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Jack Daniel’s v. Bad Spaniels: The Supreme Court Decides

Have we heard the last squeak from this legal battle?
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12 Outstanding Wines from Across the Globe

Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet, Malbec, rosé and more feature in these new reviews of wines from California, France, Italy and beyond, most priced less than $30
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Fantastic Fried Fish Tacos for Father’s Day

Chef Brian Light, who cooks hyper-seasonal dishes with a true Texas accent at Ronin, shares this recipe to help celebrate the dads in your life
Pair these tacos with a vibrant Spanish white, like Txakolina, to cut through the fried fish and complement a zingy pico de gallo.Fantastic Fried Fish Tacos for Father’s Day Pair these tacos with a vibrant Spanish white, like Txakolina, to cut through the fried fish and complement a zingy pico de gallo.Fantastic Fried Fish Tacos for Father’s Day
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Patience Pays for Three Sticks Pinot Noirs

Anchored by Durell Vineyard, the Three Sticks lineup is coming on strong thanks to steady hands in the vineyard and winery
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36 California Pinot Noirs Up to 95 Points

Even more reds from acclaimed wineries in Napa, Sonoma, Monterey, Santa Barbara and Mendocino, plus an outstanding Sauvignon Blanc value
DuMOL's Pinot Noir vines in Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California36 California Pinot Noirs Up to 95 Points DuMOL's Pinot Noir vines in Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California36 California Pinot Noirs Up to 95 Points
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Chardonnay is California's premier white wine. In this issue, we profile the grape's premier vineyard sites and the people behind them. These are family-run properties, most backed by generations of …

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