Trump's trade war is stirring up booze battles
European wine, Kentucky bourbon, French Champagne, and other alcoholic beverages could be subject to tariffs if EU and US tariffs materialize.
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Forget the baby boomers. Call them the baby boozers.
Baby boomers are upping their spending on bars and alcohol as Gen Z and millennials lay off the booze.
7 of the best sparkling wines to get at Costco, from a sommelier
As a sommelier, I love picking up Kirkland's prosecco, Moët & Chandon's Champagne, and Blanchard Perez's cava from Costco when I want sparkling wine.
I live in Barcelona. Here are 6 of my best tips for exploring Spain's beautiful wine regions.
I'm a food and beverage writer living in Barcelona, so I've spent years exploring beautiful wine regions around Spain. Here are my recommendations.
The best alcohol delivery services for spirits, wine, sake, and more
Alcohol delivery services bring everything from top-shelf liquor to indie wine right to your door. Here's where to order alcohol online.
I'm a server at a winery. Here are 5 things I wish more people would do when they come in for a tasting.
As a server, I think a few things guests should do at a wine tasting include tipping, respecting a reservation policy, and cleaning up before leaving.
The best nonalcoholic drinks we've tasted
We tried 40+ of the best nonalcoholic spirits, wines, mocktails, and beers. Our favorites include complex NA red wines and fruity sparkling beverages.
Who could win and lose after the surgeon general's alcohol-cancer link warning
The US Surgeon General's advisory on cancer and alcohol sent shares of beverage makers lower, but its effects may be much more widespread.
The Mediterranean diet includes wine in moderation. Can a little alcohol be good for you?
In Blue Zones and the Mediterranean, healthy people drink wine. There are benefits to drinking natural wine together, with some caveats.
I'm a sommelier who shops at Costco. Here are 5 of my favorite wines to get when I'm having company over.
As a sommelier, I love picking up wines like the Kirkland Signature Asolo prosecco superiore and Gigondas from Costco when I'm having guests over.
6 red wines I'm buying right now as a sommelier
I'm a sommelier. When the holiday season rolls around, there are a few red wines I keep on hand for cozy winter nights and festive gatherings.
I'm a sommelier. I found 7 of the best cabernet sauvignons at the grocery store, and they're all $35 and under.
I'm a sommelier, so I know a thing or two about wine. I found seven great bottles of cabernet sauvignon that were all $35 and under at the store.
Naked Wines review: We used the $100 voucher to get a legit deal on a case of easy-drinking, indie wines
We love Naked Wines. The $100 voucher is the best introductory offer we've seen, and the Angel membership is a communal way to support indie wine makers.
7 white wines I'm buying right now as a sommelier
I'm a trained sommelier, and there are a few types of white wine I'm reaching for right now as we head into winter and the holiday season.
The 5 best wine openers, tested and reviewed
The best wine opener should be simple to use and cleanly remove the cork. These are our top-rated corkscrews for easily opening a bottle of wine.
The 37 best gift baskets and bundles to give this holiday season
We found the best gift baskets stocked with everything from artisanal cheeses and Levain cookies to gourmet steaks and Stonewall Kitchen jams.
Skip Paris and visit this pretty city 2 hours away. It feels less crowded but still has lots of holiday magic.
In the busy winter season, I skip Paris and go two hours south to Bordeaux, the wine capital of the world with great shops, food, and holiday markets.
3 common mistakes customers make at a wine tasting, according to a server at a winery
As a server, some of the biggest mistakes I see customers make at a wine tasting include not tipping and not managing expectations in a large group.
As a sommelier, there are 5 wines I always have on hand for guests
As a certified sommelier, I always have a few bottles ready to go in case I have guests over. From bubbly to red, here are my recommendations.
The 10 best bourbons we found after tasting over 100 bourbon whiskeys
To find the best bourbons, we tasted 100 bourbon whiskeys and talked to spirit experts. Here are our favorite bottles for cocktails, sipping, and more.