March 12, 2025 — The 64th Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges wine auction, led for the first time by iDealWine, France’s leading wine auction house, took place at the Château du Clos de […]
With its distinct bottle shape and rich, textured flavor profile, it’s not surprising that the wines from Champagne Charles Heidsieck are so highly regarded. But there’s a deeper reason this brand is one of the most important Champagne houses in the U.S. Founder Charles Heidsieck introduced the American market to Champagne and spent a lot …
I’ve drunk Fou’ Foune by the wood-burning stove at Cantillon, sipped the legendary Trappists at Westvleteren, gulped Tankovna pils in Prague, hoisted steins at Weihenstephan, gulped Guinness straight from the factory, ticked the variants at Dark Lord Day, lined up for Younger, muled Julius, and pilgrimaged to Hill Farmstead. I’m 46 years old. I’ve been …
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At its core, the Martini is one of the most simple cocktails in existence: base spirit, vermouth, garnish, done. However, it’s also one of the only drink orders that is seldom accomplished in one or two words. Unlike Margaritas, Moscow Mules, Manhattans, and other canonical classics, simply ordering “a Martini” will yield a brief back …
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What are the most important ingredients to consider when you’re making a cocktail? It depends on the type of drink, of course, but some of the most important ones include bitters, fresh citrus, sweetener, and style of modifier, such as liqueur or vermouth. But perhaps the most important element of any drink is the most …
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Cliff Lede Vineyards said it has bought three hectares (7.5 acres) of vineyard from the Andelin family in Napa Valley’s famous Stags Leap District American Viticultural Area (AVA). It represents a rare opportunity for the winery, given that the site lies adjacent to the eastern border of Cliff Lede’s Rhythm vineyard. The deal also includes …
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In 2025, people are more conscious than ever about what goes into the things they consume. Of late, a hot new buzzword has erupted on the agave-based spirits scene: “additive-free,” which is being championed by a new crop of tequila brands that proudly declare it through their advertising. Additive-free tequilas are compiled on Reddit threads, …