Close Shave for European Wine Industry
To the relief of winemakers across Europe, the EU has stepped back from classifying wine as causing cancer. © Getty...
Month: February 2022
How Après Ski Became a Cornerstone of Culture
Après ski, the hubbub of social activities that takes place after skiing, can be loosely defined as “partying,” says Seth...
Winemakers Are Poised to Lose Another Vital Tool to Climate Change
Grapes are extremely malleable. Plant the same grape variety in different soils, alter the length of time they’re fermented or...
The Best Dark Sky Parks for Stargazing in Wine Country
Stars, planets and the Milky Way have enthralled humans since we first gazed into the night sky. Unfortunately, in modern...
For a Valentine’s Day Cake, Red Wine and Dark Chocolate Make the Perfect Couple
Whether it’s food pairings or soulmates, opposites often attract. Just as the calm personality of one person can complement the...
How Limestone Soil Affects Wine
An umbrella term for many types of sedimentary rock, limestone spans everything from travertine marble to coral reefs to the...
How Hortense Mancini Changed How We Drink Champagne
Hortense Mancini, Duchesse de Mazarin (1646–1699), was many things in her life. She was a mother, noblewoman, exiled wife and...
The 22nd Wine Star Awards Toasts Innovation and Perseverance
Wine Enthusiast’s 22nd annual Wine Star Awards took place on Monday, February 7 at the Nobu Eden Roc Hotel in Miami Beach. The...
Johnnie Walker Blender Spills Cask Secrets
The man behind the world's biggest-selling Scotch talks about new markets, old spirits and special barrels. © Diageo | For...
An Overlooked, Historic California Grape Gets a New Life
For many wine lovers, California is best known for Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Pinot Noir. Look a little deeper...
