Beer
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Think You Know Sauvignon Blanc? Try Aging It
The idea of aging Sauvignon Blanc, especially in the United States, may sound unusual to wine drinkers who love the varietal for its light, fresh flavors and crisp acidity. In France’s Loire Valley or Bordeaux region, however, serious Sauvignon Blanc fans know that this white wine has profound aging potential—as little as one year and…
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Get to Know Petite Arvine, the ‘Diva’ of Swiss Grapes
“Petite Arvine is a noble and unique white wine variety. We call it the ‘Diva’ of Swiss grapes because it is capricious and can be challenging to grow,” says Laurence Schlatter, Swiss-native winegrower and co-owner of Merryvale Vineyards in Napa, California. “In Switzerland, you can find three different styles,” he explains. “Dry, racy, fresh and…
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These Amazing Drinks Can Take the Heat of Gochujang, the Fiery Korean Chili Paste
Besides being a tremendously trendy restaurant ingredient that improves almost anything it touches, gochujang is a gift to home cooks of all skill sets. The Korean fermented paste of (mostly) sun-dried chilies and glutinous rice has all the complexity of seasoning pastes that take dozens of ingredients and hours to make. It’s indispensable not just…
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If You Like Margaritas, A Gin Daisy May Completely Change Your…
TikTok is exploding with brightly-colored spring drinks, and the recent resurgence of the gin daisy has us excited for all sorts of pink, sparkling cocktails. The drink’s combination of herbal and floral gin with fruity orange liqueur and grenadine, all topped off with soda water, looks like springtime in a glass—and is just the thing…
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The Hottest New Spirit in Italy Is Also the Oldest, And One Of The Best Kept…
Gin might be the hottest new spirit in Italy, but it’s also the hottest old spirit. Like really old. As un-Italian as it sounds to modern ears, gin boasts one of the longest connections to Italian territory of any high-proof option behind the bar. An early form of gin was developed by monks in southern…
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These Are The The Best Pre-Made Easter Baskets for Drinks Lovers
Spring has (finally!) sprung: Flowers are blooming, deep cleaning has commenced and Easter Sunday is barreling toward us, post-haste. With all the busy work this season brings, putting together Easter baskets for everyone on your list is probably the last thing on your mind. But not to worry, we pulled together pre-made Easter baskets, filled…
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Argentina Had One of Its Smallest Grape Harvests in Its History—Here’s What That Means
Argentina’s grape harvest might be at a record-setting low this year. The country’s National Institute of Viticulture estimates a 21% decrease in production from last year, while some local producers have lost more than 50% of their grapes. Over the last 12 years, the average grape harvest has been around 5.1 billion pounds. But as of…
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These Are the BEST PLACES to Wine and Dine in Whistler, British Columbia
From the endless span of snowy slopes to the amazing apres-ski scene, the town of Whistler, British Columbia, has a lot to love. Its most famous attraction is Whistler Blackcomb, the largest ski resort in North America. Anchored by two massive mountains, Whistler and Blackcomb, the operation boasts 8,000 acres of terrain, over 200 marked…
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Meet Aravelle, a New Riesling Hybrid 42 Years in the Making That Is The Most Amazing…
On March 28th, in a room packed with New York state winemakers and industry professionals at the Business, Enology and Viticulture (B.E.V) in Syracuse, master grape breeder Bruce Reisch stepped up to the podium. He announced the name of a grape variety he’d spent all 42 years of his career developing. The grape, formerly known…
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This Chardonnay Milk Punch Tastes Like Something Totally Out Of This World…
“Imagine if a flawless glass of white wine ate a hallucinogenic mushroom,” says Natasha David of her “luscious” milk punch, which dispatches a full bottle of Chardonnay alongside pineapple gum syrup, Sauternes and spiced velvet falernum. Featured in her cocktail book Drink Lightly, the author and former owner of NYC’s Nitecap bar is only one…