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Too Old to Be New, Too New to Be Old: Not-Quite-Legacy Bars and Their Struggle to Stay Relevant

Rich Manning

How Ultramarine Became California’s Cult Sparkling Wine

The Original Location of America’s Largest National Chain Restaurants [MAP]

The VinePair Podcast: Can Wine Market Itself Like Food?

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Cocktail College

Cocktail College

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Booze News

These Are the 50 Best Bars in the World (2025) · The 2025 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Is Here — With Its First New Addition in Nearly Two Decades · Woodford Reserve Launches First High-Proof Rye Whiskey · Uncle Nearest Lender Argues That Additional ‘Comingled,’ Personally Owned Entities Should Be Added to Receivership

With Craft Beer Reeling, the Brewers Association Is Killing the Right Sacred Cow

Dave Infante

With Craft Beer Reeling, the Brewers Association Is Killing the Right Sacred Cow

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Uncle Nearest Lender Argues That Additional ‘Comingled,’ Personally Owned Entities Should Be Added to Receivership

Uncle Nearest Lender Argues That Additional ‘Comingled,’ Personally Owned Entities Should Be Added to Receivership

Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant Shutters All Locations

Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant Shutters All Locations

Tito’s Acquires Fellow Austin-Based Spirits Brand, LALO Tequila

Videos

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What are the best bars in Tampa according to the folks who know best? Here’s where David Bradford of The Current Hotel drinks around the city.

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This week, actor and sommelier Libby Winters chats with actor AJ Shivley (@aj_shively) about his favorite bar in the city, the best spot for in-between shows, and more!

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What are the best bars in Tampa according to the folks who know best? Here’s where Anthony Hughes of The Hiatus Hotel drinks around the city.

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Introducing Places Please, where actor and sommelier Libby Winters interviews Broadway stars about their favorite places to eat and drink in NYC. Here's Claire Kwon (@clairekwon_) of @maybehappyending on all of her favorite spots in New York City.

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From classics to under-the-radar picks, here are the bars, Zak McMahon of Lemon Chicago recommends these spots.

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Introducing Places Please, where actor and sommelier Libby Winters interviews Broadway stars about their favorite places to eat and drink in NYC. We chatted with Ben Davis of @heathersmusical about his favorite cocktail in the city, the best meal to eat between shoes and more!

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From classics to under-the-radar picks, here are the bars Hillary Hestead of False Idol recommends.

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Introducing Places Please, where actor and sommelier Libby Winters interviews Broadway stars about their favorite places to eat and drink in NYC. We chatted with Drew Gehling about where he goes for pizza, his favorite bar in the city, and more!

Buying Guides

The 19 Best Pinot Grigios for 2025

The 19 Best Pinot Grigios for 2025

The 10 Best California Cabernet Sauvignons Under $50

The 10 Best California Cabernet Sauvignons Under $50

The 30 Best Rye Whiskeys to Drink in 2025

The 30 Best Rye Whiskeys to Drink in 2025

Where to Drink in NYC

October 2025

Spirits

How the ‘95/5’ Rye Mash Bill Went From MGP Signature to Craft Staple

How the ‘95/5’ Rye Mash Bill Went From MGP Signature to Craft Staple

What’s the Difference Between a Daiquiri and a Gimlet?

What’s the Difference Between a Daiquiri and a Gimlet?

We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Best Rye for Beginners?

We Asked

We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Best Rye for Beginners?

The Cocktail College Podcast: The Air Mail

The Cocktail College Podcast: The Air Mail

8 ‘Unwritten Rules’ of Being a Bartender, According to Reddit

Hop Take

A Fireball Spinoff, a Prolific Class-Actioneer, and the Fate of Beer’s C-Store Dominance

This Chart Reveals the Jobs That Pull in the Most Tips [Infographic]

Why Buffalo Trace Is Beating Bourbon’s Downturn

Wine

We Asked 7 Sommeliers: What Chardonnay Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2025)

We Asked

We Asked 7 Sommeliers: What Chardonnay Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2025)

10 of the Best Red Wines From Italy’s Alto Adige

Good Wines

10 of the Best Red Wines From Italy’s Alto Adige

‘Wine Improvement Districts’ Promise to Sell More Wine, So Why Are They So Contentious?

‘Wine Improvement Districts’ Promise to Sell More Wine, So Why Are They So Contentious?

The World’s Best Sauvignon Blanc Regions, Mapped

The World’s Best Sauvignon Blanc Regions, Mapped

Can You Take Home a Wine Bottle From a Restaurant? Each State’s Wine Take-Home Laws.

We Asked

We Asked 13 Wine Pros: What’s the Most Underrated American Wine Region? (2025)

Wine 101: Harlan Estate

The Seven Wonders of Wine World: Iconic Bottles That Define Modern Wine Culture

Beer

The Highest-Rated Beer in Every State (2025) [MAP]

The Highest-Rated Beer in Every State (2025) [MAP]

Beneath the Bines: The Multicultural Roots of the Pacific Northwest Hop Harvest

Beneath the Bines: The Multicultural Roots of the Pacific Northwest Hop Harvest

The VinePair Podcast: Is Prestige Television a Marketing Solution?

The VinePair Podcast: Is Prestige Television a Marketing Solution?

10 Iconic NYC IPAs, Tasted and Ranked

Buy This Booze

10 Iconic NYC IPAs, Tasted and Ranked

The VinePair Podcast: There’s a New Top Beer in the U.S.

We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Biggest Red Flag When You Sit at a Bar? (2025)

From Brisket to Brats: How Meat Raffles Became a Brewery Taproom Draw

In Minnesota, the Hemp-Beverage Bellwether Tolls for Beer. Sort Of.