Wine

Wine

The 2025 Sunset Wine Competition highlighted a variety of winning wines, starting with the Best White, the 2024 Brockmeyer Family Wines Albariño from Walla Walla, WA.

Your friend feels especially hurt because you two are so close, which is why she confided in you in the first place. It feels like a deep betrayal.

The original area of Jimtown, a valley at the edge of the Mayacamas Mountains, was founded by James "Jim" Patrick. In 1856, at the age of 2, his parents traveled from Iowa with him and his brother via oxen-drawn wagon and settled in Santa Rosa.

The Donum Estate in Sonoma is a unique winery that combines terroir-driven wine production with an impressive collection of contemporary sculpture art. The focus here is on guided tastings, which serve as immersive experiences combining award-winning Chardonnay and Pinot Noirs with seasonal canapés.

"Twice Tyger comes from William Blake's famous poem. It's an homage to my roots and also to my connection with the land," says Rataul, who still runs a global company as his day job.

The Willamette Valley has quickly risen to domestic viticultural fame, and it's really no surprise why. The area's climate conditions, coastal influence and unique volcanic soils render it a perfect home for growing world-class pinot noir and chardonnay, so if your palate leans towards Burgundy, it's certainly the region for you.

Using a mason jar reduces the amount of oxygen in contact with the wine, protecting it from spoilage and keeping its flavor intact for longer.

At Wimbledon 2025, drink prices include pints of beer ranging from £8.45 to £8.85, and wine options starting at £6.60 for a smaller serving.

"In hot and sweaty Barcelona, we serve all our reds at between 11C and 12C, which is definitely too cold for super-tannic bangers, but better to be too cold than too hot."

Mocktails are increasingly offered at restaurants in the US, but options for someone who doesn't drink and craves wine are surprisingly limited.

Even moderate alcohol drinking increases your risk for vascular brain lesions by 60% compared to non-drinkers, challenging long-held beliefs about safe consumption levels.

Kapoor's collaboration with Rémy Martin creates a compelling dialogue between contemporary art and luxury craftsmanship, transcending typical artist partnerships with emotional depth.

Climbing vines, like ivy and wisteria, can enhance home aesthetics but, if unmanaged, may inflict severe structural and cosmetic damage.

Wine production students at UC Davis have now been empowered to share and sell their own wines thanks to new legislation, allowing public sale for the first time.

The discovery of a colossal marble head beneath the Forum of Trajan showcases the intricate artistry of ancient Rome and piques curiosity about historical identities.

Before you can say no to a drink confidently, you may first need to change your relationship with saying no.

The recent discovery in Doclea of a diatretic goblet depicting gladiators, along with rich burial goods, highlights the high social status of the buried individual.

The Ktima Aidipsos winery by Fotis Zapantiotis is designed to blend with the landscape, utilizing subterranean features to enhance wine storage conditions.

The film 'A Sip of Irish' explores Irish viticulture and drink, featuring producers globally linked to Irish heritage, showcasing a rich tradition beyond just wineries.

Led by global music icon Bebe Rexha, Provocativo signifies a rising female-forward Spanish sparkling wine brand, poised for continued growth and popularity in the summer.

Despite being a teetotaler, Donald Trump owns Trump Winery, showcasing the contradictions in his lifestyle and preferences, from his diet to his business ventures.

The end of Windows 10 is approaching, so it's time to consider Linux and LibreOffice. The project encourages users to transition for better support and options.

For most excessive drinkers, alcohol isn't just a beverage-it's a coping tool, a reward, a social crutch, a way to self-comfort, connect, or escape.

"In the makeup chair, I use a lip line barrier, a clear pencil that turns into a satin flexible finish to hold lip color inside the lip line. Dior and Nikol make great ones!" says celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman.

"I was aware of these when I joined the company in 1998... I was always told they were special, even if there was nothing special in mind with regards to what to actually do with them."

Botticelli organic creamy vodka sauce stands out as the best choice among 16 store-bought options, praised for its high-quality ingredients and authentic flavor.

Stitzel-Weller's new 'Stitzel Reserve' line, highlighted by the inaugural 24-Year-Old Bourbon, marks a sophisticated tribute to the tradition and future of American whiskey.

Slim Aarons prints embody sophistication and knowledge of photography; the iconic images, including boats on the French Riviera, make perfect gifts for fathers.

The collaborative song "Robin's Egg" features Iron & Wine and I'm With Her in an upbeat, whimsical slice of indie folk, showcasing their harmonious talents.

RW Knudsen Organic Just Concord Grape Juice has surpassed more famous brands like Welch's, offering an authentic grape flavor without concentrates or added sugars.

"It was a scrappy, transitional moment in wine media, brimming with experimentation and personality."

Vitaminwater Zero Sugar Squeezed Lemonade is a light and refreshing option, praised for its balanced taste from natural ingredients like stevia and monk fruit.

The new 'Armageddon' labeling on wine bottles is set to be introduced in Ireland next May by the HSE, stirring debates on its necessity.

Beurre blanc, a classic French sauce from Nantes, combines butter and white wine, known for being forgiving in preparation, especially with the addition of cream.

A YouGov survey in 2024 revealed that 58% of American adults typically spend $20 or less on a bottle of wine, indicating strong price sensitivity.

Gone are Glen Grant's traditionally light and fruity characteristics, replaced by aged notes of stewed prunes, cinnamon, dark chocolate and oak spice.