VinePair

MAY 14, 2024

When that feeling hits, we know it’s time for VinePair’s annual ranking of the best rosé wines. While rosé used to be the unrivaled summer beverage, in 2024 it’s going up against orange wines, chillable reds, and the infallible spritz. Cerasuolo means “cherry” in Italian, in reference to the wine’s intense cherry-like color.

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VinePair

JUNE 11, 2024

The relaunch, announced Tuesday, includes an updated formula and a sleek new bottle design. The brand removed the “double aged” labeling from the expression in 2015 and reclassified the bourbon as “ extra aged ,” which left its exact in-barrel aging time unclear.

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VinePair

JUNE 13, 2024

When you’re shopping for bottles from Bordeaux , prices can get steep. This legendary region produces some of the best wines in the world, with old-vine grapes that offer a signature intensity and structure that can’t be replicated anywhere else. Katie Morton, wine director, Eliza , Hudson Valley, N.Y. Here’s what the pros said.

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VinePair

JUNE 26, 2024

Understanding wine is often about comparisons: If you’re not familiar with a certain variety, what does it remind you of? The issue is tannins, the chewy, often “dusty” remnants of the grapes that coat the mouth, give red wines structure, and make them worthy of aging. Those young California Cabs are quite tannic. Plenty of time.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

It says something when a well-known TV series about Italian food, in an episode about Puglia, ignores the wines of the region in the heel of the boot of southern Italy. But the wines? I guess the show’s host (a well-known actor) and producers must have figured that Puglia is still a backwater region when it comes to wine.

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VinePair

AUGUST 21, 2024

It’s the country’s most celebrated wine region, known primarily for the red Tempranillo grape, which, like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in Bordeaux, produces elegant, medium-bodied wines that lend themselves to lengthy barrel aging. In some ways, Rioja is the Bordeaux of Spain. Examples of both styles are in the list below.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Even though we love all categories of wine here at VinePair, there’s no arguing that the undisputed champ of the holiday season is Champagne. There’s really no better way to spread the holiday spirit than with a bottle of bubbly, but making the perfect selection can be a daunting task. Do you spring for a vintage bottling?

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VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The renowned sparkling wine fetches a high sum for both its quality and status. The Champagne method requires labor-intensive winemaking practices and a long time aging in the bottle, and the small French region it hails from is full of history and prestige. Average score: 96. Average price: $2,136. Average score: 96.

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VinePair

JUNE 16, 2024

Bottled water is nothing new. While it’s hard to nail down exactly when the very first water bottle was invented, packaging water for transportation dates all the way back to ancient times. It didn’t take long for the environmental impact of these plastic bottles to become obvious.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Northern Rhône Valley has some of the most breathtaking vineyards in the world — and some of the most stunning wines. The Northern Rhône has a more continental climate, not as warm as that of the south, and the wines, especially the reds, can be a bit lighter (though not “light”), lower in alcohol, and offer more acidity.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2024

A person-by-person palate shift helps Alma’s cultivate a customer base crossing over from sour ales or natural wines. He started at Angry Orchard in 2015 and starred in TV commercials for the country’s largest cidery. People aren’t beer drinkers, cider drinkers, wine drinkers, or spirit drinkers,” says co-founder Larsen.

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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 5, 2024

The bold wine benefits from having such a lengthy aging regimen — we’re five years out from harvest now — and it has settled down appropriately in the bottle as a result. Tart, lightly tannic, and round with black fruit, it’s a wine that’s really come well into its own. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon Mt.

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BarLifeUK

JUNE 24, 2024

The bar, and a couple of restaurants in the market, are owned by a couple, Louis and Mina, who moved to the UK from Portugal 20 years ago, and the most interesting thing about Secret Bar’s drinks offering is that all the wine and draft beer it stocks come from Portugal. Graveney Gin Graveney Gin In short, I have no idea.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

A few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to receive an invitation to someone’s lovely home in the central Kentucky countryside to enjoy an evening focused exclusively on wines from Napa’s Rutherford Valley. Quality was not in short supply, with many hard-to-find vintages or bottles attainable in highly specialized shops.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Champagne is the ultimate celebration wine, adding some bubbly spirit to holidays, birthdays, or even an average Tuesday night. To help make sure you’re shelling out for the right bottle, we’ve compiled a list of the best Champagnes to buy right now, whether you’re looking to splurge on bubbles well over $100 or find a great value for $50.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Few red wines carry the cachet of Cabernet Sauvignon. The varietal’s textural intensity and richness make it an ideal food-pairing wine. Given these qualities, it’s no surprise that Cab represents some of the world’s most legendary — and most expensive — red wines on the primary market and the collector circuit.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

Even white rum has to rest before hitting the bottling line. Most of the conversations around wine and spirits are about the producers. She says the catalyst may have been a 2015 article about the health problems encountered by workers in Flor de Caña’s Nicaraguan sugarcane fields, which prompted boycotts and online protests. “It

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 25, 2024

Matured in a combination of Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso ex-Sherry casks sourced from Spain, The Glendronach 15 Year Old is bottled at 46% ABV. The average price for a 750ml bottle of The Glendronach Revival 15 Year Old is currently $109 on Wine-Searcher. Where Is The Glendronach 15 Year Old Produced?

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VinePair

DECEMBER 28, 2023

One of the most widely known Champagne brands on the market, you may have first heard it referenced in a song on the radio, or recognized its distinct appearance in a wine shop or nightclub. Either way, there’s no denying that this prestigious bottle of bubbly has made its mark on pop culture.

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VinePair

MAY 29, 2024

Popping a bottle of pink bubbly can add a festive touch to an impromptu celebration, provide the perfect pairing for a fine-dining menu, or get the conversation flowing at brunch. Plus, as the category of sparkling rosé continues to grow, there’s an increasingly diverse range of bottles to choose from to help match each occasion.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 18, 2024

A rabid fanbase, in part, supports this, with, among other things, a waitlist of more than 18,000 to volunteer on bottling days. One of the more unique yearly releases from here, and what’s being reviewed today, is the Guadalupe bourbon whiskey finished in a port wine barrel.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

in 2015 for a job at the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science, he didn’t know much about the city, or anyone in it. So he started attending free wine tastings at Market Street Wine. So he started attending free wine tastings at Market Street Wine. “I When Reggie Leonard moved to Charlottesville, Va.,

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

However, this underrated grape produces some wildly complex, food-friendly wines that deserve your attention. Wines made from Cab Franc range from light and quaffable to rich and tannic depending on both region and winemaking styles. We tasted wines across the spectrum and compiled a list of the top bottles for you to seek out.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 15, 2024

This week on Scotch Legends, we take a (nose)dive into the Springbank 12 Year Old 100 Proof, bottled in the 1980s for Samaroli. The Springbank 12 Year Old 100 Proof was bottled for the legendary Italian independent bottler and importer, Samaroli , in the early 1980s. Almost pungent, after more than 20 years in its bottle.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Teeling Irish Whiskey , established in Dublin, Ireland, in 2015, represented, at the time, one of the first of a new wave of Irish whiskey brands to emerge from a country with a once dominant whiskey scene. However, there’s still some of the old stuff left around, and now and again, it appears in rarer bottlings.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 13, 2024

Opening a second grocer’s shop in Edinburgh’s South Bridge area in 1836, George expanded to also operate as a wine and spirit merchant. In Glasgow, the business concentrated on the wine and spirit trade as George began to create his own blended whiskies in 1865. his, George Jr.,

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 27, 2024

The core bottling, Jack Daniel’s Old No. it has won the admiration of celebrities, including the iconic Frank Sinatra, who was rumoured to be buried with a bottle of Jack Daniel’s. After much deliberation the iconic square bottle was chosen with Daniel commenting that it was “A square bottle for a square shooter”.

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BarLifeUK

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It was in 2015 where I competed for the GB world class title with Diageo and I won the GB heat and represented the GB in South Africa in 2015. AR: Coming from a Scotch whisky background I have always experienced people’s mindset to be involved with age numbers on bottles and distillery names.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Compass Box , founded in 2000 by John Glaser, has long been revered by blended scotch whisky lovers for its transparent approach to whisky blending and bottling. Whilst almost every bottle of Compass Box whisky is stunning, nothing embodies the combination of craftsmanship and artistry, for me, more than Whisky & Ink.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

But should you rush to grab a bottle? Talisker Skye boasts a collection of awards, including Silver at The Scotch Whisky Masters (2015), Gold at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (2017), as well as a Bronze Medal at the World Whiskies Awards (2018). Let’s dive in and find out.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 13, 2024

We’ll delve into the Urquhart family’s four generations of leadership, their pioneering role in the single malt revolution, and the landmark bottlings that have cemented their place in whisky history. Additionally, we’ll examine the opening of The Cairn Distillery and a dedicated gin distillery.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Seitan suggested a barrel-aged Chardonnay from Wyncroft Wine , a then unknown winery in southwest Michigan. Then I showed them the bottle,” Seitan says, shrugging at his pricey little bet. “It It was the only way I could convince them there’s good wine being made in Michigan.” You can make excellent, world-class wine anywhere.”

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 18, 2024

In 2002 and 2017 the same bottle of 62-year-old Dalmore whisky smashed expectations, and pre-sale estimates, to become the most expensive bottle of whisky in the world. In 2002 the 62-year-o ld whisky smashed expectations, and its pre-sale estimate, to become the most expensive bottle of whisky in the world. at McTears Glasgow.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

One of the romantic notions that can connect drinkers to a given bottle of wine is the idea that said wine is the product of generations of labor, a plot of land, and a winemaking ethos passed down through the generations to the current standard bearer. Others get the wine bug a bit earlier. “I

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Liquorista

AUGUST 9, 2021

Have you ever come home from a long day of work, plopped down on your couch, went to pour yourself a nice glass of red wine and found out that your wine has turned sour? That’s one of the many reasons you should buy boxed red wine next time you’re at the grocery store instead of your classic bottled wine.

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VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

Just as easy to make as they are to enjoy, Spritzes are typically made with a liqueur, Prosecco , and a splash of soda water, creating something that’s not quite wine but not quite a cocktail, either. Swapping out the cocktail’s traditional glassware for a large wine glass. And people can’t get enough. Their first move?

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VinePair

DECEMBER 21, 2023

There were heists and high-speed chases over stolen Champagne , drunk animals and tequila bottles filled with liquid meth — and that’s just the beginning. Mexican Officials Discover Nearly 12,000 Tequila Bottles Filled With Liquid Meth Credit: Semar Yes, you read that right. Did Jeff Bezos Get ‘Ripped Off’ on $4,000 Engagement Wine?

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