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Wine 101: The Basics

Laptop with spreadsheet on desk next to red wine glass, map, and corkscrew overlooking vineyard landscape

Mar 30, 2026
by Greg Martellotto

Wine Trends 2026: What We’re Actually Seeing From the Buying Desk

Wine in 2026 isn’t about predictions — it’s about price reality. Tariffs are reshaping what’s...

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Red Wine

Mar 29, 2026
by Greg Martellotto

Chillable Red Wines: The Complete Guide to Reds You Should Be Refrigerating

Chilled red wine isn’t a gimmick—it’s a smarter way to drink in warm weather. From...

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Wine 101: The Basics

Brunello di Montalcino 2021 wine bottle with grapes overlooking Tuscan vineyards at sunset.

Mar 25, 2026
by Greg Martellotto

What Makes the 2021 Tuscany Vintage So Special? A Region-by-Region Breakdown

2021 Tuscany isn’t just a great vintage—it’s a generational benchmark. From powerful, age-worthy Brunellos to...

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Wine Club

Mar 23, 2026
by Greg Martellotto

Michel Rolland’s Legacy: The Full Story Behind the Man Who Shaped Modern Wine

Michel Rolland didn’t just make wine—he reshaped it. From Bordeaux to Argentina, his influence touched...

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Wine 101: The Basics

Person browsing an online wine shop on a tablet at home, comparing bottles and prices

Mar 20, 2026
by Greg Martellotto

Buying Wine Online: A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Well

Buying wine online opens the door to small-production bottles you’ll never see in a supermarket...

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Wine Education

Aged wine bottle in cellar with barrels representing imported wine affected by U.S. tariffs and pricing changes

Mar 20, 2026
by Greg Martellotto

Wine Tariffs 2026: What They Mean for Your Next Bottle

Tariffs aren’t just a line item — they’re quietly reshaping what you pay for wine....

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Red wine being poured into glass with dark background and soft lighting.

Mar 19, 2026
by Greg Martellotto

The Real Cost of Cheap Wine: Where Your $10 Actually Goes

Most $10 bottles of wine aren’t cheap because of what’s inside—they’re cheap because of everything...

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How To Choose Better Wine

Mar 17, 2026
by Greg Martellotto

The Biggest Myth About Old Wine

Old wine isn’t expensive because it’s old — it’s expensive because it’s rare, stored for...

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Wine 101: The Basics

A woman and a man serving wine on a backyard during spring time.

Mar 16, 2026
by Greg Martellotto

Spring Awakening: The Best Spring Wines to Sip This Season

Spring is the season for wines that feel fresh, vibrant, and effortlessly food-friendly. Crisp whites...

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Wine Tips & Trends

Hand holding vineyard soil in a family-owned vineyard illustrating terroir and why wine changes every vintage.

Mar 10, 2026
by Greg Martellotto

The Fake on Your Plate — and in Your Glass

Most truffle oil isn’t made from truffles at all. Instead, it relies on a synthetic...

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Recipes

añejo tequila amaro cocktail with vermouth and Averna served in a Nick & Nora glass

Mar 06, 2026
by Greg Martellotto

The Best Cocktail I've Ever Created (And Why It Works)

This spirit-forward cocktail combines añejo tequila, Pio Cesare vermouth, and Averna amaro in equal parts...

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Wine Tips & Trends

A group of three women celebrating with wine.

Mar 05, 2026
by Greg Martellotto

Celebrating International Women’s Day: Women in Business and Their Impact

Women winemakers are reshaping the global wine industry through organic farming, terroir-driven philosophy, and family-led...

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