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Dan Duckhorn, Who Made Merlot a Napa Valley Star, Dies at 87
U.S., February 26

A founder of Duckhorn Vineyards, a California winemaker, Mr. Duckhorn transformed merlot from a blending grape into a premier American variety.

Tariffs and American Wine: Additional Costs, Export Trouble and Hostility
Food, February 19

One year in, many producers say tariffs have not helped them, and some countries are rejecting U.S. wine altogether.

Los efectos del alcohol en el cuerpo
En español, February 14

Desde el momento en que tomas un sorbo, la bebida empieza a influir en tu biología. He aquí una mirada desde el interior.

Vodka Sauce Tomato Soup
Video, February 13

This soup relies on a layering of flavor from roasting both fresh and canned tomatoes, which each have different levels of sweetness, acidity and tomato-to-water concentrations. Then, a sort of vodka sauce approach enters the picture and contributes bisque-adjacent richness and spice.

Daniel Cathiard Dies at 81; Turned Bordeaux Estate Into Champion Winery
Food, February 12

He came to winemaking late, after a career in retail, and turned the 18th-century Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte into one of France’s most esteemed vineyards.

What Alcohol Does to the Body
Well, February 12

From the moment you take a sip, alcohol

La afirmación de que el alcohol es un ‘lubricante social’ preocupa a algunos expertos
En español, February 12

La mayor parte del daño que produce el consumo de alcohol se desencadena en ambientes sociales donde se bebe con amigos.

The Whiskey World Is Reeling, but This Company Has Bigger Troubles
Food, February 10

A new report paints a grim financial picture of Uncle Nearest, a high-profile brand named for an enslaved distiller. But its founder is fighting the findings.

Drinking Is a ‘Social Lubricant.’ That’s Not Always a Good Thing.
Health, February 10

Explaining why officials dropped limits, Dr. Mehmet Oz said alcohol “brings people together.” But social drinking also can lead to health problems, studies show.

Marijuana Is Everywhere. That’s a Problem.
Opinion, February 10

Legalization of the drug without much regulation has led to public health challenges.

This Valentine’s Day, Offer Up Bubbly From Germany
Food, February 10

Sekt has made remarkable strides in recent years. These 10 bottles of sparkling wine are all examples of the style’s potential.

Cooking Fancy Isn’t About Expensive Ingredients. It’s a Mind-Set.
Food, February 9

You don’t have to try the latest trendy meal at the hottest new restaurant, quit your job or move to another country to live a better life.

This George Washington Cherry Story Is Actually True
Food, February 9

While tales of his copping to chopping a cherry tree were just lore, the nation’s first president did partake of this cherry drink.

Stanley Tucci’s Negroni Upended the Internet
Express, March 12

It became the cocktail of the pandemic.

The Searing Memories of the Pandemic’s Early Days
Metro, March 11

Five years after Covid-19 hit New York, we are still trying to comprehend the impact it had on the city and the losses we suffered.

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.