A bit of trend chasing in the wine industry is understandable. Whether it’s the big-bigger-biggest arms race of the late ‘90s, or the misguided dogma of the “Anything But Chardonnay” movement, huge swaths of the wine industry have looked to cash in on the mood of the moment. A quarter-century into the new millennium, chillable […]
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Illustration by Adam Mazur The 20 Most Iconic Wine Moments in Bravo History Receipts, proof, timeline: To celebrate nearly two decades of the Bravo-verse, we rounded up the network’s 20 most memorable wine moments. By Elissa Halperin For nearly 20 years, booze has been a cornerstone of Bravo’s brand identity. From visiting vineyards on cast […]
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Have you ever heard the term “jammy” being used to describe a wine and have it conjure up childhood memories of sucking down spoonfuls of grape jelly? Maybe that was just my childhood. Either way, in wine terms, “jammy” goes beyond the simple sweetness of fruit jelly or preserves. It’s about ripeness, richness and a […]
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In 2003, Swiss-born, American-educated Rutger de Vink decided to quit his job in the financial industry and establish a European-style wine estate in Virginia—“an American cru,” as he put it. After interning or “staging” in top wineries such as Cheval Blanc in Bordeaux, Linden in Virginia and Ramey in California, in 2008 de Vink produced […]
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Amid a sea of more renowned reds, Spain’s best varietal and blended whites have been making their mark. There are dozens of very good to excellent bottlings made from Albariño, Godello, Verdejo and Viura, as well as more obscure varieties like Treixadura, Tempranillo Blanco, Garnacha Blanca and even Palomino, the main grape for Sherry. There […]
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Wine Enthusiast just released its 2025 Future 40 list, a celebration of emerging talents and tastemakers in the drinks industry. This year’s list features a visionary group of winemakers, sommeliers, distillers and educators who are changing drinks culture with their innovative businesses and advocacy projects. After we told each Future 40 recipient they made the […]
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The easiest and perhaps most entertaining way to explore all that the world of wine has to offer is by attending a wine festival. These events allow patrons to explore wines from producers they know and love as well as discover new favorites. Plus, they give drinkers the chance to taste and learn more about […]
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The 2024 election season has been a rollercoaster. One candidate got shot in the ear. One party lost a candidate (and gained Kamala Harris). There have been devastating hurricanes, tumultuous debates, all kinds of weirdness and a brat summer. Chances are, you’ve felt the need to follow the political cycle with a drink in hand. […]
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There’s a highball at NYC’s Lola’s, the latest restaurant from celebrated chef Suzanne Cupps, that might have you scratching your head: It’s listed as an M&M. But, no, don’t expect it to taste like a chocolate bolus. In fact, an M&M is currently a trending cocktail style, and what is in it couldn’t be more […]
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For Tom Klein, who has helped build a sustainable future, success in the wine industry comes down to good dirt and investing in people. Tom Klein isn’t the sort of guy to brag about his accomplishments. He likes to get his boots dirty. Raised in his family’s agricultural business, Klein harvested produce, drove trucks and […]
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