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How to Pair a Book with a Wine
Four simple questions that will find the right bottle for almost anything on your nightstand.
Eleanor Vance · 7 min read
Building a Reading Cellar for Under $30 a Bottle
Twelve bottles that cover almost every book you will read this year — without a single splurge.
Julian Hart · 8 min read
The Literary Wine List
Great bottles that appear in great books, and how to drink them today.
Eleanor Vance · 6 min read
Hosting a Book Club with Wine
A host’s guide to choosing, serving and talking about wine without letting it take over the evening.
Margot Ellis · 7 min read
Reading a Wine Label in Plain English
What actually matters on the front and back of a bottle, and what you can safely ignore.
Julian Hart · 6 min read
Glassware Without the Fuss
You do not need a different glass for every wine. Here is what actually makes a difference.
Margot Ellis · 5 min read