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Wine News
The Frozen Drink That Should Have Been the Star of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Finale
This story contains spoilers for Season 3 of “The White Lotus.” The third season of Mike White’s smash hit dramedy “The White Lotus” wrapped up last week and if you haven’t seen it, number one, what are you even doing? It’s been a week! And number two, you might not want to continue reading this …
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Hey Bartender, What the Heck Is on My Ice?
A new territory has been conquered in the ongoing creativity arms race between the world’s top bars: the ice cube. Over the years, the search for garnish innovations inspired inventions like the classic cocktail pick, the cringey millennial-era tiny clothespin, or, more recently, the little spoon that can hold a small serving of caviar. Today, …
The VinePair Podcast: Vibes-Centric Restaurant Design Leaves Us Cold
Is the restaurant good, or does it just look good? That is the question. A recent New York Times piece explored the phenomenon of hospitality operators putting the bulk of their time and energy into curating a good vibe at their respective establishments, prioritizing design and atmosphere over the quality of food and service. One …
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Mezzacorona: Italian Tradition, Innovation, and a Touch of Mystery
With over 120 years of heritage, Mezzacorona, nestled in Italy’s Dolomites, is rooted in sustainability, tradition, and knowledge of the land. In 1904, a group of farmers joined together creating the Mezzacorona wine cooperative, dedicating themselves to all that makes Trentino wine special. Today, that alliance is over 1,500 people strong. While traditional values and …
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Katherine Cole: ‘The surest way to ensure wine’s demise is to politicise it’
While wine’s reputation suffers from its new status as a carcinogen, oligarchs presiding over the Second American Gilded Age engage in hyperbaric therapy, light therapy and cryotherapy. They take longevity drugs, pop supplements, swap out their blood plasma and follow strict diet and exercise regimens. In this milieu, wine appreciation feels positively transgressive. Why not …
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Baudains: Veneto’s viticultural riches
The Veneto produces more wine than any other region in Italy. Even with the downturn caused by adverse weather conditions in 2023, according to official ISTAT figures the Veneto vinified 10.6 million hectolitres. The region used to compete with Puglia for record annual production, but these days there is no contest. Thanks to the staggering …
Bordeaux 2023: Classic Rocks
As the 2024 En Primeur campaign kicks off, we check on the progress of the previous vintage.
Afternoon Brief, April 14
Winegrape Growers Urged to Vote on Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Assessment by May 13: California winegrape growers are now receiving ballots in the mail to vote on extending the Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Assessment for another five years through 2031…
Constellation Brands Announces Industry Veteran Paula Erickson as Incoming Chief Human Resources Officer
Kris Carey to step down from her current role as EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer and will depart the company in May 2025 ROCHESTER, N.Y., Apr. 14, 2025 – Constellation […]