The Real Ace of Rombauer Vineyards: the Zinfandel
If you truly know California wine, you know Zinfandel. And if you know Zinfandel, then you most certainly know Rombauer Vineyards. The late vintner Koerner Rombauer started Rombauer ...
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Wine 101: The Composition of Wine Part III: Fixed Substances
As we continue to figuratively swim around inside a bottle of wine, we move on from discussing dissolved gasses and volatile substances to take a look at another set of components: fixed ...
A Dynasty of Beer-Drinking Goats Has Run This Texas Town for Decades
Every town in the country, regardless of size, has some entity in place to handle political affairs. Most have a mayor, while others rely on a city council. But when a town is so small that ...
10 Unexpected Cities to Visit This Year for Top-Tier Cocktails
New York and London. Singapore, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. If it seems like every bar that garners international attention is found in one of those metropolises, it’s not too far from the truth. ...
7 Cocktails to Make With Crème de Cassis
While its name might evoke the bygone cocktails of the disco era, crème de cassis is a deep red liqueur capable of shining in a wide range of cocktails. Often confused with Chambord, which ...
The Only Thing Added Is 3 Generations of Expertise: The Crafting of Tequila El Mexicano [Infographic]
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Nestled in the highlands of Jalisco in Arandas, Mexico, a grandeur establishment with open archways invites the world in. Hacienda El Mexicano, built in the hacienda style ...
Get to Know Mexico’s Underrated Regional Cocktails
The Margarita is the most popular cocktail in the U.S. and the grapefruit-soda spiked Paloma continues to pop up on more menus across the country as well. But beyond these two powerhouse ...
The Bourbon Trail’s Best Kept Secret? World-Class Cocktails at Distillery Bars
It was a chilly Tuesday lunchtime when I sauntered into Wild Turkey Distillery’s tasting room in the Jimmy Russell Visitor’s Center. Expecting to grab a neat pour of the latest Russell’s ...
The VinePair Podcast: Food and Beverage Festivals Need a Refresh
Are there any food and beverages festivals that draw in swaths of drinkers anymore? In the past, there used to be several festivals that trade professionals simply had to be at, but in ...
We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Most Overrated Bourbon Cocktail? (2025)
Bourbon drinks are staples of the modern cocktail movement, from the classic Old Fashioned to the contemporary Gold Rush. The spirit’s subtle sweetness and nuanced oaky notes play nicely ...
How St-Germain Went From Bartender’s Ketchup to Spritz Sensation
When Robert Cooper debuted St-Germain in 2007, he sent a shockwave through the bar industry. Launched in the first few years of the cocktail renaissance, St-Germain was the world’s first ...
5 Regions Where You Can Easily Find Aged Wines
One of wine’s most alluring properties is its ability to evolve over time. While some wines can age incredibly well — like red Burgundy — that doesn’t necessarily mean the older vintages are ...
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