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The Ultimate Guide to Pairing (Not Just Red) Wine And Steak
Who says red wine is the only good pairing with steak? Our head somm Chie Gaerlan shows us the best wines for any cut and style of steak!

natural wine 101
7 Natural Wine Myths People Need to Stop Believing
Does natural wine always taste funky? Can it never be aged? Is it really just a fad? These are just a few of many myths that cause people to miss out on the fun!

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Ask a Somm: How to Pair Wine and Filipino Food
Our Head Somm Chie Gaerlan proves Filipino food and wine are a great match with 9 great wine pairings with favorites like sinigang, kare-kare, and Bicol Express!

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Natural Wine vs. "Normal" Wine: What’s the Difference?
Not all wine is natural, but what exactly makes natural wine so different? More than just a philosophy, it’s also about how it’s made—and as a result, how it tastes.

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Yes, You Can Age Natural Wine: Here's When It's Possible
Don’t believe the myths: natural wine can be aged. Here, we show you how to tell when a bottle is ageworthy and which makers to trust, handy for when you next buy natural wine!

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21 Basic Wine Terms Useful for New Wine Lovers
New to the wine world? It may come with its own lingo, but you can easily navigate most conversations, tastings, and wine menus just by learning these basic wine words.

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Meet the Winemaker: Milan Nestarec from the Czech Republic
If there was ever a winemaker who made wine into an art, it is natural wine icon Milan Nestarec, who’s challenged the wine scene since he took over his family estate at 16 years old

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Meet the Winemaker: Le Coste di Gradoli of Italy
After training with legends, couple Gianmarco Antonuzi and Clementine Bouveron craft cult-status natural wine with native Italian grapes and French refinement.

meet the winemaker
Meet the Winemaker: Le Mazel of Ardeche, France
A pioneer of sulfite-free wines in the 1980s, Gérald Oustric of Le Mazel has become the Rhone Valley’s most celebrated and influential natural wine icon.
