Wines and Spirits Page 5
The six best drops from Penfolds' 2018 collection
When Penfolds unveiled its 2018 Collection last month it was, understandably, the $900 Penfolds Bin 95 2014 Grange that attract...
Get over your fear of chilling red wine
Last weekend the temperature on my back deck was 35 degrees, steaks were on the grill, and I craved a thirst-quenching drink th...
Merlot is enjoying an overdue comeback
Sales of luxury merlots are increasing again, and restaurants are pouring more of it. Why? Because despite pop culture prejudic...
Six lesser-known wine varieties
It used to be a simple process when you popped into a liquor store to buy a bottle of wine or peeked at a restaurant wine list....
Behind Emirates' business, first class wine lists
For most travellers, choosing a wine to enjoy with their meal in business class or first class can be as simple as opening the...
The case for blended Scotch whisky
It’s been a long time since blended Scotch was cool. In 2008, Scotland exported roughly 840 million bottles of it; in 201...
Luxury hotels swap the minibar for a maxi-bar
Hotels are turning to new bar experiences as a means to keep luxury customers on their toes – and increase favorable food...
Seven pinot grigios which deserve a closer look
Here’s a sad truth. Most pinot grigio is so watery, bland, and just plain dull that wine snobs scorn it and sommeliers at...
Inside Hendrick's new gin distillery
The door is stout, with curly wrought iron hinges, the only entrance in an imposing, 13-foot-high brick wall. It could be the e...
Five up-and-coming Aussie whiskies to watch for
Australian whisky has achieved some incredible feats in its short lifetime, but its availability and pricing has largely put it...
The 'King of Cocktails' sticks to a gin martini
Dale DeGroff spends about two thirds of his year on the road educating and consulting the international bar industry as the wor...
Tour the vineyard behind Henschke Hill of Grace
With the debut of Henschke's Hill of Grace 2013, we tour the vineyard and tell the story behind the standout Australian shiraz....
Scotland's next wave of whisky distilleries
It's no secret that Scotch whisky is booming. The industry posted record-breaking exports in 2017, according to a report by the...
West Sonoma Coast is a sweet spot for pinot
The remote coastline of Sonoma never fails to impress. Chilly fog and wind roll in from the Pacific, covering ridges of towerin...
Worldwide whisky honour for Sullivans Cove
Tasmanian distillery Sullivans Cove has added yet another honour to its ever-increasing haul, although this time it's for the m...
The best Bordeaux wines of 2017
Bordeaux suffered from a terrible growing season in 2017, resulting in a small – though, in some cases, truly specia...
Five bespoke whisky and gin glasses
Want to increase your enjoyment of whisky and gin? Try pouring it into a glass that's been specifically designed to concentrate...
Ryan Reynolds backs the boom in boutique gin
Rising sales and plenty of love from bartenders and drinkers alike are giving gin a buzzy resurgence. Sales of super-premium g...