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Barolo in 5 Minutes: Wine Expert Explains…

We continue our “Wine in 5” series with… Barolo! Here’s everything you need to know about “arguably the best” Italian appellation... Plus, how it stacks up against other regions we’ve covered, considering quality, prestige, rarity, and more... Transcript: 00:00:00:00...

A Vermouth-Soaked Evening in Madrid

Madrid, Spain The unforgiving Madrid sun beats down on the pavement, the mercury stubbornly refusing to dip below 100°F even as the clock ticks past 8:15 PM. I've just stumbled out of my air-conditioned sanctuary, sweat already beading on my brow, with only one...

Details Matter

Paris, France In the heart of Paris, where every other kiss I witness makes me wonder if I’m glimpsing a passionate love affair, I found myself in a tiny store near my apartment. It’s one of those places you walk by a hundred times, always too busy or not quite in the...

Thoughts on Freedom, and Drinking Wine

Paris, France Across the pond, I can see that the smoke from countless barbecues is beginning to clear, and the echo of fireworks still rings in the air. You celebrated freedom yesterday — freedom to eat too many hot dogs, drink that extra beer, stay up late. But here...
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