You can never be 100 percent sure what you’ll get when you walk into a bar. Even if a spot boasts a list of accolades, the hospitality might fall flat or a drink that looks great on social media may not live up to the hype. Those are red flags for sure, but luckily there …
We Asked 12 Bartenders: What Bottle Is a ‘Green Flag’ When You See It at a Bar? (2025) Read More »
Matcha wasn’t ready for this. A-frame signs hawk Grinch-tinted carrot cake lattes. Your daily dose of collagen now comes in green. There’s matcha deodorant. Matcha patches for de-puffing your under-eye bags. Home cooks can whip up a disorienting-looking batch of matcha hummus. Obviously Dunkin’ has a green tea-dusted donut. And, as Ellen Cushing writes in …
For years now, the Champagne AOC has pushed a narrative that its name is protected and that “Champagne” should not be used to describe any other consumer product, regardless of whether or not it contains alcohol. It shouldn’t be used to describe vinegars, it shouldn’t be listed as a color, and it absolutely should not …
The VinePair Podcast: How Much Does the ‘Champagne’ Brand Matter? Read More »
If you’re stuck scrolling websites searching for hyperspecific gifts for each of your friend’s niche interests, it might be time to consider grabbing a bottle of wine instead. And for the cool, winter months red wine is always a great option — whether it’s a glou-glou bottle of Gamay to get the festivities started or …
The 7 Best Red Wines to Gift This Holiday (2025) Read More »
Who among us hasn’t been in this scenario: It’s almost closing time and you’re ready to settle your tab and leave, but the line of people at the bar trying to make last call is five people deep — and you’ll need to wait at least 20 minutes just to pay your bill. Or maybe …
Meet TabX: The Technology Setting the New Sipping Status Quo Read More »
With Thanksgiving on the horizon, Adam, Joanna, and Zack take this episode of the “VinePair Podcast” to talk about their Thanksgiving plans. They’ll chat about what they’re cooking and baking, who they’re cooking and baking for, and most of all what they’ll be drinking along with it. Tune in for more. Zach is reading: What …
New Year experience celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Judgement of Paris December 1, 2025 (Napa, CA) — The Napa Valley Wine Train is excited to welcome the return of the […]
Oregon wines claim 5 spots on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list
Monday, December 01 Trending Story Treasury Wine Estates Hit by Major US Write-Down Australia’s largest wine producer has slashed the value of its US business amid weakening demand. The move […]
