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Wine regions and terroir

Best Sweet Champagne Brands to Try

Sweet Champagne: The Bubbly Nobody Talks About (But Should) I am going to say something controversial: most people who claim they only drink Brut champagne...

How Vermouth Tastes and Why It Varies

Vermouth has one of those reputations that functions more as a barrier than a description. “It tastes medicinal.” “It’s just for cocktails.” “My grandmother used...

Red Wine Basics for Beginners

Getting Into Red Wine Without Getting Overwhelmed When I started drinking wine, I was intimidated by basically everything. The terminology, the snooty sommeliers, the people...

Pocket Journals for Wine Notes

Pocket Journal: A Practical Guide Pocket journals have become a popular tool for people seeking to organize their thoughts, tasks, and notes. Their compact size...

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