Cabernet Sauvignon: The King of Grapes
Long referred to as the world’s most famous wine grape, Cabernet Sauvignon also possesses immense depth. Grown in almost all wine regions around the globe, from Sicily to Sonoma, Chile to Bordeaux; the...
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From Coast to Table
Homepage Rotator Image: Inspired by the farm-to-table movement, chefs are sourcing more local seafood. They’re weaving fishermen’s names into mouthwatering descriptions of seafood entrees, knowing that...
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Promotions to Fill the House
Homepage Rotator Image: Earlier this year Nancy Wilhelm—owner of the tony Tabu Grill in Laguna Beach, California, where entrée prices start at $34—noticed an uptick in empty tables, which threatened...
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In the Mood for Supper Clubs
Homepage Rotator Image: AT FIRST, Adam Siegel, a James Beard Award-winning chef who shapes menus at fine-dining spots like Bacchus and Lake Park Bistro, couldn’t quite grasp why at Joey Gerard’s Supper...
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Summer Reds
Homepage Rotator Image: Convention suggests one ought to uncork only crisp white wines between Memorial Day and Labor Day, in part to cope with humid outdoor temperatures.Yet a savvy wine drinker knows...
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Wine-Flight Wonders
Homepage Rotator Image: Admittedly, I make snap judgments on a restaurant’s wine menu based on the number of wines—and the global breadth—available for a small pour. If I have to plunk down a few...
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Wine and Spirits Welcome Oktoberfest
Homepage Rotator Image: What’s a wine or cocktail lover to do on this beer-soaked holiday? That’s the question propelling many wine directors, sommeliers, and bartenders to beef up wine and spirits...
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Wine Odyssey
Homepage Rotator Image: When the economy took a nosedive in late 2008, Arthur Hon, wine director at Sepia in Chicago, knew the career he’d come to embrace over the preceding 15 years was about to...
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The Place for Pinot Noir
Homepage Rotator Image: New Zealand Pinot Noir is gaining prominence, largely because that country’s cool, sunny, dry climate yields perfect growing seasons for a varietal that has long been the...
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Winter Whites
Homepage Rotator Image: Come winter, when I’m bundled in sweaters and scarves, what lights me up on a cold night isn’t necessarily a jammy Shiraz or a bone-dry Italian red wine.Often I’ll turn to a...
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Orange is the New Blanc
Homepage Rotator Image: While deeply rooted in wine regions throughout Georgia, Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia, orange wines have recently made a splash at American restaurants.Graham Kotalik—sommelier...
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Bubbly Wines Add Sparkle to Any Meal
Homepage Rotator Image: From the ceremonious uncorking of the bottle to a fizzy build-up in the glass, bubbles are often linked with celebratory events, whether it’s New Year’s Eve, a birthday bash, or...
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