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Cellar Notes

Wine for people who want to enjoy it without feeling intimidated by it.

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3 crispy white wines for hot days

That aren’t Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

The Lisbon & Porto guide I send to friends

All the places to eat and drink—and other places to visit, obviously.

Phrases to say to the sommelier so they know exactly what wine you like

We want the guidance! Really, truly!

If you like Champagne, try these eight wines

And no, Prosecco is not one of them.

Wine of the month: Sciaccarellu

A light, chillable red that will make you sound cool. Trust me.

The NYC spots I always recommend after living here for 10 years

70 of my favorite spots to eat and drink in the city.

Can we please stop calling wine “porch pounders?”

I HATE IT.

12 wines under $25 I’d bring to a party

When "I'll bring a bottle!" becomes anxiety inducing.

Changing your career is more embarrassing than you think

On constantly being humbled and learning (yet again) how to listen.

These seven wines are meant for the beach

Stemless cold cups and screw caps encouraged.

I think you should have a house wine

Take a note from my parents. They’ve had the same house wine for over a decade.

How I'd host an East Coast Summer dinner party

Manifest an East Coast summer right at home with this exclusive menu—with wine pairings!

Wine of the month: Rias Baixas

The perfect crispy white for salty, hot summer days.

The wines I'd pour with burgers

All your favorite burger types, and the wines I recommend pairing.

My tricks for surviving my first year working as a sommelier

Where there’s glamour, there’s (a lot) of grit.

Where I’d go wine tasting in the Finger Lakes

Sixteen wineries to go to, plus other spots to eat and drink during your visit!

Drinking wine should not be that serious

I may make some people mad with this one, but who cares.

If you like Sancerre, try these five wines

These are the whites I always recommend to Sancerre lovers.

You deserve better than the second cheapest bottle

Let me guess: You're choosing out of fear of looking stupid (or broke). I used to do the same.

Six bottles I’m stocking up on this summer

Crispy whites, chilled reds, and my favorite foods to pair.