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Chief Editor wrote a new post, How to Survive Hosting on New Year's Eve 8 years, 3 months ago

Hosting on New Year’s Eve Party
Wine Enthusiast’s entertaining editors, Mike and Jeff, share their surefire secrets to throwing a memorable, headache-free fête.

Published on Dec 12, 2012
By Mike DeSimone & […]
Wine Editor wrote a new post, A Tuscan-Design Christmas 8 years, 3 months ago

A Tuscan-Style Christmas
How to host a festive dinner in the style of one of Italy’s most prestigious wine regions. Published on Dec 19, 2012
By Monica Larner

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Wine Editor wrote a new post, Host a Haute New Year & 039s Eve Bash 8 years, 3 months ago

Host a Haute New Yr&#039s Eve Bash
Use these fashionable guidelines to throw an ultramodern fete. Published on Dec 19, 2012
Mike DeSimone & Jeff Jenssen
Wine Editor wrote a new post, 30 Second Wine Advisor: Wine book: What would Noah drink? 8 years, 3 months ago

Wine books: What did Noah drink?

I’m sure I’ve said this before, but one of the things I like most about wine is that it brings pleasure not only to the senses but to the intellect as well. Although similar […]
Wine Editor wrote a new post, Hoppy Holidays! 8 years, 3 months ago

Hoppy Holidays!
Get into the spirit with these tasty seasonal suds.
Published on Dec ten, 2012
By Mike Dawson & Lauren Buzzeo
Wine Editor wrote a new post, 30 2nd Wine Advisor: Port – Strong, Sweet and Red 8 years, 4 months ago

Port: Strong, sweet and red

I’m one of those people who was apparently born without a serious case of sweet tooth. Put something salty and crunchy in front of me, and you’d better get out of the way. But […]
Wine Editor wrote a new post, Top-Rated Twists 8 years, 4 months ago

Top-Rated Twists
Upgrade classic cocktails with top spirits selections. Published on Dec 7, 2012
By Kara Newman

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Wine Editor wrote a new post, Luscious Limoncello 8 years, 4 months ago

Luscious Limoncello
Traditional and surprising new twists on Italy’s favorite before- and after-dinner drink. Published on Nov 29, 2012
By Kelly A. Magyarics

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Wine Editor wrote a new post, Sommelier Tip: Embracing the (Occasional) Wine-Free Pairing 8 years, 4 months ago

Sommelier Tip: Embracing the (Occasional) Wine-Free Pairing
How to match food with other libations. Published on Nov 28, 2012
By Alexis Korman

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Wine Editor wrote a new post, The Treasures of Central and Eastern Europe 8 years, 4 months ago

The Treasures of Central & Eastern Europe
With their long histories of making wine, countries like Croatia, Georgia and Hungary are poised to be the next big thing.
Published on Nov […]
Wine Editor wrote a new post, 30 Second Wine Advisor: Tiny things that matter: vintage 8 years, 4 months ago

Small things that matter: vintage

The idea of vintage may be one of the small things that discourage people from getting into good wine. I can’t think of any other beverage in which the year of harvest […]
Wine Editor wrote a new post, How To: Make a Spice Packet for Mulled Wine 8 years, 4 months ago

How To: Make a Spice Packet for Mulled Wine
Capture the aromas of the vacation season. Published on Nov 19, 2012

To capture the accurate spirit of the holidays in a glass, skip the eggnog and opt for the […]
Wine Editor wrote a new post, 30 2nd Wine Advisor: Roero Arneis – a white wine that "tastes red" 8 years, 4 months ago

Roero Arneis – a white that tastes red

The late, great British wine writer Harry Waugh famously declared that “it is a wine’s duty to be red,” and this is an axiom that many wine enthusiasts avidly embrace. […]
Wine Editor wrote a new post, Vacation Celebration Guidelines 8 years, 4 months ago

Holiday Party Tips
Whether you’re a guest or a host, here are some ways to make the holiday festivities a little bit smoother. Published on Nov 15, 2012
By Mike DeSimone and […]
Wine Editor wrote a new post, 5 Factors to Open Your Cellared Wine 8 years, 5 months ago

“A big anniversary is ideal for aged Armagnac, especially if it matches the year you met or married. The 1996 Francis Darroze Domaine de Dupont from a single-estate in Bas-Armagnac was stored 14 years in a […]
Wine Editor wrote a new post, Bond-ing with Your Guests 8 years, 5 months ago

Bond-ing with Your Guests
Throw a spy-themed dinner party that’s suave enough for a secret agent. Published on Nov 9, 2012
By Kelly A. Magyarics

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Wine Editor wrote a new post, 30 2nd Wine Advisor: Remembering Frank Prial 8 years, 5 months ago

Remembering Frank Prial

I was saddened to read of the death at 82 – not so old by today’s standards – of Frank J. Prial, who served as wine critic of The New York Times starting in 1972, at the birth of […]
Wine Editor wrote a new post, Wine Enthusiast & 039s Ultimate Holiday Entertaining Information 8 years, 5 months ago

Wine Enthusiast&#039s Ultimate Holiday Entertaining Guide
This holiday season, deliver family and buddies together for refined meals in elegant settings. Published on Nov five, 2012
Wine Editor wrote a new post, Leading 10 Napa Bites 8 years, 5 months ago

Top 10 Napa Bites
Wine isn’t the only hot commodity produced in the Napa Valley. Published on Oct 25, 2012
By Kate Jackson

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Wine Editor wrote a new post, 30 2nd Wine Advisor: No oxymoron: Austrian red 8 years, 5 months ago

No oxymoron: Austrian red

An oxymoron, for those in need of brushing up, is a figure of speech that unites two things that don’t seem to go together. “Jumbo shrimp,” for instance; or “a plastic glass.” […]
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