Grower Champagne: 10 estates to know
Grower Champagne is all the rage, but unfamiliar territory compared to the region's famous houses. Champagne expert Peter Liem shares his guide to the most exciting small estates, and their wines.
Sierra Nevada Launches Videogame For New Beer
Sierra Nevada is launching a new Oktoberfest in collaboration with German brewery Brauhaus Riegele and they've created an old school videogame to help promote the new beer.
Wine Industry Growth Declining as Competition Heats Up
'TABLET' HIP FLASK PROJECT SEEKS KICKSTARTER FUNDING
The hip flask is designed to look like a tablet computer with the screen turned off, and is equipped with a switch on the top which opens and closes a secret filling port
Fireball Whisky is the Most Popular Liquor in Way Too Many US States
All told, Fireball was either first or tied for first in 15 states, tied with Jack Daniels.
Several US wines recalled from Russian market over harmful chemicals
The Russian agency for health and consumer rights has banned several batches of US-made wines after tests found they contained excessive amounts of harmful substances.
Why The Next Wine In Your Wine Cellar Should Be A Sagrantino Di Montefalco
This grape is used for only a small part of the production in Montefalco. But the wines are stunning.
Boozy ginger ale and orange soda: MillerCoors is on board
Now here comes hard soda.
SAZERAC SUES BREWERY OVER FIREBALL TRADEMARK
The US spirits producer, owner of the Buffalo Trace Distillery, said the packaging and name of Fire Flask was "confusing similar" to Fireball, and was designed to "trade on the longstanding goodwill" of the popular whisky liqueur brand.
Can You Drink Alcohol and Still Lose Weight?
Learn how to ditch the belly without missing out on happy hour.
Why Do Moms Always Talk About Coffee And Wine?
Okay, what is up with all the talk about moms needing coffee and wine?
Peanut butter beer coming soon from Pawtucket's Foolproof Brewery
If you like peanut butter and alcoholic beverages made with malted barley and hops, then you are going to love the collaboration coming out of Pawtucket: peanut butter-flavored beer.
THE MÂCONNAIS: GOOD VALUE WHITE BURGUNDY
The Mâconnais, named after the town of Mâcon, is one of five wine regions in Burgundy, France, and is situated west of the Saône River between Côte Chalonnaise and Beaujolais.
An Introduction to Santa Barbara Wine Country
Santa Barbara wine country offers a little bit of everything to the thirsty wine drinker.
HOW IS GLUTEN-FREE BEER MADE?
Many a product at the grocery store will proudly proclaim its gluten-free status.
10 Pumpkin Beers Making Fall Flavor A Summer Staple
We don't know why you're complaining that pumpkin beer is being released in August: brewers aren't.
New Serpent Bite
Constellation Brands has unveiled Serpent's Bite Apple Cider Flavored Whisky. Rolling out nationwide, Serpent's Bite features a blend of Canadian whisky distilled from corn and rye with an infusion of apple cider flavors. The 70-proof entry, positioned primarily as a shot option, is available in 1-liter, 750-ml. and 50-ml. formats, and retails at around $15.99 a 750-ml.
Does Sound Affect the Way We Taste?
Whatever the acoustic atmosphere, it could be affecting how you experience the flavor of the food and drink you're consuming, according to a growing body of research.
6 Myths About Wine Busted by a Sommelier
Biggest wine myths out there and clear up any lingering misconceptions
Bud Light Launches New NFL Team-Specific Cans Campaign
Pats Cans Are In Stock!!
Seafood Beers: 10 Strange Beers with Algae to Whale
Here are 10 strange beers made in some part from ingredients found in our rivers or oceans that will have you rethinking the limits of brewing.
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BOOZE AT FAST FOOD CHAINS
How to Become a Wine Connoisseur
Start at your local independent wine shop. They'll have knowledgeable staff who can recommend bottles and teach you the essentials of wine appreciation. Many run tastings where you can learn about grape varieties and taste different styles and vintages.
Enthusiast's Guide to Sauvignon Blanc
A little understanding of the different styles and the history of this grape will help you find awesome Sauvignon Blanc wines on your own.
Who has the cheapest and most expensive beer in the NFL?
FYI Pats Now Charge $9
CANNABIS-INFUSED BEER LAUNCHED IN US
Dude's Brews, the packaged-beer arm of Colorado-based Dad & Dude's Breweria, will launch is Canna-Beer series in the autumn, debuting at the Great American Beer Festival in September, featuring a range of "CBD-rich, cannabis-infused" beers.
HEAVEN HILL ACQUIRES DEEP EDDY VODKA
The US spirits producer, owner of the Evan Williams and Elijah Craig Bourbon brands, has purchased the entire business of Texas-based Deep Eddy Vodka and its distillery from Eliza Spring for an undisclosed sum.
We need a better way to describe wine
Recently, many soul-searching articles have been published by wine professionals questioning if there is not a better, more relevant way to describe wines.
11 OBSCURE GRAPES YOU NEED TO KNOW
Some of the "oddball grapes" that are making their way on to store shelves and wine lists across the country:
THE VENETO: YOUR GUIDE TO ONE OF ITALY'S LARGEST & MOST CONFUSING WINE REGIONS
The Veneto is the 8th largest region of Italy. It's situated in the northeast of the country, and bordered to the west by Lombardia and to the south by Emilia-Romagna.
Now, there's a Pop-Tart beer
San Francisco brewer 21st Amendment is upping the ante with Toaster Pastry, an India Red Ale that's an homage to Pop-Tarts.
