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The 30 Best Gins for 2025
For more than a decade, a swell of producers have offered inventive alternatives to traditional London Dry gin, expanding the category with approachable expressions that place less emphasis on piney juniper. Similarly, they’ve looked beyond the classic supporting cast of savory herbs and bitter roots to instead focus on vibrant fruits and expressive flowers, all with the adde...
10 of the Best Carménères from Chile
Carménère may be an acquired taste for some, but the often overlooked grape is worth getting to know. The wines typically show red and dark berry flavors along with herb and green pepper accents and a bit of spice that suggests ground white pepper. Carménère is somewhat softer than Cabernet Sauvignon but more structured and a bit more tannic than many Merlots, all of whic...
8 Things You Should Know About Louis Jadot, One of Burgundy’s Largest Producers
Founded in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot, Maison Louis Jadot is easily one of the most recognizable French wine brands in the United States. With its distinctive Bacchus emblem on every bottle, Louis Jadot produces hundreds of wines across red, white, and rosé in Burgundy (and Beaujolais). And while some of the world’s most expensive bottles of wine come from Burgundy, Lou...
Wine Of the Week: Montes Wings
Wings is inspired by the winemaking journey of a father and son—the brand’s founder, Aurelio Montes, and his son, also named Aurelio Montes. The goal: making a Chilean Carmenere that could seriously take flight. If you’ve ever been to Chile, you know it can be hot and dry. As a result, the country’s best wines tend to be big and bold, like they’re born on a hot, sunny...
8 Things You Should Know About Louis Jadot, One of Burgundy’s Largest Producers
Founded in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot, Maison Louis Jadot is easily one of the most recognizable French wine brands in the United States. With its distinctive Bacchus emblem on every bottle, Louis Jadot produces hundreds of wines across red, white, and rosé in Burgundy (and Beaujolais). And while some of the world’s most expensive bottles of wine come from Burgundy, Lou...
Hawke’s Bay Vintners Elated Over ‘Legendary’ Vintage
Following a NZ$1.2-billion-dollar clean-up operation, including forking out NZ$228 million to remove or save vines that were “neck-high ” in silt, Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst said there had been a silver lining to the shock event, the quality coming through from the surviving grapes. Winemakers are saying that vintage 2025 could even surpass that of 2013, which is wide...
This Beaujolais Cru May Nab Premier Cru Status. Should You Invest Now?
The quality of the region’s wine, however, is nothing new. Moulin-à-Vent was one of the first French appellations to receive official AOC status in 1924. Unlike its neighboring crus, which were mostly named for villages, Moulin-à-Vent took its name from the windmill that still stands as an emblem of the region. Its wines were historically sold not in nearby Lyon, like most ...
This Beaujolais Cru May Nab Premier Cru Status. Should You Invest Now?
The quality of the region’s wine, however, is nothing new. Moulin-à-Vent was one of the first French appellations to receive official AOC status in 1924. Unlike its neighboring crus, which were mostly named for villages, Moulin-à-Vent took its name from the windmill that still stands as an emblem of the region. Its wines were historically sold not in nearby Lyon, like most ...
Hanami Nights at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Spend a magical evening under Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s famous Kanzan trees during Hanami Nights, running from Tuesday, April 22 to Friday, April 25. Bring a blanket and relax under the canopy of blooms as pink petals gently float to the ground. The cherry blossoms will be lit up for maximum effect to enjoy as the sun slowly sets.
This Underrated U.S. Wine Region Should Be On Your Radar This Summer
The Willamette Valley is an underrated goldmine. The landscapes are both fertile and eye-poppingly beautiful, and the region is just as worth traveling to as buzzier wine destinations like Napa. And beyond the capacity for culinary pursuits, the wine scene here is growing at a brisk pace. Over the past two decades, the number of wineries in the Willamette Valley American Viticu...
