While other clear spirits like tequila and gin have seen their popularity soar in recent years, vodka remains America’s best-selling spirit. And it’s easy to understand why — it’s the star component in several of the world’s most popular cocktails, including the Bloody Mary, the Cosmopolitan, and, of course, the now ever-trending Espresso Martini. To …
In 2025, the pendulum of drink trends didn’t swing back and forth — it ran amok. Tariffs drove prices up, and general market chaos ensued. The wine industry took a big step back from major entry-level brands in its ongoing struggle to connect with consumers. Martinis (and their garnishes) somehow got even weirder. And coffee …
What began as a weekly pop-up inside the now-shuttered restaurant Fort Defiance slowly evolved into one of Brooklyn’s most imaginative cocktail destinations. Sunken Harbor Club charted its own unlikely course — thanks, in part, to a shortage of decent drinks near the Downtown Brooklyn courthouses (yes, really) and the sudden availability of one of New …
Champagne as a region has largely operated as an ecosystem of large houses and growers. But starting in the 1990s, buzz built around a new category: grower Champagne. Known as Récoltant-Manipulant (RM), these small producers not only farmed grapes but made their own Champagne. Many championed organic farming and low-intervention practices, which dovetailed with the …
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Though we may be past the peak of the hazy craze, IPAs still reign supreme in the craft beer circuit. If you want proof, all you need to do is pop into your local taproom and peruse the menu. When you do, you’ll likely spot one or two hazy IPAs, if not more. Named after …
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In 1976, shockwaves reverberated through the worldwide wine community: For the first time, an American wine bested every French offering in a major competition. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon triumphed over prestigious Bordeaux wines at the Judgement of Paris blind tasting. The winery, founded in 1970, firmly established Napa Valley as a serious competitor …
The battle of the San Francisco International Wine Competition is over, and Ukraine is claiming victory.
Third-generation vintner Melissa Aellen balances Simple Theory’s growth with Linganore operations and advocacy for Maryland’s wine industry.
If you’re dreaming of life on the Costa del Sol or planning a move to Spain, Spanish wine is a big part of the lifestyle🍷In this special episode, Sandra tak…
