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(Updated May 2024) We love the convenience of buying wine at Whole Foods, but the selection can be hit or miss. To help save you time, we’ve walked the store aisles for you to create this list of the best Whole Foods wines under $20. The list is updated every month, and focuses on quality, …
For a quick refreshment you can whip up in minutes, look no further than spring rolls and rosé. This wine pairing with spring rolls is cool, crisp, and perfect on a hot summer day. The best part? You can put almost anything into a spring roll. The traditional Vietnamese spring roll has basil, rice noodles, …
For a scenic Bay Area weekend activity, look no further than Ridge Vineyards. The Monte Bello Estate is just a short drive from Silicon Valley, but it feels worlds away. Sweeping, panoramic vistas of the Bay Area extend as far as the eye can see. Instead of the bustle of city life, the only sound …
Just off of Napa’s busy Highway 29, a two-lane road winds upwards through shaded forest groves. The trees occasionally part to reveal alluring glimpses of neatly-trellised vines. Upon arrival, the verdant Sherwin Family Vineyards estate emerges from the surrounding forest. This family-owned boutique winery crafts critically-acclaimed wines in the Spring Mountain District AVA. With a secluded property free …
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For years, Rombauer has dominated restaurant wine lists and stores nationwide. In an era where buttery, rich Chardonnay is decidedly uncool, somehow Rombauer almost singlehandedly upholds this category. In fact, Rombauer Chardonnay is the 3rd most popular restaurant Chardonnay pour, according to the Wine & Spirits 2016 Restaurant Top 50. What’s behind their continued strength? …
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It’s time to go dry. …Dry farmed wines, that is. In an era where the label “sustainable” is broadly applied with no consistency, we’re narrowing our focus to one specific practice where going with nature is mandatory. Dry farming means the only water your grapes will ever get is from real, straight-from-the-sky rain. Many regions …
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Caymus Vineyards has long been an icon of Napa. For years, it has held a top spot as one of the most searched-for Cabernet Sauvignons on WineSearcher.com. What’s behind the popularity of Caymus? Read on for our review of the Caymus Vineyards wine tasting experience and the wines. Scenic Vineyard Experience True to its mantra around the importance of family, …
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Salty, indulgent foods like cheese and charcuterie are wine pairing staples. However, food and wine pairing doesn’t have to be unhealthy. There are many ways to make fresh produce marry well with wine. This Creamy Tahini, Avocado, and Parmesan Kale Salad is nutritious, plant-based, and vegan. It goes wonderfully with crisp white wines, and makes …
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The first time I had mole at a Mexican restaurant, I was hooked. Rich, earthy, and with just a touch of sweetness, this dish had an incredible depth of flavor. At that moment, I knew not only that I had to recreate this dish at home, but also that I had to pair it with …
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Rich, creamy, and indulgent: we can all agree that mac and cheese is a quintessential comfort food. But what is the best wine pairing for mac and cheese? The authorities cannot seem to settle on an answer. Recommendations include off-dry Riesling, Pinot Noir, Lambrusco, Chablis, Champagne, Sauvignon Blanc, Cotes du Rhone… the list goes on. …
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