Why a Professional Taster Won’t Drink Champagne this NYE—and What They’ll Have Instead
Champagne is often considered the gold standard when it comes to sparkling wine. The wine has been marketed so well...
Month: December 2021
Julie Cavil: Krug’s Reine de Remuage
The first female winemaker appointed Chef de Cave at Krug has no plans to rock the boat, finds James Lawrence....
Wineries Want to Replicate Champagne’s Underground Wine Caves. But Should They?
Champagne’s dark and damp, centuries-old wine caves are a remarkable sight. The underground tunnels run for miles, sometimes one on...
Craft Beer Bars are Closing Just When We Need Them Most
On the first day of the last week of its existence, Falling Rock Taphouse opened promptly at 5:00 p.m. Late...
Our Most Searched Wines of 2021, by Traffic
We scoured our website for the most searched wines within the past year and found the top 15 that are...
Covid Clobbers South African Wine Again
The country's wineries face another shutdown as Covid – and the government response – threaten to cripple the industry. There...
Lessini Durello is the Volcanic Italian Sparkler that Checks all the Boxes
If you’re looking for a special bottle of bubbly, Lessini Durello has it all. Native grape that only excels in...
On Top of the World: The Crisp White Wines of Italy’s Alto Adige
Wedged between Austria and Switzerland in the Dolomite mountains, Alto Adige is Italy’s northernmost wine producing area and turns out...
Renowned French Oenologist Philippe Cambie Dies
Renowned French oenologist Philippe Cambie died December 18 from respiratory issues at his home in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. He was 59 years...
Ketel One Vodka: 330 Years of Distilling Experience
As vodka drinkers, we live in a glorious era. Not all that long ago, most vodkas available in the U.S....
