Category: Wine
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 […]
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May
30
The 30 Best Sauvignon Blancs for 2025
The 30 Best Sauvignon Blancs for 2025 July 30, 2025 Keith Beavers When wine pros speak about a sense of place or terroir, they’re often referring to grapes like Pinot Noir or Chardonnay. But Sauvignon Blanc should be part of the conversation. Even though the wildly aromatic wines of New Zealand have come to define […]
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May
30
13 of the Best Chenin Blancs From the Loire Valley
13 of the Best Chenin Blancs From the Loire Valley July 23, 2025 by Edward Deitch It’s crisp, complex, has great fruit, and is a star of France’s Loire Valley. And no, we’re not talking about Sancerre, the Sauvignon Blanc appellation having a moment as wine drinkers turn increasingly to fresh whites with moderate levels […]
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May
30
How Jeremy McKenzie is taking Isabel from strength to strength
How Jeremy McKenzie is taking Isabel from strength to strength 22nd July 2025 by Geoffrey Dean Isabel Estate has always been regarded in the same breath as Cloudy Bay and Dog Point for producing world class wines from classic grape varieties in Marlborough. But it wasn’t until 2014, when the family-run estate was acquired by […]
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May
30
20 Wines to Drink Right Now
20 Wines to Drink Right Now The best summer wines are lighter weight, less tannic, lower in alcohol and take to a chill, and they are always refreshing. By Eric Asimov July 3, 2025 The temperature in Manhattan hit 100 degrees recently — nearly 40 for the Celsius crowd — which is a good reason […]
