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Founder of The Educated Grape, an innovative company devoted to interactive and educational wine events for individuals and companies.

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Two decades after ”Sideways” caused Merlot reputational damage, the grape has bounced back. Here are five bottles to try. wsj.com/arts-culture/food-co… via @WSJ

Two Decades After ‘Sideways,’ Merlot Is Ready for Redemption

The wine-themed romantic comedy uncorked a torrent of Merlot hate. It may have done the varietal a favor.

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How El Niño Impacts a Wine Vintage daily.sevenfifty.com/how-el-…

How El Niño Impacts a Wine Vintage | SevenFifty Daily

This year’s “super El Niño” could be the strongest since 1950. Here’s what that means for winemakers around the world, from welcome rainfall to devastating storms…

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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. nytimes.com/2026/10/15/dinin…

Wine: It’s the People’s Drink (Gift Article)

Let’s stop thinking about wine as an emblem of snobbery, and start celebrating it for what it is: a way for community to come together.

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The MICHELIN Guide to Unveil Its First Champagne Wine Selection on 4th February 2027 guide.michelin.com/us/en/art…

The MICHELIN Guide to Unveil Its First Champagne Wine Selection on 4th February 2027

Following on from Burgundy and Bordeaux, two of France's most iconic wine regions, the MICHELIN Guide continues the rollout of the MICHELIN grape distinction ...

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California’s Holy Grail: The Good $20 to $30 Wine nytimes.com/2026/10/01/dinin…

California’s Holy Grail: The Good $20 to $30 Wine

Cheap bottles have mostly meant bad, processed wines. The hope is that good wine from well-farmed grapes at a slightly higher price will fill a need.

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How wine changed on my watch

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How 4 New Master Sommeliers Passed The Exam daily.sevenfifty.com/how-4-n…

How 4 New Master Sommeliers Passed The Exam | SevenFifty Daily

The newest Master Sommeliers share the strategies that helped them prepare for—and ultimately pass—one of the wine industry’s most difficult tests…

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Take Classic Spanish Dishes to the Next Level with These Wine Pairings

Wine experts weigh in on the best wine pairings for beloved Spanish dishes, from refreshing gazpacho to garlicky gambas.

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Atop the Twin Towers, Windows on the World Changed American Dining and Wine Forever

The legendary Windows on the World restaurant transformed New York dining from the top of the World Trade Center. Fifty years after it opened, and 25 years after it was destroyed in an act of terror,...

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Champagne Approved a New Pink Grape Variety to Help the Wine Region Survive Disease

Comité Champagne has approved Chardonnay Rose, a pink-skinned mutation of Chardonnay, for production of its namesake wine. The rare addition reflects a broader effort to preserve genetic diversity...

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Champagne Just Started One of Its Earliest Harvests Ever — and Winemakers Are in Uncharted Territory

Champagne’s 2026 grape harvest is one of the earliest on record. Heat waves, drought, and spring frost have created challenges for growers and Champagne houses. What could the unusual growing season...

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Where to Eat in New York City Right Now nytimes.com/article/where-to…

Where to Eat in New York City Right Now

Our favorite restaurants of the moment in the city that never stops eating; updated monthly.

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The One Menu Rule Rick Steves Swears by When Traveling in Europe

Rick Steves has spent five decades helping travelers find Europe’s best experiences. Now he’s sharing his simple formula for unforgettable meals: eat what’s local, seasonal, and made for the people...

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11 Negroni Variations That Take Italian Aperitivo Hour Around the World

The Negroni, the equal-parts Italian cocktail is the perfect foundation for cocktail riffs. Here are 11 Negroni variations including fruity favorites and spritz alternatives made with prosecco.

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The Marathon du Medoc requires runners to prepare their bodies for the physical toll of a 26.2-mile race through France’s Bordeaux region—and the 20 wine stops along the route wsj.com/lifestyle/wine-chees… via @WSJ

Wine, Cheese and 26.2 Miles: What Could Go Wrong?

A marathon in France’s Bordeaux region includes 20 wine stops. Dietitians don’t approve—and that’s part of the thrill.

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Wine is losing its appeal among earthbound drinkers. But at 30,000 feet, people suddenly can’t get enough. wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/del… via @WSJ

The One Place Where Wine Still Rules: 30,000 Feet in the Air

Vineyards are suddenly competing for airlines’ business, and passengers are all in on the good stuff.

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It’s not just New York or Los Angeles anymore. In cities across the country, snagging an online reservation at a high-end restaurant feels nearly impossible. wsj.com/business/restaurant-… via @WSJ

Reservation Apps Have Made Getting Into a Restaurant a Nightmare

After a flurry of deals, new apps, membership clubs and other middlemen are fighting over access to high-spending customers and the eateries they love.

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This Is Officially America’s New No. 1 Cheese for 2026, According to the American Cheese Society

America’s best cheese of 2026 is officially here. The American Cheese Society named Jasper Hill Farm’s Winnimere Best of Show, after judges evaluated hundreds of entries for flavor, aroma, texture,...

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Celebrate America’s 250th With the Oldest Restaurant in Each State

Dining out in America has always been something to celebrate, especially at the restaurants that have been here the longest. In nearly every state, from Revolutionary War-period taverns in New...

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