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How One Craft Brewery Is Taking A Stand Against Generative AI

Beer and art have always gone hand in hand but with the rise of generative AI in the beer industry, one small Australian brewery is taking a stand against its use.

ByEm Sauter,

Contributor

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Can A Whiskey Help Keep Your Drink Mosquito Free? This Distillery Thinks So

Known for boundary-pushing spirits, the New Hampshire distillery has unveiled a first-of-its-kind "whiskito" inspired by mosquito-filled summer nights.

ByEmily Price,

Contributor

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Exploring Australia’s Hippest Wine Scene: McLaren Vale

Australia boasts 65 diverse wine regions, but McLaren Vale, just south of Adelaide, offers a unique blend of wine, art, and culture. This coastal community caters to oenophiles, gourmands, and art-lovers with its exceptional Shiraz and Grenache, grown in ancient soils.

ByBrad Japhe,

Senior Contributor

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One Of Kentucky’s Best Blending Houses Merged Bourbon, Rye, Calvados And Rum

Frank August is a non-distilling producer specializing in Kentucky bourbon and rye. Its latest release is an adventurous blend finished across several cask types.

ByDavid Thomas Tao,

Contributor

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Luxury Wine Travel Is No Longer About Tasting More Wine

Travelers are trading marathon tasting schedules for immersive vineyard walks, meaningful conversations and experiences that create a deeper connection to Napa and Sonoma.

ByEmily Cappiello,

Contributor

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The Smarter Way To Visit Santorini Starts With Assyrtiko Wine

Plan a smarter Santorini trip with Assyrtiko, volcanic vineyards, village meals, seafood restaurants, wine hotels and fewer crowded sunsets beyond Oia.

ByNoel Burgess,

Contributor

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Why You Should Start Collecting Walla Walla Syrah

Walla Walla's cult Syrah has reached world-class quality, and a softening market has opened access for collectors. Why now is the time to start buying and cellaring.

ByPaul Caputo,

Contributor

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8 Unexpected Bottles Every Curious Wine Lover Should Try

From Georgian qvevri wines and Ukrainian vintages to Sicilian boxed wine, these bottles offer a fresh perspective on regions that deserve more attention.

ByEmily Cappiello,

Contributor

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How Freemark Abbey Carries Its Judgment Of Paris Legacy Into A New Era

Freemark Abbey put two wines on the Judgment of Paris table. Fifty years on, winemaker Kristy Melton reflects on old vines, library bottles and the long memory of Napa.

ByJill Barth,

Contributor

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Iconic Pinot Noir And Chardonnay Burgundy Wine Producer’s Journey Of Discovering The Glory Of Oregon Vineyards

One of the greatest Burgundy wine producers teams up with a music entrepreneur to be part of the exploration of Burgundy’s true “Wild West” sibling.

ByCathrine Todd,

Contributor

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Why Frank Family Vineyards Is Still A Chardonnay Powerhouse In Cabernet Country

Former Disney executive Rich Frank built a winery known for hospitality and Cabernet, but its Carneros Chardonnay has become one of Napa's standout success stories.

ByEmily Price,

Contributor

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Sparkling Pointe's New Winemaker Is Betting On Precision

Andrew Rockwell brings a background in engineering, microbiology and sparkling wine production as he looks to preserve Sparkling Pointe’s legacy while shaping its future.

ByEmily Cappiello,

Contributor

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Drink These 5 Iconic American Sparkling Wines For America’s 250th

Five iconic, award-winning American sparkling wines that everyone should have on hand for America's 250th Anniversary

ByKatie Kelly Bell,

Contributor

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To Understand Georgian Wine, You Have To Understand Its Culture

Georgian wine is made in buried clay vessels using a technique unchanged for 8,000 years. Here's what to know before you order your first bottle.

ByMichelle Williams,

Contributor

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Move Over, Syrah—White Wine From Crozes-Hermitage Is Having A Moment

Textured, age-worthy and built for the table, white Crozes-Hermitage is proving that France’s largest Northern Rhône appellation has far more to offer than red wine.

ByEmily Cappiello,

Contributor

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The Heart Of Feudo Montoni Begins In The Vineyard—And Ends Around The Table

The historic Sicilian estate produces some of the island's most celebrated wines, but its greatest expression of terroir may be the family preserving it.

ByEmily Cappiello,

Contributor

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Why Austrians Wait All Year For Sturm, The Cloudy Wine That Lasts Only Weeks

Cloudy, lightly sparkling and only available during harvest, Sturm celebrates one of Austria's oldest traditions.

ByEmily Cappiello,

Contributor