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When Did Burgundy Become Untouchable?

Kate Dingwall

Ask a Somm: Is It Rude to Spend a Long Time Choosing a Bottle?

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We Asked 19 Bartenders: What Makes a Perfect First-Date Bar?

14 Essential Bottles of Rye [Timeline]

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Elijah Craig’s Old Fashioned Contest Shows Why the Classic Still Inspires Bartenders

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The VinePair Podcast

The VinePair Podcast

The VinePair Podcast: Do Drinkers Flavor-Match Across Categories?

The Buildout

The Buildout

The Buildout Podcast: Overstory

Wine 101

Wine 101

Wine 101: Mondavi Part V

Booze News

Voodoo Ranger Jacks Up Newest IPA to Highest ABV Yet · Boston Beer Will Close L.A.’s Angel City Brewery in April · Gallo Set to Purchase Four Roses Bourbon for up to $775 Million · The NFL’s Drunkest Fans This Season, Ranked (2026)

Anheuser-Busch’s Craft Brands Are (Finally) Good Enough — and That’s Bad News for Independent Brewers

Dave Infante

Anheuser-Busch’s Craft Brands Are (Finally) Good Enough — and That’s Bad News for Independent Brewers

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Boston Beer Will Close L.A.’s Angel City Brewery in April

Boston Beer Will Close L.A.’s Angel City Brewery in April

Gallo Set to Purchase Four Roses Bourbon for up to $775 Million

Gallo Set to Purchase Four Roses Bourbon for up to $775 Million

Uncle Nearest Is Insolvent, Receiver’s Explosive Affidavit Claims

Uncle Nearest Is Insolvent, Receiver’s Explosive Affidavit Claims

Videos

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Find out where Cody Pruitt (@codycpruitt), owner of @libertinenyc and @chateauroyalenyc wines, dines, and even procures his more rare bottles of wine in this new episode of Hidden Gems. 💎

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An easy way to boost cocktail-making confidence and add a creative edge is with garnishes. Here’s how NYC Bartender Ben Hopkins (@benhopkinsbenhopkins) makes a citrus coin.

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Alex Kveton from @therockwellplace is about to reveal the MOST SLEPT ON breakfast sandwich in all of New York City. Stay tuned and discover some other expert-level picks on this episode of Bartender’s Guide to New York City.

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Places, please! 🎭 We caught up with Jeb Brown (@jebbrooklyn), who played Beau in Beau: The Musical (officialbeaumusical) before it closed, to find out where to eat and drink on and off-broadway. Take a look!

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Where does sommelier and author Victoria James go to eat and drink when she’s not working at @cotekoreansteakhouse or @coqodaq? Find out on this new episode of Hidden Gems! 💎

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Places, Please! 🎭 We’re chatting with Lorin Latarro (@latarro), the choreographer of @chessbway about her favorite spots to eat and drink in NYC.

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What are the best bars in NYC according to the folks who know best? Here’s where Natasha Bermudez (@natashita) of Seed Library drinks around the city.

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Here are three of our favorite spots to grab a drink in New York City this January ❄️ Hit the link in our bio for the full list of the cool, current, and flat-out excellent bars and restaurants you should visit right now.

Buying Guides

The 30 Best White Wines for 2026

The 30 Best White Wines for 2026

The 30 Best Red Wines for 2026

The 30 Best Red Wines for 2026

All of the Best Whiskeys to Drink in 2026

All of the Best Whiskeys to Drink in 2026

Where to Drink in NYC

February 2026

Spirits

The Dolomites’ Signature Cocktail Is Ready for Its Olympic Moment

The Dolomites’ Signature Cocktail Is Ready for Its Olympic Moment

5 Jobs in Whiskey You’ve Never Heard Of

5 Jobs in Whiskey You’ve Never Heard Of

The VinePair Podcast: Is a Cocktail Backlash Brewing?

The VinePair Podcast: Is a Cocktail Backlash Brewing?

6 Things You Should Know About Drambuie, Scotland’s Historic Honeyed Liqueur

Need To Know

6 Things You Should Know About Drambuie, Scotland’s Historic Honeyed Liqueur

A Timeline of the Bar Industry’s Darling Liqueurs

Often Dismissed by the Industry, Club Bartending Endures

The Jack Daniel’s Age-Stated Releases Are a Hit, but How Old Can the Tennessee Whiskey Get?

The Perfect Drink to Pair With Watching Each Winter Olympic Sport

Wine

6 Underrated White Wines From Historically Red-centric Regions

6 Underrated White Wines From Historically Red-centric Regions

We Asked 17 Wine Pros: Which European Wine Regions Offer the Best Value?

We Asked

We Asked 17 Wine Pros: Which European Wine Regions Offer the Best Value?

6 of the Best Soave Wines From Italy’s Veneto

Good Wines

6 of the Best Soave Wines From Italy’s Veneto

The VinePair Podcast: The Opportunities for American Wine – LIVE

The VinePair Podcast: The Opportunities for American Wine – LIVE

Ask a Somm: Does Wine Really Need to Rest After Traveling?

The World’s Best Riesling Regions, Mapped

The VinePair Podcast: Has Hospitality and Etiquette Within the Trade Fallen Apart?

6 Somms Share Their Top Tips for Blind Tasting Wine

Beer

You’ve Heard of West Coast IPAs, but What Is a West Coast Pilsner?

You’ve Heard of West Coast IPAs, but What Is a West Coast Pilsner?

In Search of the Oldest Bar in New York City

In Search of the Oldest Bar in New York City

The Twin Cities’ Beer Scene Is Showing the Rest of the Industry How to Fight Back

Hop Take

The Twin Cities’ Beer Scene Is Showing the Rest of the Industry How to Fight Back

Ask a Beer Pro: What Is a Black IPA?

Ask a Beer Pro: What Is a Black IPA?

13 of the Best Bar Snacks in NYC

Hop Take

The U.S. Hop Industry Is on a Knife’s Edge

Does Trade Etiquette Still Exist Among Bartenders?

The VinePair Podcast: The Latest News in RNDC’s Ongoing Struggles