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

JUNE 13, 2024

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. What counts as a bang for your buck is subjective, of course, especially when it comes to the priciest wines on the shelf. Here’s what the pros said.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 29, 2024

We aren’t ones to shy away from additional wines from Merry Edwards, with this wintertime release spanning more 2021 pinot noirs, two whites, and the first sparkling wine we’ve tasted from the winery — this one bottled in honor of the upcoming eclipse.

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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

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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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2023

A retirement home dining room isn’t the usual starting point for a wine career, but for Ron Acierto, wine and beverage director at ōkta in McMinnville, Oregon, the unlikely fine-dining ethos in this establishment piqued his interest. During his first trip to Oregon, he became enamored with the region’s wines.

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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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Just Drinks

MAY 16, 2024

In 2015, Mark Reynier founded the Waterford Distillery and acquired Diageo’s brewery in County Waterford, Ireland.

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VinePair

JANUARY 30, 2024

America has a sweet tooth, but when it comes to wine, many tend to avoid bottles with a high sugar content. But if you find a well-made, harmonious bottle, sweet wines can be some of the most complex and age-worthy wines in the world. In sweet wines, balance is key. There’s a bright pop of peppery, dark fruit on the nose.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The hottest new wine of 2023 turned up the heat on the wine industry: Stella Rosa Pineapple & Chili, the first of three new additions to the company’s Spicy Series. The low-alcohol (5 percent ABV) wine blends Moscato d’Asti grapes with tropical fruit natural flavors and a distillate of Calabrian chilis.

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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. This wine is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, resulting in an expressive flavor profile with notes of green apples and minerals. 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. But certain examples reach an extra level of luxury, and a new report by Wine-Searcher has revealed the most expensive bottles of Champagne this year. Keep reading to discover the most expensive Champagne wines of 2024, according to Wine-Searcher: 10.

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Good Spirits News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Founded in 2015 by Carolyn Kim, lawyer and mother of twins, the Yobo Spirit House is on a mission to elevate the Korean American Spirit. Now, YOBO is produced in California and is made from a blend of Northern California wine grapes, local short-grain Calrose rice, and organic wheat.

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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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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

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 There are signs, however, that this is starting to change.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Waterford’s Beginnings & Ethos Waterford Distillery was founded by Mark Reynier in 2015 on the site of a former Guinness Brewery. However, Reynier’s past experience in wine selling made him believe that the whiskey was only as good as the barley used to make it.

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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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Spiritz

AUGUST 13, 2024

This milestone underscores his exceptional expertise and dedication to the world of wine. He first gained recognition by winning the Hilton South East Asia FB Masters Sommelier Cup in Jakarta, in 2015. In a historic achievement, Kamal Malik has become the first Indian to earn the prestigious Master Sommelier title.

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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. There are also some new wines that hint at the future of the region, focusing on organic agriculture and single-vineyard or vintage expressions. This wine is the perfect example of Chavost’s new direction.

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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. Christopher reviewed the 2015 and 2017 vintages four years ago to high praise. This, unsurprisingly, is no exception.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 25, 2024

Allegedly, Walker wanted to revive age statements originally used by William Teacher & Sons’ blends in the 1960s, but it quickly became an open secret that the age statement bottlings contained considerably older stocks – the peak for The Glendronach 15 Year Old was in 2015, when consumers were actually enjoying a 21 Year Old whisky.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

After changing hands several times, it was revived by Limestone Branch Distillery in 2015, led by Stephen Beam, descendants of both the Dant and Beam families. The Bottled-in-Bond Decanter series usually sees two installments per year – one in the Spring and one in the Fall.

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Drink Me

APRIL 24, 2023

Made by the oldest wine co-operative in France , this golden-rose colored wine proves the ageability of pinot blanc. The wine’s aroma of honey-ripe and dried apples brings the change of seasons into sharp focus: a gentle transition from late summer to early autumn. Notes: Serve chilled, not super-cold. Alcohol 13%.

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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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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 14, 2025

The organization, founded by Deborah Brenner in 2015, has grown into a global force uniting professionals across all three tiers of the industry. Through its foundation, WOTVS has awarded $959,620 in scholarships to women in 80 countries, supporting professional development in food, wine, spirits, beer, and hospitality industries.

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VinePair

JUNE 11, 2024

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. The standard 750-ml bottle can be found at ReserveBar, Total Wine, Binnys, and select retailers for an SRP of $24.99.

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VinePair

MAY 29, 2024

There are classic bottles from Champagne with centuries of history behind them, playful pét-nats from Slovenia, inventive expressions from California, and terroir-driven wines from Long Island. With summer fast approaching, it’s time to stock up on these stunning pink wines. Here are the 25 best sparkling rosés for 2024.

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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. So what makes this Champagne so special that celebrities and wine enthusiasts alike swoon over it?

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VinePair

MAY 8, 2024

South African Pinot Noir is still under the radar — as are most South African wines — even though their quality and range has gotten better and better. They include a couple labeled “Western Cape,” which encompasses just about all of South Africa’s wine areas and is the equivalent of saying a wine comes from “California.”

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Founded by Laura Willoughby in 2015, Club Soda is the leading voice of the mindful drinking movement. This will include making available alcohol-free choices during the pre-drinks reception, on individual tables during the ceremony, and during the afterparty which will include beer, wine and cocktails.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 4, 2024

Its range of expressions (all packed in different colored velvet bags) continues to grow including the high-proof Black in 2010, and Northern Harvest Rye in 2015. In Illinois, the best place to purchase Fine Deluxe is Chicago’s oldest wine and spirit merchant, The House of Glunz for $19.99. Is the whisky gluten-free?

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 24, 2024

The Silver Oak name is an earned one: In 2015 it became the first American winery to own its own cooperage. This is a bit fleeting, however, as the wine-driven tannins rush back in to give the conclusion a gritty, lightly bitter character. but rather in Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon casks.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 18, 2024

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. Named after a Texas river, this spirit started in 2015 when Garrison Brothers procured a local winery’s decades-old port casks to age 4-year-old bourbon.

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Bevspot

JULY 12, 2019

Before joining BevSpot, Trevor Bernatchez spent over 15 years in the world of restaurants and wine retail. After becoming a Certified Sommelier in 2015, Trevor was looking for new challenges for his career in the beverage industry. As BevSpot’s Sr.

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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 Informed Drinker

APRIL 17, 2021

We were especially excited to try their 2015 Paxxito (pronounced pa-see-to) dessert wine, which recently won the 2021 Virginia Governor’s Cup. It’s uncommon for a dessert wine to win a top spot like this, but after tasting it we could certainly see why.

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