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Why a Porrón Is the Ultimate Party Starter

Why a Porrón Is the Ultimate Party Starter

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Written by Daphne Feng

Want to inject some serious energy, history, and spectacle into your next party? You need a porrón. Originating in 14th-century Spain as a hygienic way to share drinks during the Black Death, this glass vessel turns wine into a theatrical team sport. Learn the history behind this iconic wine pitcher, how to master the long-distance pour without ruining your shirt, and why it is the ultimate conversation starter for wine lovers.

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Dr. Loosen: The Muscular Global Empire of Mosel Riesling

Dr. Loosen: The Muscular Global Empire of Mosel Riesling

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Written by Daphne Feng

What do Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sesame Street have in common? Meet Ernst "Erni" Loosen, the global powerhouse of German wine who took over his family estate in 1988 and transformed Mosel Riesling into a household name. Alongside his long-time cellar master, Bernhard "Berni" Schug, this dynamic duo has spent decades crafting wine's ultimate gateway drug. From high-octane, muscular single-vineyard masterpieces born on 130-year-old ungrafted slate slopes to incredibly accessible bottles enjoyed from Houston to Bangkok, step inside the iconic world of Dr. Loosen to see why these high-acid, energetic wines promise, "I'll be back."

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