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A 175-Year-Old Shipwreck, Lots of Booze and a Korean Island’s Quest to Survive
A South Korean island is reviving a long‑forgotten episode involving a French whaler as a wine festival, in an effort to stay relevant.
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Nobody Drinks Bordeaux in Bordeaux
In restaurants and wine bars in Bordeaux, plenty of other wines are open, but few bottles of the local product. Why?
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Book Review: ‘Cocked and Boozy,’ by Brooke Barbier
In her new history, “Cocked and Boozy,” Brooke Barbier illuminates the pervasive role that alcohol played throughout the colonial era.
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Alcohol’s Health Risks Accelerate After One Drink a Day, Study Finds
The alcohol industry has criticized the research, which found that even light drinking increases the risk of premature death.
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It’s Never Been Easier in America to Get Buzzed
Evidence suggests that people would drink and use illegal drugs less if the prices were higher.
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20 Joyous Wines, All Under $20
The price of almost everything is rising, including wine. But distinctive, delicious bottles can still be found in the $15 to $20 range.
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How Wine, Truffles and Honey Could Help Europe Fight Wildfires
Countries are learning that the finer things in life sometimes have a serendipitous side benefit.
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Celebrating 50 Years of Great American Wines
In 1976, American winemakers bested their French counterparts at the Judgment of Paris. It’s truly remarkable how much progress American wine has made since then.
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He Shut Liquor Stores and Banned Abortion, All for the Glory of Russia
A firebrand governor aims to transform his region into a laboratory for the Kremlin’s reactionary ideals.
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As a Sober Person, How Should I Serve Alcohol to Friends at Dinner Parties?
A reader struggles with how to reconcile his newfound sobriety with his desire to be a gracious host when inviting friends into his home.