In the northeastern corner of Slovenia, you’ll find the oldest grape-bearing vine in the world, which has grown for over 400 years on the side of a house in Maribor, some 15 miles from the Austrian border. The vine was planted sometime in the late 16th century during the turmoil of recurring invasions from the […]
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When people think of the Napa Valley, they often think of the big, the grand, the luxurious, and the over-the-top. But there remain small family farms in the famous region, and they finally got a lifeline this past March. After four years of effort, the Micro-Winery Ordinance was unanimously passed, paving the way for very […]
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From the medieval monks who used draft horses to clear vineyards in Burgundy to the horse culture of Spain’s Jerez de la Frontera, celebrated annually during Feria del Caballo, horses and wine have long held a deep connection. Today, serious wine programs and riding opportunities abound at resorts across North America. Guests can spend the day […]
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There comes the point in summer when it’s so hot we barely want to cook. But our desire to spend time with friends outweighs that instinct, so we invite them over anyway. These easy-to-prepare, no-cook recipes can be served as an appetizer or as a main course paired with chilled summer-ready wines. Illustration by Natalia […]
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Bordeaux’s 2021 vintage is not likely to feature among the greats of all time. It breaks the spell of the trilogy of 2018, 2019, and 2020. It is lighter and fresher than those three vintages and will probably mature more quickly. The 2021s are now being sold en primeur as futures. The 2021 vintage was […]
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The Pegu Club cocktail is a classic drink that dates to the beginning of the 20th century, if not earlier. It was first published in Harry MacElhone’s 1923 book ABC of Mixing Cocktails, which contains countless other classics from the Scofflaw to the Boulevardier. But rather than an invention of MacElhone’s, the Pegu Club was […]
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The original Lemon Drop was created during the 1970s by Norman Hobday, owner of Henry Africa’s, a famed San Francisco “fern bar” — a singles bar designed to be welcoming to women and often noted for having an abundance of plants. TGI Friday’s was the best-known of the fern bars. Vodka was the dominant […]
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Known as Albariño in Spain and Alvarinho in Portugal, this white wine grape has an increasingly global profile. Grown from Uruguay and Japan to California, Albariño (the name commonly used abroad) produces aromatic, dry white wines with fresh, often saline flavors. An ancient grape, Albariño originated along the Iberian Peninsula. Today, it grows throughout the […]
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Whether you forgot about a bottle you slid into the freezer to cool or want to transform leftover rosé into frosé, and there comes a time when you think, “Wait. Does wine freeze?” The short answer is yes. If kept below a certain temperature for enough time, wine freezes. “Wine, like all liquids, will change phases […]
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There’s no better way to get through sweltering heat than with a strong, salty/sweet frozen margarita. Advances in at-home margarita machines mean blending these boozy beverages has never been easier. To make the best-frozen concoctions this side of Margaritaville, we reached out to the pros for recommendations on everything from recipes to the best […]
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