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A Guide To Pét-Nat Wine

Pétillant naturel, or pét-nat, is a method of wine production that achieves its bubbles through somewhat unusual means.

Wine, FeaturedDevon TrevathanOctober 1, 2018wine, sparkling wine, natural wine, lambrusco, gamay, glera, 101Comment

Working Hard Down On the Hop Farm

Grueling work during harvest season keeps Michigan craft beer local.

BeerKevin GibsonSeptember 24, 2018beer, hops, craft beer, drinkwireComment

Understanding Disgorgement and Dosage

What are disgorgement and dosage? Learn more about this confusing winemaking terminology and how they affect sparkling wine production.

WineBecca YeamansSeptember 10, 2018new york international wine competition, wine, winemaking, 101Comment

Field Trips: Copper State Brewing

Green Bay area brewery Copper State Brewing Co. has moved into Hinterland Brewery’s original location, and is bringing coffee and craft beers.

BeerKevin GibsonSeptember 7, 2018beer, craft beer, lager, fruit beer, ipa, india pale ale, double ipaComment

Mischaracterizing These Golan Heights Wines Just Isn't Kosher

Yarden's winemaker Victor Schoenfeld aims to prove that just because a wine is Israeli, it shouldn't be relegated only to the kosher section.

WineAmanda SchusterSeptember 4, 2018drinkwire, wine, kosherComment

New Zealand Whites Beyond Sauvignon Blanc

These days, wine production in New Zealand goes far beyond sauvignon blanc. Explore aromatic whites that are growing in popularity across the country.

WineKelly MagyaricsAugust 28, 2018drinkwire, wine, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, pinot gris, pinot grigio, white wine, new york international wine competition, wine varietalsComment

Beer Review: Old Nation Brewery M-43 N.E. IPA

Beer review of tropical and hoppy M-43 N.E. IPA from Michigan’s Old Nation Brewery.

BeerKevin GibsonAugust 13, 2018beer, craft beer, india pale ale, ipa, beer reviewComment

Diskin Satisfies Nashville's Cider Needs

A visit to Diskin Cider’s 8,000-square foot cidery and tasting room, the first and only one of its kind in Middle Tennessee.

BeerDevon TrevathanAugust 3, 2018cider, drinkwire, hard ciderComment

Exploring the Wines of Toro

Rioja isn’t the only region producing Spanish reds these days. Explore delicious red wines from the Toro region.

WineKelly MagyaricsJuly 31, 2018drinkwire, garnacha, graciano, red wine, tempranillo, tinto de toro, wineComment

Drinkin' Cider in Bourbon Country

A visit and tasting at Pivot Brewing Co. in Lexington, Ky., which serves as Kentucky's only cidery.

BeerSara HavensJuly 25, 2018cider, drinkwire, flavored cider, hard ciderComment

The Ruin Bars of Budapest Are Ready For Prime Time

An exploration of Budapest’s “ruin bars” which have been taking over pre-World War 2 abandoned buildings and unused outdoor spaces in the Jewish Quarter to become top nightlife spots and tourist destinations.