Calls for Napa to Relocate Landfill
A local mayor wants Napa's county dump to close before disaster strikes.By W. Blake Gray | Posted Friday, 26-Nov-2021 Looking...
Month: November 2021
Bartender Basics: The Most Important Bottles to Have That Aren’t Liquor
When it comes to stocking your home bar, liquor is the easy part. A bottle each of staple spirit—whiskey, vodka,...
Le Creuset, Cuisinart and More: 15 of the Best Black Friday Kitchenware Sales
If you’re looking to treat yourself or someone on your list to some new kitchenware, Black Friday is the perfect...
Rum was Colonial America’s Favorite Spirit. What Changed?
Whiskey may claim the title of “America’s spirit,” but rum was at the center of colonial American life (1607–1776). It...
Ask a Bartender: Why Are Bitters Used in So Many Cocktails?
Potent, bright, and impossibly complex, bitters are a mainstay behind bars for good reason. As prominent at dives as they...
What Does ‘Hot’ Mean in Wine?
Marianne Frantz, founder of the American Wine School, blames Paris Hilton for some of the confusion around the wine tasting...
The Making of Wine Enthusiast’s No. 1 Wine of 2021
Entering the Margaux appellation from the south, it is hard to miss Château Siran. The pink buildings of the chateau...
Misha’s Vineyard: Hitting Pinot’s High Notes
One of New Zealand's best Pinot producers discusses the difficulty of selling artisan wine in a corporate world. It isn't...
The Secret Behind Finland’s Wine Revolution
When David Cohen and his wife, Paola, moved to Finland from Massachusetts in 2008, they were hobbyist winemakers. They decided...
Holiday Fine Wine Buying Guide, 2021
We’re expecting a record holiday season. To help our customers make the most of this wonderful time of the...
