Category: Wine
May
30
Celebrating 50 Years of Great American Wines
In 1976, American winemakers bested their French counterparts at the Judgment of Paris. It’s truly remarkable how much progress American wine has made since then. By Eric Asimov May 18, 2026 Fifty years ago this month, the perception of American wines around the world changed forever. It was in Paris on May 24, 1976, when […]
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May
30
The 7 Best Wines to Drink While Grilling This Summer
By Jeremy Repanich As spring melds into summer and the days and nights truly warm up, we find ourselves lighting the grill more often. It’s the perfect opportunity to invite a few friends over for a casual evening outdoors, and on very hot days it saves us from heating up the kitchen. The best part […]
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May
30
VinePair’s The 30 Best Rosé Wines of 2026
words: VinePair Staff illustration: Vlad Levine Published: May 20, 2026 The rosé craze might not be making headlines like it did a decade ago, but there are still plenty of reasons to explore the diverse category of pink wine. Ranging from crisp, salmon-pink expressions to juicy, fruit-forward finds, rosé can still provide the perfect pairing […]
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May
30
VinePair’s The 30 Best Cabernet Sauvignons for 2026
words: Keith Beavers illustration: Srishti Bhawal Published: May 6, 2026 Born in Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon became a household name in the United States after arriving in California, gaining significant traction by the 1930s. However, it was the 1970s that truly changed everything. During that era, winemakers famously put California Cabernet up against the best of […]
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May
30
VinePair’s: The 18 Best Malbecs for 2026
words: Keith Beavers illustration: VinePair Staff Published: March 18, 2026 Malbec’s history is one of global migration. Its journey began in the southwest of France (where it’s used in the esteemed wines of Cahors) before traveling to the soils of South America. While it has been present in the United States since the late 19th […]
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May
30
VinePair’s: 7 of the Best Malbecs from France’s Cahors
words: Edward Deitch illustration: Marcello Bevilacqua Published: January 7, 2026 Before there was Malbec from Argentina, there was Cahors. Never heard of it? Cahors is the OG of Malbec, the region in southwest France where the variety originated in the Middle Ages and is still grown. For a different take on the grape from Argentina’s […]
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May
30
Robb Report: 7 Incredible Red Wines From Washington to Buy Now
The Evergreen State produces a wide range of reds to satisfy any oenophile’s cravings By Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen Washington can trace its earliest winemaking roots to 1860, when German and Italian immigrants first planted grapes. Today, it is the second-largest wine-producing state in North America. Unlike other regions that have a reputation for […]
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May
30
20 Wines for the Thanksgiving Table
20 Wines for the Thanksgiving Table By Eric Asimov Nov. 13, 2025 Picking beverages is the easy part. These bottles, from $16 to $40, are all versatile, lively and will pair easily with whatever is on the menu. Welcome to the least of your worries, what to drink with the Thanksgiving feast. The answer, most […]
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May
30
The Best Boxed Red Wines, Tasted and Ranked – Food & Wine Magazine
The Best Boxed Red Wines, Tasted and Ranked October 2, 2025 Lucy Simon We tasted 15 red boxed wines, sight unseen, to find the three that are worth your money. Boxed wines can offer tremendous value and convenience and often have a lower carbon footprint than standard bottles. But they vary in quality, and the […]
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May
30
Pursued by Bear: Kyle MacLachlan’s pursuit of fine wine and a taste of home
Pursued by Bear: Kyle MacLachlan’s pursuit of fine wine and a taste of home Clive Pursehouse August 18, 2025 ‘Local kid made good,’ they say of Yakima, Washington’s native son, film and stage actor Kyle MacLachlan. As the Washington wine industry came to prominence, MacLachlan found himself drawn to making a fine wine of his […]
