Sparklers have moved beyond special occasions into everyday life in recent years. According to analysts at the beverage alcohol market data firm IWSR Group, the number of Americans buying bubbles rose by 30% between 2019 and 2022. People are not only drinking more sparkling wine, they are drinking it more frequently. During that period the number of people sipping bubbly monthly rose to 72%, up from 56%, and experts expect this figure to rise by more than 15% through at least 2026. Most impressive, though? Nearly a quarter of the respondents said they drink bubbles at least twice a week. Unles ..read more

The white wines from France’s famed Burgundy region—not always but most often Chardonnay—are some of the most beloved from around the world. The region’s cool climate and limestone-rich soil yield exceptional bottles, whether it’s a splurgy Grand Cru for special occasions or an affordable everyday option from one of the larger appellations.  You May Also Like: White Burgundy: The Triumph of Terroir  “There’s something about the complex aromas of white Burgundy that you just can’t ignore,” says Anna-Christina Cabrales, Wine Enthusiast’s tasting director. “The refreshing combination ..read more

Wine Enthusiast Companies Is B Corp Certified Wine Enthusiast Companies is a media and commerce company that stands as the leading source of innovation and information around wine. In February 2024, the company became a certified B Corporation (B Corp). B Corp Certification is a designation that a business is meeting high standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. This certification is granted by B Lab Global, the non-profit organization that creates standards, policies, and tools to make sure only ..read more

The iconic martini has stood the test of time for a few reasons. It’s instantly recognizable—everyone knows the namesake V-shaped glass—and unmistakably bracing, crisp and versatile. The cocktail is a pristine canvas to customize with varying amounts of vermouth (dry, wet, 50/50?), garnishes (olive, twist, onion?) and flavorings from olive brine to dashes of liqueurs. With an always-expanding constellation of variations, it’s no wonder that the martini is one of the most popular drinks around the world.   While martinis can be made with a base of vodka or gin, we prefer the classic r ..read more

Since the fall of the USSR in the early ’90s, Nagorno-Karabakh, a mountainous region just over the Armenian border in Azerbaijan, has been governed as a quasi-independent state by its ethnic Armenian majority. The area has been prone to conflicts ever since, with the last major escalation happening in 2020. Thousands of people died during six weeks of fighting. Despite the presence of nearly 2,000 Russian soldiers who were stationed in the region with a peacekeeping mandate, Azerbaijani forces staged an offensive to regain control of Karabakh (known as “Artsakh” by Armenians) last September. W ..read more

Father’s Day Gift Shop Raise the bar for dad with a Father’s Day gift to elevate his passions. Whether he’s the master of backyard barbecues, a wine collector or bourbon buff, we’ve got you covered with cool gift ideas for all your favorite heroes. Shop Gifts for Dad Show Filters Hide Filters tune Filtered by: Categories Categories Brands Type of Cooling Type of Cooling Price Range Width Ratings The post Father’s Day Gifts appeared first on Wine Enthusiast ..read more

Wine Travel Wine Enthusiast brings your favorite beverages to life with features on where to drink, eat, stay and play across the globe according to experts with a passion for wine, spirits, beer and a good time. Images Courtesy of Getty Images, Buffalo Trace Travel In War-Torn Ukraine, Nightlife Offers a Fleeting Escape Despite ongoing attacks, nightlife in Lviv continues at full tilt. Between air raid sirens, our reporter sipped alongside locals on a revelrous bar crawl. Image Courtesy of Cindy’s Travel Glam, Poolside and 360-Views: The Best Rooftop Bars in Chicago Image Courtesy ..read more

May 2024 The Culture Issue Welcome to the New York City Issue. Stand clear the closing doors: Our staff guides you through where to eat and drink morning, noon and night in the city that never sleeps, we also go on a five-borough bar crawl with a cocktail named for each one and top wine professionals BYOB with us in Chinatown late night. If a wine (or maybe even a vine) can make it here, it can make it anywhere. Featured Stories Photography by Robert Bredvad, Styling Mallory Lance Cocktail Recipes An NYC-Inspired Cocktail for Every Borough Photography by Nico Schinco Food Recipes Cuisi ..read more

Tteokbokki—rice cakes in a spicy-sweet sauce—is surprisingly easy to make at home once you hit a Korean grocery for the ingredients. The rice cakes may be fresh, refrigerated, or frozen, all of which are fine for this recipe. Also feel free to use Korean soup stock instead of water. If not using the fish cake sheets, just substitute an equal amount of additional fish cakes. Tteokbokki (Korean Rice Cakes) Ingredients 1 pound tteokbokki (Korean rice cakes) 3 tablespoons gochujang 1 teaspoon gochugaru, more if desired 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 ½ cups w ..read more

In this recipe, slab bacon is used in place of Colombian chicharrón. By all means use fried pork belly if you can find it at a Colombian store or restaurant, and reheat in an air fryer or oven for this dish. Carne en polvo (powdered meat) is traditional but can be substituted with ground or shredded beef. Bandeja Paisa (Colombian Breakfast Platter) Ingredients ¾ lb. beef or veal stew meat 2 ½ inch slices slab bacon, cut crosswise 4 small Colombian chorizos (halved crosswise if large) 1 very ripe plantain, cut diagonally into 4 long, thick slices 1 ½ cups cooked white rice 1 ½ cups cooked ki ..read more