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Cabernet to Pinot Noir: the reds worth knowing and what makes each one taste the way it does.
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Same Grape, Different Clocks: Barolo and Barbaresco
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Virginia Wine, Region by Region
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Champagne, Prosecco, Cava or Crémant? Sorting Out the Holiday Bubbles
by Uncorked Wave ·Two ways to make bubbles, four names on the shelf, and why Extra Dry is sweeter than Brut. A clear guide to buying sparkling wine for the holidays.
California's 2026 Grape Harvest Started in July and Came In Light
by Uncorked Wave ·Sonoma County growers estimate a 2026 crop 35% to 40% below average, and Napa picks began in July. What the early, light harvest means for future bottles.
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