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Wine Tips & Trends

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

10 de marzo de 2026
por 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

06 de marzo de 2026
por 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.

05 de marzo de 2026
por 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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Wine Buying Tips

Friends enjoying wine together during a wine tasting conversation about grape varieties and wine regions.

04 de marzo de 2026
por 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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Wine Regions

Wide landscape shot of Donum Estate vineyards.

03 de marzo de 2026
por 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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Wine Education

A glass wine on a countertop next to a science book with some reading glasses.

27 de febrero de 2026
por 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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Podcast

A shot of mezcal with a worm inside of it.

26 de febrero de 2026
por 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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Wine Buying Tips

Person decanting red wine into a glass decanter in a wine cellar.

24 de febrero de 2026
por 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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Wine 101: The Basics

A cellar with six different wine bottles.

23 de febrero de 2026
por 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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Wine 101: The Basics

Four wine glasses with different colors inside a cellar with oak barrels.

20 de febrero de 2026
por 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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Italy

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

18 de febrero de 2026
por 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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Austria

German Chateau with Riesling wine bottles.

13 de febrero de 2026
por 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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