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- Lifestyle
Where to Eat, Drink, and Stay in New York’s Upper East Side
- By Vicki Denig


- Winemaker Feature
Scott Hawley of Torrin Wines, Paso Trendsetter
- By Don Sonderling


- Wine Education
A Breakdown of Italian Wine Regions: Part I
- By Vicki Denig


- Lifestyle
The Coveted World of Napa Valley Wines
- By Renée Sferrazza



- Winery Feature
The Disappearing Terraced Vineyards of Valtellina
- By Brianne Cohen


- Winemaker Feature
Albert Hammond Jr.
- By Kevin Chesley



- Winery Feature
Don Melchor & The Beauty Of Composition
- By Sicily Cronin



- Winery Feature
New Frontier Wine Company
- By Don Sonderling



- Winery Feature
Exploring The Wine Of BC’s Naramata Bench
- By Renée Sferrazza


- Wine Education
Climate Change and California’s Wine Industry
- By Don Sonderling
Into the Vault


The Crown Jewel of Spanish Wines, Vega Sicilia
In the world of wine, there are some producers whose names are exalted. These are the wines that collectors clamor for and the average consumer rarely tries. Vega Sicilia in Ribera del Duero in Spain


Santa Barbara’s Wine Region
Wine, Dine, Explore: Part 2 Recently we explored some of the great wining and dining venues in The Funk Zone, in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara, being named 2021’s Wine Region of the Year by Wine


Tuscany’s Tiny Gem: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Chianti and Brunello are celebrated wines from Tuscany and are known by many. But the noblest wine from Tuscany is Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. After all, it is in the name. A “wine of the


Clone Tasting with Winemaker Chris Kajani of Bouchaine Vineyards
We talk about different grape varieties but when you listen to a devout Pinot Noir drinker, they will talk about clones. We are not talking about an attack of the clones. Grape clones are not


A Breakdown of French Wine Regions
Although the country itself may seem small, the world of French wine is nothing short of immense. Home to countless grape varieties, millions of bottles of wine, and some of the world’s most renowned producers,


The Caves at Soda Canyon
Explore Eight of Napa Valley’s Finest Small Production Wineries The Caves at Soda Canyon tasting room is elegant, sophisticated and welcoming. Off the beaten path, on a less traveled and winding road, reward yourself with