Category: Featured Articles
VINsights: Farming for Quantity Vs. Quality
by: Marnie Old
Fine wines taste different from mass-produced wines for the same reasons that heirloom tomatoes from your garden taste different from supermarket tomatoes. This is driven more …
Behind the Beverage: Muhammara & a Rock at Doya in Miami
by: Melissa Dowling
As the savory drink trend shows no sign of slowing, Doya, a Michelin-recognized Aegean restaurant in Miami, created a cocktail inspired by Muhammara, one of its best-selling …
A Truly Blind Prosecco Tasting Event
by: Melissa Dowling
Who knew that prosecco had a sound? Dr. Hoby Wedler, a chemist, entrepreneur and sensory expert, who opens the doors to the world of wine aromas and …
Fourth of July Cocktails for 2024
by: Melissa Dowling
Independence Day is nearly here, and people are ready to celebrate the USA. A few red or blue cocktails are always welcome, along with fresh berries, …
Meet The Mixologist: Fionna Gemzon
by: Melissa Dowling
Fionna Gemzon is the beverage manager at None of the Above in St. Louis, a speakeasy-style cocktail lounge from Niche Food Group. What was your first job in the …
Wine Reviews: Wines Under $30
by: Kyle Swartz
For our latest round of wine reviews, we asked our national wine panel to taste and rate wines priced at under $30. As always, these reviews …
Rum Trends in 2024
by: Kyle Swartz
Is there a better deal in premium spirits right now than rum? Bourbon’s popularity has led to price spikes across that category, while tequila’s recent rise …
Pride Promos and Cocktails for 2024
by: Melissa Dowling
Pride month is here and brands and bars are stepping up with special offers and cocktails in support of the LGBTQ+ community. For instance, Flight Club, …
Making Sense of Fortified Wines
by: Marnie Old
Fortified wines are wines to which distilled spirit has been added at the winery. They usually contain 15% to 20% alcohol, so they taste stronger and …
It’s Pea Time For Cocktails
by: Melissa Dowling
Springtime often ushers in fresh vegetables in cocktails, but we’re been seeing more drinks that incorporate peas this year. Whether it’s the trend of savory Martinis …
