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Carrie Dykes

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Hudson Valley (group), New York
As seen in: Medium, Yahoo Life, Lonely Planet, The Culture Trip, Tasting Table, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, AFAR, Alcohol Professor, Chronogram Magazine, SevenFifty Daily and
Covers:  wine, food, travel, parenting, Hudson Valley, flora and fauna, mushrooms, foraging, cider, nature, hiking, restaurants, wellness, beauty, nutrition, recipes
Longtime Twitter Avoider | Concours Mondial Judge | IWSC Judge | Wine, Travel, Food Writer | #binders

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I am currently #openforwork and looking to get back in an on-staff position after many years of freelancing.

My portfolio shows my writing and podcast work but additionally I have been a wine judge for many top tier competitions such as IWSC and Concours Mondial du Bruxelles. I also have an extensive background in brand and technical copywriting (beauty, wine, fashion), as well as PR work. More recently, I have been pivoting into wellness journalism while pursuing degrees in holistic nutrition…

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Wine Enthusiast Podcast: Mastering Wine | Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Wine Enthusiast Podcast: Mastering Wine | Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Becoming a master of wine can be a grueling process. On the newest episodes of the Wine Enthusiast Podcast, w…

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Wine Enthusiast Podcast: A Spring Tasting | Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Wine Enthusiast Podcast: A Spring Tasting | Wine Enthusiast Magazine

This week, the Wine Enthusiast Podcast offers a spring tasting of stories, from a conversation with a tattoo-…

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Our Favorite Wine, Food, Beer and Cocktail Books of 2017 | Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Our Favorite Wine, Food, Beer and Cocktail Books of 2017 | Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Need a gift for your favorite home cook, beer geek, cocktail fan or wine lover? Our staff has put together th…

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11 Canned Wines For a Thirsty Crowd | Wine Enthusiast Magazine

11 Canned Wines For a Thirsty Crowd | Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Recently, Wine Enthusiast featured a boxed wine on its cover as the highest ranked red on our 2016 Best Buys …

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Wine Enthusiast Podcast: How We Fell In Love With Wine | Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Wine Enthusiast Podcast: How We Fell In Love With Wine | Wine Enthusiast Magazine

In our launch episode, Wine Enthusiast editors reveal how we fell head over heels for wine, beer and spirits.…

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Travel Off the Beaten Path in Virginia Wine Country | Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Travel Off the Beaten Path in Virginia Wine Country | Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Following a wine trail around Old Dominion is an ideal way to sample local offerings while taking in the char…

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Articles

20 Types Of Wine Glasses Explained

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| Yahoo Life Verified
Finding the right wine glass can be daunting. Luckily it's not a deal-breaker to enjoy your wine from any old cup. No one will throw you in jail for drinking sauvignon blanc out of a Burgundy glass, but there is a science behind the different styles. There is a sense of ceremony when drinking wine from a well-made glass. Wine glass designers and makers such as Riedel have perfected this art for centuries.
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The 13 Best Diners In America

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There is nothing finer than a diner. Menus as long as a CVS receipt. Endless coffee refills. The old-timey Americana vibes. The no-frills ethos and excess conviviality. If you grew up in New Jersey, Rhode Island, or another state that is a hotbed for diners, you probably spent your formative years spending hours upon hours (probably to the server's chagrin) in a mob of teens and possibly a cloud of smoke. While the indoor smoking laws have changed, the relaxed feeling and downhome cuisine haven't.
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13 Best South African Sparkling Wines

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| Yahoo Life Verified
Do you have Champagne tastes on a cava budget? We got you. Meet Méthode Cap Classique, or MCC for short, South Africa's answer. Made in the "Méthode Champenoise," literally meaning made in the same method as Champagne, MCC is the best of both worlds. The quality is on par with Champagne, but the price is more in line with prosecco or cava.
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Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I literally have an Underwood tattooed on my arm.

What's your favorite drink?

wine

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

outside

Awards

Napa Wine Writer Symposium Fellowship

2019 - Wine Journalism
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