How Victoria James Created the Largest Champagne List in the U.S.
After three years of searching for special bottles and cult favorites, the new fried chicken and bubbly joint Coqodaq has debuted with a 400-bottle Champagne library
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Climate change and appealing economics are propelling this little-known, white Italian grape into the spotlight
The Complex Role of Dosage in Sparkling Wine
A sparkling wine’s dosage or liqueur d’expedition is often communicated as a number—grams per liter of sugar—yet it’s not about sweetness. Here’s why
Jancis Robinson Shares a Look Inside the Evolution of The Oxford Companion to Wine
As a new edition of The Oxford Companion to Wine launches, editor Jancis Robinson, MW, discusses the impact and evolution of this monumental resource, 30 years on
South African Wine Has Never Been Better—Have Americans Noticed?
Despite its high quality and good value, South African wine still represents a fraction of the wine imported into the U.S. market. Why? The complex answer stretches back decades
Why Value-Seeking Buyers Turn to Germany’s Spätburgunder
In control states like Pennsylvania, these German Pinot Noirs offer a value-packed alternative to Burgundy
Santa Barbara Wine
Santa Barbara’s diverse, well-balanced, affordable wines are well worth seeking out—including these three producers to watch
Volcanic White Wines
When temperatures rise, DECANTsf wine buyer Simi Grewal gravitates towards textured, smoky, salty white wines, specifically those from the world’s volcanic wine regions
Ökonomierat Rebholz ‘Ganz Horn’ Riesling GG 2021
After a string of warm vintages across Europe, Ökonomierat Rebholz’s 2021 Ganz Horn Riesling offers a return to Germany’s traditional style
5 Standout Bottles from ProWein 2023
Our associate editor reports on five bottles—four wines and one sake—that illustrate many of the broader trends shaping the global beverage industry today
Lustau Vermut Blanco
Bar Calico’s head bartender Trevor Easton Langer uses Lustau’s sherry-based vermouth to add depth and complexity to cocktails, including the Caprese Martini
