Step aside rosé: Chillable red wines are this summer’s coolest sips
After years of simmering under the radar, chilled reds as a category have catapulted into the mainstream, emerging as this summer’s most fashionable pour.
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As American wineries struggle, is ‘Buy American’ the solution?
A winemaker's plea for consumers to buy American wines sparked widespread discussion in an industry facing downward trends. Here are 10 wines experts suggest.
Stop being terrified of sommeliers: Tips for talking to wine professionals and uncorking better wine experiences
Whether wine is something you consider nightly or just on special occasions, sommeliers and retail wine sellers should be the first line of defense for anyone making decisions about wine.
Unlocking the perfect wine: Experts share tips to bringing the right wine for any occasion
Choosing a bottle of wine can be a stressful task. Especially when that wine is meant for someone else.
Chicago’s best wine destinations, according to the experts, from wine bars to fine dining
When Chicago restaurant professionals are off the clock, where do they go to relax and drink wine?
What’s the difference between a $3 bottle of wine and a $300 bottle? 10 value-focused recommendations.
From bargain finds that outperform to exceptional splurges worth your hard-earned cash, wine recommendations across price points.
10 Champagne alternatives, budget bubbles to toast in 2024
For wine lovers, there's nothing more festive than a splash of Champagne to ring in the holidays. But like Band-Aids and the Xerox machine, the term Champagne is too often...
Tips from the pros on how to drink well in leaner times
If dinner and drinks at your favorite restaurant tugs a bit harder on your wallet these days, you're not alone. Whether in Los Angeles, New York or Chicago, the cost...
6 red wines to keep you cool during a red-hot Chicago summer
The dog days of summer are high season for thirst-quenching white and rosé wines — but many Chicagoans remain loyal to reds year-round. "In Chicago, no matter what the season...
Rosé fatigue? 5 intriguing bottles that’ll have you swooning this summer
The season of #yeswayrosé descends each summer onto Instagram feeds and retail stores in a dramatic wave of pink. Rosé is, after all, more than just a tipple. In every...