Drinking beers and household chores never had much in common, but now, you can “set the table” while knocking back a half-goblet of lager. In the latest beer challenge to sweep the internet, people are guzzling Birra Moretti in an attempt to align the liquid’s surface with the mustachioed man on the beer’s label. The goal: make it look like his arm is resting on a table of beer. This trend offers…
Being a brewer requires a well-honed palate and a keen sense of what is and isn’t good. Brewers exist somewhere on the spectrum of artist to scientist, managing a very precise process while also imbuing their own flourish. Their taste buds and sense of smell are just as important as their fermenters and brew kettles. A brewer is going to know what a good beer is, because they have to know. But…
Napa and Cabernet Sauvignon are intrinsically linked. The grape brought fame to the region, and in return, the region elevated the grape’s qualities in ways that stood apart from classic winegrowing regions, like Bordeaux. Today, over half of the vineyard acreage is planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, according to Napa Valley Vintners. There’s no shortage of marquee names in Napa. The article 8…
This episode of The Buildout is brought to you by Farmer’s Gin. It’s brought to you by the same amazing people that brought you Michter’s, and it’s actually the gin that I use at home for my Martinis. It’s clean, crisp, unfussy — perfect for building any kind of Martini that you would like. Farmer’s Gin is made in Idaho at the first organic distillery in the United States. It’s made using…
In this ongoing historic shift we are seeing in the VinePair tasting room, Sauvignon Blanc emerges as yet another variety in the U.S. that offers a wider spectrum of expressions than anywhere else in the world. Listen Online Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Follow Keith on Instagram @VinePairKeith. Rate and review this podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It really helps get the word…
There’s a line in John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden” that seems to sum up our collective attitude toward the state of California winemaking today: ”It never failed that during the dry years the people forgot about the rich years, and during the wet years they lost all memory of the dry years.” While it’s no surprise that, over the nearly 300-year history of winemaking in California, it has had its…
Sauvignon Blanc has been here in the U.S. for a long time. From when viticulturist Charles Wetmore, founder of Cresta Blanca Winery, imported original grape cuttings from Bordeaux’s famed Château d’Yquem in the 19th century to when Robert Mondavi coined the rich, oak-aged Fumé Blanc style in Napa Valley. Since then, the variety has happily existed in California and eventually traveled across the…
On Tuesday, Maker’s Mark announced the 2026 release of its Cellar Aged series. The fourth edition of this coveted, age-stated collection, Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2026 is a combination of 11-, 12-, and 14-year-old bourbons, each bottled at cask-strength and blended to 112.1 proof. Maker’s Mark first debuted the Cellar Aged series in 2023 with a blend of 11- and 12-year-old bourbons, the brand’s…
As in many cities, the cocktail scene is booming in Vilnius, Lithuania, where a growing number of bars are offering world-class mixed drinks, marking a dramatic change from just a decade or so ago. But for some visitors, finding a great Martini can still be a challenge. Greta Skamaročiūtė, head bartender at Nomads Cocktail Bar in the city’s Old Town, says that several customers have come in…
Check out our list of the most underrated red wines here! Often with plush, fruit-forward qualities or big, bold structures, red wines tend to carry a connotation of luxury. With that reputation comes hefty price tags, but like in any genre of wine, sometimes the liquid itself doesn’t live up to the bottle’s status. But it’s not always easy to differentiate which pricey bottles are all for show…
