August 2025

I got into the world-famous Krug Champagne house, a place where only a select few are allowed.We were given access to their cellar, where they store wines ov…

When it comes to used barrels, three things matter most: aroma, integrity, and reliability.What Is TCA—and Why Should You Care?TCA (2,4,6-Trichloroanisole) is the chemical compound behind cork t

Vino Vanguards: Part Two

 Some of the world’s most expensive vodkas have seen a dramatic downturn in pricing, could politics be at play?

 The hits keep coming for Champagne, but at least this year’s harvest looks promising.

 The uncertainty over wine tariffs continues as a court case offers a ray of hope to importers.

These United States, you see, wouldn’t exist without high tea – and high tea taxes. When the British crown taxed our tea imports to raise revenue, it assumed that the colonists wouldn’t dare forgo the snobbish daily ritual of hot water, scones and clotted cream. But our forefathers tossed that tea into the sea. And, …

Katherine Cole: When wine met tariffs, history rarely went according to plan Read More »

Whether it’s the pub down the street or a swanky cocktail lounge a few neighborhoods over, most drinks lovers are regulars at at least one bar. Maybe they pop in often enough that the staff knows their name or perhaps they only frequent a few times a season. But if one thing is certain, it’s …

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Two and a half years ago, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discussed the growing market of American-made amaro. Back then, amaro was all the rage. Bitter beverages were dominating sales. Restaurants were dropping amari lists after dinner to enjoy as a digestif or to pair with dessert. But now, all of the amari service seems to …

The VinePair Podcast: Did the Amaro Craze Fizzle? Read More »