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.

Wine 111

Wine Bottling 111

Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Montefalco is not a city commonly invoked when discussing red wine destinations. Umbria is not a region immediately surfacing to top of mind when thinking about Italian wines, and Sagrantino is certainly not a wine frequently discussed here in the United States. Far be it from me to quarrel with either suggestion.

Wine 115

Wine Club Bottling 115

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.

Sommelier 111

Sommelier Wine Bottling Bar 111

Drinkhacker

AUGUST 6, 2024

Argentina continues to be an outstanding source of wines that hit well above their price point. Today we are looking at 6 wines, all made by winemaker Marcelo Pelleriti with grapes from the Uco Valley in Mendoza, Argentina. A- / $18 2016 Marcelo Pelleriti Selection Blend of Terroir – 54% Malbec, 26% Syrah, and 20% Cabernet Franc.

Wine 111

Wine Alcohol Bottling 111

Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

A- / $32 2016 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley – At 8 years old, this wine is starting to show some age, as the fruit is becoming a little dull around the edges, short on vibrancy. It’s a beautiful start to a wine that will definitely benefit from some cellar time to fully find its footing.

Wine 105

Wine Bottling 105

Cheers

MARCH 22, 2024

We asked the our national wine panel to taste and rate Old World wines from this past year. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine’s retail price (which can vary from store to store and market to market). Four Stars (91-86): A very good wine and an excellent value.

Wine 110

Wine Bottling Alcohol 110

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.

Wine 105

Wine Alcohol Bottling 105

Cheers

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As per the agreement, Butterfly will acquire the wine company for an all-cash transaction that values the company at approximately $1.95 Duckhorn wines are available to consumers on five continents and in more than 50 countries. The post Duckhorn Wine Group Bought by Butterfly Equity appeared first on Cheers.

Wine 100

Wine 100

VinePair

JUNE 5, 2024

The red wines of Portugal are a melange of relatively unfamiliar grapes, often joined together in blends that distinguish the country from so many other wine regions where single-varietal wines dominate. Some of the wines are still labeled as such.

Wine 98

Wine Bottling Alcohol 98

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.

Wine 105

Wine Alcohol Infusions Bottling 105

VinePair

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Your friendly neighborhood wine shop is the perfect resource for fleshing out your wine wish list, as well as making other people’s wine wishes come true. Unsurprisingly, several are seeking Champagne , and there’s even a dessert wine in the mix. The wines on sommeliers’ holiday wish lists in 2023: Cruse Wine Co.

Sommelier 105

Sommelier Wine Aperitif Bottling 105

VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

Not to be outdone, gold medalist and wine enthusiast LeBron James soaked in America’s riveting basketball win against France with bottles that even the world’s top collectors would covet. So, what does a gold medalist’s wine lineup look like? We wonder if Simone Biles has recovered yet.)

Wine 91

Wine Bottling 91

Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Opened in 2016 by Tucson natives Ronnie and Christian Spece, Batch boasts one of the largest whiskey collections in the state, with more than 1,000 unique labels and counting. Whether you’re seeking a well-made craft cocktail, a beer brewed with local ingredients, or an education on mezcal, Tucson brings it home.

Beer 281

Beer Craft Cocktails Bar IPA 281

Cheers

DECEMBER 3, 2024

We asked the Cheers national wine panel to taste and rate their favorite pours from this past year. RATING SYSTEM Five Stars (92-100): A top-flight wine. Four Stars (86-91): A very good wine and an excellent value. A wine for which customers will keep coming back. This is THE wine for holiday dinners.

Wine 98

Wine Bottling 98

Advanced Mixology

JULY 5, 2024

As a Certified Wine Maker with years of experience in the industry, I'm excited to share my expert insights on the renowned wines of Paso Robles. This region is celebrated for its diverse range of grapes and exceptional wines. 2020 Shale Oak Syrah : This wine represents how Syrah is the perfect grape to be grown in Paso Robles.

Wine 96

Wine Live Music Live Music 96

VinePair

JANUARY 31, 2024

While Chenin Blanc is considered South Africa’s signature white wine (as I pointed out in my last column ), the country’s less heralded Sauvignon Blancs may be South Africa’s key to greater recognition and prominence in the wine world. Still, at a mere $9, the wine delivers, and you can read about it below.

Wine 105

Wine Bottling 105

Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Familia Pasqua’s wines are always exciting, whether you’re sipping on the luxe Mai Dire Mai Amarone or its more affordable Amarone della Valpollicella. For the Valpolicella, we’ve skipped ahead from 2016 to 2018 — note that this release (a DOCG) is different from the Mai Dire Mai release, which is a DOC wine.

Wine 115

Wine 115

VinePair

JULY 25, 2024

The much-anticipated summer Olympics are kicking off in Paris this week and, given the host city, there’s almost as much discourse around the event’s food and wine as the games themselves. So how can you replicate what’s arguably one of the world’s best wine-drinking destinations at home? That shouldn’t come as much of a surprise.

Wine 96

Wine Bottling Bar Alcohol 96

Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

As an international kikisake-shi (sake sommelier) and the first to receive the title of Miss Sake USA in 2016, Jessica Joly, marketing director at Sake Discoveries , appreciates how premium sake can be served at an array of temperatures: “On the rocks, cold, room temperature, warm, lukewarm, hot, extremely hot—it is unlike any other alcoholic beverage,” (..)

Sommelier 268

Sommelier Alcohol Bottling Beer 268

Chilled Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

Samuel Boulton (of “Suds n Duds” in Birmingham) created the Lime Leaf and won in 2016. A cool aspect about the Lime Leaf and Nori Seaweed is that they were initially created by two bartenders who competed and won the annual Gabriel Boudier Cocktail competition in the UK (Wizard Awards). The possibilities are endless.

Liqueur 246

Liqueur Bartending Bartender Gin 246

Cheers

JULY 1, 2024

Hoby Wedler , a chemist, entrepreneur and sensory expert, who opens the doors to the world of wine aromas and sensations with blindfolded wine tasting experiences. in organic chemistry from UC Davis in 2016. The final wine was a Prosecco DOC still wine from Voga.

Wine 110

Wine 110

Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

Rebekah Peppler: I started to split time between New York and Paris in late 2016. And something like Le Grande Plage [Lillet, amaro, bitters, sparkling wine] is the spritz that I want to be drinking when it’s warm and beautiful out. Imbibe: When did you relocate to Paris? I wrote some cocktail recipes into the book as well.

Happy Hour 290

Happy Hour Aperitif Bitters Wine 290

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 4, 2024

The pioneering Flavor Series has introduced an expanding range of flavored whiskies since 2016, including apple, vanilla, peach, and the new limited-edition blackberry flavor in 2024. Is Crown Royal Whisky or Bourbon? The average price for a 750ml bottle of Crown Royal Fine Deluxe is currently $31 on Wine-Searcher.

Zero-Proof 124

Zero-Proof Wine Bottling Whiskey 124

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. I first recognized the distinction of the Pinot Noirs back in 2016 on a visit to South Africa’s Winelands , as they are known. Kara-Tara’s 2021 Reserve Pinot Noir is also worth trying.

Wine 98

Wine Alcohol 98

VinePair

JANUARY 6, 2025

That branch, on Chrystie Street on the Lower East Side, lasted until 2016. The team found the Flatiron location two years ago and decided to put the newest extension of their wine bar brand, La Compagnie, on the ground floor, and tuck ECC in the snug basement space, which seats 35 to 40 people. ECC is back! I was not expecting that.

Bartender 105

Bartender Bartending Bar Head Bartender 105

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?

Wine 116

Wine Bottling 116

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

AUGUST 12, 2024

Apparently it’s returning after a three-year hiatus; I only ever remember stumbling upon it once, which would have been when I reviewed it for the GDB site in 2016. Moor’s Brewing discussed their plans to expand into Whole Foods, Total Wine and other retailers with Scripps News. I found it to be … okay.

Beer 189

Beer Pub Infusions Wine 189

VinePair

JANUARY 17, 2024

Like its people and culture, South African wine is a melting pot. It’s a stunningly beautiful part of the world, as I saw for myself on a visit in 2016. And the wines? There are so many that deserve more attention among American wine drinkers. The wine is aged in concrete and stainless-steel tanks.

Wine 116

Wine 116

Drinkhacker

MAY 12, 2024

Hard as it is to believe, Laura Catena has managed to squeeze in working on the family wines, running a medical clinic, the La Posta and Altaland lines, and who knows what else to establish a line of Pinot Noirs. After thorough scrutiny, their efforts culminated in the commencement of bottling in 2016.

Wine 105

Wine Bottling 105

VinePair

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Esteemed luxury wine company The Duckhorn Portfolio will be acquired by Los Angeles-based private equity firm Butterfly Equity for $1.95 The company also acquired Sonoma-Cutrer in November 2023 , growing their presence in the white wine category with the third-largest luxury Chardonnay brand in the U.S. by volume, selling 2.6

Wine 98

Wine 98

Drinkhacker

JANUARY 29, 2024

Before that, it was often wine cask-aged, with sherry from Spain leading the way. In 2021, Redbreast doubled down on this heritage when they launched the Iberian Series, a limited-edition line of non-age-stated Redbreast single pot still whiskeys finished in wine casks from the Iberian Peninsula. It’s not a random selection of casks.

Whiskey 115

Whiskey Wine Scotch Whiskey Liqueur 115

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Founded by Tom Caruso in 2017, the Oregon-based winery rapidly gained a following for its elegant, low-intervention wines. Though still relatively limited, the wine is undeniably popular among natural wine enthusiasts, continuously gaining steam across the country. Family Ties For Caruso, the move east is a homecoming.

Wine 116

Wine Club Liquor Bottling 116

Chilled Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Founders Albert Peters, Edwin Pooley, and Edgar McClain began making fruit wine and brandies from the abundance of fruit in the region, taking only a brief hiatus to make industrial alcohol for the war effort.

Brandy 241

Brandy Vodka Tequila Bartender 241

Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This one’s a blend of 7-, 13-, and 16-year-old bourbons that is finished in Tokaji wine casks, the Hungarian sweet wine that seems to be making a surprising run at the whiskey world of late. Compare to releases from 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , 2021 , and 2022. 101 proof.

Whiskey 116

Whiskey Wine Bottling 116

VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Each of Outward Wines’ scenic labels provides a small window into the lives of its founders, Ryan Pace and Natalie Siddique: A distant mountain range on the Shell Creek Chenin Blanc, an arid desert on the Massa Vineyard Cabernet Franc, or even a glimpse into the depths of the Pacific Ocean on the winery’s new Bassi Vineyard Pinot Noir.

Wine 52

Wine Bottling 52

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Michelle Wine Estates had acquired the celebrated Sonoma winery, it would return to its independent roots. Along with a few investors, Patz & Hall’s founding winemaker James Hall had decided to buy the winery back and was ready to take it to new heights — while betting big on Patz & Hall’s inaugural wine: Chardonnay.

Wine 105

Wine Bottling 105

Drink Me

OCTOBER 20, 2023

5 wines that will go down a scream on Halloween Halloween is as famous for its scares, and also for a certain amount of indulgence. wines that put the BOO in Boozy on Halloween and remain delicous while they last. The Vice Wines Orange of Gewurztraminer, 2022 An orange wine for Halloween? Drink up, witches! Sign us up!

Wine 52

Wine Bottling Bar 52