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How the Fall of the Soviet Union Changed Wine Forever
One of the 20th century’s most seminal moments occurred in 1991, when the Soviet Union collapsed and communist rule ended across much of the Eastern Bloc. With the fall of communism, agricultural land seized and operated by the state was returned to its original owners. It was among the most significant seismic shifts in the history of wine.
What We’re Eating, Where We’re Going, and What We’re Loving in August
From a special object to a delicious meal, a captivating place to an unforgettable experience – a few things delighting our Departures editors this month.
6 Lesser-Known Wines to Drink This Summer, Courtesy of a Sommelier
As the warm weather sets in, push the White Claw over in your cooler and make space for seasonal, sessionable wines. Sure, you could go for the same old bottles of Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio. But why not try something a little out of left field?
15 Fabulous Summer Wines
Travel the world with transportive summer wines in your glass.
Where to drink natural wine in the heart of Mexico
The vineyards, wineries and tasting rooms wine experts recommend around San Miguel de Allende
The Best Chilled Red Wines — And What To Pair Them With
Hot summer days are no match for these refreshing pours.
The 8 Best Under-the-Radar Travel Destinations for Wine Lovers
If you’re a wine drinker, chances are high that you have sampled wines from (and maybe even visited) hotspots like Napa, California, Italy and France. We know them, we love them, but since we also have a taste for adventure and love any chance to expand our horizons, we’ve been on a mission lately to dig up the hidden gems of the wine world.
How To Make [Almost] Every Day A Wine Holiday!
If you’re looking for an excuse, a reason or a wine-related party theme, here’s a calendar to get you through the rest of the year. Just think of it as Christmas in July. Cheers!
Gastro Obscura: Khantsi
Grab life by the Georgian wine horn.
10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Drink Clean Wine
Since antiquity, wine traditions from Georgia to South Africa to Europe have been a symbol of religion, status, nourishment, and lifestyle. It is no different today.
How Orange Wine is Changing Australian Wine Culture
No wine demonstrates Australia’s flourishing artisanal winemaking scene better than skin-contact white wines.
A True Local’s Neighborhood in One of the World’s Trendiest Destinations
There is no city like Tbilisi and, within it, no neighborhood like Vera.