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Snoop Dogg’s for-the-people label and an exclusive club mark extreme poles of the wine world

In this weird year, when we experience whiplash whenever we watch TV, check our phones or open the newspaper, we shouldn’t be surprised to see two head-scratching debuts that show wine argua...

DATE: Sep 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Food

Wine-centric novels to pair with a good vintage for pandemic escapism

Unable to satisfy my wanderlust this summer, and tired of binge-watching “Somebody Feed Phil” and “Chef’s Table” on Netflix, I turned to my bookcase and dusted off a few wine novels. My favo...

DATE: Sep 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Food

As wineries reopen for tastings, expect appointments, pre-poured glasses and plenty of sanitizer

The text message conveyed urgency and alarm, even without all caps and exclamation points. “There’s a 6-foot snake in the Pavilion terrorizing guests.” It was June 4, t...

DATE: Aug 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Food

Virtual winery tours are bringing wine country to you

The pitch seemed too good to be true. A video graphics firm specializing in virtual-reality exhibits and “minds-on experiences” was offering to produce virtual tours of wineries, for no char...

DATE: Jun 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Food

Are you ready to finally open that bottle?

Open That Bottle Night is coming. What is OTBN all about? Open That Bottle Night was created by Wall Street Journal columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher in 2000. It is an ev...

DATE: Feb 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

Yellow Car Country Wines: Fun, fruity wines in Cortez

‘Who else would make a wine gummi’

DATE: Jan 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Where can you find best syrah variety?

Do chocolate, coffee, raspberry, violets, black pepper and spice sound appealing? If so, you will likely enjoy wines made from the syrah grape. Not all syrah is equal – especially...

DATE: Jan 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

Pairing wine with your winter meals

Knock, knock, knock. The holidays – the festive season of family, friends and feasts is here. As winter descends upon us, so does the change in dinner fare. The time for warm, ric...

DATE: Nov 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

New Mexico vineyards cultivate community

Small but dedicated, winemaking in Four Corners is often a family affair

DATE: Nov 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

What should you pair with your holiday feast?

Fall is here, and winter and the holidays are quickly approaching. Thanksgiving will be here before we know it – which begs the question: Which wines shall we drink? The much-anti...

DATE: Oct 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

The famous chardonnays of Burgundy

Not all chardonnay is created equal. Within the world of this iconic grape variety, there are two essential styles: the classic California style and the French or Burgundian style. If you fi...

DATE: Oct 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

How does one become a sommelier?

Perhaps one of the best friends to have is a sommelier, or one who has traveled through the ranks of the Court of Master Sommeliers. If you are lucky enough to have befriended a s...

DATE: Sep 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Grapevine

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