Invisible but Inescapable, Playlists are the MVPs of Bar Culture
There are a lot of elements that make your favorite bar your favorite bar. It might be the drinks, the...
Month: September 2021
Should You Invest in a Fancy Corkscrew? It Depends, Pros Say.
Sukari Bowman has three corkscrews in rotation, one of which she keeps in her purse.“I carry it with me wherever...
Vive le Vin de France: 11 Bottles to Try Now
Hands of women toasting with glasses of white wine. Photo Credit: Getty ImagesCreated just over a decade ago, the Vin...
Exploring Wheated Bourbon, a Style Often Hidden in Plain Sight
All September on VinePair, we’re turning our focus to America’s spirit: bourbon. For our third annual Bourbon Month, we’re exploring...
TikTok Creators Bring Barrier-Free Joy to Wine
Sommelier Tim Riley has his TikTok videos down to a science. Dressed in a smartly tailored suit complete with a...
A Growing Movement to Revive Kansas Wine
The Midwest may be known as the breadbasket of America, but cash crops like corn and soybeans are far from...
Banfi: America’s Gift to Italian Wine
Traditionally, Italians have emigrated to the US, but for one New York family it's a different story. Cristina Mariani-May is...
Bartender Basics: How to Rim a Glass (Properly)
The thought of rimmed glassware can bring to mind happy-hour margaritas pressed into sombrero-style trays, encrusted in a thick escarpment...
Precious Metals and Varied Vines: Paso Robles’s History Goes Deep Underground
Drive along Highway 46 in central California, and you’ll be greeted by an expanse of more than 200 wineries in...
Whistleblowers, Internal Investigations and an Ongoing Reckoning in Craft Beer
“What sexist comments have you experienced?” Brienne Allan, the production manager at Notch Brewing, asked fellow craft beer professionals in...
