by laurbuzz | Nov 12, 2025 | Featured Articles, Vinified
Courtesy Shake Ridge Ranch The vine tender of Shake Ridge Ranch talks agriculture, viticulture and the importance of instinct in winemaking. WORDS Virginie Boone The best grape farmer in California might well be Ann Kraemer, a trailblazer who found her viticultural...
by laurbuzz | Oct 18, 2025 | Featured Articles, Infused, Vinified
Undocumented farmworkers have a long history in America, with vital contribution not only to the drinks world, but the very fabric of American life. Today, the next chapter in their story is incredibly unclear. WORDS Elaine Chukan BrownIMAGES Nítido Estudio Federal...
by laurbuzz | Sep 25, 2025 | Distilled, Featured Articles
The versatile and botanical-driven spirit can take a distinct page from the place it’s made. WORDS Adam H. Callaghan Given the planet’s widespread variety of juniper species and the countless additional botanicals that can be used to flavor gin, it was only a matter...
by laurbuzz | Jul 30, 2025 | Featured Articles, Vinified
The Millennial Somm dishes about her vinous journey, the evolution of social media and how we can strengthen wine culture together. WORDS Lauren Buzzeo Isis Daniel, affectionately known as The Millennial Somm, is a trailblazer whose journey intertwines passion,...
by laurbuzz | Jul 9, 2025 | Featured Articles, Zero Proof
Spark Social House / Andy Nason The first NA LGBTQ+ bar in the country ushers in pride and a groundbreaking social space. WORDS Evan Caplan AsWashington, D.C. prepared to host WorldPride 2025—the largest gathering of the LGBTQ+ community in the world—from May 17...
by laurbuzz | May 22, 2025 | Distilled, Featured Articles
Courtesy SACRED One mezcal enthusiast’s quest to demystify ethical agave and understand how conscious consumerism can exist for the complex spirit of Mexico. WORDS Alisha Miranda I remember the day I realized I should stop drinking mezcal. It was an early afternoon in...
