A new survey from YouGov analyzing the wine drinking habits of U.S. citizens has revealed more about America’s wine culture. The study examined both the frequency that Americans enjoy wine as well as their specific preferences. The study was conducted from March 5 to March 11 2024, with 1,117 respondents from a random sample weighted according to gender, age, race, education, Presidential vote, and election turnout. Here are some of the top takeaways. America doesn’t have many weekly wine drinkers. In response to the question “How often do you drink wine?” only 13 percent of respondents share ..read more

For some, getting to enjoy a big, greasy, smorgasbord-style meal after a night of drinking is the best part of going out. But for those people, it’s become increasingly challenging to find somewhere to enjoy a late-night meal as the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to rear their ugly heads. According to Yelp data, the number of establishments offering 24-hour meal service declined by 18 percent from 2020 to 2024. In New York — where 24-hour diners and restaurants flourished alongside a glittering, 20th century nightlife scene — the number of 24-hour restaurants fell 13 percent o ..read more

Golf’s biggest names tee up for the Masters tournament on Thursday, and in true VinePair fashion we’re gearing up for the championship weekend by drooling over the Masters Club Dinner menu. Each year on the Tuesday night leading up to the tournament, the Augusta National Golf Club hosts a dinner for past Masters champions, and the menu is specifically designed to honor the previous year’s winner. Last night, some of the greatest names in golf sat down to celebrate Jon Rahm’s thrilling come-from-behind win in 2023. Rahm drew inspiration from his home country of Spain when planning the dinner m ..read more

If you’ve had a few Manhattans in your drinking career, odds are, you’ve tried Old Overholt rye whiskey. A bonafide bartender’s darling, Overholt whiskey has been around since 1810, and these days, it’s about as ubiquitous as rye whiskeys get. On Wednesday, parent company Beam Suntory announced a new addition to the Overholt brand lineup: A. Overholt. Named after the distillery’s founder Abraham Overholt, the 47.5 percent ABV release harkens back to the early 1800s. In a stride to revitalize the heritage of Pennsylvania-style rye, the non-chill filtered whiskey employs the same mashbill Abrah ..read more

Cindy Crawford is spicing up the tequila section with her new launch: Casamigas Jalapeño. The iconic supermodel teamed up with Casamigos tequila founders George Clooney, Mike Meldman, and Rande Gerber — who also happens to be her husband — to create the latest addition to the brand’s portfolio. In the release, Crawford mentions that she and Gerber have been discussing the idea of launching a spicy tequila for several years. “Cindy has obviously been part of the Casamigos journey since day one, and I’m excited that she now gets to put her special touches on Casamigas,” Gerber says. “It’s been ..read more

Dining and drinking out is one of life’s simple pleasures, but not every guest experience is a walk in the park for servers and bartenders. From horrible tips to borderline out of control requests from patrons, hospitality can be a tough gig, and sometimes, service staff needs to air out their grievances — no matter how petty. So when we stumbled across a Reddit post from r/bartenders asking members of the trade to share their weird pet peeves on the job (that aren’t worth complaining about), our attention was piqued. While some annoyances, like one Redditor’s disdain for customers thanking t ..read more

On Wednesday, eight men from the Bronx were charged for crimes relating to what an indictment refers to as the “Beer Theft Enterprise.” The indictment, which was unsealed by federal prosecutors in Manhattan, alleges that the accused targeted train yards and warehouses across the Northeast to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of beer — the majority of which was Corona and Modelo — over the course of two years. Prosecutors allege that 27-year-old co-defendant Jose Cesari was the ringleader of the operation. According to the indictment, Cesari roped others into the crime ring — which ..read more

If you’ve ever taken an Italian vacation or studied abroad, there’s a chance you’ve stumbled upon a wine window, or buchette del vino. These little brick portals were drive-thrus before drive-thrus: Customers simply walk up, place their order, and moments later, an arm extends with a glass of Barolo for them to sip away in the open air. Now, this ages-old Florentine tradition has just arrived in Brooklyn. Williamsburg wine bar Please Tell Me just announced that it will be offering wine-window service starting on April 10. The menu will be sponsored by wine importer Zev Rovine Selections, and ..read more

The “wine league” is finally teaming up with a wine brand. Jackson Family Wines and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that Kendall-Jackson — the winery behind America’s best-selling Chardonnay — will be the league’s first official wine partner. Kendall-Jackson shared that the companies have agreed to a four-year contract with an option to extend the partnership. La Crema, another brand in the Jackson Family Wines portfolio, will also sign on as the official wine of the WNBA, marking the first major beverage partnership targeting professional women’s basketball. Further ..read more

Some sunny new products from Mike’s Hard Lemonade are here — just in time for warmer weather. On Wednesday, the brand announced Mike’s Hard Lemonade Limonada Fresca, a new variety pack inspired by Latin America’s beloved aguas frescas. Made with a blend of real fruit juice, agave nectar, and citrus, lemon, and lime flavors, the Limonadas Frescas appear to fall in line with the American drinking public’s continued thirst for RTDs and desire for bold juicy flavors. Four flavors are included in the 12-pack variety box, including Watermelon Lime, Mangonada, Citrus Limonada, and Pineapple Guava, e ..read more