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Bottle of rosé wine chilling in an ice bucket beside a pool with two glasses, sunglasses, and an open book on a sunny afternoon.
  • by Greg Martellotto

The Best Rosé Lives Under $35: How to Pick a Bottle Worth It

Rosé isn't just a summer accessory—and it doesn't need to cost $100 to be good....

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Father’s Day Wine Gifts 2026: The Complete Guide to Bottles Dad Will Actually Open
  • by Greg Martellotto

Father’s Day Wine Gifts 2026: The Complete Guide to Bottles Dad Will Actually Open

The best Father’s Day wine gift isn’t the most expensive bottle — it’s the one...

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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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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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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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Person browsing an online wine shop on a tablet at home, comparing bottles and prices
  • 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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An old bottle of wine in a cellar.
  • 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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A woman and a man serving wine on a backyard during spring time.
  • 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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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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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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