November 2025

If you like stirred and boozy classics like Negronis and Manhattans, chances are you’ve had Carpano Antica Formula. The Italian-born beverage is widely considered the world’s first-ever sweet vermouth — and now it’s a fixture at bars all around the world. First invented in 1786 in Turin by Antonio Benedetto Carpano, the sweet vermouth is …

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 Champagne may inspire all the cheesy quotes, but it’s Prosecco that consistently delivers on value.

There are some general rules of thumb to follow when contemplating whether to sign an open letter. It’s always a good idea to get a sense of who the other cosigners are, at least at the outset, lest you put yourself on a list of self-important doofuses, intellectual charlatans, and/or former associates of Jeffrey Epstein. …

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From Swiss Rocket Scientist to Winemaker

“Wine for the greater good” is the point behind Tinte Cellars in Washington state. Sneaking in under the wire just ahead of harvest I was…

Why Dukes Family Vineyards delays them. Plus – Michael Lundeen’s exemplary bubbly.

Spottswoode Winery is not only a pioneering winery of the Napa Valley, but a forward-thinking property that made a critical decision in the mid-80s.🔔Subscri…

National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes Will Carry a Lineup of Copper Cane Wines at Lenovo Center in the 2025-2026 Season Napa Valley, CA (November 6, 2025) – Copper Cane Wines & […]

289: How Spotted Lanternfly Puts Grapes at Risk—and What Growers Can Do Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is more than a nuisance, it poses a serious risk…