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A Trip to the Finger Lakes

A Trip to the Finger Lakes
The itinerary included the vineyards of Hermann J. Wiemer, Ravines, and Apollo’s Praise, plus a stop at Finger Lakes Distilling.   Most regions with a continental climate enjoy four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Much of Upstate New York,...

The 2022 Germany & Austria Vintage Report

The 2022 Germany & Austria Vintage Report
What you’ll find in each collection is a group of delicious, friendly wines with moderate ripeness and alcohol levels, excellent structure, and flavor; there are great wines to be had in this vintage. 2022 is a vintage with a cool...

Skurnik Goes to Italy 2016

Skurnik Goes to Italy 2016
Italy… Home to more varieties of grapes and cheeses than any other country. Italy… Whose beauty has stunned the world since the counting of time. Italy… Where wine is as much a part of life as coffee and breathing! In...

Three Days in Oaxaca

Three Days in Oaxaca
With agave distillates continuing to grow in popularity, mezcal in particular, adventurous spirit enthusiasts are traveling to Mexico at unprecedented rates. If you visit Oaxaca today, chances are strong you will bump into other mezcal connoisseurs and collectors – or...

Three Days in the Langhe

Three Days in the Langhe
The vines that ensconce the hills of Italy’s Langhe region, deep in the heart of Piedmont, produce some of the world’s most incredible and age-worthy wines. The view from one of these hills encompasses a panorama of towns topped with medieval churches and...

Rhum Agricole: Guadeloupe & Martinique

Rhum Agricole: Guadeloupe & Martinique
The Other 2% Rhum Agricole screams of place. Everything matters. From the type of water to the soil, from the varietal of sugercane to the unique farming practices, from the stills to the hands of people who shape this special...