In this engaging conversation, Andrea Farinetti, owner of Giacomo Borgogno and part of the Eataly founding family, shares his unusual journey into the world of wine with Jane Anson.
GALLO has snapped up another California wine brand — one specifically marketed to Gen Z drinkers of legal age. On Tuesday, the news dropped that Whiny Baby had officially joined the conglomerate’s portfolio, following a string of recent acquisitions including Massican and Rombauer. The acquisition was announced on GALLO’s Instagram and by Whiny Baby founder …
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The Martini’s growing popularity shows no signs of stopping, with more bar and restaurant menus dedicating entire sections to the classic. But the rise of interest in the Martini — and the simultaneous rise of on-premise cocktail prices —- also means that more people might be looking to indulge in the drink at home. One …
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Seeking out a good bottle of mezcal can feel like shooting from the hip. Although it’s fairly common knowledge in the spirits space that Espadín agave accounts for the vast majority of mezcal production, there are dozens of other varieties that producers commonly use, each with its own unique set of characteristics. Additionally, all mezcal …
Alsace may be one of France’s smaller wine regions, but it embodies bold character, mixed with French elegance and precision. Tucked between the Vosges Mountains and Rhine River in northeastern France, this enchanting region offers rewarding wines for any occasion. If aromatic whites are your thing, consider this your paradise. With white wine making up …
Alsace Rocks: Nature, Friends & Family, and the Flavors You’ll Want on Your Table Read More »
Adored by both bartenders and spirits connoisseurs, rye whiskey has never quite penetrated the home bar of mainstream drinkers (and, to a lesser extent, taterdom) in the same way bourbon has. And that, of course, is surely due to its less accessible flavor profile. If bourbon is sweet — caramel and vanilla — rye is …
A Chilean blue eagle – aka black-chested buzzard eagle – patrolling the vineyards. Rathfinny Wine Estate has deployed birds of prey via a specialist falconry team to guard its English wine grapes as they ripen in the build-up to the 2025 harvest. Falcons, hawks and even a ‘Chilean blue eagle’ are patrolling the skies above Rathfinny’s …
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Consumer Solutions to Reduce Wine Purchasing Barriers: WMC Webinar Reveals Survey Results: The Wine Market Council, in partnership with leading consumer research firm Vista Grande, has completed a major national study exploring “Solutions US Wine Consumers Believe Will Help Reduce Barriers to Purchasing Wine”…
Obituary: Jan Boland Coetzee, South African wine and rugby great
