Wineries of all types strive to develop an estate identity through their liquid, but nowhere is that brand recognition as important as it is in Champagne. The flagship product for most Champagne maisons is the “house style,” a proprietary blend of grapes from assorted plots and vintages. No two non-vintage recipes are the same. Beyond the stipulation that a wine must be produced in Champagne to be labeled as such,
Buffalo Trace Distillery is resurfacing five historic American whiskey brands for the third installment of its Prohibition Collection. This year’s edition features a lineup of five distinct whiskeys, including a high-proof rye, an uncut bourbon, and a blended whiskey, each representing a now-defunct brand that operated during Prohibition. The five whiskeys represent brands — Cove Spring, Henry Watterson, John G. Carlisle, Kentucky River, and Walter B. Duffy — produced under
All roads lead to Manhattan. At least, that’s the case when considering the cocktails named after New York City neighborhoods. While longtime cocktail monikers like the Manhattan and the Old Fashioned make up the global beverage lexicon, New York City — one of the hottest hubs of contemporary mixology — has a set of unique concoctions inspired by its many neighborhoods. Many of these arose from the early aughts cocktail
Craft beer has become ubiquitous in bars and restaurants across the country. Even the most staunch, old-school dive bar has probably offered a craft option on tap or in cans at some point. The brewers who make these beers need to have well-honed palates, sharp skills, and a sense of what will make their particular brew stand out in the crowd. But what about the big guys? The beers you
Busy restaurants have imposed time limits on diners for decades. Yet bars have historically operated in such a way that once you get a seat, and as long as you’re behaving, you can stay as long as you like. But in this new era of reservation-only bars, some are starting to impose time limits on patrons. Today on the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether bars imposing time
With one hour left on the clock, the scoreboard goes dark. There’s no guaranteeing a win now, only blindly ordering pints of beer until a champion is revealed. A frantic set of neighborhood locals, brand reps, and loyal fans crowd the bar purchasing one frothy glass after another, eager to raise the score by just a few more points. Some customers gulp back brews to show their support, while others
If you asked the average American what happened in 1976, you’ll likely get an answer related to the country’s bicentennial. This is a sensible response, especially since the country is turning 250 this year so commemorations involving the U.S. and nice, round numbers are top of mind. Asking an American wine enthusiast or someone in the domestic wine industry the same question may yield a different response. The legendary Judgement
Paris again banned public drinking this weekend in response to the record-breaking heatwave engulfing parts of Europe. First responders and hospitals are already fighting a weather-induced influx of patients, Paris police chief Patrice Faure says, and the drinking ban is a move to prevent further hospitalizations, according to The New York Times. The ban on drinking takeaway alcohol in public began at noon Central Europe Time today and will end
The ethos at schmuck. is to expect the unexpected. In few ways does the bar, situated in New York City’s East Village, resemble the craft cocktail establishment of yore. Upon entry, French rap beats flood your ears. Tattooed and pierced servers dressed in cut-off uniform shirts pass over the paper menu. Most of the drinks’ names themselves sound like a mumble jumble of syllables and foods. Yet, at a spot
Today’s episode of the VinePair podcast is brought to you by Mezzacorona. With over a century of winemaking experience in the scenic Italian Alps, their skillfully made and expressive wines will bring this stunning and trendy part of Italy to life in your glass. Whether it’s a bottle of the rich and powerful Domenica Pinot Grigio, the aromatically intriguing DiNotte red blend or the naturally low-calorie wines in the Ventessa