by laurbuzz | Oct 3, 2023 | Featured Articles, Vinified
Adobe Stock Let’s move beyond the other category comparisons, sub-level add ons and afterthoughts—cider deserves its own space and place. WORDS Alexander Peartree Cider can be many things. It can be a dry, earthy, naturally sparkling pour made from unheard of apples...
by laurbuzz | Sep 19, 2023 | Featured Articles, Vinified
A Querol grape bunch harvested at Familia Torres, Spain / Courtesy Familia Torres With passion, vision and perseverance, winemakers are betting big on almost extinct grapes. WORDS Kathleen Willcox Go into any wine store in the world and ask for a bottle of Cabernet...
by laurbuzz | Sep 5, 2023 | Featured Articles, Vinified
Photo courtesy Nick Africano A suite of American producers is using the fractional blending technique associated with Sherry-making to express an evolution of terroir. WORDS Sarah E. Daniels Sherry-makers in 18th century Andalucía, Spain had a problem. Their...
by laurbuzz | Aug 22, 2023 | Distilled, Featured Articles
These spirits producers focus on flavors, not standard categories. WORDS Kara Newman Recently, I found myself staring into a glass of amber liquid, puzzling over what it might be. It was a little sweet, a little smoky, a little oaky. Was it Scotch? Rye? Was I sure...
by laurbuzz | Aug 8, 2023 | Brewed, Featured Articles, Zero Proof
Adobe Stock For many, nothing says summer like a sudsy cold one while hanging outdoors. These boozeless beers can help you keep the party going all day and night. WORDS Lauren Buzzeo The draw is almost too enticing—perhaps it’s a baseball game with friends, or a beach...
by laurbuzz | Jul 25, 2023 | Featured Articles, Infused
A look at the cutting-edge process that’s transforming the cannabis-infused beverage scene. WORDS Lauren YoshikoIMAGES Taylor Tinkham Cannabis-infused beverages have been the talk of the town the last couple of years, with industry experts and amateur Robinhood...
