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Amber Waves of Grain
Mellow yet stout of flavor, silky and smooth of texture, today's boutique bourbons set a new standard for American whiskey.
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Grape Expectations
After a decade heading Sotheby's fine-wine department, Serena Sutcliffe takes stock.
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What Price Glory?
A connoisseur trades in his last seven bottles of Pétrus '61 and discovers a brave new world of wines that won't break the bank. Martin Filler...
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Frozen Assets
Packing more power per golden drop than any other vin de dessert, noble German Eiswein and stylish Canadian ice wine, Martin Filler...
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Que Syrah, Syrah
What do the northern Rhone reds have that new-world Syrahs just don't? History, complexity, and recently, a string of superb vintages.
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All About Grappa
Once considered a bitter elixir for what ailed you, this spirited italian favorite can, at its best, make for an extraordinary experience.
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Toujours Gamay
Many of us have encountered Beaujolais in its Nouveau form—and stopped there. But the region also produces some excellent vintages, and its...
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The Bitters Truth
Connoisseurs in pursuit of authentic, pre-Prohibition cocktail culture are rediscovering bitters and, as Mark Ellwood finds, making the old new...
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Label Savvy
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State of Zin
The erstwhile country bumpkin of California reds, Zinfandel has evolved into a wine of unexpected depth and finesse, reports one former skeptic,...