This episode of The Buildout is brought to you by Farmer’s Gin. It’s brought to you by the same amazing people that brought you Michter’s, and it’s actually the gin that I use at home for my Martinis. It’s clean, crisp, unfussy — perfect for building any kind of Martini that you would like. Farmer’s …
The Martini is easily one of the world’s most famous cocktails, but in recent years, the drink has taken on a life of its own. Bartenders around the world continuously push the envelope on what it means to be a Martini. Does it need to be the classic gin and vermouth with a twist? Do …
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Scotch enjoys a distinctive air of sophistication other whiskeys don’t quite have. Part of this may be due to the spirit’s representation in movies and television, where a fine bottle of Scotch can be a quick and easy way to convey a character’s taste for the finer things in life. Yet even if the liquid …
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“Ghost winery” is the industry term for estates that have been abandoned. After its early heyday, Chateau Montelena became something of a ghost winery. Most wineries were forsaken after the onset of Prohibition, but Chateau Montelena pulled back from the wine industry when its proprietors traded winemaking for landscaping. But how did it return to …
Free the Grapes! Mission To Improve Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Every year, Free the Grapes! works toward one clear goal: to augment—not replace—the three-tier system with legal, regulated direct-to-consumer wine shipping. As 2026 begins, the landscape continues to shift. Some states are moving forward. Others are digging in. And a few are making compliance more complicated …
Christina Zapel, lead winemaker at Red Newt Cellars in the Finger Lakes, believes that collaboration in wine “is about dropping your ego.” “Collaboration means being an open book to anyone who wants to learn about our beautiful region,” Hoyle says.
Visiting a winery is a great way to spend an afternoon discovering something new. We scoured reviews and awards to find the best winery in every state.
White wine consumption is rising in the U.S. and globally. See how Sonoma County Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Ridge Vineyards’ new wine club lead the shift.
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Breakout Guitar Phenom Headlines Wine Country’s Most Storied Concert Venue with Special Guest Hannah Ellis March 4, 2026 (Healdsburg, CA) — Rodney Strong Vineyards once again becomes the stage for a […]