April 2026

Whiskey has an oversupply problem. In both bourbon and Scotch, stocks are way up, consumption is flat to down, and many producers are responding by slowing or pausing production, temporarily closing distilleries, and, in some cases, laying off staff. For companies that buy barrels of new-make or aged American whiskey to supply their brands, prices …

The Whiskey Glut Won’t Lower Prices, but It Will Mean Older, Better Bottles Read More »

There’s been a gradual metamorphosis to tequila’s narrative over the last several years. Little by little, pieces of its old reputation of being a good-time party drink of questionable quality have sloughed off like shedded skin. In its place is a shiny new narrative framing the agave spirit as a potent potable to be properly …

We Asked 15 Bartenders: Which Tequila Is Worth the Splurge? Read More »

Alcohol isn’t the only industry enduring major dips in sales right now. Other categories are feeling the sting, including fast food. Legacy fast-food chains — such as Wendy’s, which has driven the category in the past — are facing mass closures, whereas others like Raising Canes, Taco Bell, and fast-casual Chili’s are surging. Some attribute …

The VinePair Podcast: What Can Bev Alc Learn From Fast Food? Read More »

Rioja and Ribera del Duero are arguably the two most famous Spanish red wine regions. I blind taste the eight wines from both regions based on Tempranillo. ?…

Bookings begin April 20 for tasting experiences in restored stone winery, ahead of July opening. April 20, 2026 (Rutherford, CA) — Beaulieu Vineyard today will begin accepting reservations for tours […]

Way back in April of 2014 I recorded an interview (podcast 109) with Ron Sciandri, Proprietor of Sciandri Family Vineyards in the Coombsville AVA of Napa Val…

Winemaker Simon Faury takes us inside Crown Point Vineyards to share his journey from Barolo and Bordeaux to California, along with his philosophy on craftin…