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The Rosé To Drink When Everyone Leaves Except Your Best Friend (or Little Brother)
La Distesa’s “Meticcio" rosato would be wasted on a pool party when it's perfect for quiet nights spent opening up.
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Marissa A. Ross
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This French Wine Reminded Me What It Feels Like to Be Full Again
I bought it for a dinner party. I’m glad I saved it for myself.
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Marissa A. Ross
My Secret Weapon for Hosting? This $11 Bottle
A crisp, crowd-pleasing bottle I’ve been pouring for over a decade.
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Marissa A. Ross
Gone in a Glass: A Popping Pinot and the Grenache That Got Away
Scar of the Sea's Methode Ancestrale Rosé and Julien Peyras' “Séraphin”
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Marissa A. Ross
A Wine That Doesn’t Age, and You Shouldn’t Let It
The Marigny Pinot Noir Carbonic Maceration, 2024
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Marissa A. Ross
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I Was Already Tired When the Pet-Nat Kicked in. Then I Got Better.
Delinquente "Tuff Nutt" 2024
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Marissa A. Ross
I Expected Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. I Got a Sun-dappled Monk Handing Me Happiness Instead.
Tinto Amorio "Monje" 2023
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Marissa A. Ross
A Wine So Good It Ruined My Underwear and a Sense of Expertise
Massican “Gemina” 2024
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Marissa A. Ross
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Gone in A Glass: Lady of The Sunshine, Cirelli and Domaine des Boissières
A roundup of wines that disappeared fast but left a lasting impression.
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Marissa A. Ross
Who ME? Enjoying a Canned Wine That Isn't Sparkling?!
J. Mourat Canned "Chenin de Jardin" 2023
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Marissa A. Ross
This Wine is The Hug You Didn't Know You Needed
Borachio "Battered Sav" 2022
Have You Ever Made Out In a Parked Car Outside Your House (In Your Thirties)?
Denny Bini “Festa” Lambrusco dell’Emilia
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Marissa A. Ross
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