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VinePair Podcast: Inside Costières de Nîmes, One of the Rhône Valley's Most Exciting Appellations
This week on a bonus episode of the “VinePair Podcast,” hosts Adam Teeter and Zach Geballe are joined by winemakers Michel Gassier from Château de Nages and Franck-Lin Dalle...
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VinePair Podcast: Why Counterfeit Is Rampant in Fine Wines and Spirits
It's a poorly kept secret in the world of fine wine and spirits that counterfeiting is endemic. The explosion at the top end of the wine, bourbon , rye , and single malt...
1 day ago - Vine Pair
VinePair Podcast: Eric Asimov Takes Stock of the Wine Industry's Pandemic Shakeup
This week on the “VinePair Podcast,” hosts Adam Teeter and Zach Geballe are joined by New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov to discuss the many ways that Covid-19 has affected...
8 days ago - Vine Pair
Next Round: Jessica Tomei, Winemaker at Cupcake Vineyards
On this episode of “Next Round,” host Zach Geballe chats with Jessica Tomei, the winemaker at Cupcake Vineyards. Tomei details exciting new developments at the vineyard...
16 days ago - Vine Pair
Smoke in the well
1 oz Mezcal 3/4 oz La Gitana Manzanilla Sherry 3/4 oz Amaro Montenegro 1/2 oz Campari Stir with ice, strain into an old fashioned glass with a large ice cube, and garnish with...
17 days ago - Cocktail Virgin Slut - 2 articles
Next Round: Supergay Spirits Is Bringing Joy to Craft Distilling
On this episode of “Next Round,” host Zach Geballe chats with Aaron Thorp , co-founder of Supergay Spirits. Thorp discusses his background as a beverage director working for...
28 days ago - Vine Pair
VinePair Podcast: Can the Restaurant Industry Overcome the Post-Covid Labor Crunch?
As vaccination rates across the U.S. continue to rise, Americans are returning to restaurants and bars - even in parts of the country that had previously been locked down. In...
29 days ago - Vine Pair
A rum with a vieux
1 oz Lightly Aged Rhum Agricole 1 oz Cognac 1/4 oz Smith & Cross Rum 1/4 oz Rich Simple Syrup 4 dash Peychaud's Bitters 2 dash Angostura Bitters Stir with ice, strain into an...
1 month ago - Cocktail Virgin Slut
VinePair Podcast: Wine Experts Are Ignoring Full-Bodied Reds - and Shouldn't Be
There's a bit of a disconnect these days when it comes to red wine in America. Consumers still seem to be deeply interested in and passionate about full-bodied red wines - be...
1 month ago - Vine Pair
Next Round: Bar Project 2021 Is Educating Students on the Future of Drinks
On this episode of “Next Round,” host Zach Geballe chats with Brian Connors, director of the Bacardi Center of Excellence at Florida International University. The center is...
1 month ago - Vine Pair
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To-Go Alcohol Is Now Permanently Legal in Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott officially signed the bill today, allowing restaurants and bars to offer boozy drinks for takeout and delivery
Tasting Challenge: Spanish Sherry
Often misunderstood, this week's challenge dives into Dry Sherry. Learn why this fortified wine may be perfect for your palate. Wine Folly - Learn about wine.
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2 oz Four Roses Bourbon 1/2 oz Averna 1/2 oz Zucca Rabarbaro 1 bsp Herbsaint Stir with ice, strain into a cocktail coupe, and garnish with an orange twist. Two Wednesdays ago...
Strawberry Margarita
This margarita combines fresh berries, aromatic reposado tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar for a little sweetness
The 13 Best Mezcal Brands for 2021
Despite the comparisons regularly thrown its way, mezcal occupies a unique place among the world's many distilled spirits. Hailing from Mexico and made from agave, there's an...
This Invention is Changing How We Open Wine Bottles
These days, almost everyone has Googled the phrase: “ How to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew ” - but the days of shoving pens into your wine are long gone. Instead, a...
VinePair Podcast: Inside Costières de Nîmes, One of the Rhône Valley's Most...
This week on a bonus episode of the “VinePair Podcast,” hosts Adam Teeter and Zach Geballe are joined by winemakers Michel Gassier from Château de Nages and Franck-Lin Dalle...
Bonny Doon Vineyard Picpoul ‘Beeswax Vineyard' 2020, Arroyo Seco, Calif
Randall Grahm , the founder of California's Bonny Doon Vineyard , does it again with this lovely take on the relatively obscure white Picpoul variety. The grape is grown most...
We Asked 14 Brewers: What Are the Best IPAs for Beginners?
If you know anything about craft beer, you know India Pale Ales, or IPAs , are wildly popular. The Brewers Association's chief economist Bart Watson estimates that the style...
The Difference Between Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot, Explained
For centuries, Champagne has been a symbol of refinement, luxury, and celebration. While sparkling wines can be made anywhere in the world, Champagne must come from the French...