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Friends enjoying wine together during a wine tasting conversation about grape varieties and wine regions.
  • by Greg Martellotto

Stop Asking Me What My Favorite Wine Is

Wine is too vast and too tied to moment and place to have a single...

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Wide landscape shot of Donum Estate vineyards.
  • by Greg Martellotto

Art, Land, and Wine: What a Visit to Donum Estate Actually Feels Like

Donum Estate isn’t just another stop in Sonoma — it’s a place where world-class Pinot...

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A glass wine on a countertop next to a science book with some reading glasses.
  • by Greg Martellotto

Wine, GLP-1s, and the J-Curve: What the Science Actually Says

The conversation around wine is shifting. As GLP-1 medications curb alcohol cravings for millions and...

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A shot of mezcal with a worm inside of it.
  • by Greg Martellotto

Why is There a Worm in my Tequila & Mezcal?

Curious about the real difference between Tequila and Mezcal? Discover their unique flavors, rich history,...

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Person decanting red wine into a glass decanter in a wine cellar.
  • by Greg Martellotto

Wine Market Trends: There’s Never Been a Better Time to Be a Wine Lover

U.S. wine consumption has declined 1–2% annually since 2021 — but the headlines don’t tell...

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A cellar with six different wine bottles.
  • by Greg Martellotto

The Shape of Wine: How to Read a Bottle Like a Pro

Key Takeaways Bordeaux bottles (high shoulders) = bold, structured wines with dark fruit, firm tannins,...

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Four wine glasses with different colors inside a cellar with oak barrels.
  • by Greg Martellotto

What Does Wine Color Tell You? A Visual Guide to Reading Your Glass

Before you smell or taste a wine, your eyes already tell a story. White wines...

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Assorted fresh tortelloni at an Italian pasta counter, including ricotta, artichoke, and truffle varieties.
  • by Greg Martellotto

Authentic Bolognese, the BHW Way — Why It's Nothing Like What You've Been Making

Learn how to make authentic Ragù alla Bolognese the traditional Italian way—slow-cooked with milk, white...

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German Chateau with Riesling wine bottles.
  • by Greg Martellotto

German Riesling Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Bottle

German Riesling ranges from bone-dry to lusciously sweet. This guide explains how to tell the...

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How to Open a Wax-Sealed Wine Bottle (3 Easy Methods)
  • by Greg Martellotto

How to Open a Wax-Sealed Wine Bottle (3 Easy Methods)

Opening a wax-sealed wine bottle is easier than it looks. The simplest method is to...

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The Wine Industry's Dirty Secret: Why There's No Ingredient List on Your Bottle
  • by Greg Martellotto

The Wine Industry's Dirty Secret: Why There's No Ingredient List on Your Bottle

Ever picked up a bottle of wine at the grocery store and wondered what's actually...

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Sulfur in Wine: What You Need to Know
  • by Greg Martellotto

Sulfur in Wine: What You Need to Know

Is Sulfur the Real Cause of Your Wine Headaches? Many people wonder if sulfur in...

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