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THE PALMER PRINCIPLE
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THE PALMER PRINCIPLE

All American chef Charlie Palmer steps out of the kitchen to talk about food, wine, philanthropy, and his new resort project

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10 mins  |
August 31, 2022
TALENT SHOW
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TALENT SHOW

The next generation of Chardonnay stars make their mark

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5 mins  |
July 31, 2022
The Increasingly Frequent Threat of Frost
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The Increasingly Frequent Threat of Frost

American grapegrowers have yet to pick a single grape, but it’s already clear there will be less Pinot Noir this year. Record-low temperatures struck Oregon’s Willamette Valley—down to 26° F in some areas—in early April, just as the vineyards were starting budbreak. Frost isn’t uncommon in Oregon, but it typically strikes earlier in the season when vines are still dormant. “We have never seen such cold temperatures so late in the season,” vintner Josh Bergström told Wine Spectator.

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2 mins  |
July 31, 2022
Roots Fund Auction Raises Over $400K For Wine Industry Diversity Efforts
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Roots Fund Auction Raises Over $400K For Wine Industry Diversity Efforts

Natasha Hall was processing catastrophe insurance claims when she learned about the Roots Fund. In search of a new path, she reached out to the nonprofit organization, which is dedicated to helping minorities enter the wine industry.

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3 mins  |
July 31, 2022
We Feed People Reveals A Hero Who's Human
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We Feed People Reveals A Hero Who's Human

In September 2018, chef and World Central Kitchen (WCK) founder José Andrés was leading emergency relief efforts in Wilmington, N.C. “What’s your name, dear?” asked a re-porter covering the deadly impact of Hurricane Florence.

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2 mins  |
July 31, 2022
Napa Valley Makes Way for Microwineries With New Ruling
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Napa Valley Makes Way for Microwineries With New Ruling

You might have heard of micro-houses. Here come microwineries. For more than 30 years, Napa County has legally defined “wineries” as producers of 2,000 cases a year or more. In April, the County Board created a new winery category, microwineries, hoping to carve out a spot for small cellars previously denied full winery rights.

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1 min  |
July 31, 2022
Texas Tunnel Vision
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Texas Tunnel Vision

A contemporary wine cave designed for storage and entertaining

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4 mins  |
July 31, 2022
Portuguese Exploration
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Portuguese Exploration

Portugal had been on my to-go list for a while. The last time I visited was in 2008, but since then, friends and colleagues have raved about the current experience: distinctive destinations from beach to city, great hotels and restaurants, ease of travel and the fact that English is widely spoken. And of course, for wine lovers, the Douro Valley.

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3 mins  |
July 31, 2022
LEGENDS OF CALIFORNIA CHARDONNAY
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LEGENDS OF CALIFORNIA CHARDONNAY

Winemakers who raised the bar for the Golden State’s star white grape

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10+ mins  |
July 31, 2022
GIN or VODKA
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GIN or VODKA

Recipes that pull a switcheroo n classic gin and vodka drinks

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9 mins  |
July 31, 2022
Four Decades at Spain's Iconic Vega Sicilia
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Four Decades at Spain's Iconic Vega Sicilia

In celebration of his family's long ownership, Pablo Álvarez is on a quest to make an iconic white

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5 mins  |
July 31, 2022
A Grower Of Wine
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A Grower Of Wine

Tony Soter helped set the course for Napa Cabernet before Championing Pinot Noir in California and ultimately Oregon

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10+ mins  |
June 30, 2022
MARE ISLAND A RICH PAST ...
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MARE ISLAND A RICH PAST ...

Despite its name, Mare Island is no longer an D island, and there aren't any horses. Rather, it's a 3.5 miles-long peninsula (attached to the mainland by fill from dredging), situated where the Napa River meets the San Pablo Bay, 23 miles north of San Francisco. It's connected to the city of Vallejo by Highway 37 and a causeway.

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6 mins  |
June 30, 2022
PHINNEY and FRIENDS
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PHINNEY and FRIENDS

Dave Phinney has plenty of interests beyond wine. He expresses them through a multitude of business ventures united by his creative drive. With a lot of the projects, he explains, "there's either a personal connection to me, or somebody does work that I admire.”

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3 mins  |
June 30, 2022
Russian Oligarch Forced to Liquidate Stake in French Wineries
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Russian Oligarch Forced to Liquidate Stake in French Wineries

Shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine, the EU imposed sanctions on Russian businessman Dmitry Pumpyansky and his family, paving the way for the French government to freeze the oligarch’s assets, including Domaine Prieuré St.-Jean de Bébian in Languedoc and Domaine Ganevat in Jura.

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1 min  |
June 30, 2022
In the PHINNEY SPIRIT
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In the PHINNEY SPIRIT

Savage & Cooke Distillery brings new life to Mare Island as a craft beverage destination

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3 mins  |
June 30, 2022
RISING TO THE CHALLENGE
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RISING TO THE CHALLENGE

Brunello's best producers combated the hot, dry summer of 2017 with careful work in both vineyards and cellars

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6 mins  |
June 30, 2022
Cabernet Country
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Cabernet Country

Washington’s top red variety shines in recent vintages

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4 mins  |
June 30, 2022
Cult Cabernet Crime
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Cult Cabernet Crime

The two Englishmen began showing up at investor conferences in 2015, armed with an enticing proposition. Investors could, via a London-based brokerage, Bordeaux Cellars, lend money to wealthy borrowers who needed fast loans, no questions asked. The loans would carry a 16% interest rate. The lenders would receive 12%, paid quarterly.

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3 mins  |
June 30, 2022
GLOBAL SPARKLERS GUIDE
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GLOBAL SPARKLERS GUIDE

10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE WORLD OF BUBBLY WINE

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10+ mins  |
June 30, 2022
Alsatian Spring Picnic
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Alsatian Spring Picnic

Four make-ahead dishes from chef Gabriel Kreuther

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10+ mins  |
May 31, 2022
A Cup for Mind and Body
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A Cup for Mind and Body

Your daily pick-me-up may offer unexpected health benefits

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3 mins  |
May 31, 2022
The Wine World, On Balance
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The Wine World, On Balance

Historic producers, new faces, limited bottlings, widely available options: All contribute to the ongoing dialogue on wine.

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3 mins  |
May 31, 2022
Wine in Primetime
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Wine in Primetime

Promised Land, Kings of Napa, and Grand Crew make their TV debuts

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2 mins  |
May 31, 2022
Sauvignon Blanc, California Style
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Sauvignon Blanc, California Style

New techniques in the vineyard yield a broader spectrum of flavors

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5 mins  |
April 30, 2022
Who Will Pick America's Wine Grapes?
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Who Will Pick America's Wine Grapes?

When harvest came last fall, many Napa and Sonoma vintners weren’t sure who was going to pick the grapes. America’s labor crunch is being felt across California’s $43.6 billion wine industry. Fires and other weather challenges have shrunk grape-picking windows and pandemic travel restrictions have kept away seasonal workers from Latin America. But all these challenges have merely exacerbated a chronic labor problem that has been worsening for more than a decade: Workers are leaving the wine industry for good.

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3 mins  |
April 30, 2022
Wine To Go Could Come Back to New York State Permanently
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Wine To Go Could Come Back to New York State Permanently

Merlot to go could be back on the menu in New York state this year, giving an added revenue source to restaurants during hard times but worries to store owners concerned about competition. During her January State of the State address, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her support for the permanent legalization of alcohol to go, which would allow beverages such as wine and cocktails to be sold for pick-up and delivery.

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2 mins  |
April 30, 2022
Charles Smith Revisited
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Charles Smith Revisited

Washington vintner Charles Smith has a big and distinctive personality. And if you taste through his portfolio as I do every year—labels such as K Vintners, Substance and Sixto—the carryover to the bottle becomes obvious.

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4 mins  |
March 31, 2022
RED BURGUNDY REPORT IN THE HEIGHTS
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RED BURGUNDY REPORT IN THE HEIGHTS

THE 2019 VINTAGE IN BURGUNDY DELIVERS STUNNING PINOT NOIRS AT RECORD PRICES

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7 mins  |
May 31, 2022
GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN'S CROWNING GLORY
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GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN'S CROWNING GLORY

FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY, DOMAINE ARMAND ROUSSEAU HAS BEEN A SHINING LIGHT IN BURGUNDY

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10+ mins  |
May 31, 2022