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Stacey Lastoe

A former senior editor with CNN Travel, Stacey Lastoe won an Emmy for her work on Anthony Bourdain’s Little Los Angeles, a six-part digital series produced for Explore Parts Unknown. The Brooklyn-based journalist, who has recent bylines in Fodor’s Travel, Condé Nast Traveler, and Wine Enthusiast, has reported on a matriarchal society on a Greek island; a hot new beach destination in Vietnam; and the dark history of trademarked drinks.

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Run Your Own Winery, No Vineyard Required

Franchises and services that offer enthusiasts the chance to make wine professionally

Stacey LastoeOctober 6, 2021

Know How

The Best Wine Racks According to Storage Experts

A sturdy wine rack in the right place is a stepping stone on the path to wine happiness

Stacey LastoeSeptember 23, 2021

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White Zinfandel, the Acid-Washed Jeans of Wine

Once a wildly popular style, white Zin fell hard. But now it’s being reconsidered

Stacey LastoeAugust 12, 2021

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Explainer

Why Do People Fall In Love With One Particular Wine?

Examining the psychology behind wine brand loyalty

Stacey LastoeJuly 20, 2021

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Wine Disasters

Sommeliers at Work Under Pressure

Working with wine can be as risky as it is rewarding

Stacey LastoeJuly 2, 2021

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Meet the Chardonnays Giving White Burgundy a Run for Its Money

A new wave of Chardonnays from lesser-known regions are wowing wine lovers

Stacey LastoeJune 9, 2021

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Stacey Lastoe

Run Your Own Winery, No Vineyard Required

The Best Wine Racks According to Storage Experts

White Zinfandel, the Acid-Washed Jeans of Wine

Why Do People Fall In Love With One Particular Wine?

Sommeliers at Work Under Pressure

Meet the Chardonnays Giving White Burgundy a Run for Its Money

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