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I’ve I’ve grown up with such a level of confidence in my wine knowledge that it has never occurred to me to be embarrassed by my preferences. I’ve been exposed to so many facets of wine that I always end up back where I am—drinking whatever I like. A

Gochujang vinaigrette: Mix 2 tablespoons each gochujang, rice or cider vinegar, and toasted sesame oil with 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and honey. Toss with any salad or roasted vegetables. Gochujang mayo: Mix ½ cup mayo, 1 ½ tablespoons gochujang, a

“Imagine if a flawless glass of white wine ate a hallucinogenic mushroom,” says Natasha David of her “luscious” milk punch, which dispatches a full bottle of Chardonnay alongside pineapple gum syrup, Sauternes and spiced velvet falernum. Featured in

There must be something special about a grape if a state declares it as its own. Meet Traminette, Indiana’s signature wine grape. This white hybrid is a cross between Gewürztraminer and Joannes Seyve 23.416 (itself already a hybrid—making Traminette

In 1629, Fray Garcîa de Zuñiga and Antonio de Arteaga smuggled Spanish Mission grapes into what is now New Mexico State—in direct violation of Spanish law—and planted vines just south of modern-day Socorro. Winemaking thrived here for centuries, but

Unless you’ve been living under an especially sozzled rock, you likely know that demand for zero-proof cocktails has soared—sales of non-alcoholic drinks in the U.S. surged 20.6% in 2022, according to Nielsen IQ—and most bars and restaurants have add

Could ChatGPT, the AI from research lab OpenAI, write spirits reviews for this magazine? Kara Newman, the human who rates them for Wine Enthusiast, wanted to know. She watched, with some nervousness, the development of the ChatGPT as it got out into

James Harden walks into a room in his Philly pad decked out in a stylish lime green tracksuit. Even at 6’5”, his stature is less imposing than it appears on TV. When asked how he’s doing, The Beard (as he’s known) says he’s tired—just getting back fr

Gin might be the hottest new spirit in Italy, but it’s also the hottest old spirit. Like really old. As un-Italian as it sounds to modern ears, gin boasts one of the longest connections to Italian territory of any high-proof option behind the bar. An

If you’ve ever encountered the word “diurnal” it was likely during a visit to a California winery or between sips at a winemaker dinner. And then you probably heard it again at the next place you visited and the one after that and so on. Diurnal mean

Influential changemakers from all sectors of the wine industry gathered in celebration of Wine Enthusiast’s 23rd annual Wine Star Awards on Monday, January 30 at the historic Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. The black-tie affair paid tribut

Classic deviled eggs are always a hit. Perfect the master recipe, then take your game to fiendish heights with these nine variations. 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled6 tablespoons mayonnaise2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 teaspoon white wine vinegar½ teaspoon

In a world that craves unadulterated wines more than ever, denying Chardonnay its natural inclination to undergo malolactic fermentation is an enological faux pas. Why rely on modern technology to change the way this noble grape has been treated sinc

It’s hard to imagine a time when Argentina made and consumed more white wine than red. But production of Sémillon reached its peak in 1968 with over 13,541 acres under vine. Back then, Sémillon was mass-produced for consumer appeal, with only a few e

Paul Siguqa stood at the podium, looking out at the sea of people waiting to hear him speak. There was barely any standing room in the conference hall—organizers struggled to fit in as many guests as possible. They had underestimated, not expecting s

Fiano, Grecco, Verdicchio…Chardonnay? One of these may appear out of place when listing iconic Italian grape varieties, but—surprise—Chardonnay, the world’s fifth most planted grape, has a strong historic foothold all along the Italian peninsula. The

Never has so much enthusiasm been generated by so few vines as it has in Willamette Valley by Chardonnay grapes. The wines made from those grapes are earning the kind of praise, prices and points that have everyone combing the region for available fr

There is no other place in the world where Chardonnay has infiltrated as well as it has in Styria, in the south of Austria. This Burgundian native grape is considered an international variety today, and it grows wherever winemaking exists. But in Sty

It’s been said that mixologists are the chefs of the bar. And just as culinary combinations can inspire cocktails, with a little creativity the flavors of a balanced drink can be used in plated applications. A curry with pineapple and coconut milk is

Chardonnay’s aroma and flavor profile spans the fruit flavor spectrum—from green and citrus fruits in cooler climates (like the light-bodied wines of Chablis) to stone and tropical fruits in warmer regions (like the fuller, rounder expressions from g

Many writers have a superstition—those eccentric or even somewhat strange behaviors to dispel bad luck or maintain positive outcomes. I read somewhere Truman Capote refused to start or finish a piece of writing on a Friday. My superstition? Every tim