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5 Fabulous Malbecs to Drink Now Did you know that Malbec originated in France? Yes, it’s true! Malbec is one of six grapes permitted in Bordeaux blends, but this purple grape variety was actually born in the 16th century in Cahors, a town and appellation in the south of France. The varietal is still produced there and in other regions…
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10 Wines to Drink in 2021 As we start a new year (one that’s hopefully happier and healthier than 2020), there’s no better time to curate lists: lists of places to go, things to do, foods to eat, shows to binge-watch, and notably, wines to drink. I tasted a lot of wines over the past year, some memorable and…
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A selection of Piedmont red wines to try Piedmont, or Piemonte in Italian, is a wine region at the foot of the Alps in Northern Italy and recognized for its luscious reds such as Barbaresco and Barolo. While Nebbiolo is the most well-known Piedmontese grape, other natives include Vespolina, often blended with Nebbiolo, the softer, fruity Dolcetto, and the widely…
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What is your dream trip? Even though now is the time to reschedule non-essential travel, that doesn’t mean we should stop dreaming about far-flung destinations. Eventually, some level of normalcy in our lives will return, allowing us to hop on a plane and jet off to another corner of the world, even at a moment’s notice. As a travel writer,…
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What to do if you have 4 days in Costa Rica Every winter it does the soul good to escape the cold and get a dose of Vitamin D, even if for only a few days. One country I recommend for a winter vacation is Costa Rica. You can spend just 4 days in Costa Rica and accomplish a lot….
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Here’s how to do Nashville in two days. Ever since my very brief introduction to the city in the 1990s, I’ve been curious. And as it turns out, after spending two days in Nashville, I can say that Music City didn’t let me down. Just as I’d heard, the food and drink rivals much larger cities – Nashville is a…
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