“Liquor is worth fightin’ for, but water is worth dyin’ for.” Such is an old adage Ken Wright, owner and winemaker of Ken Wright Cellars in Carlton, Oregon, remembers from when he first came to the West Coast in the 1970s. “Water was already an issue,” he says. “When the population of an area cannot…
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From effervescent Vinho Verde to rich and aromatic Port, Portugal is well-known for its wine. But when you’re craving something stronger, the country offers a distinctive lineup of Portuguese spirits and liqueurs—some that you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere beyond the country’s borders. “Portugal has incredibly unique spirits,” says Nelly Saraiva, co-founder of Rhode Island-based…
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Winemakers and wine professionals are supporting one another in what is one of the worst catastrophes for Chile’s wine industry. Twenty-four people have died in the wildfires, which started at the end of January and have burned through thousands of acres of forest, crops, vineyards and houses. To date, the still-spreading flames have destroyed more…
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“At Yacht Club, we have a major love affair with wine of all sorts,” says McLain Hedges, coowner of the playful Denver bar. “Many, if not all, of our drinks contain some form of wine base to them.” That includes a rotating list of shaved-ice sno-balls enlivened with fortified wine—a whimsical mash-up of the classic…
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You’ve heard of the Brandy Alexander, the milkshake-like cocktail spiked with Cognac and crème de cacao. If you’re a fan of its creamy, velvety texture, let us introduce you to the RumChata Alexander—a riff on the classic cocktail that, if can be believed, is even creamier and velvet-ier. The secret is RumChata, the silky liqueur packed…
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Making your partner swoon over with an elegant dessert on Valentine’s Day (or anytime, really!) doesn’t have to require hours of preparation. Sometimes, the simplest recipes are the most impressive. Case in point, this warm and boozy Cherries Jubilee served over creamy ice cream. Chef Claire Saffitz takes the traditional dessert sauce to another level…
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While some will of course tune in to Super Bowl XLVII to cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles, others are excited for the excuse to dig into an endless array of chips, dips and wings. As for the rest of us? We’ll be there for the commercials. (Have you seen our favorite…
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You’re used to pulling out your French press on a sleepy Saturday morning for the perfect cup of Joe, but your go-to coffee tool is actually a great bar cart gadget. That’s right—you can easily use your French press to incorporate fruits, herbs, spices and more into your favorite cocktail. People are catching on: French…
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Anyone who has ever studied wine will tell you that there is almost always something new to learn. So, why not take your studies on the road? From educational opportunities in New York’s Finger Lakes, to Scotland, Portugal and beyond, there is no shortage of courses you can take and regions to explore. And there…
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In January, the 2023 State of the Wine Industry Report was released by Silicon Valley Bank, a longtime analyst of the wine industry in the U.S. While the report was chock full of data, what stood out to many (including Eric Asimov atThe New York Times), was that the greatest loss in consumption share is with…
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