Saturday, November 22, 2025

๐ŸšซThe ‘Anti-Tuscany’ Will No Longer Be Ignored

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Wine Enthusiast Out of Office
 
           
 
The 'Anti-Tuscany' Will No Longer Be Ignored
 
 
 
The Italian region of Le Marche has been mostly ignored, year after year. Thanks to its Verdicchios its time may have finally arrived.
 
 
 
 
Bishop Pine Vineyards 2022 Merlot (California), $11
 
 
90
points
 
Best Buy
 
 
This selection is an excellent example of coastal-planted Merlot. The fruit is rich and supple, with aromas of dark plum, baked cherry, clove, and toasty vanilla on the nose.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Browne Family NV Do Epic Sh*t Sparkling Blend (America), $20
 
 
90
points
 
Best Buy
 
 
This traditional method sparkling wine offers a lot of quality for the money. Made entirely from Chardonnay grapes, the dry sparkler opens with aromas of apples, earthy marigolds and talc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
DFJ Vinhos 2022 Escada Reserva Portuguese Red (Lisboa), $18
 
 
90
points
 
Best Buy
 
 
Rich black fruits and a fine layer of tannins give this wine its structure and concentration.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bodegas Enguera 2024 Orange Party Organic Verdil (Valencia), $26
 
 
91
points
 
 
Made with organic grapes, this wine is vibrant, floral and entrancing. Gold in color, it has a perfumed nose of gardenia, orange blossom, gooseberry and honeyed guava.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Featured Tasting Rooms
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Weekend Reads
 
 
 
 
In Paso Robles, Land of Big Reds, Tin City Innovators Chase Lighter Styles
 
 
 
The industrial hub is home to some of Paso's most influential vintners, who are turning heads with crisp white, rosรฉ and orange wines.
 
 
 
 
 
In Grapevine, Texas, a Hallmark-Worthy Main Street Doubles as an Urban Wine Trail
 
 
 
The quaint town, just north of Dallas-Fort Worth, is home to more than 30 wineries, world-class restaurants, and plenty of Southern hospitality.
 
 
 
 
 
Plant Shop or Bar? At These Spots, It's Both
 
 
 
Would you like your martini served with a monstera? Hybrid plant-shop-bars are taking root across the country.
 
 
 
 
 
9 Extravagant Hotel Wine Cellars Worth Traveling to See
 
 
 
From Iceland to Anguilla, visitors can can book tasting experiences in cellars surrounded by thousands of bottles of storied wines.
 
 
 
 
 
Drink Service
 
 
 
 
49 Cozy Thanksgiving Recipes to Feel Grateful For
 
 
 
From classic seasonal dishes to creative and outside-the-box alternatives, these fall-forward recipes are worth a second helping.
 
 
 
 
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From the Slopes to Your Cellar ⛷️
 
 
 
Bring a touch of alpine chic to your home bar. This innovative two-bottle rack uses the tip and tail of a genuine snow ski to display your wine with unique flair. Whether you mount on the wall or feature on a tabletop, it's a ruggedly elegant piece that celebrates both a love for wine and a passion for the outdoors.
 
 
 
 
 
Travel Back in Time
 
 
 
 
Travel Back in Time
 
 
 
Our May 2020 Wine & Culture Issue proved that wine is always in fashion. We sat down with cover star Christy Brinkley to talk about her Bellissima Prosecco project. Inside, we also featured John Malkovich in the vineyard, got Fergie's happy hour playlist, and explored wine's starring role in pop culture.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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