Laura Burgess
VinePair
Pioneer, CA, United States
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There's Incredible Value in Quality South African Wine — It's Just Up to the Rest of the World to Notice
With international investment and high-profile critical acclaim, South Africa is poised to become the wine world's next "it" destination. Get to know the best bottles and its diverse winelands. → Read More
Six Wines With Charitable Benefits to Give (or Receive)
These six wines donate proceeds to such worthy causes as children's health, the environment, those displaced by California's Camp Fire, military families and more. Read the list and buy a bottle now. → Read More
'Beyond Organic': The Sonoma Trailblazers Redefining Sustainable Winemaking
Sheep graze vineyards at Cline Cellars, where Bob Cannard and Fred Cline use Green String Farming. Get to understand their process in this thoughtful feature. → Read More
How to Get the Most Out of Every Wine Tasting, According to Wine Country Pros
Whether you are visiting a tasting room or attending a passport-style event, these six tips will help you navigate etiquette, taste efficiently, and leave happy. Learn how here. → Read More
The Best Use for Your Cheap Bottles of Wine This July 4th!
A classic combination of wine and bubbles, the wine cooler exists for moments of summer when pure, unbridled refreshment and the glory of wine collide. → Read More
6 Beer, Wine, and Cocktail Books to Put in Your Beach Bag This Summer
We put together a boozy summer reading list with books by cocktail experts, wine historians, and beer activists to keep your beach vacation or long-weekend spirited. Get the list of our six favorite books for summer 2018 here! → Read More
10 of the Best Supermarket Wines Under $30 (2018)
Grocery store wines have never been better. We tasted and ranked the best your supermarket has to offer, and narrowed down the list to 10 favorites. See America’s 10 best supermarket wines for 2018 now! → Read More
These South American Pinot Noirs Have Sonoma-Style Complexity at Half the Price
Some of the best, refined, and most affordable Pinot Noirs are now emerging from South America’s jagged coastlines and high-elevation deserts. → Read More
Napa’s Other Cab Serves Up Understated Power at a Fraction of the Price
Cabernet Sauvignon may be the superstar grape in Napa, but savvy drinkers are embracing the region's stellar Cabernet Franc. → Read More
The Rise of Canned Wine, Beer, and Cocktails Is Bigger Than Any Tariff
Despite the (heady) challenges of new tax laws, cans are booming, as wines and cocktails take a cue from craft beer and embrace aluminum. → Read More
The 10 Best Rosés for Sangria
For those whose love of rosé knows no bounds, these are 10 of the best bottles of rosé to make the perfect sangria. They have the right body, nose, and flavors! → Read More
Drunk In Love: Four Sommelier-Approved Wedding Wine Hacks, Plus 20 Affordable Bottles
Planning a wedding is all about the details — all 20,000 of them. From wine kegs to bulk bottle discounts, here are somms' tips for your big day. → Read More
Crunching the Numbers on 'Diet' Wine, The Innovation No One Needs
We did the math, and the new wave of "diet" wines from Weight Watchers and others don't offer significantly reduced calories — or decent-tasting juice. → Read More
We Threw a Dinner Party With Blue Apron Meal Kits and Wines. Here’s What Happened.
Meal kit delivery services are everywhere, and now wine pairing options are part of the pack. One wine professional decided to test the goods. → Read More
Wind Is the Most Important, Least-Discussed Weather System in Winemaking
It's less sexy than other hot-button wine conversations, but wind is important in winemaking, especially in today's increasingly dramatic conditions. → Read More
Somms Share Five Tips for Finding Great Supermarket Wine
Whether you're in a new city, or just pairing Wednesday's dinner with something stronger than La Croix, here's how to navigate superstores' wine sections. → Read More
This French Wine You’ve Never Heard of Is Perfect for the Holidays
Unsung natural dessert wines from France's Roussillon region are perfect for this mulled-wine-drinking, pumpkin-spice-loving time of year. → Read More
After the Wildfires, Low-Key Coombsville Offers a Different Napa Valley
Coombsville offers a decidedly relaxed Napa experience. We explore the region's charms and best bottles to buy to support local winemakers. → Read More
Understanding the Ritual of Decanting
It may seem precious, but decanting wine has practical purposes — and is less stodgy than you think! Gain a better understanding of the practice here. → Read More
This Versatile Italian Red Is Sicily's Answer to Pinot Noir
Grown on the slopes of Mount Etna, and increasingly available internationally, Nerello Mascalese is a crowd-pleasing red wine with personality to spare. → Read More