The Gift of the Bar

The Gift of the Bar

Adobe Stock Not sure what to get [insert name here] this holiday season? Just give the gift of conviviality, of course. WORDS Nicola Nice Grab a bottle of wine and dust off your ugly sweater because holiday season is here. The end of year brings a gastronomic marathon...
A New Sparkling Heart

A New Sparkling Heart

Through the creation of Corpinnat, quality-minded producers in Spain have established a new sparkling wine identity. WORDS L.M. Archer In2017, six iconic Catalan Cava producers concerned with the standards of the category decided it was time to establish a new...
Blurred Lines

Blurred Lines

Foraged fruit at Art+Science Cider and Wine / Photo courtesy Kim Hamblin There’s a growing segment in the world of delicious ferments, and apples are just the canvas. Let’s dive into the explosion of flavors coming from cider-focused co-ferments. WORDS Alexander...
Livermore Rising

Livermore Rising

Photo courtesy Concannon Vineyard Leaning into its rich legacy while leveraging curiosity and collaboration, this Northern California wine region is flourishing once again. WORDS Kelly Magyarics Spend enough time in the Livermore Valley, and conversation will...
Redefining American Wine

Redefining American Wine

Grape images courtesy TerraVox Winery In praise of equal-opportunity wine consideration, a look at the brands and distributors daring to embrace all-American wine beyond the expected. WORDS Kathleen Willcox It probably doesn’t surprise you to learn that California has...