Ah, Lambrusco! No longer the sappy-sweet swill of college parties, this infinitely food- and wallet-friendly wine from Italy’s Emiliga-Romana region has seen an explosion of…read more
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Give the Gift of Education
Ahh, the sweet scent of pine needles in the air, the choking smog on 44th Street from the idling SUVs, the sounds of children laughing…read more
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Gifts for the Holidays Made Easy
France 44 is a mecca for taking care of the wine, spirits, beer, and cider holiday gifts on your list. But the gift ideas shouldn’t…read more
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Pay it 44ward!
We’re grateful for the support we’ve received throughout our 60 years in business so we’re designating October #PayIt44Ward Month. Each week for four weeks, we’ll…read more
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Return of the Bruery
A distinguished, quality-focused Orange County craft-brewer navigates the shifting seas of the modern beer world while staying true to its roots….read more
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Yeah, I’m Bitter About It
In which we introduce you to a category of spirits as diverse and multifaceted as the population of this ice-covered state, and as dark and…read more
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New Debuts from Japan: Suntory’s Roku and Haku
Over the past half-decade Japanese whiskies have become quite the phenomenon and now Suntory has debut their newest quest: gin and vodka….read more
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2018 France 44 Holiday Gift Guide
Your 2018 Holiday Gift Guide is here! The experts have weighed in and cast their professional votes, and the list this year is more delicious…read more
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Take A Can-Do Approach To Summer
It’s safe to say that this is one trend we didn’t see coming–or at least not this quickly….read more
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Beer Cocktails, Part III: Paloma Roadies
Summer is summiting its peak, thermometers are flirting with triple digits. Despite the heat, the atmosphere is brimming with energy. Beautiful blues adorn the skies…read more
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New Whiskey Alert
New! Rare! Limited! Exclamation point!…read more
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The 89 Point Phenomenon
For better or worse, the 100-point rating scale is not going anywhere. But what is it really telling us?…read more
