Category: Pairings

Kosta Browne is one of the most recognizable names in Sonoma County winemaking today. Founded by Dan Kosta and Michael Browne in 1997, the winery has since made a name for itself among California’s rich market for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In 2018, Duckhorn Wine Company acquired Kosta Browne, and the following year, Julien Howsepian was named winemaker. Since then, the portfolio has seen massive growth — both domestic and

As one of the most popular wines on the market, Sauvignon Blanc takes up plenty of shelf space in stores. And between the powerhouse Savvy B-producing region of Marlborough, New Zealand and the always-popular Sancerre, most of that space is dedicated to the heavy-hitting brands and regions. But there are great wines to discover beyond the big names, whether you’re a fan of the grape’s lean, mineral-driven side or the

Bordeaux put the idea of fine wine on the map. The 1855 Classification became a model for identifying quality wines and producers, a concept copied throughout the region, as well as the world over. But anyone who’s been to Bordeaux knows that those Classified Growths don’t reflect how dynamic and forward-thinking Bordeaux is today. The vast region is populated with family-run estates, organic growers, and new generations eager to put

This episode of The VinePair Podcast is brought to you by The Italian Trade Agency. On October 26 and 27, Vinitaly.USA will debut in New York City at Manhattan’s Pier 36. The event will feature around 300 Italian wine exhibitors, tastings, masterclasses and connections that matter. Visit vinitalyusa.com to register today. Today on the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam, Joanna, and Zach reflect on VinePair’s 2026 Next Wave Awards. They celebrate the

Before presenting the final drink of the “Omacocktail,” an omakase-style cocktail tasting at Ophelia in midtown Manhattan, the bartender anoints your frothy coupe with three drops of Louis XIII Cognac. A server swoops in behind with a bump of caviar on an ice tray to pair with the drink, which the bartender also baptizes with droplets of the rare Cognac. The menu describes the drink as a “Japanese-inspired sidecar,” but

The American craft beer industry continued to struggle in 2025. The net number of craft breweries contracted for the second year in a row, and the sector’s total production dipped by 4 percent year-over-year. But some reports suggest that hope for recovery is on the horizon: The sector’s market share by volume inched upward — albeit by 0.2 percent — from the previous year’s figures. Despite these challenges, the roughly

This is VinePair’s Booze News Weekly Roundup, where we gather the hottest headlines and product releases every Friday for a snapshot of what’s happening in the beverage alcohol industry. This week, we have updates on Uncle Nearest’s potential buyers, Mark Zuckerberg’s Guinness flop, the latest product releases, and more. News to know: Sale is on the horizon for Uncle Nearest: After a year-plus-long legal saga, Fawn Weaver’s embattled whiskey brand

Today on the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether brands that develop a strong following in a particular region of the country can still establish a clear pathway to national appeal. Are the clear geographical differences in how Americans drink insurmountable? Do brands need to experiment with savvier marketing and an understanding of who your target demo is? Zach is reading: We Asked 13 Bartenders: What’s the Most

In 2020, Lois and Dave Cho became the first Korean American winemakers in Oregon when they launched CHO Wines in the Willamette Valley. The fast-growing winery quickly amassed a following and received critical acclaim, but they kept fielding the same question: “What informs your palate for wine?” The answer to that question grew to become so much more than they expected. The two kept thinking back to the Korean food

Kimball House stands in a former train depot in the Atlanta suburb of Decatur, Ga. It gets its name from a historic Atlanta hotel. Its moniker was chosen to honor the long-gone hotel bars that drove the city’s cocktail culture at the turn of the 20th century. These elements help Kimball House share the history and traditions of a city which tend to gravitate toward contemporary design and aesthetic. Yet