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Here's Why You Should Reconsider Buying Wine At The Supermarket
  • by Greg Martellotto

Here's Why You Should Reconsider Buying Wine At The Supermarket

Did you know that nearly ⅔ of all wine sold in the US is sold in grocery stores and supermarkets?...

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Wine and Food: Pairing Without Overthinking
  • by Greg Martellotto

Wine and Food: Pairing Without Overthinking

Many people fret over choosing the right wine for a particular meal, but Lettie Teague finds that following a few...

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The 12 Best Wines to Drink in 2023
  • by Greg Martellotto

The 12 Best Wines to Drink in 2023

Hi dear wine friend, The beginning of the year brings with it new opportunities, new purposes to fulfill, new challenges,...

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We Asked Our Wine Experts: What Bottles Are You Gifting for the Holidays
  • by Greg Martellotto

We Asked Our Wine Experts: What Bottles Are You Gifting for the Holidays

Everything about the Holidays should be holly and jolly, but sometimes, at least when it comes to buying presents, it doesn’t...

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waiter serving red wine for female customer at restaurant
  • by Greg Martellotto

Artisanal Wines in the Restaurant Industry

"The magic moment when the Sommelier becomes a storyteller" That is precisely the moment when a customer arrives at a...

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Difference Between European and US Wine Labels
  • by Greg Martellotto

Difference Between European and US Wine Labels

European and domestic wine have a lot in common, but there are some key differences in the way that they...

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How to Read a Wine Label, Explained by OUR Wine Experts
  • by Greg Martellotto

How to Read a Wine Label, Explained by OUR Wine Experts

There is a lot of information that can be learned from a wine label, unfortunately, that isn’t always the easiest...

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What in the World Should I Pair With Dinner?
  • by Greg Martellotto

What in the World Should I Pair with Dinner?

It is almost impossible to learn anything about wine without learning a little bit about pairing it with specific foods....

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New Year, New Wines, Selected by OUR Expert Sommeliers
  • by Greg Martellotto

New Year, New Wines, Selected by OUR Expert Sommeliers

The beginning of the year brings with it new opportunities, new purposes to fulfill, new challenges, and on this occasion,...

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Everything You Wanted to Know About Aging Wine
  • by Greg Martellotto

Everything You Wanted to Know About Aging Wine

There is a trope around wine that the older a bottle of wine is, the better it is. This certainly can...

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New Year’s Resolution: Come for More Adventures
  • by Greg Martellotto

New Year’s Resolution: Come for More Adventures

Are you ready for a New Year filled with new wine adventures? We know we are, which is why our...

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Old Vines, Bush Vines, Dry Farmed, Why Are Vineyard Management Terms on My Wine Bottle?
  • by Greg Martellotto

Old Vines, Bush Vines, Dry Farmed, Why Are Vineyard Management Terms on My Wine Bottle?

There are thousands of wine producers in the world, each making a handful of labels, creating a very busy and...

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