China Wine Chases New Consumers
As wineries struggle to connect with consumers, some Chinese producers are trying new methods get top of mind.
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The Ultimate Gin Flavor Map [Infographic]
Although many gin brands are based in the U.K., it can be made anywhere in the world. There are no rules governing the specific grains used to produce it. And as long as a gin contains a strong presence of juniper berries in its profile, distillers are free to infuse just about any flowers, herbs, …
Wine and Ice Cream Are a Terrible Pairing, So Why Are Bars Selling Them Side By Side?
In 2023, a popular Paris bar made waves when it hired a bouncer to control the crowds swarming its doors. The bar, named Folderol, isn’t a hot night club or a celebrity haunt, but rather a small space serving natural wine and homemade ice cream. Folderol quickly became a local favorite when it opened in …
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Veuve Clicquot dazzles with launch of La Grande Dame 2018
La Grande Dame 2018 Veuve Clicquot launched the 2018 vintage of its top-tier cuvée La Grande Dame at a luscious dinner event in the Gallery of Mineralogy and Geology in Paris. The decadent yellow-drenched table arrangement, set for 100 guests and bedecked with a frothing, golden scene of daffodils, buttercups and dainty gypsophila, aptly reflected the …
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The One Ingredient Your Michelada Is Missing
In its simplest form, a Michelada is a Mexican lager gussied up with hot sauce, lime juice, and salt. They’re refreshing, spicy, salty, easy to make, and about as crowd-pleasing as beer cocktails get. While Micheladas may have become fairly commonplace in American drinking culture, bars have yet to embrace the drink’s creative garnish potential. …
Cuts Could Leave AI in Charge of Wine
Federal cutbacks have left the agency charged with regulating wine, beer and spirits facing a huge workload.
The World’s Best Value Rums of 2025
Our search for the best-value brands in the world continues as we set sail on a sea of rum.
Afternoon Brief, May 23
How Benchmark Wine Group Became a $45M Rare Wine Powerhouse: As much of the wine retail industry is struggling amid flat sales and shifting consumer preferences, one company stands apart: Benchmark Wine Group…
3 of the Best French Wine Regions for Budget Buys
French wine has a reputation for being among the best in the world. Unfortunately, it also has a reputation for being among the priciest as well. Just take a look at the 50 most expensive bottles from 2024. Nearly all of the bottles on that list hail from France — Burgundy, to be specific — …
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The Cocktail College Podcast: The Pink Squirrel
We’ve been on a bit of a dessert kick recently on “Cocktail College.” Last week, it was vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream. This week? Crème de Noyaux, white crème de cacao, and a whole lot of Midwestern charm. That’s right, it’s the Pink Squirrel. The Pepto-hued drink might sound like something dreamed up for a …