Grape Of The Week: Furmint
A grape that originated in the Tokaj region of Hungary, Furmint was once spread across the entire country of Hungary and neighboring wine regions. ...
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Spring Sippers Blooming With Good Vibes!
Spring has officially sprung! The days are longer, the sun is shining brighter, and the flowers are starting to bloom, which also means Easter and ...
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Region Of The Week: Bairrada
A region that has been producing wines since the 10th century, Bairrada is a flat coastal region with an Atlantic climate. It tends to be cool and ...
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What's Your Pouroscope? Aries Edition!
The cosmic calendar is ready for a new zodiac cycle, as the Sun returns to 0° Aries. Which also means we’re ringing in the season with the Spring E...
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Grape Of The Week: Aleatico
Aleatico is an indigenous grape that is thought to have originated in Greece but is mainly grown in central Italian regions like Tuscany, Puglia, a...
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Erin Go Thirsty: An Irish Whiskey Primer
As early as the 12th century, long before Guinness brewed its first batch of highly distinctive Irish stout, the people of Ireland were sipping on ...
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Region Of The Week: Douro
Recognized by UNESCO as a “World Heritage Site” for its beauty, Douro is covered in steep terraced vineyards that span across 24,000 hectares, whil...
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#GGBookClub: Saluting The Women In Liquor & Literature
From pioneers like Hannah Weinberger, Napa Valley’s first female winemaker, and Enheduanna, a priestess who wrote poetry a millennium before Homer,...
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Grape Of The Week: Roter Veltliner
Much like Pinot Gris, Roter Veltliner’s skin reddens as it ripens, but it produces delicious full-bodied white wines that can have notes of fresh a...
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Celebrating Women Makers of the Past, Present and 'Future'
While men have taken the glory (and many of the jobs) in wine and spirits for centuries, the truth is, women have always been in the vineyards, cel...
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Region Of The Week: Vinho Verde
Often confused for a particular grape or blend, Vinho Verde is actually the largest wine region in Portugal spread across 24,000 hectares. Its name...
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Open That Bottle Night: The Time Has Come!
Celebrated on the last Saturday of February each year, Open That Bottle Night was created by husband-and-wife wine writing team of Dorothy J. Gaite...
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