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9 Winemakers Defining the Next Generation of California Wine, According to Sommeliers

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

8 Lesser-Known Producers You Should Try if You Love Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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The 30 Best Sauvignon Blancs for 2026

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Pave The Way Cocktail Competition Emphasizes Sustainability and Community in the Hospitality Industry

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The VinePair Podcast

The VinePair Podcast

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The Buildout

The Buildout

The Buildout Podcast: New York Distilling

Wine 101

Wine 101

Wine 101: American Wine on Wine Lists

Booze News

Birra Moretti’s ‘Setting the Table’ Challenge Goes Viral as the New ‘Splitting the G’ · Maker’s Mark Announces Fourth Edition of Its Coveted Cellar Aged Series, With One of the Distillery’s Most Mature Blends to Date · Booze News Weekly Roundup: Beyoncé Secures Ownership of SirDavis Whisky, a New $11,000 Tequila, and More · Rogue’s Dead Guy Gets New Lease on Life as Bid for Bankrupt Brewery’s IP Reaches $400k

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

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

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2026 Price Map: What an Old Fashioned Costs on Average in All 50 U.S. States

2026 Price Map: What an Old Fashioned Costs on Average in All 50 U.S. States

Tilray to Cease Production at Terrapin Beer Co.’s Georgia Brewery

Tilray to Cease Production at Terrapin Beer Co.’s Georgia Brewery

Booze News Weekly Roundup: Brown-Forman Turns Down Another Sazerac Offer, U.S. Lifts Tariffs from Scotch Whisky, and More

Booze News Weekly Roundup: Brown-Forman Turns Down Another Sazerac Offer, U.S. Lifts Tariffs from Scotch Whisky, and More

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There are a lot of great new spots to drink wine and sake in NYC right now, here are three of our favorites.

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Where do the best bartenders in the city eat and drink? We caught up with Capucine Prager-Hopkins (@capucine_p) of the East Village classic International Bar (@internationalbarnyc) for all the recommendations (and a VERY hot take). Cheers!

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How do you get the best recommendations? Head to the bar that everyone is talking about and talk to the bartender. We got all the insider spots from one of Toronto’s best, Mateo Cruz Tapias. Be sure to give his recs a try or head over to Bar Pompette for one of the most recommended Martinis in the city. Cheers!

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Buckle up, this is a Wait you won’t want to miss. 😬 We’re heading to the hottest spots in NYC to wait for a table for two on a Friday or Saturday night around 7pm. Join your host, Jacob, for a tour around the neighborhood as he finds out just how long it takes to skip the reservation and still score a meal. Hosted + Edited by @jacobkleaf📸 by @cassidysledge

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It’s the last month of Theodora Beach Club (@theodorabeachclub)! We are heading over to Governor’s Island to join the Theodora (@theodorabrooklyn) team for a summer-style party with guest chefs from around the globe and a series of guest bartenders curated by VinePair.Huge thank you to all our bartending partners — it’s been an honor to share your talent with the Beach Club!

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This is no ordinary Margarita...We stepped behind the bar with Oriana’s Head Bartender (and recent VinePair Class of 2026 Best New Bartender) Miranda Midler to find out how she makes the foam garnish for the Flor de Campo. Her secret to getting perfect bubbles may surprise you. 🐠

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@dan_suro is only sharing the best of Philly, including a new entry for best cheesesteak. In addition to visiting all his recs, be sure to head over to @lajefaphilly in Rittenhouse to experience one of the best agave programs in the entire country.

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No, this is not just boozy ice cream. We tried the Dirty Martini soft serve at Unnecessary — the new concept from the team behind Double Chicken Please — and it delivers on its promise of a perfectly balanced cocktail in ice cream form. So how do they translate Dirty Martini flavors into a frozen treat? That’s what we’re here to find out.

Buying Guides

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

The 30 Best Chardonnays for 2026

The 30 Best Chardonnays for 2026

Where to Drink in NYC

August 2026

Spirits

Why Is It so Hard to Get a Good Martini in Europe?

Why Is It so Hard to Get a Good Martini in Europe?

The VinePair Podcast: What to Make of Diageo’s New Direction

The VinePair Podcast: What to Make of Diageo’s New Direction

The Buildout Podcast: Oriana

The Buildout Podcast: Oriana

Why Your Espresso Martini Never Has Enough Foam (And How to Fix It)

Why Your Espresso Martini Never Has Enough Foam (And How to Fix It)

NYC Insiders Club Jean’s Defines Downtown Manhattan Right Now. Can It Last?

How This Obscure Gin From Menorca Became a Bartender Favorite

The Legal Drinking Age Used to Be Different in Every State. Here’s What America Looked Like Before 1984. [MAP]

A Timeline of the Bar Industry’s Darling Spirits

Wine

Wine 101: American Sauvignon Blanc Is American Now

Wine 101: American Sauvignon Blanc Is American Now

We Asked 11 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Overrated Red Wine? (2026)

We Asked

We Asked 11 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Overrated Red Wine? (2026)

8 Alternatives to Chateau Rayas, the Southern Rhône’s Most Coveted Grenache

8 Alternatives to Chateau Rayas, the Southern Rhône’s Most Coveted Grenache

We Asked 8 Sommeliers: Which Sancerre Is Actually Worth the Price?

We Asked

We Asked 8 Sommeliers: Which Sancerre Is Actually Worth the Price?

Good Wines

7 of the Best Chardonnays From France’s Beaujolais, a Region Famous for Reds

7 Grape Varieties to Try if You Love Pinot Noir

One of New York City’s Best Bottle Shops Is Hiding in Penn Station

The VinePair Podcast: Wine Has to Offer Value in Restaurants. Here’s How It Can.

Beer

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

Need To Know

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

Route 66 Turns 100: A Brewery-by-Brewery Road Trip Guide From Chicago to Santa Monica

Route 66 Turns 100: A Brewery-by-Brewery Road Trip Guide From Chicago to Santa Monica

India Pale Ale Is Still Synonymous With Craft Beer, and That’s a Problem

Hop Take

India Pale Ale Is Still Synonymous With Craft Beer, and That’s a Problem

The Number of Breweries Per Capita in Every State Has Changed Dramatically Since 2010 — Here’s What the Shift Looks Like [MAP]

The Number of Breweries Per Capita in Every State Has Changed Dramatically Since 2010 — Here’s What the Shift Looks Like [MAP]

We Asked

We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Exciting International City to Drink in Right Now?

The VinePair Podcast: Studies Show Gen Z Drinks, and Value Is Paramount

How the Upper East Side Became New York City’s Last Bastion for Craft Beer

Roast Chicken Is Trending in NYC — Here’s What to Drink at Each Spot