses to pair with whatever it is you’re drinking, from elegant stemware for multi-course dinners to durable options for a backyard hang. How you drink wine is your decision—-the […]
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Finding non-alcoholic sparkling wine options has become easier than ever, thanks to the rapid growth of the alcohol-free beverage sector. But tracking down an NA brand that puts as much effort into the taste, quality and enjoyability of its products as its alcoholic counterparts isn’t as simple. After searching high and low, we’ve finally found […]
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In the world of wine glasses, each vessel is truly a matter of taste just like the bottles that are poured into them. Some swear by their universals; others wouldn’t dare drink their Burgundy from anything but a varietal-specific. Meanwhile, there’s an ever-expanding list of styles that each coax out different characteristics from wines. Here […]
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