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The Rosé Roundup of 2015 – Parts 1-5

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Josh Raynolds, Apr 2015

International demand for pink wines shows no sign of abating; if anything, it’s now a year-round thirst. Long-time Rosé aficionados know that these wines aren’t just for warm-weather drinking, given their flexibility at the table and their deliciousness on their own.

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China: In the Dragon’s Throat

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Joel B. Payne, Apr 2015

Presumably even Confucius drank wine, but it was actually only about a hundred years ago that fermented grape juice gained a foothold in China. Since the end of the Cultural Revolution, the erstwhile slow growth has gained momentum. While all that glitters is not gold, there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

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In the Shadow of Mount Fuji

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Joel B. Payne, Jan 2015

Joel Payne profiles some of Japan's most important wine-producing regions and estates in our first look at Japan's fascinating oenological landscape.

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Talking Spirits with Nicolas Palazzi

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Antonio Galloni, Dec 2013

Micro-negociant Nicolas Palazzi offers magnificent artisan spirits that deserve just as much attention as the best small production wines anywhere in the world.