Jim Clarke

A pair of sea turtles swim by during a snorkeling excursion.

Galapagos cruises spotlight economic and environmental pressures challenging the islands

In Shichiken’s warm koji room, breaking up clumps of rice to allow the koji to spread.

What Happens When Sake Is Made Like Champagne

In Tokyo, the Cheese Stand offers four housemade cheeses: Mozzarella, Ricotta, Burrata, and Caciocavallo.

Take a Look Inside Japan’s Booming Artisanal Cheese Scene

Should wine drinkers pay attention to a sommelier when they talk about the character and quality of a vintage?

How and When to Pay Attention to Wine Vintages

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White Bordeaux Wines Are Picking Up Steam. Here’s What You Should Know

A clearing winter storm reveals the Mayacamas Mountains of Napa Valley, Calif.

Napa Mountain Wines Have Just as Much to Offer as Napa Valley Bottles

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Winemakers in New York’s Finger Lakes Region Are Moving Beyond Riesling

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How Fruit Wines Are Becoming Serious Business

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Wine Drinkers Should Pay More Attention to This Lesser-Known Spot in Burgundy

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German Winemakers Are Hoping for a Revival With a Return to Drier Wines

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Germany Might Be Producing the Best Pinot Noirs Available Today

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Beyond Prosecco: Italy’s Other, Better Bubbles

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Japan’s Sake Makers Look to Wine to Define Craft Brews by Region

Kvevri clay amphoras.

These Eastern European Countries Are Home to Some of the Most Dynamic Winemakers Right Now