We’re kicking off a new series about the fashion of wine: how trends have changed throughout history and the intersection of wine and pop culture. As many stories about the history of wine begin, we’re launching our exploration in Europe. Throughout the majority of the Middle Ages, thin white wines were all the rage in …
Wine 101: The Fashion of Wine: Falernian to Claret Read More »
Saying “God bless you” after someone sneezes. Knocking on wood to avoid jinxing a positive prediction. Crossing your fingers while hoping for a favorable outcome — there are many superstitions that influence people’s words and actions. Where drinking is concerned, there are countless examples that vary from country to country. And each one makes just …
8 of the World’s Most Curious Drinking Customs and Superstitions Read More »
When the latest wave of U.S. tariffs hit, some companies scrambled. Others had already pressure-tested their supply chain strategies for moments like this. Today, disruptions – whether from trade policy, labor strikes, extreme weather, or geopolitical instability – aren’t the exception. They’re the norm. That’s why real-time supply chain orchestration is no longer a nice-to-have. …
Ingredient suppliers announce new capabilities for ingredients and technologies to support beverage applications.
Vintage bottlings, or “dusties,” are often considered some of the most highly-sought after bourbons in the world, but tracking them down can be like finding a needle in a haystack. Thankfully, Buffalo Trace is bringing a beloved dusty back to life for the modern market. On Wednesday, the distillery announced the launch of Colonel E.H. …
In this episode of the Wine Podcast, host Jane Anson engages with Mike Juergens, head of the Bhutan Wine Company, discussing his unique journey into winemaking, the challenges and triumphs of creating wine in Bhutan, and insights into wine collecting and tasting. The conversation explores the essence of wine as an experience, the importance of …
Jane Anson The Wine Podcast: From Punk Rock to Wine Read More »
Everyone familiar with Guinness knows the brand for its stouts. There’s the crowd favorite Draught Stout, as well as Extra Stout, Foreign Extra Stout, and the more recently launched non-alcoholic offering Guinness 0.0. But several times throughout its modern history, Guinness has made attempts to diversify its portfolio, trying its hand at other styles. There …
A Beer Named ‘Enigma’: When Guinness Made a Canned Draught Lager in the ‘90s Read More »
As far as I know, no one has ever definitively determined the etymology of the word “tater” as it applies to the bourbon industry. Surely, it must have originated on straightbourbon.com, the first widespread online forum for discussing bourbon topics, both important and ridiculous. Or maybe it came from a private Facebook bourbon group, those …
When it comes to rosé, the light-bodied, quaffable wines of Provence undoubtedly rule the category. But for wine nerds interested in more age-worthy, complex versions of the style, it’s common to look to a smaller subregion of southern France, the Mourvèdre-based blends of Bandol. The sunny, windswept area is located right on the Mediterranean, leading …
8 Flavorful, Age-Worthy Alternatives to Domaine Tempier, Bandol’s Most Prized Rosé Read More »
Catherine, Princess of Wales, joined president Macron and King Charles III at the Windsor Castle banquet. President Macron and his wife, Brigitte, ended the first day of their UK visit with a luxurious state banquet hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, and the official menu showed a clear Anglo-French slant. …
Macron state banquet menu: Haut-Brion and English sparkling poured’ Read More »