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Wine and Spirits Tasting Etiquette: A Visitor’s Guide

Spit or swallow, buy or not, how many visits a day — cellar-door etiquette without the snobbery.

Flying Home With Wine and Spirits: Packing and Allowances

Cabin or hold, how to pack bottles, and the allowance questions to check before you buy.

Getting Around Wine Country Without Driving

Tasting and driving don’t mix — here are the options that actually work in wine and whisky country.