Wine tasting is a sensory experience. You hear the pop of a cork, see the color and viscosity in the glass and feel the sensation of the liquid in your mouth. But arguably the most important senses are taste and smell. These senses vary from person to person, with some people identifying as super-tasters.Once we…
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Unless you’ve been living under an especially sozzled rock, you likely know that demand for zero-proof cocktails has soared—sales of nonalcoholic drinks in the U.S. surged 20.6% in 2022, according to Nielsen IQ—and most bars and restaurants have added creative non-alcoholic drinks to their repertoires. At Thompson Savannah, head bartender Ryan O’Neil developed this vegetal…
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Mallory O’Meara, author of Girly Drinks: A World History of Women and Alcohol, contends that all drinks are “girly” because women have always been the backbone of the alcohol industry. But it’s impossible to ignore, she says, the strong correlation between a culture’s female drinking norms and the freedoms that culture affords women. “If you want…
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American cider is having an identity crisis.Though once one of the most widely consumed beverages in America, cider fell by the wayside after Prohibition. America transitioned from a primarily agricultural economy to an industrial one, creating more distance between Americans and cider, a farmhouse staple. Recently, though, cider is making a name for itself and…
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In the minds of consumers, Italian olive oil production is romantic—its ancient stone presses and undulating landscapes. So it might seem incongruous that one of the most exciting olive oils from Tuscany is embracing modernity, technology and precision. But like the wine industry in recent decades, perhaps that embrace is exactly what olive oil needs.Romain…
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While some hear the word lush and immediately think of one of the greatest shoegaze bands of all time, and others may associate it with someone who drinks too much, the term takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to wine. Lush “describes wine that is juicy, plump and rich, but also has depth,” says […]
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No wine demonstrates Australia’s flourishing artisanal winemaking scene better than skin-contact white wines. Commonly referred to as orange wines, the winemaking process leaves white grapes in contact with their skins anywhere from a few days to months or even years, resulting in a wine style that’s generally more tannic, richly flavored and textured than a […]
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A good cast-iron skillet is lauded by home cooks and professional chefs alike. It can be used to cook anything from crisp-edged cornbread and one-pan chicken dinners, to an irresistibly easy apple skillet cake. Plus, they can last a lifetime if cared for properly. If you’re new to the cast-iron game, check out our best…
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It’s no secret that hosting is hard. But we are here to help—with plenty of wine of course. Obviously, every Easter tradition is going to look a little different. Some might opt for the Coca-Cola and Rum-Glazed Ham while others might opt for the vegetarian route, for instance. Even wine pairings are subjective. Sure, there…
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America woke up to some disheartening news: Dunkin’ has officially taken the beloved Dunkaccino off the menu. Yes, the very drink that Al Pacino rapped about in a fake ad for the 2011 film Jack and Jill is no more. The Dunkaccino, which Dunkin’ described as a “unique blend of coffee and hot chocolate…
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