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Keep the New Year’s Party Going with These Rice Rolls from Chef JP Park

The celebrated chef behind New York’s Atomix, Atoboy and Naro shares two recipes for ssambap from “The Korean Cookbook.” Plus, 12 white wines to match
In "The Korean Cookbook," chef JP Park and co-author Jungyoon Choi dissect the building blocks of Korean cooking, like the classic dish ssambap.Keep the New Year’s Party Going with These Rice Rolls from Chef JP Park In "The Korean Cookbook," chef JP Park and co-author Jungyoon Choi dissect the building blocks of Korean cooking, like the classic dish ssambap.Keep the New Year’s Party Going with These Rice Rolls from Chef JP Park
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Jay-Z Celebrates with a Trip to Bordeaux

Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Rihanna and friends stopped in at wineries Cheval Blanc, d'Yquem and Smith Haut Lafitte on a weekend trip
Château Cheval Blanc is one of the Right Bank's most storied estates, worthy of a birthday visit.Jay-Z Celebrates with a Trip to Bordeaux Château Cheval Blanc is one of the Right Bank's most storied estates, worthy of a birthday visit.Jay-Z Celebrates with a Trip to Bordeaux
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11 Exciting Italian Bubblies for Celebrations

Add some sparkle to your wintertime festivities with these new reviews of Prosecco, Franciacorta and sparkling rosé up to 90 points, all priced less than $40
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Archaeologists Find 1,900-Year-Old Winery in France’s Rhône Valley

One of the world’s most celebrated wine regions also holds some impressively ancient secrets
This ruin is far from the only winery in the Rhône Valley, but it is certainly among the oldest.Archaeologists Find 1,900-Year-Old Winery in France’s Rhône Valley This ruin is far from the only winery in the Rhône Valley, but it is certainly among the oldest.Archaeologists Find 1,900-Year-Old Winery in France’s Rhône Valley
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Does Wine Have Terroir? Artificial Intelligence Proves It

A neuroscientist and enologist team up to use machine learning to identify wines by their molecular components and find proof of place
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The Year's Most Exciting Wines!

We've unveiled the full list, including the Top 10 Wines and Wine of the Year. See details and videos on our editors' picks
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New Year's Cheese and Champagne Pairings

This holiday season, resolve to start a new tradition: Champagne with ALL the cheeses! Mix and match your way through these can't-miss pairings for brut, blanc de blancs and rosé sparkling wines, including mouthwatering aged Parmigiano, silky Camembert, salty cured meats and even wine-flavored gummies. Don't miss our seasonal cheeseboard and pairing guide for New Year's entertaining—every cheese is a celebration with Champagne!

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This holiday season, resolve to start a new tradition: Champagne with ALL the cheeses! Mix and match your way through these can't-miss pairings for brut, blanc de blancs and rosé sparkling wines, including mouthwatering aged Parmigiano, silky Camembert, salty cured meats and even wine-flavored gummies. Don't miss our seasonal cheeseboard and pairing guide for New Year's entertaining—every cheese is a celebration with Champagne!

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