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A Journey to the Heart of Mexican Wine A chance encounter leaves a Chihuahua native on a journey to his hometown with a new appreciation for wines of this hot, mountainous, desert region. But is Mexican wine ready for the international stage? -
Diversity in the World of Wine As an African-American woman, wine writer Julia Coney has heard some choice phrases at various industry events. -
Finding (Almost) Love Under the Tuscan Sun When a writer and her family travel to Italy to visit Tuscany's famed wine country, they find a different kind of crush than they expected...on the same winemaker. -
How a Wine Newbie Got an Unexpected Education A writer finds a surprising source of knowledge and kinship in a big-box wine shop, meeting a teacher who inspires with his grandfatherly wisdom. -
Life After Being a Sommelier A deep love of wine leads one writer from classrooms to a career in restaurants, but after a nearly 10-year run as a sommelier, finds himself wondering... what next? -
Growing Closer in Distant Vineyards After the death of his father, a son travels with his mother trying to (re)build a relationship. A winery owner in Argentina gives a poignant first lesson. -
Indulging in a Life of Crime (and Wine) Moving to a new city can be a daunting and lonely process. One writer turns to wine and television to ease her transition, with no regrets. -
A Glass of Wine for Health An avid and long time beer and spirits drinker receives a scary health diagnosis that has him turning to wine in pursuit of quality over quantity. -
Bordeaux in the Back Room A grocery-store wine steward is always introducing customers to wines, but what about when a customer returns the favor with a legendary Bordeaux? -
How to Get Lost in Argentina Gwendolyn Elliott finds wine travel sometimes requires breaking the rules. A harvest festival in Mendoza leads to a bumpy ride and plenty of memories.