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Ever come across a movie that has a 32 percent audience score but 90 percent critics score? That’s kind of like Riesling. Many wine drinkers avoid the grape due to its reputation as “sweet,” while sommeliers and wine professionals sing its praises as a complex, age-worthy, high-acid wine.

The 16 Best Rieslings for 2024

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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

A red wine is the sum of several important factors. Terroir, grape varietal, weather, and the vintner’s skill conspire to create a sumptuous beverage that shares a color but varies wildly elsewhere. This diversity makes drinking red wine fun, and any pour of something new and unfamiliar can double as a mini-adventure filled with enticing flavor possibilities.

We Asked 7 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Overrated Red Wine?

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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

Cooking And Sipping, Dinner Parties, Relaxing After Work. This Riesling immediately hits all of your senses with spritzes of fresh citrus. The nose brings soft lemon and lime character, and the palate offers everything from bitter grapefruit pith to tart lime test and round, fatty lemon oil. Learn About Riesling.

A.J. Adam Riesling Trocken 2023 Review

Rose all day? Yes, please. Here are the best pink, summer wines you can buy right now.

Rosé all day? These are the 10 best bottles, according to sommeliers

Enter a wine shop or explore the selection at a large grocery store and the red vino varieties can feel endless. With thousands of grape types used, knowing the difference between styles like Cabernet franc and Cabernet sauvignon is just the tip of the iceberg. In addition to varietals, there are the distinct ways grapes from different locations taste, as well as winemaker-constructed blends to consider. (Many of which are often the best red wines available under $30.)

These Are The Sweetest And Driest Red Wines You Can Drink

Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

Wine tends to not stick around very long in my house. Generally, if I’ve purchased a bottle, that bottle is gone within a day or two. And no, as much as I may fantasize about one day owning my own medieval wine cellar, that dream has yet to come to fruition. Having said that, I understand that there are those with more self-control than I who may be wondering how long they can hold on to their wine, be it opened or unopened.

How long can you keep that bottle of wine for?

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?

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This easy Tomate cocktail recipe has just has two ingredients plus water and ice. Though you'll be tempted to drink this refreshing drink on a hot summer day, it's also the perfect color to serve at a Christmas party or other festive event.

Tomate: Refreshing French Cocktail

There’s nothing better than to enjoy a dinner with friends, pasta, and red wine, but as a college student, it is tough to find affordable and good quality wine. Fortunately, Trader Joe's offers a solution with a decently-sized selection of quality wine, and cheap prices — for reference the most expensive wine I bought was $10.99.

The 8 Best (& Worst) Red Wines From Trader Joe’s

Texas State

Pumpkin spice season creeps up earlier and earlier every year, with brands rushing to put out fall-themed drinks, bites, candles, Chapsticks, and more. But this year might have set the record, with autumnal beverages hitting menus as early as Aug. 1. And one of them is straight out of a nightmare: the 7-Eleven Pumpkin Spice Slurpee.

7-Eleven’s New Slurpee Flavor Is… Pumpkin Spice?

Florida State

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Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

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Astrology is able to give us so much intriguing insight into our personalities. We get a supreme amount of knowledge about our preferences and maybe even potential career paths. Among the 12 zodiac signs, there are far too many professions that can be a possible match. But, when it comes to the culinary arts there are some signs that really have a unique blend of creativity, precision, and passion.

3 Zodiac Signs That Make The Best Chefs

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

The Roman Empire’s wine industry was massive. As we travel through time, we see the grapevine spread throughout Italy in tandem with the flourishing of the Empire itself. However, when Rome fell in 476, documentation of anything viticulture-related essentially went into hibernation. At that time, a bunch of cultures tried to fill the newly created power vacuum on the Italian peninsula, and kind of made a mess of things as the economy collapsed. All the while, the Italians never stopped making wine, but it happened on a very localized basis. Roughly 300 years later, Charlemagne came down from France and conquered Italy. Between the 11th and 14th centuries, Italy’s population doubled, urban communes became city states, and Italian viticulture took off in a way the world had never seen before.

Wine 101: Italy Part II: Oligarchs and Maritime Republics

Denver, CO

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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The 12 Best Austrian Reds for 2024

St. Laurent, Blaufränkisch, and Zweigelt (also known as Rotberger) are the holy trinity of Austrian red wine. These three grape varieties — Zweigelt being a cross...

The 12 Best Austrian Reds for 2024

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