Tariffs, the Court, and What It All Means for AWM Customers

The Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose broad tariffs. This eliminates the legal basis for the prior tariff structure.

So, does that mean tariffs are “over”? Sadly not.

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Cabernet Franc – The Off-the-Radar Hero of Winter Wines

If Cabernet Sauvignon is the rockstar blockbuster grape we all know and love, then Cabernet Franc is the quiet indie-rock journeyman; often more interesting, and always working harder to please. While the grape may play second fiddle to its more famous counterpart, there’s one interesting tidbit we can’t ignore: along with Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc is actually one of Cabernet Sauvignon’s parent grapes, firmly cementing its place in vinous royalty.

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Cooking With Wine – Part 2

Part 1 broadly discussed why you’d want to cook with wine, so this week, I thought I’d offer more specific examples of how I regularly use wine in the kitchen. Hammond and I splash red, white, or rosé into just about everything we cook, and it’s an essential fixture in our culinary toolkit. In our kitchen, wine is a staple, no different from the salt, pepper, olive oil, herbs, and spices we reach for without a second thought. Here are the wine-related techniques I use most, plus a few others that are always good to have in your back pocket.

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Damp January

For the last few years, “Dry January” has been a recurring topic of conversation here at the shop. Many folks are looking for a top-of-year reset after the holidays; however, they still want their evenings to feel separate from the workday. For many of us, that still includes a glass of wine. January is the…

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AWM 5 Minute Guide to Holiday Bubbly

AWM 2026 Quick Guide to picking your New Year’s Bubbly There’s a reason Champagne and sparkling wine are the default bubbly for New Year’s. It’s crisp, festive, food-friendly, and perfectly suited to leading us into the New Year, whether it’s a room full of people talking over each other, or a quiet night at home…

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