The Best Value Red Bordeaux of 2025
Bordeaux might not be trendy anymore, but it still knows how to dish up a deal or two.
June 2025
State of the Shopper survey reflects complex market
Concerns are prompting consumers to change their shopping habits, according to a recent survey. Acosta Group’s “2025 State of the Shopper Survey” reveal how shoppers are navigating economic uncertainty and tariff concerns with resilience and adaptability.
Walls: The joy of sand
Rounded galets roulés, or pudding stones as they’re sometimes called, are the most emblematic soil of the Southern Rhône. They’re the same size, shape – and sometimes colour – of bodybuilders’ biceps, which gives you a hint of what to expect from this powerful terroir. There’s another type of soil however, little discussed and undervalued, …
PepsiCo advances AI agenda
PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., announced plans to deploy Agentforce, the digital labor platform from Salesforce for bringing trusted, autonomous AI agents into the flow of work.
We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Best Gin for Mixing Classic Cocktails?
Gin cocktails have long been pillars of American drinks culture. Classics like the Bee’s Knees, Southside, and White Lady became popular during Prohibition. Partially out of necessity: Their bold aromas and flavors helped drown out the harsh “bathtub gins” being crudely produced at the time. A century later, we’re still enjoying the fruits of this …
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As Exports Soar, the Czech Republic’s World-Record Beer Consumption Is Slumping
When you’re the world champion, all eyes are on your next move — even when it comes to putting away cold ones. Last month, the Czech Beer and Malt Association announced what many saw as unwelcome and apparently shocking news: In the country that regularly drinks the most beer per capita, consumption dropped last year, …
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The VinePair Podcast: Are Wine Festivals Worth It for Wineries?
At most wine festivals, few attendees are going to be jotting down tasting notes and cataloging their favorite vintages of the day. More often than not, people go to these events to socialize, drink, and be merry — not necessarily learn. Of course, wineries participate in festivals to ultimately get exposure and boost their bottom …
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Pine Ridge’s Chenin Blanc + Viognier: A Refreshing Classic for the Casual & Wellness-Minded Wine Drinker
As summer settles in and temperatures rise, wine lovers are reaching for bottles that not only refresh but also align with a more wellness-minded lifestyle. Crisp, food-friendly, and versatile for any occasion, few wines fit the bill better than Pine Ridge Vineyards’ most popular white blend: Chenin Blanc + Viognier, fondly known as CB+V. This …
The Dividing Lines for Sustainable Wine
Wine’s claims to sustainable status have become so ubiquitous they risk becoming essentially meaningless.
Bolthouse Farms, Tajín launch Mangonada Smoothie
Bolthouse Farms, Bakersfield, Calif., and iconic chile-lime seasoning brand Tajín, Houston, Texas, have teamed up to deliver the limited-edition Mangonada Smoothie with Tajín.