October 2025

Sommelier Matthew Kaner Blind Tastes a wine and breaks down his blind tasting process.

October 14, 2025 (Atascadero, CA) — This fall in San Luis Obispo, CA, the 2025 Sustainable Ag Expo is your gateway to the knowledge, tools, and CE hours that matter […]

South Tyrol’s London showcase illustrates how producers are responding to the demand for richer, more meaningful experiences.

As Fairtrade Fortnight shone a spotlight on ethical sourcing, wine producers and industry voices gather at the Argentine Ambassador’s Residence to tackle a key challenge: why does Fairtrade still struggle with a perception problem in wine, and what can be done to change the narrative?

This video reveals 6 top Italian wines that you have to try now! As John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm explains, these wines include red wines and a w…

It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!  We are back in Montepulciano for more reviews! and the owner’s responses continue to steal the spotlight—a masterclass in polite, yet firm, indignation. Wineries where the owners …

🎧Tuscan Tastes and Terrible Takes: Where the Wine is Fine, But the Owner’s Defense is Finer Read More »

Cheap bourbons are the category’s unsung heroes. These cost-effective labels consistently deliver on flavor and are often some of the most versatile bourbons on the market — enjoyable on their own or mixed into cocktails for a casual, unfussy evening. The same can’t really be said for the luxury bottles liquor stores and bottle shops …

We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Bourbon? (2025) Read More »

One of the great wines of Italy — and sometimes referred to as “the king of wines” — Barolo can be a bit intimidating. Unlike similarly famous regions like Chianti, there aren’t a lot of great entry-level bottlings to explore. And though the region can seem pretty straightforward — the wine goes by one name …

10 Producers You Should Know to Get Into Barolo Read More »

Whiskey is a product of several crucial decisions that impact both style and flavor. Choices like the base grain, barrel selection, and how long the liquid ages are all relatively self-explanatory. But the difference between using a sweet mash or a sour mash might not be as easy to grasp. The terms aren’t totally unfamiliar …

Ask a Distiller: What’s the Difference Between Sweet Mash and Sour Mash Whiskey? Read More »

‘As the fruits begin to fade, the scents of autumn arrive, bringing to mind a glorious decades-old Grenache.’ I envy my dog. On our woodland walk each morning her nose is low to the ground, all the better for drawing in scents. As the leaves change colour it’s a picturesque landscape, but there’s a better …

Smell: How our most overlooked sense can ground us Read More »