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Illustration by Nash Weerasekera “If there’s one thing we are known for, it’s wine,” says Tony Parker, the French NBA Hall of Famer who served as one of the 10,000 Olympic torchbearers at this year’s games. By Gregory Leporati One of the greatest traditions in all of sports is the Olympic torch relay, when the […]
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If you tend to grab a cold, malty Tsingtao lager to pair with that bag of Cantonese American takeout you just brought home, consider heading to a bottle shop next time. “Wine makes sense for this cuisine for me, even though it isn’t the norm or a classic thought,” says Ryan Bailey, partner and beverage […]
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Summer is the time to take things easy—including drinking and entertaining. As much as we love a traditional well-crafted cocktail, sometimes measuring out ingredients for and mixing drinks feels like too much trouble. And there are occasions—like road trips, camping expeditions and other al fresco gatherings—where we don’t want to be bothered with toting around […]
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Season three of Hulu’s The Bear opens with tortured Executive Chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, Chef de Cuisine Sydney Adamu and the band of misfits from The Original Beef Chicagoland finally about to open their new venture: a fine dining restaurant where a beloved sandwich shop once stood. Through flashbacks, we learn of Carmy’s past in […]
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Much of Champagne’s historical success has been based on the nonvintage style, a grand recipe that blends older and more mature reserve wines with those from the current harvest. In doing so, the Grand Marques, or big names, like Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Laurent-Perrier, have been able to create a consistent, harmonious house […]
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Have you ever heard a wine being described as racy? Perhaps it conjures images of wines moving fast, racing over your palate and down your throat. While evocative, it’s not quite right—let me clarify. The term “racy” refers to a vibrant, lively character marked by a pronounced acidity that electrifies the palate. This acidity provides […]
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“It’s important to acknowledge Catawba’s history,” says Tim Benedict, winemaker of Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards in New York’s Finger Lakes region, which uses the grape in two of its flagship offerings. “If you get a pink Catawba, it’s a trip back in time.” The red grape has been used to make a signature bright pink and […]
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There are many considerations one can take into account when it comes to choosing a wine to drink, starting from the most basic (red? white? sparkling?) to the more complex (varietal? region? flavor profile?). But, with a surge of “better for you” marketing claims popping up all over the place, one question that’s risen to […]
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Nothing seems to encourage the long, leisurely post-dinner linger like a glass of amber vin santo and a plate of cantucci, those crunchy, anise-scented cookies of Tuscany. ‘ With a name that translates to “holy wine,” the dessert wine is said to be worthy of saints, and has been used in Italy for Catholic ceremonies […]
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