Wine has been produced in the Champagne region of France since the 5th century, but it wasn’t until the 1600s that Champagne as we know it today would come to be. And following the establishment of the first Champagne house by the Ruinart family in 1729, the region catapulted to prestige status. By the 19th …
Why Is There So Much Champagne at the Bottom of the Baltic Sea? Read More »
After taking a brief detour last week, we’re jumping back into our “Composition of Wine” series to talk about mineral elements. There are three important mineral elements in the Earth that are essential for overall grape vine growth: potassium, calcium, and iron. Potassium actually makes up 1 to 3 percent of a vine’s dry weight, …
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Lawson’s Dry Hills vineyards in Marlborough. Thirty years on, its influence has been profound, shaping New Zealand wine’s internal identity while helping to establish its international reputation for quality and integrity. A recent ambitious commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by mid-century marks a shift from sustainability to climate action, one that could again see New …
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In a meandering interview on Fox, President Trump again suggested easing the clampdown on undocumented farmworkers.
The hard seltzer category has blossomed 10-fold over the past decade. It all started in 2013 with the launch of SpikedSeltzer, which eventually became Bon & Viv before its discontinuation in 2023. But the category really picked up steam in 2016 when White Claw and Truly hit the market. Ever since, just about every major …
Every Costco Kirkland Signature Hard Seltzer Flavor, Tasted and Ranked Read More »
There’s a running joke that New York’s hottest bar each summer isn’t in Manhattan or Brooklyn — it’s out in Queens at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships. That’s thanks to the recent sensation that is the Honey Deuce, a vodka, lemonade, and Chambord cocktail (mostly) only available at the USTA Tennis Center during the two-week …
Wimbledon’s Signature Drink Deserves Its ‘Honey Deuce Moment’ Read More »
They are not among the household names of Burgundy — Irancy, Bourgogne Côtes d’Auxerre, Bourgogne Chitry, Bourgogne Épeneuil. And yet, these lesser-known Pinot Noirs are among the best values in the ever more expensive Burgundy wine landscape. I’ve long been intrigued by the Pinot Noirs of Burgundy’s extreme north, which is best known for Chablis, …
8 of the Best Pinot Noirs From Northern Burgundy Read More »
Entrance to Ritz Paris Heaven, Ernest Hemingway once wrote, would look like the Ritz Paris. On entering from the bustle of the Place Vendôme, you realise what he meant. From your first step inside this five star hotel in Paris you are bathed in sheer opulence: soaring windows, glimmering lamplight, and the finest upholstery in that …
Welcome to the Ritz Paris: the ultimate luxury escape for wine lovers Read More »
Beauty in youth Leader: Amy Wislocki, Magazine Editor A balmy June evening seemed like the perfect time to head to a regional tasting of Picpoul de Pinet. As well as 30 current releases, eight wines were presented in a masterclass that focused on the newish ‘Patience’ concept. To qualify for the unofficial selection, wines must …
When it comes to great value Pinot Noir, it’s everywhere else but Burgundy that offers the goods.