It’s fickle and delicate. It’s ancient and ethereal. Pinot Noir is one of the most fascinating grape varieties on the planet. Originally from France’s esteemed Burgundy region, Pinot Noir is the grape behind some of the world’s most expensive and prestigious wines, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely inaccessible. There are great, wallet-friendly expressions of …
The day after Christmas is typically a super-slow time for breaking news, especially in beer. Man drinks nine spiced Christmas ales! Tune in at 11 to hear about his hangover cure — leftover ham! But on Dec. 26, a tantalizing post appeared on the BeerAdvocate forum. During a recent shopping trip, a North Carolina beer …
For a basic home bar setup, there are a few essentials: a jigger, mixing glass, shaker tin, bar spoon, strainer, hand juicer, and a few nice glasses. But beyond the bare necessities, there is a whole world of fancy gadgets that exist as wants, not needs. We’re not just talking about cocktail gear. There’s doodads …
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We all know the name, the look, the bubbly bliss of Veuve Clicquot Champagne. It’s the kind of luxury that’s hard to miss: a deep green bottle belted in solaire yellow, regal and poised and full of effervescent joy. Once you pop it, a glass full of sparkle. But we all know Veuve Clicquot for …
Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2025 results will be announced on Wednesday 18 June. A rigorous judging process has seen thousands of wines blind-tasted by almost 250 leading experts in their field, including Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers. Specific medal winners remain a closely guarded secret, but several judges have offered a few personal tasting …
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Inside NYC’s Wine Retail Apocalypse – How Tariffs, Pot and Ozempic Are Decimating Wine Retailers: From the dramatic fall of storied institutions to the rise and subsequent struggles of digital innovators, the wine retail sector presents a case study of an industry in flux…
June 10, 2025 (Yountville, CA) — Rich Frank and John Hansen, longtime friends and business partners of the late celebrity chef Michael Chiarello, are thrilled to announce their full ownership […]
June 10, 2025 (Napa, CA) — Treasury Wine Estates (ASX: TWE), one of the world’s leading luxury wine companies, announces its Squealing Pig brand’s title as the official wine sponsor […]
June 10, 2025 (United Kingdom) — Delivering Happiness Limited, parent company of sustainable packaging pioneer Packamama, has appointed Richard Lloyd to help lay the foundations for what could evolve into […]
The Summit will take place from June 19-22, 2025 and will feature a Sip Around the World event where guests can enjoy wines from founding Global AVA wine regions. June […]