Warren Winiarski, Whose Fledgling Cabernet Bested the French, Dies at 95
His $6 bottle of Napa Valley cabernet won a historic tasting in Paris in 1976, astonishing connoisseurs and putting his Stag’s Leap winery on the map.
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Dupe Destinations in the Aegean
Between Turkey and Greece, there are plenty of spectacular spots for a seaside vacation. So why not go beyond the usual suspects? Here are five lesser-known choices.
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Is Black Wine the New Orange?
Once maligned, teinturier grapes — and the inky drinks they produce — are finding new fans. Here are the bottles to try.
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So Close to Sicily, So Far From the Crowds
Pantelleria is a seductive idyll of mud baths, romantic ruins and secluded swimming coves. It’s also rocky and wind-whipped, making it quieter than its big-sister island next door.