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A Wine Lover’s Guide to the US National Parks and how to combine your wine and outdoor pastimes and make the most of the road trip

A Wine Lover’s Guide to the US National Parks

There are more than 400 spaces within the United States National Park Service system. While the pastimes of wine drinking and park roaming may seem like an unlikely pair, they actually go quite well together. Here’s our mini-guide to making it happen.

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The best coolers for wine this summer

5 Best Coolers to Chill Your Summer Wine

From camping to parties to sitting out back listening to an afternoon game, a sturdy cooler is a key essential for summer wine time.
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5 Best Lobster Roll Shacks

5 Best Lobster Roll Shacks

As summer rolls in, we are thinking about eating fresh food, enjoying it outside, and washing it down with a chilled and refreshing bottle of poppable wine. The perfect spot? Rustic picnic table lobster roll shacks. Here’s a list of some of our favorite haunts where the kids can run around and we can BYO wine from the cooler or rental house fridge.

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72 Hours in Vermont

72 Hours in Vermont

Vermont is one of the premier outdoor destinations in the United States, thanks to its Green Mountain State identity. But it doesn’t stop at skiing, trails, and fresh air—Vermont also has a vibrant food and drink scene, and plenty of artisanal makers and growers. Here’s how to spend a long weekend in Vermont.
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Bodega Chacra: Wines That Reflect the Patagonian Ecosystem

Bodega Chacra: Wines That Reflect the Patagonian Ecosystem

According to founder Piero Incisa della Rocchetta, Bodega Chacra was established to discover the “most unobstructed expression” of the micro-climate of Mainqué in the Río Negro region of Patagonia. Peek inside this biodynamic sanctuary with a fascinating agricultural story and travel opportunity. 

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One White Street, a restaurant by Chef Austin Johnson and Master Sommelier Dustin Wilson

One White Street, a restaurant by Chef Austin Johnson and Master Sommelier Dustin Wilson

At One White Street, a Tribeca restaurant with global ideas and local ingredients, guests enjoy a wine list focused on family-owned wineries and a menu supplied exclusively by Rigor Hill Farm in Columbia County, New York.
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72 Hours in Sonoma, a quick guide to a long weekend in wine country

72 Hours in Sonoma

How to spend a long, luxe weekend in wine country.

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72 Hours in The Hamptons

72 Hours in The Hamptons

A summer trip to the Hamptons, for the season or a long weekend, has been a New York City tradition for generations. Here we imagine 72 hours — the Memorial Day long weekend — to enjoy with pleasure, and the wines we’d take with us. 

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Discover Savoie, France’s Alpine Influenced Wine Region

Discover Savoie, France’s Alpine Influenced Wine Region

Love high acid wines? This one's for you. Get to know one of France’s smallest yet most interesting wine producing regions, featuring crisp whites and crunchy, thirst-quenching reds. Discover this stunning, mountain-influenced region through our Savoie 101. 

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Journey Along Our Virtual Wine-Soaked Road Trip Across the USA

Journey Along Our Virtual Wine-Soaked Road Trip Across the USA

With July 4th Weekend just around the corner, we’re taking this week to highlight our favorite places to drink domestic wine across the country. From wineries to restaurants to a handful of bars in between, these ten stops are certain to keep you hydrated from coast to coast. Strap your seatbelt on and get ready for a delicious virtual journey!

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Our Favorite BYOBs in New York City

Our Favorite BYOBs in New York City

Dining out in NYC isn’t cheap, and usually the booze is to blame. Here are our top picks for BYOBs in New York City (wine recommendations included!)

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Eat. Drink. Travel. Repeat.

Eat. Drink. Travel. Repeat.

Eat, drink, travel, repeat is our 2020 mantra. Although we have a long list of regions we’d love to visit, here are our top five picks for this year.

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HOW TO OPEN SPARKLING WINE

Tips from Master Sommelier and Verve co-founder Dustin Wilson.