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Wine Night Essentials
Wine & cocktail nights don’t need a lot of things. A few tools can make opening, crafting, serving, and enjoying a lot easier. These are the essentials I keep coming back to.
Wines Worth Exploring: Vermentino from Italy
Vermentino may not be well-known, but along the Mediterranean it produces complex, refreshing wines that rank among Italy’s most compelling whites.
Wines Worth Exploring: Pinot Bianco from Alto Adige
Discover Pinot Bianco from Alto Adige. A beautifully balanced northern Italian white wine that makes the perfect aperitif.
Wines Worth Exploring: Barbaresco from Piedmont, Italy
Explore Barbaresco, one of Piedmont’s most celebrated wines. Made from 100% Nebbiolo, Barbaresco is known for its balance of elegance and intensity. Learn about the region, grape, food pairings, and top producers to try in this Wines Worth Exploring feature.
Discovering Far Niente Winery
Experience the beauty and heritage of Far Niente, a family-run Napa Valley estate known for its elegant wines and warm hospitality.
Discovering Melka Estates
Discover Melka Estates, a boutique Napa Valley winery led by renowned winemakers Philippe and Cherie Melka, known for elegant, site-driven wines and a strong commitment to sustainability.
Wines Worth Exploring: Txakoli from Spain
Curious about Txakolina? Find out why this crisp, light sparkling wine from the Basque Region in Spain should be on your list.
Discovering Relic Wine Cellars
Relic Wine Cellars is a small-production Napa Valley winery known for its site-driven wines and laid-back, intimate tasting experience.
Discovering Arrow & Branch
Arrow&Branch is a small-production Napa Valley winery known for elegant, Bordeaux-inspired wines and warm hospitality.
Wines Worth Exploring: Friulano from Italy
Discover Italy’s traditional white wine, Friulano with floral aromas, ample fruit, and zippy minerality.
Wines Worth Exploring: Grüner Veltliner from Austria
Discover Grüner Veltliner, Austria’s signature white wine, loved for its racy citrus flavors, white pepper notes, and food-friendly character.
French Wine Discovery: Share & Pair Sundays
This edition of Share & Pair Sundays takes us on a journey through France and three iconic wines—a Provence rosé, a Chablis, and an Alsatian Pinot Noir.
Italian Wine Discovery: Share & Pair Sundays
On this Italian Wine edition of Share & Pair Sunday, we explore three Italian whites: Greco di Tufo, Etna Bianco, and Franciacorta.
Wines Worth Exploring: Chinon from the Loire Valley
The Chinon appellation in the Loire Valley offers Cabernet Franc reds that reflect its diverse terroir—from lighter styles to richer, cellar-worthy options.
Cheese Pairings for Three Classic French Wines
Find out how to pair white and red wines with classic cheese from California, Spain, and France.
A Beginner's Guide to Sake
Learn all about Sake, Japan’s iconic drink, including how it’s made and how to enjoy it on its own or with food.
Wines Worth Exploring: Greco di Tufo from Campania
Explore what makes this southern Italian wine such a standout.
Discovering Shake Ridge Ranch
Where sustainable farming and exceptional wine come together.
Discover Affordable French Rosé and Red Wines
Come along as we try two wines from the same varietal and region for a unique tasting experience.