Wine
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Here’s How To Make The CLASSIC Pegu Club Cocktail
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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Dive Into ThisSix-Bottle Masterclass to Albariño (Alvarinho)
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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Hmmm… 🤔 Does Wine Freeze?
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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The Women in Wine Are Hustling to Stay Afloat, Here’s Why
Hype for female entrepreneurs continues to reach new heights, but a glaring funding gap keeps many from thriving in the wine industry and beyond. Without investment to stimulate growth, the hype rings hollow. In 2018, I founded Woman-Owned Wineries to help female vintners connect with new audiences and one another. We built the industry’s most…
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Here Are 7 Southern Hemisphere Hops That We Love…
Hop-growing regions get the bulk of attention from beer drinkers and brewers: the fields in Germany, home to many traditional noble hop varieties, and the Pacific Northwest, where many hops can grow successfully. These popular production areas harvest during August and September, the Northern Hemisphere’s fall season. But, turn toward the other side of the…
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Summer Is NOT Over, Which Means You Have Time To Try 10 of Our Favorite Summer Beers
While it’s beloved and consumed year-round, there’s something special about summer beer. From the ballpark to a backyard cookout to afternoons at the pool and vacations when there’s no need to wait for 5 o’clock, a pint pulled from an icy cooler will taste better in warm weather. Some would have you believe that these…
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In Southernmost South America, Cool-Climate White Wines Reach New Heights
The southernmost regions of Chile and Argentina have low temperatures, heavy rainfall, strong winds, and frost. And yet, in these extreme regions situated along the hemisphere’s 38–45th parallels, winemakers are crafting vibrant, flavorful Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs. Some producers use these difficult conditions to their advantage. “They are challenges, but they are also positive things,”…
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Moldova Wineries Provide Ukrainian Aid: ‘It’s a Human Thing to Help’
On a warm weekday in June at Château Purcari, the oldest winery in Moldova, a few guests mingle at outdoor tables, sipping wine against a bucolic backdrop. Swans and fuzzy cygnets glide around a pint-sized pond. Two paddle boats float near a footbridge, awaiting their next captains. Farther afield, rows of grapevines flutter in the…
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What Is St-Germain and What Do You Mix With It?
St-Germain gives the appearance of a centuries-old concoction with a colorful origin story similar to other French liqueurs like Chartreuse or Cointreau. But despite its Art Deco-styled bottle and vintage-inspired branding, St-Germain is just 15 years old. The elderflower liqueur was created in 2007 by third-generation distiller Robert J. Cooper. A Paris neighborhood inspires its…
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Grab Your Pen & Paper, Cause Here Are 10 American Sparkling Wines We Love
While some of the best-known examples of sparkling wine hail from France, you don’t need to search overseas for an exceptional bubbly. All across the United States, you’ll find bottles made with an array of grapes that may rival some of the best offerings abroad. Here are some of our favorite American sparkling wines. Photo…