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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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Chilled red wine bottle in marble cooler with glass of light red wine on table by window
  • 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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Hand holding vineyard soil in a family-owned vineyard illustrating terroir and why wine changes every vintage.
  • 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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añejo tequila amaro cocktail with vermouth and Averna served in a Nick & Nora glass
  • 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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A group of three women celebrating with wine.
  • 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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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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Summer 2025 Wine Market Update: The View from Inside the Biz of Buying Volume Deals
  • by Greg Martellotto

Summer 2025 Wine Market Update: The View from Inside the Biz of Buying Volume Deals

Why Being a Wine Consumer Has Never Been Better: Grab the Deals Before They’re Gone!...

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Master Wine Tasting with BLIC Method - Balance, Length, Intensity, and Complexity Explained
  • by Greg Martellotto

Master Wine Tasting with BLIC Method - Balance, Length, Intensity, and Complexity Explained

Discover BLIC—the secret wine evaluation method used by professionals for over 20 years. Learn how...

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The Breakfast Price Index: Where Morning Sustenance Costs More Than a Decent Bottle of Wine
  • by Greg Martellotto

The Breakfast Price Index: Where Morning Sustenance Costs More Than a Decent Bottle of Wine

From bitter Portuguese coffee to buttery Parisian croissants, this witty globetrotting breakfast tale unpacks global...

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how alcohol is measured in wine
  • by Greg Martellotto

The Real Story About How Alcohol is Measured in Wine and Why it Matters

Alcohol levels in wine have been creeping up for years. The sweet spot for alcohol...

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shipping online in extreme weather
  • by Greg Martellotto

Authoritative Guide for Shipping Wine Online in Extreme Weather

Polar vortexes, 100-year floods, Cat 5 hurricanes, wild brushfires, high-intensity tornadoes, extended heat spikes. As...

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