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Cabernet Franc, the workhorse of Bordeaux blends and the grape behind Loire Valley Chinon, is finding its way into American bottles.

Featured, WineKelly MagyaricsNovember 14, 2018drinkwire, cabernet franc, new york international wine competition, wine, red wine, wine varietalsComment

Breweries Turn Toilet Water Into Beer—And it Sells!

Boise goes green with their new sustainability initiative, and drinkers are loving beer and cider made from reclaimed water at breweries around town.

Beer, FeaturedPhil GalewitzNovember 13, 2018beer, craft beerComment

Beer Review: New Belgium Oakspire Bourbon Barrel Ale

Newly released Belgium Oakspire Bourbon Barrel Ale is aged in Knob Creek barrels and can satisfy both beer and bourbon fans.

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonNovember 8, 2018new york international spirits competition, beer, craft beer, beer reviewComment

Give Gewurztraminer a Chance

When Gewürztraminer grapes are planted in the right areas by the right times, they yield a unique and intriguing winter white wine.

Featured, WineCourtney SchiesslNovember 5, 2018wine, white wine, gewurztraminer, alsace, wine varietalsComment

Beer Review: Burial Beer Resurrection of Riches

Reviewing Asheville, N.C.’s Burial Beer Co.’s latest brew Resurrection of Riches.

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonOctober 29, 2018craft beer, beer, beer reviewComment

Beer Review: Anchor Brewing California Lager

A review of Anchor Brewing California Lager, golden- to copper-colored brew with a clean, bready aroma and a fizzy, white head.

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonOctober 18, 2018beer, craft beer, lager, light beer, session beer, beer reviewComment

Why It's Time To Rediscover South African Chenin Blanc

Whether you’re searching for a fresh, bright wine with a clean finish or a rounder glass with moderate oak, South African Chenin Blanc is worth a look.

Featured, WineKelly MagyaricsOctober 17, 2018chenin blancComment

Beer Review: Duck-Rabbit Milk Stout

North Carolina’s Duck-Rabbit Milk Stout is a perfect brew for fall.

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonOctober 11, 2018beer, craft beer, milk stout, stout, beer reviewComment

Biodynamic Wine: What Is It and Why Is It Becoming So Popular?

What is biodynamic wine? Learn from Gilles de Baudus, estate director for Domaine de Cigalus and head of biodynamic farming for winemaker Gérard Bertrand.

Wine, FeaturedKelly MagyaricsOctober 9, 2018biodynamic wine, wine, languedoc-roussillon, new york international wine competition, 101Comment

Appreciating Beer At the Founders Brewing Taproom

Fall in love with delicious brews like Kentucky Bourbon Stout or the more recently-concocted Solid Gold at Founders Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids.

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonOctober 3, 2018beer, craft beer, drinkwireComment

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

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