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Lifestyle

Red wine with cheese on chopping board.

Why Merlot is a Cheese Plate’s Best Friend

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Merlot grapes ripening in the forefront and sun shining over vineyard in the background

Merlot: The Misunderstood Grape That Deserves Your Attention

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back view two young women holding and tasting a glass of red wine. Warming next to fire.

Mindful January | Segment 4 | Fascinating Wine Stories

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Right Bank Bordeaux vineyard in Pomerol

Right Bank Bordeaux: Where Merlot Reigns Supreme

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Mindful January | Segment 3 | Mindful Pairings – Elevate Your Dining Experience

Mindful January | Segment 3 | Mindful Pairings – Elevate Your Dining Experience

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Looking through the trees at a Bordeaux vineyards with a humble home set in the background

Left Bank Bordeaux Wine Guide: Cabernet Sauvignon, Appellations & Why It Matters

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A dark, elegant still life of red wine being poured into a glass with wine bottles and fresh grapes in the background. Perfect for wine-themed compositions

Discover Cabernet Sauvignon: Essential Facts, Tasting Notes, and Food Pairing Tips

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Steak & Bordeaux: The Perfect Pairing Explained

Steak & Bordeaux: The Perfect Pairing Explained

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vineyard of Saint-Emilion, in France, near Bordeaux

Understanding Bordeaux Blends: The Art of Wine Harmony

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Glass of wine in my hand to toast in snowy landscape

Mindful January | Segment 2 | Five S’s of Wine Tasting

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Map of French Wine Regions. French Wine Region Map.

French Wine Regions: Gold Standard Quality for the Best Wines in the World

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Bordeaux aerial panoramic view. Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne river in Southwestern France

What Makes Bordeaux Special? The Wine Region Explained – Bordeaux 101

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Expand Your Palate: One Sip At a Time Series

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Full shot of table set with black table cloth, gold linens and dishes with blinis, develed eggs, salmon roe over ice, creme fraiche, herbs and more

Champagne & Caviar: When Friends, Bubbles, and Really Good Food Collide

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Demystifying Sulfites in Wine: Separating Fact from Fiction

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Mindful January | Segment 1 –  Embrace Mindfulness and Intentionality

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Recipe: Chicken in Red Wine Mushroom Sauce with Almonds & Herbs

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