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Cocktail College

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Wine 101

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Booze News

Tito’s Acquires Fellow Austin-Based Spirits Brand, LALO Tequila · Michelob Ultra Now the Top-Selling Beer in America · GALLO Acquires Whiny Baby, Wine Brand Aimed at Gen Z · Elijah Craig Adds First Ever Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey to Its Lineup

America’s Bulk Wine Glut Should Have Sparked a Brand Boom. Why Hasn’t It?

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

Michelob Ultra Now the Top-Selling Beer in America

Michelob Ultra Now the Top-Selling Beer in America

GALLO Acquires Whiny Baby, Wine Brand Aimed at Gen Z

Videos

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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!

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The ultimate litmus test? 🤔 Today on the VinePair Podcast, we respond to a listener question: do wine scores and reviews still move the needle? Tune in for more.

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Drink like a local in New Orleans. Here are James O’Donnell’s favorite spots in 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 @gypsybway’s Kevin Csolak (@kevincsolak) on his favorite bar in NYC, the best place to get a drink, and more!

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From classics to under-the-radar picks, these are @portstainedeye of @gus_sipanddip’s favorite bars in Chicago.

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Here are three of the best spots to grab a drink in New York City this September ⭐ Hit the link in our bio or the full list of the cool, current, and flat-out excellent bars and restaurants you should visit right now. Check back each month for the updated map!

Buying Guides

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

The 20 Best Merlots for 2025

The 20 Best Merlots for 2025

Where to Drink in NYC

September 2025

Spirits

Punch à la Romaine Was Once a Dinner Staple. Where Did It Go?

Punch à la Romaine Was Once a Dinner Staple. Where Did It Go?

The VinePair Podcast: Is the Alcohol Business Actually Recession-Proof?

The VinePair Podcast: Is the Alcohol Business Actually Recession-Proof?

How to Make the Best Freezer Martini, According to a Pro

How to Make the Best Freezer Martini, According to a Pro

The 5 Key Things to Look for When Buying Mezcal

The 5 Key Things to Look for When Buying Mezcal

Forget the Hotel Bar — Welcome to the Bar Hotel

The VinePair Podcast: Searching for America’s Next Big Shot

Why Are BuzzBallz Biggies Such a Big Deal Right Now?

The 10 Most Important World Whiskies of the 21st Century So Far

Wine

14 of the Best White Wines from Italy’s Alto Adige

Good Wines

14 of the Best White Wines from Italy’s Alto Adige

5 Alternatives to Sassicaia, Tuscany’s Legendary Red Blend

5 Alternatives to Sassicaia, Tuscany’s Legendary Red Blend

We Asked 6 Wine Pros: What’s the Most Overrated Wine Region?

We Asked

We Asked 6 Wine Pros: What’s the Most Overrated Wine Region?

Wine 101: The Prisoner

Wine 101: The Prisoner

The VinePair Podcast: Do Wine Scores Still Matter?

How Did Blind Tasting Become the Internet’s Favorite Way to Learn About Wine?

We Asked

We Asked 11 Wine Pros: Which Wine Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2025)

Inside NYC’s Exciting New Wave of Asian-American Wine Bars

Beer

Cantillon’s Tale: How America Adored, Chased, and Abandoned Sour Beers

Cantillon’s Tale: How America Adored, Chased, and Abandoned Sour Beers

Beer Is Losing Its Grasp on Football. Here’s Why.

Hop Take

Beer Is Losing Its Grasp on Football. Here’s Why.

Cans Changed Craft Beer Forever. What Comes Next?

Cans Changed Craft Beer Forever. What Comes Next?

We Asked 14 Beer Pros: What Are the Most Overrated and Underrated Hops?

We Asked

We Asked 14 Beer Pros: What Are the Most Overrated and Underrated Hops?

Mapped & Ranked: The States With the Most Craft Breweries in 2024

Hop Take

The Beer Business Has Changed More in the Past Three Years Than It Has in Decades

What Wolfgang Puck Learned From His Failed $6M Brewery Bet

What Happened to the Restaurant Bar?