Embracing an Unloved Grape
Food, October 21
Mountain Tides took on the challenge of exploring the subtleties of petite sirah, a brassy grape long used to help color and flavor wines.
In Sonoma County, ‘Regenerative Agriculture’ Is the Next Big Thing
Travel, October 19
Carbon sequestration, pollinator habitat restoration and simple composting: An increasing number of the region’s winegrowers are going beyond sustainability. Here’s how to see, and taste, the fruits of their labors.
Hudson Whiskey Releases Its Oldest Bourbon Blend
Food, October 18
Four Part Harmony is a bourbon, aged for seven years, made with corn, rye, wheat and malted barley.
900 Pages of Drinking Wisdom, a Decade in the Making
Food, October 15
The cocktail experts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum have completed “The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails.”
Among Chardonnays, Chablis Is Not Better, Just Different
Food, October 14
The 2019 vintage confirms Chablis’s distinctive qualities. As for other chardonnays, blame the winemaker, not the place or the grape.
Greek Reds Have Yet to Have Their Moment. Is Now the Time?
Food, October 14
An importer wondered why Italian wines have caught on more easily. One reason is simply familiarity. Greek reds can be superb but they are unknown.
Enough With the Seltzer: The Booze-Free Cocktail Has Arrived
New York, October 14
In the last five years, at least five new dry stores that sell alcohol-free wines, craft beers and bottled drinks have opened in New York City.
On a Corfu Olive Farm, a Much Longed-For Reunion of Friends
T Magazine, October 13
Since moving to the island full-time, Christina Martini of Ancient Greek Sandals and her husband, Apostolos Porsanidis-Kavvadias, have built a true home, one they enjoy sharing with others.
Temple Bar, a Moody Enclave for Martinis, Is Set to Reopen
Food, October 12
The owners of Sona and Attaboy have teamed up to revive this retro jewel-box bar in NoHo.
Finally Time for ‘No Time to Die’? The Champagne’s Been on Ice.
Business, October 10
For brands associated with the Bond franchise, the connection is valuable enough to throw do-over parties for the latest film.
How to Sell Good, Inexpensive Wines Without Pandering
Food, October 7
Mary Taylor is betting that curious consumers will want well-made bottles, labeled with just the facts.
¿Beber alcohol puede elevar tu frecuencia cardiaca?
en Español, October 6
Tomar un trago puede elevar tu pulso, algo que no tiene que preocupar a la mayoría de los adultos sanos, pero quienes presentan problemas de ritmo cardíaco deben tener cuidado.
In Deepest Mendocino, Rebuilding a Life in Wine
Food, September 30
Wells Guthrie made fine wine, but financial challenges diverted his attention. Now he’s got a new label and a second chance, without distractions.
Can Drinking Alcohol Raise Your Heart Rate?
Well, September 28
Drinking can elevate your pulse, which isn’t a concern for most healthy adults, though those with heart rhythm problems should use caution.
How to Make a Trash Cocktail
Interactive, July 9
Before you throw away all those clementine peels, follow these instructions.
How to Make a Frozen Margarita
Interactive, July 2
This recipe from Rosie Schaap yields four to six drinks, but feel free to scale it down, or up.
Read the document
Interactive, June 29
A “bulletin” from 1939 describes the reasons a bar in Newark had its liquor license suspended for a month.
Read the document
Interactive, June 29
A bar in Paterson, N.J., lost its liquor license in 1955 after inspectors concluded that owners “suffered female impersonators” on eight occasions.
Weekly Health Quiz: Alcohol, Covid Vaccine and Fat Fathers
Interactive, April 29
Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.
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.
When the Past Roars Into the Present
Summary, January 16
Revisiting the era of Prohibition let me indulge an obsession and uncovered parallels to today.
36 Hours in Barolo, Italy
Travel, November 7
Sleepy villages, hillsides blanketed in grape vines, pasta dusted with shaved truffles, and wine that tastes of violets: just a few reasons to visit this gastronomic paradise in the Piedmont region.
Melbourne’s Most Exciting Restaurants Are Wine Bars
Dining, October 30
The energetic wine scene has resulted in serious chefs cooking delicious food in small, laid-back spots.
A French Wine From China? This $300 Bottle Is the Real Thing
Business, October 24
A Rothschild estate in Shandong Province has released its first vintage. It was 10 years in the making.
New to Natural Wine? Pick Up a Zine
Styles, June 3
Devotees of the trendy, low-intervention beverage are making their drink of choice more accessible through D.I.Y. publishing.
This Brandy Soars
Dining, April 15
Hangar 1 has ventured beyond just vodka distilling with a brandy named for a classic airplane.
Learn More About Mezcal
Dining, April 15
The Heritage Radio Network is sponsoring a talk in Brooklyn about the Mexican spirit.
As Chinese Buy French Vineyards, Names Like Château Imperial Rabbit Rattle Purists
Foreign, April 6
Renamed estates stir consternation among tradition-bound French. Rabbits are hunted in the Bordeaux, they note, and there are no “Tibetan Antelopes.”
Attend the Staff Wine Lesson
Dining, April 1
At Charlie Bird restaurant in SoHo, the public is invited to join the staff as the wine director introduces three wines.
From Drinking Vinegar to Cordial
Dining, April 1
Andy Ricker has reformulated his Som line of vinegars, reimagining them as cordials to mix with seltzer or a cocktail.
French Raise a Glass to a Health Warning About Too Much Wine
Foreign, March 28
“For your health, it’s maximum two glasses a day, and not every day,” the health agency said. France’s response? Deafening silence.
Plan a Trip to the Distilleries and Pubs of Ireland
Dining, March 11
The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog has a new guidebook that will walk you through the best drinking spots on the Emerald Isle.
This Irish Whiskey Is a Rarity
Dining, March 11
Kilbeggan’s small-batch rye is one of the few using the grain.
Back to the Supermarket: Looking for the Good
Dining, February 28
These are not produced by the millions of bottles, but they are widely available, and stay true to simpler methods of production.