Wine
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A Beginner’s Guide to All Things Ice Wine
If you are looking to fully embrace the cold this season, or simply want to pour yourself something new and interesting, then reach for a bottle of ice wine. These bottles tell a unique viticultural story, full of struggle, innovation and triumph. They can be hard to find and expensive (more on that later), but…
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Tom Hanks’ Bizarre Drink Combination Has Everyone Talking!
Actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks can do just about anything, and he recently added making a viral cocktail to his list of accomplishments. While chatting with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the actor revealed that he had accidentally invented a new cocktail: a concoction of Diet Coke and Champagne, which he…
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Three Wineries are Ushering In a New Era of Winemaking
While Armenia might be considered a young wine region, the country has some of the oldest winemaking traditions.Findings in the Areni Cave, located in southwestern Armenia, suggest that the country’s winemaking industry may be more than 6,000 years old. Excavations in Karmir Blur, also known as Red Hill, in the capital of Yerevan reveal carbonized…
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Packing For A 6-Day Wine Country Vacation? Here’s What You Need
Packing for a six-day trip to wine country can be overwhelming and stressful, especially if you are unsure of what items you need. Luckily, with this guide, you will have the essentials for your wine-fueled getaway all packed up and ready to go in no time. The first thing on your packing list should be…
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The Top American Wines for $25 or Less
Sometimes a pricey wine is worth the investment. After all, a more expensive pick often means a better-quality pour. But when you want to open a bottle on a more casual evening, or don’t want to spend the cash, there are still some very good options out on the market that won’t break the bank.…
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Actor and Winery Owner Has Strong Feelings About This New Zealand Wine!
Celebrity wine labels have become increasingly popular throughout the years, but Sir Sam Neill was ahead of the curve. When the award-winning actor isn’t fighting dinosaurs on the silver screen, he’s overseeing his New Zealand winery. Writer at Large Christina Pickard sits down with the renowned actor to talk about his award-winning wine label, Two…
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A Drinker’s Guide to Virginia
While heading from I-64 to Route 29 in Virginia or visiting one of the state’s ski resorts (yes, Virginia has ski resorts!), you may encounter bustling Virginia State Route 151, which runs through a small portion of Nelson County, Virginia. Though once a rural passthrough, it’s now home to one of Virginia’s best-kept secrets for…
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The New Wave of Weird, Wild American Brandy
Once a year, Baltimore Spirits takes an attention-grabbing approach to dispatching an abundance of Maryland apples into apple brandy. Inspired by the harvest celebration of Mexico’s pechuga mezcal, raw apples are swept with smoke, then distilled with foraged pawpaw, persimmon and black walnut. For the final distillation, a 30-pound Maryland country ham is suspended in…
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Stemless vs. Stemmed Wine Glasses: Which is Better?
When it comes to holding a wine glass properly, conventional wisdom is as follows: Always at the stem, don’t touch the bowl. That’s because stemware has a purpose: It allows for intentional tasting and graceful swirling, and when used correctly, can preserve the wine’s optimal temperature. In other words, your wine glass matters. “Wine is…
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How Restaurants Create Successful Beverage Programs
Have you ever wondered how restaurants decide what wines to put on their lists? This week we’re looking at beverage programs. My guests today are a part of the award-winning Union Square Hospitality Group, but they represent different restaurants within the group. Assistant editor Jacy talks with Erin Healy, beverage director at Gramercy Tavern, Arthur…