Champagne, Because You’re Worth It
Dining, September 21
A new blanc de noirs Champagne from Bollinger should be popped for any celebration.
Canada’s Napa Valley Seeks Elusive Audience: Canadian Wine Drinkers
Foreign, September 19
British Columbia’s wines are improbably being embraced by wine snobs around the world. But legal restrictions, and regional biases, are getting in the way at home.
Drinking in America, One Distinctive Cocktail at a Time
Dining, September 17
For his new book, “The United States of Cocktails,” Brian Bartels roamed the country to report on local tastes, traditions and quirks.
A September Wine Romance
Dining, September 17
The end of summer has a particular feel to it as the bountiful fresh produce ebbs. These 12 wines can make the seasonal transition.
Fall’s Almost Here. Can We Still Go Apple Picking?
Travel, September 17
Wandering through corn mazes, picking pumpkins and visits to wineries and haunted houses are still on the calendar, but social distancing and face masks are part of the plan.
A Los Angeles Winemaker Heads in a New Direction
Dining, September 14
The vintner Mark Blatty has experimented with a white wine blend, Aurora, after focusing on reds.
The Raging Wildfires in the West
Letters, September 11
Readers urge action on climate change, worry about the economic impact on Napa wineries and praise police officers helping with evacuations.
After 43 Years, the Wine Sentinel of the River Café Stands Down
Dining, September 10
Joseph DeLissio, “a blue-collar kid in a white-collar job,” saw the rise of American wine culture and put together an ever-changing, world-class list.
A Nip for That New Year’s Toast
Dining, September 7
A distiller from Tel Aviv has made a single-malt kosher whiskey, aged in sherry casks.
In Louisiana, Love for a Chinese Restaurant and Its Magnetic Owner
Dining, September 4
For years, Lucky Palace has drawn fans for its intriguing wine list. Now, they come to help their dear friend Kuan Lim in his time of need.
Finding the Heart of Zinfandel
Dining, September 3
Debating authenticity in wine is often pointless, especially with New World wines. That leaves more options for producers, who are free to surprise.
A Study in the Subtleties of Northern Rhône Terroirs
Dining, September 3
What does a comparison of three bottles from different appellations reveal? Conclusive proof of the power of place is hard to determine.
An Inviting Brooklyn Tasting Room for New York Wines
Dining, August 31
Hound’s Tree of Mattituck, N.Y., has a selection of more than 80 wines all from New York State.
Weekly Health Quiz: Immunity, Sports and Reinfection With Coronavirus
Interactive, August 28
Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.
7 Podcasts to Serve Shaken or Stirred
Arts & Leisure, August 26
For mixology tips, industry news or deep dives into history, these shows about wine, beer and cocktails are worth checking out.
Need a Drink? Make It Just One
Interactive, July 16
A government panel may soon suggest that Americans limit their consumption of alcohol to just one drink per day. So what does that mean?
How to Make a Frozen Margarita
Interactive, May 22
You’ll need some blanco tequila, lime juice, triple sec, simple syrup, ice and a blender. A summer weekend refreshment is a few easy steps away.