There’s a surreal quality to a supermarket’s wine aisle. After you’ve spent an hour or so stuffing your shopping cart with breakfast cereal, dog food, bathroom amenities, and frozen pizza rolls, a long row of whites and reds may feel somewhat out of place. But it can be a fun experience, because there are bona …
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While Burgundy is the ancestral home and current source of much of the most prized Pinot Noir, the grape has exploded in popularity around the world. Yet due to its fickle, fragile nature, it remains a challenging grape to grow in even the most ideal conditions, like those found in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. From relatively …
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Influencer marketing began as a way for brands to reach an audience growing increasingly averse to traditional advertising. And for a long time, it worked. Customers were more willing to listen to personalities they already liked and trusted over ads thrown at them before YouTube videos or Spotify songs. But as a recent article from …
The VinePair Podcast: Is the Era of the Influencer Over? Read More »
Umbria is famous for Orvieto and Sagrantino, but here is also another white gem to be discovered.
Drinks International recently announced The Cocktail Report 2025, the latest iteration of its annual list of the 50 most popular cocktails in the world. The list unveiled some blossoming industry trends, saw a revival of some old favorite drinks, and even debuted a shocking new entry. As it does each year, Drinks International polled 100 …
This Obscure Gin Drink Is Now One of the World’s Most Popular Cocktails Read More »
Syrah vines at Porseleinberg. ‘Porseleinberg will outlast us all,’ said the estate’s proprietor Marc Kent, comparing the inevitable transience of the human experience to the timelessness of the site. He shared this while relaying the news of Callie Louw’s upcoming departure from the Swartland concern this August. Kent acquired Porseleinberg in 2009, looking for a …
Major shake-up at Porseleinberg and Boekenhoutskloof as Callie Louw departs Read More »
Beer isn’t just the most popular alcoholic beverage in the world — it’s also one of the most popular beverages in general. Behind water and tea, beer is the most consumed drink on the planet, and it’s got some serious history behind it. From the earliest stages of human existence, people have brewed beer, and …
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Spirits spilled, blenders roared, shaker tins rattled, and when the dust settled, Daniela Pedraza of St. Louis’s New Society was crowned VinePair’s Best New Bartender of 2025. The competition, sponsored by Luxardo, kicked off on March 3 when an online application period opened. After a few additional remote rounds, four finalists assembled at VinePair HQ …
Meet the Winner and Finalists of VinePair’s Best New Bartender Competition Read More »
For many bartenders and drinks enthusiasts, the right glassware is essential to the cocktail experience. Imagine trying to sip a Martini from a highball glass, or build a Ramos Gin Fizz in a coupe — it just doesn’t work. And while not all cocktails are tied to a specific glass, some require their own specialty …
8 Iconic Cocktails With Their Own Dedicated Glassware Read More »
Pioneers are once more heading for Oregon, but this time they are looking for wood rather than fur.