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Cabernet Franc: From Roman Roots to Modern Revival
How much do you know about the origins of the Cabernet Franc grape and how it traveled to and eventually established itself in the Loire Valley of France? Jackie Blisson, MW give a delightful overview of this journey, the nature of the grape and the now-popular wine made from it in France. A delightful and well-produced explanation. —JACKIE BLISSON MW
Wine News
Warm Year Means Vines In High Gear
—EDIBLE, Laura Ness
Moderate Wine Drinkers May Live Longer, According to New Study
—WINE ENTHUSIAST, Kate Dingwall
Catena Zapata named The World�s Most Admired Wine Brand for second year running
—DRINKS INTERNATIONAL, Eleanor Yates
Ideas & Opinions
No Bordeaux, not like that!
—VPQ BY RUPERT MILLAR
I Tested a Fake AI Sommelier
—BIG HAMMER WINES (video)
Wine Education
How Technology Is Transforming No- and Low-Alcohol Wine
—SEVENFIFTY DAILY
Wine Travel & Food
Garlic Butter Shrimp Dip & Grigolino D'Asti
—WINE & DIP
Ozen, the Maldives: The difference a good glass of wine makes
—THE STANDARD, David Ellis
The 101 Best Steakhouses in the World, According to a New Ranking
—ROBB REPORT, Nicole Hoey
9 Small Towns In Oregon With The Best Downtowns
—WORLD ATLAS
Wine People & Places
Touring the Oldest Champagne House Ever!
SOMM TV (video)
Vininspo! Podcast Episode 38: Stephen Wong MW
—VININSPO (podcast)
How Wine Educator Deborah Parker Wong Found Gen Z’s Wine Sweet Spot
—FORBES, Layne Randolph
Wine Collecting & Reviews
Robert Biale "Monte Rosso Vineyard" 2023 Zinfandel
—KEN'S WINE GUIDE
Wine of the Week: Barrel Oak Winery 2023 Rosé
—DRINK LOCAL
Holocene
—OWEN BARGREEN REVIEWS
2007 Ferrari Giulio Ferrari Collezione: Hitting the heights
—WORLD OF FINE WINE, Giles Fallowfield
Wine Drinking & Buying
Why Chenin Blanc Might Be the Most Underrated Grape
—WINE EXCHANGE (video)
Looking For A Fresh, Unoaked Springtime White Wine? Try Albariño!
—PAUL GREGUTT'S WINE GUIDE
7 Spectacular Pinot Noirs From Sonoma County to Buy Now
—ROBB REPORT, Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen
Wine Guy: 3 classic Chardonnays that won’t disappoint
—THE PROVINCE, James Nevison
Wine, Health & Lifestyle
One type of alcoholic drink linked to lower death risk, study finds
—THE HILL, Jeremy Tanner
Blood of Gods: A zine, merrymaking, and now, a book
—NORTHWEST WINE REPORT
Can’t stand the taste of low- or no-alcohol wine and spirits? This company says it has a fix
—THE OREGONIAN
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