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Frescobaldi
Marchesi Vittorio Frescobaldi played a crucial part in the global recognition of Tuscany’s stand out wines, Ornellaia being one of them. It is an elite wine that is synonymous with the best of “Super Tuscan” as well as being on the list of Top 10 most famous and…
Beaujolais
Beaujolais is perhaps most famous for its festival “Beaujolais Nouveau or Primeur”, and for being the first wine released every year, 9 weeks after harvest, on the third Thursday of November. These wines are portrayed as young, unpretentious, good and simple with the…
Rose
Rosé is one of the oldest styles of wine, and unlike white or red wine, Rose can be vinified in 3 different ways. Before the monk Dom Perignon augmented and refined the practices of winemaking, many of the first recorded wines up to the Middle Ages were lighter,…
Building a Cellar on Any Budget: Where to Begin
You don’t need a stone cave or a six-figure budget. You need a plan — and a trusted guide.
The Cheese Course: A Sommelier’s Guide to Pairing
Not all pairings are equal. Lana breaks down the rules — and when to break them.