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We are proud to return to the Nexo Dallas Open for year two of our three-year partnership and celebrate the inspiring talent, energy, and spirit of the tennis community in Dallas, said Neb Lukic, President, Luxury Sales and Marketing, Treasury Americas. At DAOU, we believe world-class winemaking and tennis share a pursuit of excellence, precision, and passion. We look forward to continuing to share the essence of DAOU through 2027, creating memorable moments that reflect the quality and elegance of both our wines and this tournament experience.

"Five to ten years ago, sustainability was often limited to buzzwords or isolated practices," he says. "Today, it is holistic, intentional, and deeply embedded into every aspect of the visitor experience."

Last August, on a hurried stretch of East 18th Street in Antioch, 20 acres of ancient grapevines seemed to vanish overnight. Once part of the historic Evangelho Vineyard, the parcel was sold off in the 1950s, changing hands several times before Rockefeller Construction acquired it last year. Morgan Twain-Peterson of Sonoma's Bedrock Wine Co. was crushed, but not surprised. In Contra Costa County, where rows of centuries-old grapevines are often sandwiched between gas stations and convenience stores, the sense of impending loss is palpable.

Of course, pasta is incredibly versatile and can be transformed into dishes showcasing an endless array of flavors. So when you're looking to pair your pasta meal with a glass of wine, it's important to consider what type of sauce you'll be using to ensure the ingredients work well with the wine. While some pasta sauces are more flexible to pair with, others require a bit more care to ensure the flavors aren't overwhelmed, muted, or negatively impacted.

As an editor and writer who regularly covers the world of nonalcoholic drinks, I have tasted more than my fair share of booze-free wines. Much like with regular wine, the results have been mixed some are bitter or super sour, or even worse, smell like nothing. But I've also had the pleasure of drinking alcohol-free wines that scratched the same itch as a top-notch riesling or champagne.

With thousands of acres of vineyards, Washington and Oregon are among the top wine producing states in the nation, with winemakers taking advantage of distinct climates and terroir to craft a wide range of fantastic wines. Therefore, it should not be a surprise that their neighbor to the east is one of the lesser known U.S. wine regions, quietly producing outstanding wines.

I'm having trouble talking about it. Everything's still burning. I did go down to work yesterday because the insurance broker needed photos. I watched a few of our customers walking around the premises and you can tell the effect that it's having on them. They're not really customers any more, they've become friends. I know what they're going through is hard and I can't help.

the company behind a new wine shop in downtown DC, Berry Bros. & Rudd, launched in London way back in 1698. The company's Jamie Ritchie gives us a peek at some of the rarest-and priciest-offerings at its first US store. Château Lafite Rothschild 1961 Imperial (6L), $100,000 "Large formats of this age are incredibly rare. This one was bought by Berry Bros. & Rudd on release and has been in our care ever since. We still have the original ledgers that itemize the purchase."

Dubai: The world's most expensive glass of champagne Luxury excess finds its natural home in Dubai, which tops Blacklane's Champagne Index as the most expensive city in the world for a glass of champagne, averaging $49 per 125ml pour - 21 per cent higher than in New York. The survey's most extravagant single pour was recorded at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai, where a glass of Veuve Clicquot costs $64.

Starbucks' Reserve Roasteries sell whiskey barrel-aged cold brew, some beer is aged in bourbon barrels, and wine is an obvious beneficiary of this method too. Though the practice of aging wine in bourbon barrels is contested by some consumers - naysayers say the process diminishes the flavors that come from thoughtfully growing and sourcing the grapes, thus undermining the farmers - others are staunch fans of the finished product.

According to Mike Zolnikov, who tends a couple of acres of Pinot Noir and an acre of Chardonnay on a flat, slightly soggy patch of the central Willamette Valley, in Oregon, it had been a once-in-a-decade growing season. "Not too hot, not too wet," he recalled, wistfully. "It would have been a really great year." A few hundred miles south, in California's Napa Valley, the winemaker Ashley Egelhoff, of Honig Vineyard and Winery, was feeling similarly about her Cabernet and Sauvignon Blanc.

By age 10, the Mill Valley native had lived in Saudi Arabia, skied the Swiss Alps and traveled through Kenya, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Spain. At the time, his father was an engineer who had been temporarily transferred overseas, bringing the family along for a two-year adventure. In Saudi Arabia, his mother taught fourth grade, navigating laws that barred her from driving or riding a bicycle, while Cobb and his brother sailed and snorkeled to escape the sweltering heat.

Accompanied by an expert wine guide, travelers take a scenic drive the following day through the Côte des Blancs and several Grand Cru villages for tastings at the iconic Moët & Chandon. The tour also includes a visit to the tomb of Dom Pérignon and to a charming family-run estate, where you can chat with the winemaker, wander through the cellars, and sample a generous selection of Champagnes.

Longtime Berkeley-based wine importer and retailer Kermit Lynch, one of the keystones of the Berkeley food world for five decades, has just expanded with its second-ever retail location, in Larkspur. It's big news for wine lovers in and around Larkspur that Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant will open a new location at the Marin County Mart tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9, just in time for holiday imbibing.

The new space brings nearly 50 years of wine-world expertise in a design-friendly corner of SoHo. Instead of feeling like a techy showroom or your grandad's dank cellar, the shop is built to look like a warm, modern home-with terracotta arches, natural wood and soft lighting. There's also a consultation nook where staff can walk through everything from picking out perfect wine glasses to selecting a bottle for a party that won't embarrass you in front of your oenophile friends.

Jaime Rojas was 44 the first time he tasted wine made from grapes he grew himself. The wine - a Pinot Noir 2016 - came from Bravo Toro, the small vineyard at his home in Santa Rosa. Nearly 30 years had passed since he first stepped into Napa Valley vineyards as a teenager, pruning and grafting for wineries that would bottle the fruit he helped grow - wines he never had the chance to enjoy.

Jaime Rojas was 44 the first time he tasted wine made from grapes he grew himself. The wine a Pinot Noir 2016 came from Bravo Toro, the small vineyard at his home in Santa Rosa. Nearly 30 years had passed since he first stepped into Napa Valley vineyards as a teenager, pruning and grafting for wineries that would bottle the fruit he helped grow wines he never had the chance to enjoy.

But for most of us, we're just trying to enjoy wine and have it on hand, and we're forever looking for ways to keep it organized within the tight space of our kitchens, dining rooms, or home bars. It would be especially appreciated if we could do so in a way that's aesthetically pleasing, but is that too much to ask?

They say wine gets better with age, but if it's not stored properly, you might wind up drinking something equivalent to vinegar. One way to ensure that your wine always stays fine is with a wine refrigerator. Sometimes called a wine cooler (not to be confused with any '80s teenagers drink of choice), these fridges come in a range of sizes, block out harmful UV rays, and provide the perfect climate for storing wines you don't plan to consume immediately.

But as the air chills, veering into raw and rude, winter begs for something altogether more comforting. Red wine may seem the obvious choice, but consider embracing white wine's moodier alter ego. Think brooding, nostalgic wines with an unwillingness to fade away quietly-bottles with gravitas, texture and complexity. Enter the heady, untamed sensuality of Condrieu, or the dreamy marzipan and melted-candle textures of Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc.