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FROM THE WIRES... As the days stretch longer and temperatures begin to rise, palates naturally seek a balance between seasonal freshness and structural depth. Mendes & Symington’s Contacto Alvarinho 2025 (SRP $22) arrives as a refined answer to that call, offering an elegant alternative to the standard summer pour. In the northern reaches of Portugal, within the prestigious Monção and Melgaço sub-region of the Vinho Verde DOC, the Alvarinho grape is revered as a "noble" var

Photo: J.W. Soffer FROM THE WIRES... JW MARRIOTT MIAMI TURNBERRY RESORT & SPA LAUNCHES ITS FIRST INCLUSIVE-STYLE PACKAGE Exclusive offering pairs inclusive dining with expanded Tidal Cove access and signature resort amenities at South Florida's premier luxury destination AVENTURA, FL (May 20, 2026) – JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa is setting a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in South Florida with the debut of its innovative Indulgence At Every Turn Package –