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From hefty magnums of Champagne to vodka with pickles, these sommeliers share the holiday traditions they return to year after year.What is Your Favorite Holiday Wine (or Drinks) Tradition? From hefty magnums of Champagne to vodka with pickles, these sommeliers share the holiday traditions they return to year after year.What is Your Favorite Holiday Wine (or Drinks) Tradition?
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Thomas Price is Teaching a New Generation of Sommeliers

Orphaned as a teen, Price grew up in kitchens, fell in love with wine and became America's first Black Master Sommelier; Now he's found a new home at Auburn University
Whether he's trying iconic wines with fellow somms in Napa or cooling off with some rosé in his backyard in Alabama, Price finds joy in wine.Thomas Price is Teaching a New Generation of Sommeliers Whether he's trying iconic wines with fellow somms in Napa or cooling off with some rosé in his backyard in Alabama, Price finds joy in wine.Thomas Price is Teaching a New Generation of Sommeliers
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The Year's Most Exciting Wines!

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France's Macron Sips California Wine at White House State Dinner

Guest of honor French President Emmanuel Macron will be treated to an all-American menu featuring U.S. wines with a noteworthy French connection
White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford (left) and executive pastry chef Susie Morrison presented the menu for the state dinner for French President Emmanuel Macron.France's Macron Sips California Wine at White House State Dinner White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford (left) and executive pastry chef Susie Morrison presented the menu for the state dinner for French President Emmanuel Macron.France's Macron Sips California Wine at White House State Dinner
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Le Diplomate offers a fresh take on French cuisine with a similarlly focused, Best of Award of Excellence–winning list of nearly 300 wines.11 Capital Wine Lists to Try in Washington, D.C. Le Diplomate offers a fresh take on French cuisine with a similarlly focused, Best of Award of Excellence–winning list of nearly 300 wines.11 Capital Wine Lists to Try in Washington, D.C.
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9 Southern French Reds at 90+ Points

France's Bordeaux, Rhône Valley and Languedoc regions star in these new reviews of outstanding Cabernet blends, Syrah-based reds and more
With estates throughout the region, vintner Gérard Bertrand has helped establish the global reputation for Languedoc-Roussillon and its wines.9 Southern French Reds at 90+ Points With estates throughout the region, vintner Gérard Bertrand has helped establish the global reputation for Languedoc-Roussillon and its wines.9 Southern French Reds at 90+ Points
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