Saturday, July 12, 2025

🍷 Southwest France: Home to Rare Wines of the Highest Quality

Plus, 10 Essential Bars in Portland, Maine. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  

 
Wine Enthusiast Out of Office
 
           
 
For Quality, Value and Rare Varieties, Look to the Wines of Southwest France
 
 
 
Vinyards planted during the time of Napoleon. Gnarled vines with ancient roots so old, their provenance is unknown or belonging to a varietal thought to be extinct. WE Writer-at-Large Roger Voss reviews the region he calls home—one with a spectacular variety of wines and indigenous grapes found nowhere else. From the Armagnac, Saint-Mont and Côtes de Gascogne regions to the small village of Sarragachies, "there's never been a more exciting time to drink wines from the region."
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Tasting Rooms
 
Reserve Your Spot
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Drink Service
 
 
 
 
This Riesling-Spiked, Tennis-Inspired Cocktail Takes Its Cues from Wimbledon
 
 
 
When you're over the Pimm's Cup, try a White on Green, which originated due to two strokes of luck in a Cambridge, Massachusetts, bar during the spring of 2021.
 
 
 
 
 
Weekend Reads
 
 
 
 
Waterfalls, an Epic Opera House and a Thriving Food and Wine Scene Await You In the Finger Lakes
 
 
 
With 11 lakes and over 5,600 acres of vineyards, New York's Finger Lakes region is massive. Don't wander aimlessly—here's your essential guide to conquering the heart of NY wine country.
 
 
 
 
 
18 Wine Travel Essentials That the Experts Never Leave at Home
 
 
 
Packing for a marathon day of winery hopping? Here are the specific, pro-approved items you should never leave home without.
 
 
 
 
 
An Eating and Drinking Guide to Spain's Penedès Region, the Birthplace of Cava
 
 
 
Venture 25 miles outside Barcelona to explore Penedès, one of Spain's oldest wine regions and the historic home of crisp, sparkling Cava with a pedigree that spans generations.
 
 
 
 
 
Beat the Heat Inside the Iconic Bars of Portland, Maine
 
 
 
There's more to Maine than lobster and L.L. Bean. In Portland, a new generation of drink makers is fueling a booming bar scene, from luxe cocktail lounges to beloved local breweries.
 
 
 
 
 
 
WE Recommend
 
 
 
 
Sling It and Bring It
 
 
 
Our Crossbody Insulated Puffer Wine Bags are back in stock in all colors and ready to go. These insulated and water-resistant bags fit a standard wine bottle and keep it cool for hours. An additional front pocket has room for keys, cards, cash, a mobile phone and any other small items.
 
 
 
 
 
Travel Back in Time
 
 
 
 
Travel Back in Time
 
 
"When he entertains a friend, clock-work will pass the ruby wine."
 
This is one of a series of cartoons drawn around 1900, imagining 'some inventions, which (Thomas) Edison will without doubt soon perfect'.

Would you trust a clock to pour your wine? 🕰️🍷

(Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
 
 
 
 
 
 
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