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Points well taken: Understanding the methodology in scoring wines

Much has been written about the need – or lack thereof – for scoring wines these days. We try and unravel the motivation behind the score in this essay piece.

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Throwback feature: West coast wines that are well worth the buy

Today’s west coast wines are experiencing a bit of a renaissance. In this revitalized era, winemakers understand better than ever the context in which they work, balancing modernized technological advances with a long view of tradition.

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Wine country fires have spread north to Oregon and Washington State

The pacific northwest is literally on fire. In recent days, high winds have intensified a serious, and now deadly fire spread throughout Oregon and Washington State. Here's what we know..

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7 wines from Argentina that remind us summer isn’t over yet

Argentina’s winemakers are proving that their white wines and rosés are certainly worth taking the time to taste.

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A-list artisans: Adam Lowy – on cloud nine with Cloudsley Cellars

So this is what happens when a former wine agent decides to start making his own wine. Adam Lowy, proprietor of his very own label Cloudsley Cellars, is making good on a career-changing dream – risks be damned.