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How to Conquer a Wine Shop (and Tips for Finding the Best Deals) Curious how to find hidden gems and get the best bargains the next time you’re shopping for wine or spirits? Let an insider be your guide to retail therapy.
Why Albariño is Spain’s Quintessential White Wine There are few better partners with seafood than the coastal wine of Rías Baixas, Albariño. This grape is the embodiment of Spain’s most refreshing bottles.
The Everything Guide to Cork and Corkscrews Often casually tossed aside, it's time to learn cork's fascinating story. Here's everything about this wine fundamental—including the best way to pop one.
Ten Wine Tips for Beginners Wine should be simple. Here are some tips on finding great bottles on a budget, and how to kickstart your education when it comes to drinking well.
How to Order Wine in a Restaurant: 14 Alternatives to Panicking Do you freeze up when handed a wine list at a restaurant? This guide will steer you towards the easy way to make the perfect selection, glass or bottle.
All About That Cheddar We take a deep dive into one of the world's most popular, and most misunderstood, cheeses: Cheddar.
Opinion: Learning the Language of Exotic Wines To ignore these wines because of the language barrier is to miss some of the most interesting, affordable and surprising wines on the market.
The DaVino Code: Wine 101 Advice Tips and reflections from a wine school instructor.
15 Sparklers for Under $30 Our Champagne primer will help you ring in 2007 with style.
Barrel Basics What does wood contribute to flavor and mouthfeel of wine?