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Wine Of The Week: Armand de Brignac Gold Brut Champagne

Jay-Z ‘s Ace of Spades is still one of the most iconic brands in wine history. Credit: Armand de Brignac When special occasions occur—say, the...

Wine of the Week: Thomas Fogarty Razorback Pinot Noir

(Photo: Thomas Fogarty) The words Santa Cruz elicits beach, surf, and other coastal California connotations. But wind up, away from the beach and into the...

Wine of the Week: Trefethen Katie’s Acre

(Credit: Trefethen) Maybe I’m biased—the wine does have my name on it, after all. But Katie’s Acre does come from a special place. That’s both...

Wine Of The Week: Chateau LaGrange 2016

(Chateau Lagrange) What happens when a Japanese whisky maker buys a French vineyard? Beautiful, beautiful Bordeaux. In 1823, Suntory, the legendary producers of Japanese whisky,...

Wine Of The Week: J Vineyards LOVE Bubbles

As a sommelier, one of the most frequent questions I get asked is, What wine should I bring to date night? You want a wine...

Wine Of The Week: Moët & Chandon Pharrell Williams Brut Imperial Blue Champagne

(Moet & Chandon) Pharrell Williams—producer, musician, and fashion icon—is now making a splash in the Champagne game. The multi-talented Louis Vuitton Men’s Creative Director is...

Wine Of The Week: Mission Hill Oculus 2020

Meet Canada’s first 100-point wine. Credit: Mission Hill. The Okanagan Valley lays the charms on thick. There’s world-class skiing, that comes with the snow-capped Rocky...

Wine Of The Week: Domaine Aux Moines Savennieres

This stunning French Chenin Blanc is made by one of the wine world’s rising stars. Credit: Domaine aux Moines. This small corner of Savennières-Roche aux...

Wine Of The Week: Champagne Bollinger PN VZ19

Champagne Bollinger’s new experimental bottling is an ode to Pinot Noir. Courtesy Champagne Bollinger Champagne is typically made from three grapes: Chardonnay (a white grape),...

Wine Of The Week: Arborum Proprietary Red

Arborum’s ethereal mountain Cabernet. (Credit: Arborum) With more than 500 wineries in the Napa Valley, it can be challenging for a new winery to stand...

Wine Of The Week: Vina Eden Marselan

A silky, satiny red wine from an underrated grape in an equally underrated wine region. Credit: Vina Eden Deep in the heart of Uruguay, on...

Wine Of The Week: Palisades Canyon Chenin Blanc

(Credit: Palisades Canyon) Palisades Canyon is a veritable winemaking paradise. It’s a few hundred acres of vineyards, hugged into a mountainous pocket of Napa Valley’s...