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Chianti Classico Riservas to Find Right Now
Dining, October 18

These longer-aged wines were once notable for being too oaky and powerful. Now, producers are letting the gorgeous purity of the sangiovese grape shine through.

Forgery, Fraud and Absinthe’s Enduring Mystique
Book Review, October 18

Evan Rail’s “The Absinthe Forger” takes the reader on a picaresque tour through the world of vintage alcohol collectors in pursuit of a fraudster.

In a Decade-long Caper, Criminals Cashed In on Fake Wine, Police Say
Express, October 16

A criminal network was accused of selling bottles of fake French wine for as much as 15,000 euros. It’s the latest in a growing criminal trend: wine fraud.

A Hedgehog, a Centrifuge and Other Millennial Life-Improvement Splurges
Business, October 13

Placing a high value on personal growth, millennials and Gen Z appear more likely than older generations to make hobbies and nonessential purchases a spending priority.

China to Penalize European Brandy Imports, Striking Back at Car Tariffs
Business, October 8

Beijing’s action came days after European nations moved toward tariffs on electric vehicles from China, and it included a threat to also hit pork and car imports.

A Taste for Vibes, and Sometimes Wine
Styles, October 8

Some Gen Z-ers and young millennials say the culture and aesthetics of wine meld with their lifestyles, whether they’re drinking or not.

The Espresso Martini Has Nothing on These 2 Drinks
Dining, October 5

Make (or buy) cold brew, and put it to use in a nonalcoholic coffee tonic or a rich caffé amaro.

Where to Drink Wine in Montreal
Dining, October 4

It’s hard to go wrong in this city, but at these nine casual restaurants and bars, you’ll find exceptional lists of natural wines.

The Whiskey Industry Is Bracing for a Trade War if Trump Wins. It’s Not Alone.
Washington, October 3

Business owners and foreign governments are preparing for high tariffs and trade disruptions, depending on the outcome of the election.

36 Hours in Edinburgh
Interactive, October 2

Fall is the ideal time to explore the ruggedly beautiful Scottish capital, which turns 900 this year.

For East Coast Wine Importers, the Port Workers Strike Brings Fear and Uncertainty
Dining, October 1

The strike, disrupting shipments along the East and Gulf Coasts, comes as the wine industry tries to make up its sales after a downturn.

Maggie Smith’s Influence Rippled to the Cocktail Hour
Dining, September 27

In 2011, a New York bartender paid tribute to the actor with a sly tweak to a pre-Prohibition cocktail.

One Bright Spot Amid the Industry’s Gloom: Natural Wine
Dining, September 23

Young people may be drinking fewer alcoholic beverages, but natural wine appears to be among their favorite choices.

As Relations Thaw, China Lifts Tariffs on Australian Wine
Business, March 28

Despite its thirst for Australian wine, China had taxed the imports in 2020 over a dispute about Covid-19.

Raising Our Glasses to a Pianist Who Loves Vodka
Metro, October 13

Gary Graffman, who is turning 95, is a man of many enthusiasms, including citrus infusions.

China Wine Tariff Pushes Australia’s Grape Growers Into Crisis
Business, March 16

Two years later, they’re suffering from a glut of red wine and plummeting grape prices with no overseas market big enough to fill the gap.

Las grandes refresqueras se interesan por las bebidas alcohólicas
en Español, February 27

PepsiCo y Coca-Cola ingresaron a los mercados de bebidas con alcohol, lo que genera preocupación entre los reguladores e investigadores.

Big Soda’s Alcohol Drinks Worry Health Experts
Science, February 21

PepsiCo and Coca-Cola enter hard soda markets, causing concerns among regulators and researchers.

In New Zealand, Sauvignon Wishes and Sashimi Dreams
Travel, January 23

A road trip in the country’s South Island offered perfect wines, stunning views, intimate restaurants and the chance to make a pilgrimage to a salmon Shangri-La.

It’s Dry January. Pour One Out for the Bar Owners.
Metropolitan, January 19

Between the “tripledemic,” the economy, holiday fatigue and the temporarily sober, businesses are suffering.

Drink Up, Japan Tells Young People. I’ll Pass, Many Reply.
Foreign, August 19

The country’s tax agency, hoping to reverse the alcohol industry’s pandemic doldrums, is holding a contest to encourage more drinking among the young.

¿Es posible reforzar el sistema inmunitario?
en Español, July 18

El temor al coronavirus ha provocado numerosas búsquedas en internet y mucha información errónea sobre cómo mejorar las defensas del organismo. Esto es lo que funciona y lo que no.