Pour: 2007 Santa Rita Carménère Reserva
Round smoothness envelops black cherry fruit and soft cinnamon spice
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Pour: 2007 Brancott South Island
It redefines Kiwi polish
Pour: 2007 Mendocino Chardonnay
It’s not just tasty, it’s righteous
Clamtastic!
Combine a warm Chicago evening, two popular Food Network hosts, and a few good friends, and what do you get? An East Coast–style chow fest to remember
Pour: Domaine la Garrigue Cuvée Romaine
Its lively acidity boots up ripe dark fruit and herb flavors with remarkable depth
Pour: 2005 Venta Mazzaron Tempranillo
The 2005 Venta Mazzaron Tempranillo is made with grapes plucked from old vines in Castile, Spain
Odyssey: Feast Of The Belly
We set up a blind tasting of options from gourmet grocery stores and meat markets to find out which bacon is the best. Behold your guide to porcine bliss.
Bring Your Own (Budget) Bottle
What’s better than a wine store within walking distance of a favorite BYOB? A great recommendation—under $12 a pop
Pour: 2007 Italian Saracco Moscato d’Asti
It’s a way to spruce up Valentine’s Day for your sweetie this year
The Frog and the Prince
A goofy-sounding spot in Naperville brings much to the table, while a well-heeled Streeterville restaurant is a trickier proposition