Jill Barth

Jill Barth

Contributor|Spirits

Jill’s coverage helps consumers learn more about wine, from collecting for beginners to which wine regions offer the best travel bang for the buck. She also keeps up with wine-related news, having written about supply chain shortages, AI in the wine world, and electric tractors.

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19 hours ago

Keeneland At 90: A Horse Racing Destination Worth The Trip

Keeneland celebrates 90 years with an October Fall Meet, then hosts the Breeders' Cup October 30–31. Here's what to wear, when to go and how experience the track.

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Jul 31, 2026

How To Get The Most Out Of Restaurant Week

Restaurant week is your low-risk shot at trying that restaurant you've been eyeing. Here's how to book smart, read the menu right and make the most of every course.

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Jul 22, 2026

This Tea Brand Sources Whole Leaves The Way Vintners Source Grapes

Elevation Teas founder Jennifer Martinez sources whole-leaf tea by estate and harvest, applying wine-country ideas like terroir to loose-leaf tea sourcing.

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Jun 30, 2026

How Freemark Abbey Carries Its Judgment Of Paris Legacy Into A New Era

Freemark Abbey put two wines on the Judgment of Paris table. Fifty years on, winemaker Kristy Melton reflects on old vines, library bottles and the long memory of Napa.

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May 26, 2026

Natural Wine Rewards The Curious. An Expert Author Breaks It Down

Rachel Signer has made wine, imported it and written the new guide. Here's what she wants wine enthusiasts to know about natural wines before they shop or order.

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Apr 17, 2026

Malbec's Living Memory: Dr. Laura Catena On Why Old Vines Matter

Luca Winery founder Dr. Laura Catena on why Argentina's old, ungrafted Malbec vines are one of the wine world's most important and endangered resources.

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Apr 6, 2026

What AI Can, And Can’t, Do For Your Wine Education

Anthropic asked 81,000 people what they want from AI. For wine lovers who’ve ever felt out of their depth, part of the answer is surprisingly relevant.

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Mar 29, 2026

Labels, Logistics And Legacy. The New Business Of Old French Wine Families

Centuries‑old French domaines are redesigning labels, reshaping portfolios and rethinking exports so the next generation can thrive in the international wine market.

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Feb 25, 2026

Beaujolais Is French Wine That’s As Easy To Love As It Is To Understand

Gamay grows across ten distinct hillside appellations in Beaujolais, each one a little different, all of them worth exploring. The Cru moment is here.

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Feb 11, 2026

The Southern French Wine Escape Smart Travelers Are Booking For 2026

Costières de Nîmes offers exceptional French wines, regenerative vineyards, Roman history and a coveted June wine walk. Here's your summer travel guide.