A Wine With Whispers of History
Dining, Yesterday
To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Heitz Cellars has reintroduced its Lot C-91.
Refresh With a Mint Drink
At Home, May 15
Mint is a wonderful flavor to enrich warm-weather coolers.
Books to Inspire Hunger and Thirst
Dining, May 13
Wine textbooks are crucial, but they may only rarely move you. What about books that teach you not only how to think about wine but how to feel about it?
Why the Wine Industry Has Long Been a ‘Boys’ Club’
National, May 12
Wednesday: Accusations of sexual assault against a wine country mayor shine a light on the culture of an exclusive industry.
So You’re Thinking About Joining a Wine Club ...
Dining, May 10
Media outlets, retailers, importers and restaurants all want your business. Here’s a hint: Look for transparency, real wineries and customer service.
A Sweet Vermouth Made in New York
Dining, May 10
Created by a former bartender at Union Square Cafe, Method Spirits Sweet Vermouth shines in a manhattan or on the rocks.
Day Drinking, Italian Style
Dining, May 10
Lambrusco, the gently sparkling and often budget-friendly wine, is the drink of choice in Emilia-Romagna. And it tastes great in a briny spritz.
How a Wine Spritz Entrepreneur Spends Her Sundays
Metropolitan, May 7
Jordan Salcito takes time on the weekend to support small businesses, as well as parks and museums, around the city.
Space Aged: Bottle of Wine From Space Station Could Sell for $1 Million
Express, May 6
The bottle of Pétrus from 2000 — which is being sold by Christie’s — comes with a second bottle of “terrestrial” wine, a custom trunk, a decanter, glasses and a corkscrew crafted from a meteorite.
Want to Become a Writer? Lauren Hough Recommends Bartending.
Book Review, May 6
The author of “Leaving Isn’t the Hardest Thing” has been a “cable guy,” a barista and Air Force airman. Her time behind a bar taught her to listen.
A Sauvignon Blanc From Sonoma
Dining, May 3
After a small test release last year, La Crema is making a sauvignon blanc widely available just in time for summer.
Surprise Mom With a Floral Cocktail
At Home, May 1
Flowers are magic. They are beautiful, uplifting and, when added to a drink, incredibly refreshing.
Weekly Health Quiz: Alcohol, Covid Vaccine and Fat Fathers
Interactive, April 29
Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.
Txakolina for Good Cheer, Wherever You May Be
Dining, April 29
This slightly effervescent wine, from Spanish Basque Country, is easy to enjoy on seasides, with seafood and in the sunshine.
Be It a $10 Wine, or Much More, the Judgments Come Free
Dining, April 29
Inexpensive wines can be just fine. They also illuminate the harsh opinions that some people seem to cherish about the preferences of others.
Is This the Oldest Bottle of American Whiskey? Is It Worth $40,000?
Dining, April 28
It was bottled after the Civil War, but tests show it was likely made in the late 18th century, offering a glimpse into early American distilling.
¿Se puede tomar alcohol después de la vacuna para la covid?
en Español, April 27
Es poco probable que beber con moderación afecte la respuesta inmune a la vacuna, pero beber demasiado sí podría tener un impacto.
Can You Have Alcohol After the Covid Vaccine?
Well, April 27
Moderate drinking is unlikely to impair the immune response to the Covid vaccine, but heavy drinking might.
A Mezcal With Brooklyn Connections
Dining, April 26
Pelotón de la Muerte makes three mezcals, and it’s owned in part by the Brooklyn chef Danny Mena.
10 New York State Wines to Drink Now
Dining, April 22
Here are top-tier bottles from producers in the Finger Lakes and Long Island, regions that deserve more respect than they receive.
10 New York State Wines to Drink Now
Dining, April 22
Here are top-tier bottles from producers in the Finger Lakes and Long Island, regions that deserve more respect than they receive.
How Bad Is Our Pandemic Drinking Problem?
Magazine, April 21
The past year has changed alcohol use patterns, especially among women. The impacts probably won’t be fully known for years.
Weekly Health Quiz: Covid Vaccines, Side Effects and Exercise
Interactive, March 5
Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.
Weekly Health Quiz: Covid Variants, Moderate Exercise and Coffee
Interactive, January 22
Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.
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.