Wine Enthusiast1 day agoWineThe NBA Is Obsessed with Wine. Here's How It Happened.NBA embraced a wine culture over decades, culminating in official wine partnerships, reflecting player-driven authenticity. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org3 weeks agoWineEl Cerrito's wine oasis finds its grooveBanter, the first wine bar in El Cerrito, offers a cozy yet stylish environment for local wine enthusiasts. [ more ]
Wine Enthusiast1 month agoWine'The Gentlemen' Features an Unusual Decanting Method. Is It Any Good?Guy Ritchie's new Netflix series The Gentlemen glamorizes crime and luxury through its portrayal of an inherited weed operation and rare wines. The elaborate and over-the-top process of serving wine in The Gentlemen parodies wine culture and the excesses of the upper class. [ more ]
Wine Enthusiast2 months agoWineThe Word 'Minerality' Is Divisive Among Expert Tasters-Everyone Needs to Calm DownMinerality is a common descriptor for wines grown in volcanic soil, indicating non-fruity flavors and textures. Minerality is a divisive term in the wine world, triggering skepticism and debate especially among those who deny the concept of terroir. [ more ]
Wine Enthusiast2 months agoWineThe Best Wineries (And More) to Visit in Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara became a hub for wine culture in the 21st century with only two tasting rooms 20 years ago. The Funk Zone, an overlooked neighborhood, is now a thriving food and wine destination with multiple tasting rooms. [ more ]
Decanter2 months agoWineDecanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC 2024: Priority booking is now open - DecanterExclusive grand tasting featuring 50 world-renowned wine producers Opportunity to sample award-winning wines from 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards at DWWA Winner's Bar Unique masterclasses on prestigious wineries like Château Haut-Brion and Marqués de Murrieta [ more ]
Wine Enthusiast3 weeks agoChicagoGlam, Poolside and 360-Views: The Best Rooftop Bars in ChicagoRooftop bars in Chicago offer year-round enjoyment with stunning views, top-notch food, drinks, and ambiance for tourists and locals alike. [ more ]
Wine Enthusiast2 months agoWineAssyrtiko Ascendant: How Greece's Volcanic Wunderkind Became a Global SensationAssyrtiko from Santorini is the most prominent Greek wine in the United States. Santorini Assyrtiko is gaining popularity, along with tourism to the island. [ more ]
Independent5 months agoWineRestaurant review: Are wine and food pairings at one of Ireland's fanciest hotels worth the 295 per head?The Barton family, descendants of Irish migrants to France, have returned to Ireland to share their wines that have been made in Bordeaux's Médoc region for nine generations. Migrations from Ireland to France did not lead to France becoming known for whiskey distillation; the Irish descendants took their whiskey-making skills to Tennessee and Kentucky. [ more ]