Popes, Power, and Pours: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
If Vatican City is where wine and ritual meet in holy matrimony, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is where that union first got lit.
Thinking About Drinking
Thinking About Drinking
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Pouring One Out for Pope Francis, a Peek into Vatican Wine
Pope Francis likened wine to the journey of life itself, observing "while the heart remains with the youth of good wine – the more it ages the better it is."
Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride + Colonial Wine Culture
What did Paul Revere drink before his legendary midnight ride? Spoiler: probably Madeira! Dive into colonial wine culture, from imported Portuguese fortified wines to period-perfect cocktails you can make today.