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An interesting choice for Valentine’s Day, this wine is significant because it’s from the first place in France where there’s...

2023 Villa Sandi “Il Fresco” Prosecco DOC Rosato Brut

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A rosé sparkling wine for Galentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day? Of course. This one happens to be a prosecco rosato...

Flying Saucer Wine: 2019 Bonny Doon “Le Cigare Volant” Red Wine of the Earth

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Maybe I’m suggestible, but when I opened the bottle, I did notice the aromas of bramble, blackberry and good clean...

A Surprisingly Versatile Pinot Noir; Affordable, Too

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2022 Subterra Los Olivos District Pinot Noir A truly versatile light red wine from one of the earliest-planted, great pinot...

Ten Reasons to Drink Port Wine

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Port can be dry or sweet, red or white—even rosé. All styles pair well with toasted walnuts, dried fruits, blue...

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The Tenuta di Castellaro winery, on the tiny Sicilian island of Lipari It’s been a while since I was so...

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