When you buy something through our link, we may earn a small commission. Wine Enthusiast doesn't accept money for editorial wine reviews. Read more about our policy. Heading towards extra brut in its dryness, this wine has a walnut aroma. Blending the three main Champagne varieties, it is open, packed with young citrus and kiwi fruits. It needs to soften further, so drink this bottling from 2025. — Roger Voss.

Soutiran NV Alexandre Premier Cru Brut (Champagne)

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When you buy something through our link, we may earn a small commission. Wine Enthusiast doesn't accept money for editorial wine reviews. Read more about our policy. This wine is fresh, lush with aromas of pear, yellow apple, citrus, spice and toasted oak on the nose. Flavors of baked apple, orange cream and lemon zest are interwoven with vanilla cream, allspice, bright acidity and a dry, silky finish. Pair with weekday takeaway. — Tonya Pitts.

Oak Grove 2023 Family Reserve Chardonnay (California)

When you buy something through our link, we may earn a small commission. Wine Enthusiast doesn't accept money for editorial wine reviews. Read more about our policy. The Champagne is based on the 2015 vintage with additions of 2012 and 2014 wines. That gives it a fine mature character, with toast and spice aromas. A finely textured blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards, the wine—still dry—is ready to drink. — Roger Voss.

Soutiran NV Brut Nature Grand Cru (Champagne)

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You won’t need to be a whiskey connoisseur to realize these bottles are totally worth the splurge.

12 Expensive Whiskeys Truly Worth Splurging On

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand makes some excellent spirits, and it currently has a great variety of scotch available to meet any whisky-lover’s needs.

5 Best Costco Kirkland Signature Scotch Whiskeys

In the heat of summer, reaching into an icebox for cold pieces of watermelon is so refreshing it's almost a relief. Few fruits are as irresistible when your body needs quenching beyond gulping down a cool drink. The whole scenario goes off the rails when you bite into a piece...

3 Signs Your Watermelon Has Gone Bad, According to an Expert

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Whiskey's popularity is undeniable. Here are 12 excellent whiskey options for under $50 to help you find your perfect pour and keep more cash in your wallet.

12 Best Whiskeys for Under $50

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Sonoita, AZ

The Arizona sun beats down on Sonoita, its powerful rays crossing the short distance to the small collection of vineyards about 45 minutes from Tucson. Arizona’s first and largest AVA hugs its southern border in high-altitude grasslands, surrounded by stunning natural beauty and four soaring mountain ranges. Los Milics Vineyards founder and winemaker Pavle Milić describes growing grapes in the sandy loam, limestone and caliche “like planting on the moon.” Despite—and sometimes because of—the intense sunshine, wild winds and summer monsoons, Sonoita produces wine as exciting as its weather: dense, minerally, beguilingly complex.

Get to Know Sonoita, Arizona’s First and Largest AVA

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As the first single malt whisky marketed to the U.S., the brand's history is as rich as its flavor profile.

I've Tasted Hundreds of Scotch Whiskies. This Affordable Classic Is Perfect for Summer Sipping

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The Bahama Mama isn't classic or sophisticated but, despite those limitations, the sweet rum cocktail tastes like tropical bliss. Plus, it's easy to craft and fun to sip wherever you happen to be in the world.

Bahama Mama: Tropical Bliss in a Glass

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The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

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The man shot and killed by rangers at Yellowstone National Park on Thursday approached a building occupied by roughly 200 people while firing a semi-automatic rifle, park officials announced Tuesday.

Yellowstone shooter approached building with 200 people inside while firing rifle, park says

Summer doesn’t quite feel like summer until we’ve savored a bite from a sweet, juicy wedge of watermelon. As much as we consider this one of our favorite seasonal fruits—and even though we adore and frequently make these sweet and savory watermelon recipes—we find it daunting to make our way through the entire melon before it is past its prime.

How Long Does Cut Watermelon Last? Our Test Kitchen Has the Timeline

Sometimes I say strawberries or cherries are my favorite fruit—I love rhubarb, too, but technically it’s a vegetable—but truly, I’m all about peaches. I’m never happier than when I’m wandering the aisles of a farmers market or pulling up at a farmstand to purchase a box of fresh summer peaches. Once I get home, I line the peaches up on baking sheets to finish ripening and start planning which desserts I want to make. Then I get baking.

5 Peach Desserts That Prove It’s the Best Fruit of Summer

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

With a name that literally translates to red wine of summer, it’s not hyperbole to refer to Tinto de Verano as a quintessential summer sipper. But it’s not just its name that makes this Spanish red wine cocktail ideal for the warm weather months. You’ll understand after one sip although its practically impossible to stop sipping Tinto de Verano until the glass is empty. Consider yourself warned.

Tinto de Verano: Spanish Summer Cocktail

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Learning the ABCs, and it doesn't have to mean 'Anything But Chardonnay.'

9 Chardonnays to Convert the Haters

If you have friends or guests coming over or you simply want to enjoy some wine on your own over dinner, then you must check out this hack by The Other Andy Hamilton on YouTube. This genius trick will surely help you in making any red wine taste so much better, even if it’s not an expensive one.

Red Wine Hack Promises to Make Any Bottle Taste Great

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689 Cellars 2021 Submission Cabernet Sauvignon (California)

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