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Tannins Might Be the Most Misunderstood Part of Wine
What exactly are tannins? Where do they come from, and why do some wines seem to leave your mouth feeling like you licked a cotton ball while others feel soft and smooth? To get some answers, we tapped the winemaker for Sequoia Grove Winery, Jesse Fox, to break down everything you need to know about tannins.
The Story Behind the Champagne That Winners Will Spray at the 2026 World Cup
When the final whistle blows at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey today and the winning team retreats to the locker room, the champagne that gets sprayed across the walls will be Taittinger. The Reims-based house has been the official champagne of the FIFA World Cup for more than 12 years, a partnership now entering its seventh tournament. In that time, Taittinger has quietly becom...
7 Stellar Super Tuscans to Buy Right Now
Marchese Mario Incisa della Roccheta is widely credited for initiating the “Super Tuscan” movement. He and his wife carried Cabernet Sauvignon vines from Bordeaux when they moved to coastal Tuscany in the 1940s and planted them to make wine solely for personal family consumption. His wine garnered international acclaim when his relative Piero Antinori convinced him to sell ...
Bring the World Cup home with these International Foods and Drinks
Whenever I travel abroad, I bring food and drinks home with me. Visiting international markets is one of my favorite parts of travel. With the World Cup, you can have a similar experience without leaving the comfort of your home. These international gift boxes make for a fun World Cup party, whether you’re hosting a big watch event or watching a match with friends and fam...
Wine Country Needs New Guests. Peter Janiak Starts with Food
For decades, the winery visit followed a familiar script. Arrive, stand or sit, listen to someone explain what is in the glass, nod at the right moments, decide what you like, maybe join the club. That ritual still works for many visitors. But wine country is no longer operating in a culture where wine can assume automatic relevance. A 2025 Gallup poll captures the challenge fa...
Eileen Crane, Trailblazing California Sparkling Winemaker, Dies at 77
Eileen Crane, the trailblazing winemaker who established two of California’s leading sparkling wine houses, Gloria Ferrer and Domaine Carneros, died May 29. The cause of death was not disclosed. She was 77. Crane grew up in New Jersey, where her father worked in international finance. Thanks to her father’s extensive cellar, she was talking about and tasting wine early o...
Our Very Favorite Rosés from Around the World
Fresh, fruity, crisp, and dry, Provence rosé is the shining star of the pink-hued wines. And while it still reigns supreme, we’ve entered an era where there are thrilling, world-class rosés to sip from around the globe, from breezy Long Island to the slopes of Abruzzo. From the Hamptons to the South of France, these are the top-rated rosés you should have on your radar, co...
Champagne Taittinger Scores with Special Edition Bottle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Nothing brings the world together like the FIFA World Cup. Held every four years since 1930, it celebrates the absolute best in men’s soccer—OK, football—with this year’s tournament featuring 48 countries competing in one heated month. France is already being labeled as “an absolute juggernaut” for this year’s Cup and is the early favorite. But the French are ...
Top 10 Award-Winning Cognacs and Brandies
Cognac has no doubt faced challenges in the last couple of years, affected by the introduction of US tariffs, uncertainty in the Chinese market, and declining interest in its home soil in France. However, the refined appeal of the spirit’s flavour has remained unchanged, only growing with increased focus on innovation and terroir. As part of The Global Spirits Masters Competi...
Behind the Cork™ – Alta Vista Brut Rosé
Alta Vista was founded by Count Patrick d’Aulan, heir of more than 250 years of winemaking tradition. The winery is located in Chacras de Coria, Mendoza. Count Patrick d’Aulan and his family, former owners of Piper Heidsieck, one of the oldest Champagne Houses, developed the project and started the restoration.
