“European caviar is Champagne, and U.S. caviar is sparkling wine,” explains Ali Bolourchi, president of caviar producer Tsar Nicolai, located in Wilton, California, near Sacramento.It’s an apt comparison: As demand for buttery, briny caviar soars, many Americans are looking to domestic producers of fish roe, seeking local and sustainable options. Caviar—made from one of 27…
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As the story behind St. Patrick’s Day goes, Saint Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland—a great reason for a celebratory drink. Today, however, the holiday that celebrates the patron saint of Ireland has become a global party that has little to do with religion or snakes, but plenty to do with beer and whiskey.…
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All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted. […]
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Beer advertising is nothing new during the Super Bowl. But this year, eyebrows raised when Heineken used the medium to promote its non-alcoholic brew. The placement of Heineken 0.0 is part of a campaign for the upcoming Marvel Studios Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania with the clever tagline of “don’t shrink and drink.” But Heineken’s movie partnership…
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There is something undeniably exciting about bringing home a bubbly bottle of Champagne. Made from grapes grown in the Champagne region of France, this sparkling wine has come to exude luxury and panache for its imitable character. And whether your most recent sparkling purchase is intended for long-term aging, celebratory popping or everyday drinking, here’s…
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Hard seltzer has changed the way Americans drink—and whether we like it or not, it’s here to stay. The refreshing summertime staple that started it all? White Claw. Though there are now more than 150 brands of hard seltzer in the United States, our love for Claws hasn’t gone flat. So, our team of tasting…
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You might have your perfect Valentine’s Day gift and the menu all planned out (did someone say Scallops with Roasted Fennel?), but what really matters on the most romantic day of the year is what you’re pouring. And what’s the wow-worthy bottle you’ll really look forward to? Prosecco. It’s elegant, pairs beautifully with Valentine’s Day favorites…
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