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How Hybrid Barrels are Changing Your Wine, Beer and Spirits Originally an inexpensive way to incorporate French oak into wine, barrels made from multiple oak species offer winemakers the opportunity for innovation. -
Tasting a Madeira that Stood the Test of Time A historic Madeira tasting of a wine bottled in 1846 and recorked in 1871, reminds our executive editor to live in the moment. -
The Loire's Cabernet Franc Enters a New Era Long associated with being young and easygoing, Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley is increasingly rich, vibrant and ageworthy. -
How Rosé Champagne is Made Learn how this bubbly wine gets its salmon hue and check out some of our favorite bottles. -
Why You Should Explore Finger Lakes Riesling The Finger Lakes are home to over a hundred wineries, each producing vibrant and expressive Rieslings at affordable prices. -
Get to Know the Red Wines of Southwest France Malbec and Tannat are popular around the world but it's in the their homelands, Cahors and Madiran, where the grapes truly thrive. -
West Coast Syrahs Perfect for Winter Days As more snow shows up in the forecast, you'll need to find a bottle to hide inside with. Here are some of our favorite Syrahs perfect for chilly days. -
The Rise of Blaufränkisch Wine This cold climate-loving, easy-drinking red wine grape is spreading beyond its original German and Austrian home to the United States, Australia and Canada. -
Get to Know Oregon Wine Beyond Pinot Noir This red grape may produce the states most notable wine, but Oregon's climate allows varieties such as Riesling, Tempranillo and many more to thrive. -
Explore the Many Styles of German Riesling With wide range of styles and aromas, it’s easy to see why Riesling is considered Germany’s premier grape.