Wine

Wine

"It's a great change of pace; it's bubbly, cold, and less acidic. It's a perfectly refreshing palate cleanser," explains winemaker Sherman Thacher of Thacher Winery in Paso Robles on California's Central Coast.

The Eaton Fire in Altadena resulted in the loss of 30 lives and significantly affected the mental health of survivors, who are facing the challenges of rebuilding their lives.

Gordon & MacPhail will release an 85-year-old single malt whisky in October, breaking the previous record set by their Generations 80 Years Old bottle from 2021.

The Martha Stewart Wine Collection allows experienced and inexperienced wine connoisseurs to try some of her favorite selections in the comfort of their own homes.

Some of my favorite regions are Breede River Valley, Napa Valley, Tuscany, and McLaren Vale. In my opinion, these regions define the peak of the wine-making and consumption experience.

The 2025 Sunset Wine Competition highlighted a variety of winning wines, starting with the Best White, the 2024 Brockmeyer Family Wines Albariño from Walla Walla, WA.

The 2020 vintage was on track to be the perfect year for the 874 wineries of Oregon's Willamette Valley until late summer, when the valley choked on smoke from record-breaking wildfires.

Prosecco was my go-to drink during university, valued for its low price and sweetness. However, my taste has evolved towards wines with more acidity and complexity.

Rosé doesn't always want to be paired with sweets-especially if we're talking about cream-heavy or chocolate-drenched options. The acidity just doesn't play well with rich, mouth-coating fats.

"Twice Tyger comes from William Blake's famous poem. It's an homage to my roots and also to my connection with the land," says Rataul, who still runs a global company as his day job.

The Willamette Valley has quickly risen to domestic viticultural fame, and it's really no surprise why. The area's climate conditions, coastal influence and unique volcanic soils render it a perfect home for growing world-class pinot noir and chardonnay, so if your palate leans towards Burgundy, it's certainly the region for you.

While Trader Joe's offers a variety of wines under $10, its Charles Shaw wines, affectionately known as 'two-buck chuck,' stand out for their affordability, priced under $5 a bottle. Many taste surprisingly good for that price point, with several ranked by typicity and overall flavor, showcasing decent quality even if not the best wine available.

Provocativo has experienced 27% YOY growth as a result of increased direct-to-consumer availability in 40 states, expanded retail distribution, and on-premise partnerships.

"White wine is the best to use for fondue; Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio," the cooking coach told Tasting Table. Adding wine helps emulsify the cheese and adds acidity."

"In hot and sweaty Barcelona, we serve all our reds at between 11C and 12C, which is definitely too cold for super-tannic bangers, but better to be too cold than too hot."

Aldi's Specially Selected Chassaux et Fils Sparkling Orange Wine, available for 9.99, is part of a growing trend towards unique taste profiles and innovative wine offerings.

Climbing vines, like ivy and wisteria, can enhance home aesthetics but, if unmanaged, may inflict severe structural and cosmetic damage.

In daily life, you're much more likely to hear its colloquial form to complain about wine - the casual use of piquette in French is most similar to the British English term 'plonk' for cheap wine.

Before you can say no to a drink confidently, you may first need to change your relationship with saying no.

Join us for our Juneteenth Event @hotelbironwinebar 6/19 to celebrate with special wine from @wachirawines and a film Q&A with the creatives behind @dawnshortfilmofficial!