One of the most popular categories of wines in the last two years is the nearly ubiquitous blended red wine, which is so popular that it has become synonymous with everyday drinking for millions of Americans. A couple of weeks ago, a stranger, hearing I was a wine writer, asked me what I thought of…
Ice Wine: The Elusive Elixir That Starts With Frozen Grapes
You’d think that the 2022 U.S. wine-grape harvest ended months ago, but curiously it’s now harvest time in a small number of northern hemisphere areas with conditions that couldn’t be stranger. That’s the word out in northern Michigan, which a week ago experienced such cold weather (minus 7 degrees F on Jan. 31!) that any…
Cocoa-Coco Cocktail
Cocoa, coconut milk, and dark rum combine to make a smooth, silky, and sweet (but not too sweet) drink. This would be just as decadent served before or after dinner—or, frankly, as an afternoon, après-ski type of drink. A fun idea for a party is to make two versions of this cocktail, one with dark…
Yes, the Smells of Your Food—and Everything Else in the Room—Make a Difference When You’re Drinking Wine
I renamed it the “unhappy hour,” even though the thought was appreciated. The hotel put out two wines at 4 p.m. in its lobby, a white and a red. A sign invited guests to help themselves. Ignoring that the wine wasn’t exciting, I nonetheless poured two glasses and we sat on a couch. Then I…
Turn This Classic Childhood Drink Into a Decadent, Chocolatey Treat
A cold glass of chocolate milk is hard to beat. Sure, you can buy a bottle of the pre-made stuff or even chocolate syrup. But for the chocolate milk enthusiast looking to level up, this recipe is for you. It makes a big batch of seriously delicious chocolate syrup that can be kept on hand…
Bold Beans: Extraordinary Coffee to Wake Up Your Morning Routine
The coffee cognoscente turns their nose up at “mall coffee,” seeking instead to identify and enjoy the ultimate brew. We accepted the challenge to collect a sampling of the most unusual javas. Thank a Civet Volcanica Coffee Free-Range Kopi Luwak This coffee delivers a complex flavor and lingering aftertaste, thanks to Asian palm civets, which…
Homemade Limoncello Is Easier to Make Than You Think
It always strikes me as a bit of a marvel that in the deepest and darkest days of winter, citrus arrives with aplomb. It’s on these days, when you’re craving the sun the most, that vividly colored oranges, rosy-hued grapefruit, and bright yellow lemons find their way to your kitchen like little palmfuls of sunshine,…
Wine Fraud and Authenticity
When we buy a bottle of a famed wine, we take it on faith that it’s genuine and not a fake. In fact, fake wine is precisely why corks began to be branded with the name of a winery as well as the vintage date. It’s also why most reputable wineries still use branded corks….
All of the Spirit, None of the Booze: Nonalcoholic Drinks for Any Occasion
For those who choose not to imbibe alcohol to cut calories or avoid headaches, you can still enjoy a cold beer after work, an afternoon G&T, or a merlot to enhance dinner. An Old World Brew Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Alkoholfrei This wheat beer has all the aroma and zest of a traditional German brew but without…
This Homemade Oat Milk Takes 5 Minutes to Make
Easy, homemade, and as flavorful as anything you can buy in a store, our basic oat milk recipe can be prepared in any blender. Even without a fancy high-speed appliance, this recipe is done in five minutes flat! Homemade oat milk doesn’t have added oils and stabilizers like most of the store-bought brands, yet it…
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