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Wine Critic at The New York Times. Eat, drink, write.

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This Valentine’s Day, Offer Up Bubbly From Germany

Bubbly is the classic beverage of romance. This year, make it sekt, German sparklers, a wine that has been thoroughly rejuvenated. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/d...

10.02.2026 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Chasing a Remarkable but Elusive Single Malt Scotch

How I fell in love with a brand of single malt and then couldn't find it again for years. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/d...

23.01.2026 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
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How β€˜Wine Moms’ Entered the Conversation About ICE

When people want to avoid actual analysis, they result to cultural conflict. Hence, "wine moms." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/d...

21.01.2026 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 102    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 6
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The 10 Wines You Should Be Drinking in 2026

These 10 unfashionable wines all deserve reconsideration in 2026. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/d...

05.01.2026 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
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Trump’s Tangled Web of Deal-Making, Policy and Riches The president, his family and some of their closest associates have engaged in a sprawling campaign of deals that stretches across industries and the globe.

Trump’s Tangled Web of Deal-Making, Policy and Riches www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

01.01.2026 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Toast the New Year With These Sparkling Wines

12 American sparkling wines for toasting the New Year. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/d...

29.12.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Most Memorable Wines of 2025

Of the many bottles that I opened this year, these were the 12 wines I could not forget. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/d...

11.12.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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The Most Interesting Wine Books of 2025

The Most Interesting Wine Books of 2025 www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/d...

02.12.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Wines, Spirits and More to Bring to Any Holiday Gathering

In this season of parties and gatherings, if you're wondering which bottle to bring, here are some ideas. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/d...

25.11.2025 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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20 Wines for the Thanksgiving Table

The easiest part of the Thanksgiving feast -- taking care of the wines. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/d...

18.11.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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In the Heart of Burgundy, a Summit Pairing Wine and Hip-Hop

Hip hop and fine Burgundy come together in a new sort of wine event. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/d...

31.10.2025 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Please.

21.10.2025 00:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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What Can Be Done to Save the Ailing Wine Industry? Our Critic Has Thoughts.

What Can Be Done to Save the Ailing Wine Industry? Our Critic Has Thoughts. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/d...

14.10.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ordering Wine Can Be Pricey. At These 12 Restaurants, It’s a Deal.

Ordering Wine Can Be Pricey. At These 12 Restaurants, It’s a Deal. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/d...

03.10.2025 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Judge Dismisses Trump’s Lawsuit Against The New York Times

Judge Dismisses Trump’s Lawsuit Against The New York Times www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/b...

20.09.2025 02:42 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can Hybrid Grapes Solve the Climate Change Dilemma for Wine Makers?

Around the winemaking world, there's a growing interest in the potential of hybrid grapes. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/d...

19.09.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 64    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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10 California Wine Producers Worth Getting to Know Now

These 10 California producers are making great wine on the margins of the mainstream industry. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/d...

04.09.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Under the Radar New Zealand Wines to Seek Out Now

I spent some time on the South Island of New Zealand earlier this year and found a set of producers whose wines were superb and worth trying to find. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/d...

15.08.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 68    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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The Strange Beauty of New York’s Bodega Ramps

The brilliance of seeing what's almost universally overlooked. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/13/a...

14.08.2025 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Is It Happening?’: Trump’s Tariffs Bring Uncertainty to Beaujolais

β€˜Is It Happening?’: Trump’s Tariffs Bring Uncertainty to Beaujolais www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/d...

08.08.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Facing Difficulties, 6 Small California Wine Businesses Band Together

Seeking a solution to wine industry doldrums, California wine producers merge into a collective. They each will retain operational control over their labels but hope to share costs, collaborate and create efficiencies. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/31/d...

31.07.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 108    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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For Some New Zealand Winemakers, Māori Beliefs Lead the Way

For Some New Zealand Winemakers, Māori Beliefs Lead the Way www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/d...

21.07.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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20 Wines to Drink Right Now

20 under $20, great summer wines. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/03/d...

08.07.2025 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 6

Ha. Have not heard the pre-Roulot stories.

20.06.2025 02:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great American Wines That Stand the Test of Time

For 30 years, Ted Lemon and Littorai have been charting a path for California wine. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/d...

19.06.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump Talks Big on Global Diplomacy, but His Goals Are in Tatters

Trump Talks Big on Global Diplomacy, but His Goals Are in Tatters www.nytimes.com/2025/06/13/u...

13.06.2025 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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A Starter Pack for Aspiring Wine Lovers

Try these wines for the pure fun and deliciousness of it. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/05/d...

10.06.2025 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Virginia Is Finally for Wine Lovers

Virginia wine is both finding its way and blazing some new trails. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/d...

28.05.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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My Visit to the Trump Winery, Where Patriotism Is Sold by the Bottle

At the Trump Winery in Virginia, the faithful seem more interested in drinking in the brand than the wine. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/d...

27.05.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wines by the Glass: How Some Restaurants Do It Right, and Why

Wines by the glass: a lost opportunity for restaurants. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/d...

08.05.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1

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