Maria C Hunt is a freelance journalist specializing in cultural stories around wine, food, design and wellness. Maria has written for Esquire, Dwell, Architectural Digest, The New York Times, Wine Enthusiast, and Christian Science Monitor, and is the author of The Bubbly Bar: Champagne + Sparkling Wine Cocktails for Every Occasion (Clarkson Potter, 2009).

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