You’re at a bar, you scan the menu, and nothing piques your interest. You might resort to an old reliable — a Boulevardier, a Whiskey Sour, or a dirty Gin Martini — but for some reason, your usual go-tos sound unappealing. Then, all of a sudden, the server walks up to your seat and asks …
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With cratering domestic wine consumption, the uncertainty of on-again, off-again tariffs on exports to the U.S., and serious challenges from climate change, many French winemakers and grape growers are considering a heartbreaking offer. Starting this month, vineyard owners can apply for funds of €4,000 per hectare — equivalent to about $1,910 per acre — if …
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In the United States, whiskey styles like bourbon, rye, and Scotch might be the most popular, but no category has been able to match the rapid success of Japanese whisky of late. Delicate and complex, Japanese whisky has skyrocketed in popularity since it was introduced to the American market in 1990. From 2013 to 2022, …
Here’s a quiet truth the wine industry doesn’t seem ready to admit:
The Sunbury, Northumberland County, winery and restaurant that’s known for hosting major rock concerts will continue operations while seeking new ownership.
Can Wine Appellation Systems Withstand Climate Change?: Extreme weather is testing long-standing appellation rules on allowed grape varieties, vineyard locations, and more, intensifying the debate over the future relevance of geographical indications…
Extreme weather is testing long-standing appellation rules on allowed grape varieties, vineyard locations, and more, intensifying the debate over the future relevance of geographical indications
by Andrew ChalkJonathan Cristaldi, USA wine correspondent for Decanter magazine, began his own blog this year and just released his list of Top 100 Wines of 2025. Be aware that the list excludes Napa, where Decanter Magazine has first claim on his writing, but represents everything else: California, Oregon. Washington, Virginia, New York, elsewhere, and …
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Success doesn’t rely on luck, but rather on your wit, humor, and knack for rhyming! February 16, 2026 (Sonoma, CA) — Larson Family Winery kicks off its annual St. Patrick’s […]
