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Four Years Later, Premium Cava Is Still Making Its Case
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Four Years Later, Premium Cava Is Still Making Its Case

Last November, I joined over 100 wine professionals from around the world in Penedès, the heartland of Cava DO...

Steven Norton Steven Norton

Alternative Packaging with MW Melissa Saunders
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Alternative Packaging with MW Melissa Saunders

In this episode, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe interviews Master of Wine Melissa Saunders about progressive...

 

Sake Producer Profiles
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Sake Producer Profiles

Our new set of producer profiles focuses on sake! Learn about 25 sake producers you should know, and vote for your...

 

An Introduction to the Côte d’Or: Land, Geology, and Climate
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An Introduction to the Côte d’Or: Land, Geology, and Climate

As I write these words of introduction, I am borne along by the still-glowing memory of a remarkable Musigny grand...

Raymond Blake Raymond Blake

Tasting with MS Maddy Jimerson
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Tasting with MS Maddy Jimerson

In this episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, Master Sommelier Maddy Jimerson joins host MS Chris Tanghe to blind...

 

The Time Has Come for Ontario Wine: Can It Meet the Moment?
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The Time Has Come for Ontario Wine: Can It Meet the Moment?

Since the late 20th century, Ontario has rapidly evolved into a world-class winegrowing region. While global recognition...

Bryce Wiatrak MW Bryce Wiatrak MW

Vintage Decade: Loire Valley 2000s
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Vintage Decade: Loire Valley 2000s

Get to know the early 2000s in the Loire Valley with our latest vintage decade graphic! Which vintages from this...

 

Beef, Butchery, and Non-Classic Pairings with Kevin Smith and Nelson Daquip
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Beef, Butchery, and Non-Classic Pairings with Kevin Smith and Nelson Daquip

In this episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, we chat with Kevin Smith and Nelson Daquip of Beast & Cleaver in...

 

Taurasi in Transition: Reimagining Aglianico in Southern Italy
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Taurasi in Transition: Reimagining Aglianico in Southern Italy

The wines of Taurasi, made in an inland corner of Campania, about an hour’s drive east of Naples, have had their...

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Santa Cruz County and New Planting Data
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Santa Cruz County and New Planting Data

We've added a new section to the Wine Law Compendium on California's Santa Cruz County . Additionally, the pages...

 

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