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French vs. Italian Wine: Pick a Side. Or Don’t.

French vs. Italian Wine: Pick a Side. Or Don’t.

French wine or Italian wine? Why choose? Explore what sets these great wine traditions apart, from Burgundy and Bordeaux to Barolo and Brunello, and discover how terroir, grape varieties, vintage,...

French vs. Italian Wine: Pick a Side. Or Don’t.

French wine or Italian wine? Why choose? Explore what sets these great wine traditions apart, from Burgundy and Bordeaux to Barolo and Brunello, and discover how terroir, grape varieties, vintage,...

Summer Drinking, Reconsidered: The Best Wines & Spirits for Hot Weather

Summer Drinking, Reconsidered: The Best Wines &...

Looking for the best wine for summer or a rare spirit to elevate your next gathering? Explore Benchmark Wine & Spirits' curated collection of collector-worthy wines and spirits, and make...

Summer Drinking, Reconsidered: The Best Wines &...

Looking for the best wine for summer or a rare spirit to elevate your next gathering? Explore Benchmark Wine & Spirits' curated collection of collector-worthy wines and spirits, and make...

A Matter of Time: How Wine and Spirits Age Differently

A Matter of Time: How Wine and Spirits Age Diff...

Time in the Bottle, Time in the Barrel: How Aging Affects Wine vs. Spirits Age carries a certain weight in the world of wine and spirits. A 40-year-old Bordeaux immediately...

A Matter of Time: How Wine and Spirits Age Diff...

Time in the Bottle, Time in the Barrel: How Aging Affects Wine vs. Spirits Age carries a certain weight in the world of wine and spirits. A 40-year-old Bordeaux immediately...

The Art of Wine Storage: Elevate Your Collection at Home

The Art of Wine Storage: Elevate Your Collectio...

How to Store Wine at Home: Wine Storage Tips for Every Collector Whether you are buying your first case of Bordeaux or building a serious long-term cellar, learning how to...

The Art of Wine Storage: Elevate Your Collectio...

How to Store Wine at Home: Wine Storage Tips for Every Collector Whether you are buying your first case of Bordeaux or building a serious long-term cellar, learning how to...

A Valentine’s Day Wine Guide (Without the Guesswork)

A Valentine’s Day Wine Guide (Without the Guess...

Valentine’s Day doesn’t require a “perfect” bottle. It requires the right kind of bottle—one that fits the person, the plan, and the mood you’re trying to create. At Benchmark Wine...

A Valentine’s Day Wine Guide (Without the Guess...

Valentine’s Day doesn’t require a “perfect” bottle. It requires the right kind of bottle—one that fits the person, the plan, and the mood you’re trying to create. At Benchmark Wine...

Who We Are: An Introduction to Benchmark Wine & Spirits

Who We Are: An Introduction to Benchmark Wine &...

Benchmark Wine & Spirits exists for people who care about what’s in the bottle and how it got there. We’re a Washington, DC–based online wine and spirits shop focused on...

Who We Are: An Introduction to Benchmark Wine &...

Benchmark Wine & Spirits exists for people who care about what’s in the bottle and how it got there. We’re a Washington, DC–based online wine and spirits shop focused on...