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Red wine poured with bread and olive oil, representing the traditional wine-with-food lifestyle examined in a major cardiovascular study.
  • by Greg Martellotto

Is Wine Really Different From Beer and Spirits? A Major Study Just Weighed In

A major study of more than 340,000 adults tracked over 13 years found that moderate...

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Cava sparkling wine being poured into glasses overlooking a vineyard estate in Spain during sunset
  • by Big Hammer Wines

Cava: The Spanish Sparkling Wine That Rivals Champagne

Think Cava is just cheap sparkling wine? Think again. Made using the same traditional method...

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Orange wine cocktail served poolside with fresh citrus and summer fruit on a sunny afternoon
  • by Greg Martellotto

Summer Wine Cocktails: The Spritz Alternatives Worth Pouring This Year

Looking for refreshing summer wine cocktails? Learn how to make Aperol Spritzes, Hugo Spritzes, frosé,...

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Graduation party wine selection featuring sparkling wine, white wine, rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir for a summer celebration
  • by Greg Martellotto

How to Pick Wine for a Graduation Party: A June Celebration Buying Guide

Planning a graduation party this June? Learn how much wine to buy, the best wines...

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Couple enjoying glasses of Chardonnay at an outdoor garden dinner table during golden hour with a wine bottle and appetizers nearby.
  • by Greg Martellotto

Chardonnay Day: The Story, the Styles, and Why May 24 Matters

Celebrate Chardonnay Day with the story that changed wine history forever. Discover how the 1976...

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Family and friends celebrating Memorial Day outdoors with wine, grilled food, American flags, and string lights during a backyard dinner party.
  • by Greg Martellotto

How to Pick the Best Wine for Memorial Day BBQ

Planning wine for a Memorial Day cookout is less about collecting bottles and more about...

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Bozoma Saint John Blended Her Wedding Wine at Villa Bibbiani. Here's Where to Get Yours.
  • by Greg Martellotto

Bozoma Saint John Blended Her Wedding Wine at Villa Bibbiani. Here's Where to Get Yours.

A 1,300-year-old Tuscan estate, a Real Housewives spotlight, and a custom wedding wine blended from...

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Wine fraud concept with red wine bottle and glass on newspapers highlighting scams and counterfeit wine issues
  • by Greg Martellotto

Wine, Fraud, and the Joy of Being a Wine Lover

Wine fraud exists—but it’s only half the story. Behind the headlines is a better truth:...

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Glass of red wine on a barrel inside a cellar with rows of aging oak barrels in the background.
  • by Greg Martellotto

What Is En Primeur? How Wine Futures Work — And Whether They're Worth It

Wine futures, or en primeur, let you buy top wines before they’re bottled—often at release...

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Woman enjoying a glass of rosé wine in a garden setting, perfect Mother’s Day wine gift moment
  • by Greg Martellotto

Mother's Day Gift Guide for Wine Moms

Finding the perfect Mother’s Day wine doesn’t have to be complicated. This guide breaks it...

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Several glasses of red wine in a line overa wood countertop.
  • by Greg Martellotto

Best Value Red Wines Under $30 in 2026: 9 Bottles Worth Every Penny

Looking for the best red wines under $30? This guide breaks down 9 standout bottles...

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Winemaker holding a glass of red wine in a barrel cellar, highlighting craftsmanship and hands-on winemaking
  • by Greg Martellotto

Why Blending Is Genius in Bordeaux and 'Cheap' Everywhere Else

Bordeaux didn’t invent better wine. It mastered the story. The same blending craft used in...

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