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The Great American Wine Tour

The Great American Wine Tour

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The VinePair Podcast

The VinePair Podcast

The VinePair Podcast: Will Americans Ever Embrace the Hotel Bar?

The Buildout

The Buildout

The Buildout Podcast: Popina

Wine 101

Wine 101

Wine Noise Part II: British Fungus

Booze News

Booker’s ‘The Reserve 2026’ Is Its Second-Ever Rye, Aged in Ex-Brandy Casks · Buffalo Trace Releases Elmer T. Lee 40th Anniversary Edition Bourbon With New Lottery System · Southern Glazer’s to Pay $12.5 Million to Resolve Bribery Investigation with the DOJ · Booze News Weekly Roundup: France Expects 30-Year Low Harvest, Van Winkle Announces 2026 Whiskey Collection, and More

Does Hospitality Suffer When a Top Cocktail Bar Goes All-in on Reservations?

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Does Hospitality Suffer When a Top Cocktail Bar Goes All-in on Reservations?

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Southern Glazer’s to Pay $12.5 Million to Resolve Bribery Investigation with the DOJ

Southern Glazer’s to Pay $12.5 Million to Resolve Bribery Investigation with the DOJ

Booze News Weekly Roundup: France Expects 30-Year Low Harvest, Van Winkle Announces 2026 Whiskey Collection, and More

Booze News Weekly Roundup: France Expects 30-Year Low Harvest, Van Winkle Announces 2026 Whiskey Collection, and More

Trump Announces Ban on Canadian Alcohol Imports, Escalating Trade Conflict

Trump Announces Ban on Canadian Alcohol Imports, Escalating Trade Conflict

Videos

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Our journey in London continues with Paul Lougrat (@paul_lougrat) from 🔸🟥🔵 (@a_bar_with_shapes_for_a_name_). Where does this award-winning bartender like to eat and drink around London? Tune in to find out and discover why London is one of the world’s best drinking destinations.

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What can a 100-year-old vine tell us about the history of American wine?On the next episode of “The Great American Wine Tour,” @vinepairkeith and @alex_sarovich head to Seghesio Family Vineyards in Sonoma County to explore the history of old-vine Zinfandel and the generations of winemakers working to preserve it. Watch the full episode at the link in bio!Presented by @seghesio.

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A self-described “wine and sake jester,” Jenny Eagleton (@snack_wizard_5000) is coming in hot with her very best of NYC. Be sure to check out some of these incredible spots or head to Somssi for an unforgettable, wine- and sake-fueled evening with the jester herself.

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Is it easier to walk in to a restaurant or bar in New York City when it’s raining? On this episode of the Wait, we are testing the ‘Rain Theory’ and discovering just how easy (or hard) it is to walk in to East Village hot spots Claud and Penny.Hosted by @jacobkleaf📸: @cassidysledge

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Behind every great bottle of wine is a team of people working year-round to bring it to life.On this episode of “The Great American Wine Tour,” Keith Beavers and Alex Sarovich head to Rombauer Vineyards in Napa Valley to see how long-tenure employees, enduring traditions, and a commitment to getting the details right helped make Rombauer’s California Chardonnay an icon.Watch the full episode at the link in bio!Presented by @rombauervineyards.

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Don’t underestimate the power of blue — or Logan Rodriguez’s ability to make a complicated cocktail. If you want something blue (and cheesy), this is probably one of the most complicated ways to get there. Our recommendation? Just head to Oddball in the East Village and sip on the Computer Blue after all the hard work has been done. Cheers!

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It’s official, we are in London and on the hunt for the best recommendations from some of the world’s most decorated bartenders. We are kicking off our Bartender’s Guide across the pond with the one and only Giorgio Bargiani (giorgio_bar_giani), assistant director of mixology at the Connaught Bar (theconnaught) and 2026 Bartenders’ Bartender Award Winner from 50 Best.

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Welcome to the Great American Wine Tour. We are headed to the heart of American wine country to discover why wine drinkers all over the world have fallen in love with the Cabernet Sauvignon coming from California’s Napa Valley and Sonoma County.Our journey begins with Silver Oak, one of the few producers that captures the best of both iconic American regions. Your hosts Keith Beavers and Alex Sarovich travel to Silver Oak Cellars to explore the history, vineyards, and philosophy behind one of America’s most celebrated wineries, and get a sneak peek at a new release that combines the best of what Napa and Sonoma have to offer. Watch the full episode at the link in our bio!Presented by @silveroakcellars.

Buying Guides

The 30 Best Sauvignon Blancs for 2026

The 30 Best Sauvignon Blancs for 2026

The 30 Best Gins for 2026

The 30 Best Gins for 2026

9 California Chardonnays You Should Try if You Don’t Like Big, Oaky Wines

9 California Chardonnays You Should Try if You Don’t Like Big, Oaky Wines

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Spirits

Parker’s Heritage Is One of the Most Compelling Lines in Whiskey. What’s Next for the Label?

Parker’s Heritage Is One of the Most Compelling Lines in Whiskey. What’s Next for the Label?

At Brooklyn’s New Titán, Escabeche Arrives in Dirty Martini Form

At Brooklyn’s New Titán, Escabeche Arrives in Dirty Martini Form

The VinePair Podcast: Can Campari Strike Spritz Gold Again?

The VinePair Podcast: Can Campari Strike Spritz Gold Again?

We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Best Bourbon for Beginners? (2026)

We Asked

We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Best Bourbon for Beginners? (2026)

7 NFL Teams Whose Fans Have Iconic Game Day Drink Orders — From the Chicago Handshake to the Kansas City Ice Water

All of the Cocktails Named After U.S. States, Mapped

12 Honey Deuce Riffs to Try at NYC Bars This US Open Season

The VinePair Podcast: Can American Drinks Ever Regain the Canadian Market?

Wine

Wine 101: Wine Noise Part III: Flying Yeast

Wine 101: Wine Noise Part III: Flying Yeast

9 of the Best White Wines from Italy’s Campania

Good Wines

9 of the Best White Wines from Italy’s Campania

The 17 Best High-Low Wine Pairings, According to Sommeliers

The 17 Best High-Low Wine Pairings, According to Sommeliers

As Climate Change Shifts Harvest Earlier, Winemakers Face a New Set of Challenges Beyond the Vineyard

Free Pour

As Climate Change Shifts Harvest Earlier, Winemakers Face a New Set of Challenges Beyond the Vineyard

The Percentage of Your Restaurant Wine Bill That’s Pure Markup, According to 7 Sommeliers

We Asked

We Asked 9 Wine Pros: What’s the Most Underrated American Wine Region? (2026)

The VinePair Podcast: Secret Wine Lists: Savvy or Shady?

The Psychology Behind Food Towers: Why Are We Drawn to Tiered Meals?

Beer

Ask a Bartender: Can You Skip the Tip Line But Still Add Gratuity?

Ask a Bartender: Can You Skip the Tip Line But Still Add Gratuity?

Monster Beverage Is Making More Money Than Its Brewing Division Can Lose

Hop Take

Monster Beverage Is Making More Money Than Its Brewing Division Can Lose

Every Dry County Left in America, Mapped — And the Reasons Over a Million Americans Still Can’t Buy a Drink

Every Dry County Left in America, Mapped — And the Reasons Over a Million Americans Still Can’t Buy a Drink

We Asked 10 Brewers: What’s Your Guilty-Pleasure Beer? (2026)

We Asked

We Asked 10 Brewers: What’s Your Guilty-Pleasure Beer? (2026)

The VinePair Podcast: Is Closing Early a Crime?

Need To Know

7 Things You Should Know About Rolling Rock, the American Beer With a Mysterious Code on Every Bottle

Hop Take

World Cup Is Gone. Beer’s Summer Blues Remain. Now What?

The Buildout Podcast: Oriana