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The 10 Best Booze Books to Buy This Holiday Season (2025)

We Asked

We Asked 12 Bartenders: What Bottle Is a ‘Green Flag’ When You See It at a Bar? (2025)

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The 7 Best Red Wines to Gift This Holiday (2025)

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The 2025 Holiday Cocktail Countdown

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The 2025 Holiday Cocktail Countdown

VinePair Podcast Network

The VinePair Podcast

The VinePair Podcast

The VinePair Podcast: How Much Does the ‘Champagne’ Brand Matter?

The Buildout

The Buildout

The Buildout Podcast: The Dead Rabbit

Wine 101

Wine 101

Wine 101: Mayacamas Vineyards

Booze News

Michelin Guide to Launch Inaugural Distinction for Wineries · Yuengling Announces Expansion Into Iowa and Wisconsin · Report: Anheuser-Busch InBev to Acquire BeatBox in $700 Million Deal · This Massive Chart Shows Which Companies Own America’s Top Spirits Brands

What Have We Done to Matcha?

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What Have We Done to Matcha?

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Minnesota’s Senator Tina Smith Is Still Fighting for THC

Minnesota’s Senator Tina Smith Is Still Fighting for THC

Report: Anheuser-Busch InBev to Acquire BeatBox in $700 Million Deal

Report: Anheuser-Busch InBev to Acquire BeatBox in $700 Million Deal

Surfside Producer Sues AB InBev for Look-Alike Vodka Drink

Surfside Producer Sues AB InBev for Look-Alike Vodka Drink

Videos

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Here is Matt Rodin (@whoismattrodin) of Beau the Musical on all of his favorite spots in New York City.

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Where do sommeliers drink wine when they’re not working? Vincent Morrow of Union Square Hospitality group walks us through his favorite hidden gems in New York City 💎

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Welcome to our first-ever chef vs. somm Bottle Battle! Paul Carmichael (chef of @kabawa) faces off against Eitan Spivak (sommelier at Kabawa), in a blind tasting challenge.Tap the link in our bio to watch the full episode! 🥊

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Where do sommeliers drink wine when they’re not working? Leo Lê of Kappo Sono walks us through his favorite hidden gems in New York City 💎

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Drink like a local in New York City. Here are Marshall Minaya’s favorite holiday picks and drink spots in the city.

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Here is Ali Louis Bourzgui on all of his favorite spots in New York City.

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From after-shift favorites to weekend staples, Cedric Nicaise of The Noortwyck shares the must-visit spots in New York City.

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Here are three of the best spots to grab a drink in New York City this November 🦃Tap the 🔗 in our bio for the full list of the cool, current, and flat-out excellent bars and restaurants you should visit right now — and check back each month for the updated map.

Buying Guides

The 7 Best Bourbons to Gift This Holiday (2025)

The 7 Best Bourbons to Gift This Holiday (2025)

The 7 Best Wines Under $50 to Gift This Holiday

The 7 Best Wines Under $50 to Gift This Holiday

The 20 Best Proseccos to Drink in 2025

The 20 Best Proseccos to Drink in 2025

Where to Drink in NYC

December 2025

Spirits

The VinePair Podcast: Let’s Talk Turkey

The VinePair Podcast: Let’s Talk Turkey

The 2025 Holiday Cocktail Countdown

The 2025 Holiday Cocktail Countdown

7 Things You Should Know About Widow Jane, the Beloved Brooklyn-Made Bourbon

Need To Know

7 Things You Should Know About Widow Jane, the Beloved Brooklyn-Made Bourbon

How The Macallan Became a Cult Scotch Whisky

How The Macallan Became a Cult Scotch Whisky

Did Bols Just Release a Blue Liqueur That’s Actually, Well, Good?

7 Producers You Should Know to Get Into Amaro

The VinePair Podcast: Why Does Innovation in the Drinks Biz Take So Long?

Big Things Are Happening in the Small World of Wheat Whiskey

Wine

12 of the Best Red Wines From Long Island

Good Wines

12 of the Best Red Wines From Long Island

The World’s Best Pinot Noir Regions, Mapped

The World’s Best Pinot Noir Regions, Mapped

The VinePair Podcast: Are There Too Many Wineries in America?

The VinePair Podcast: Are There Too Many Wineries in America?

15 of the Best White Wines From Long Island

Good Wines

15 of the Best White Wines From Long Island

Wine 101: Thanksgiving Wine PSA

We Asked

We Asked 11 Wine Pros: Which Pinot Noir Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2025)

Buy This Booze

The 30 Best Wines for Thanksgiving (2025)

The 10 Most Expensive Bordeaux Wines in the World (2025) [MAP]

Beer

Did I Write the Most Viral Drinks Story of All Time?

Did I Write the Most Viral Drinks Story of All Time?

British-Style Cask Ale Is a Challenge, but These Breweries Are Making It Work in the U.S.

Free Pour

British-Style Cask Ale Is a Challenge, but These Breweries Are Making It Work in the U.S.

We Asked 7 Brewers: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Beer? (2025)

We Asked

We Asked 7 Brewers: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Beer? (2025)

The U.S. Beer Industry Is Bleeding Red Ink

Hop Take

The U.S. Beer Industry Is Bleeding Red Ink

The Protein Era Is Coming for Your Happy Hour

Why Is Miller Lite Spelled Differently From Other Light Beers?

What Exactly Is a ‘Turbo Guinness?’

For Some Craft Brewers, the Best Way Forward Is Back