One rarely drinks champagne alone. Whether that’s because of the sparkling wine’s still-strong reputation as a celebratory beverage, or more a matter of practical considerations—those little bubbles only last so long—it’s unusual, for most people, to pop a bottle sans amis. So the situation in Hautvillers, the tiny village on ... More

There's a distinct moment in New York City every spring when the temperature rises and women bare their legs, dine al fresco and switch from reds and whites to rosé. Recently, rosé has experienced a major image overhaul—what was once regarded as a down-market byproduct of red wine is now ... More

“The Blueberry Lemonade has been a staple on our artisanal cocktail menu for a number of years,” Kevin O’Reilly, a bartender at the Castle Hill Inn in the very summery town of Newport, Rhode Island, says. This libation celebrates not just the season, but the unique ... More

To celebrate its complete collection of reds and whites, Argentine winery Terrazas de los Andes brought a taste of the Andes mountains to Aspen for a two-day South American, cowboy-themed fete. Journalists and connoisseurs enjoyed the label's varietals while horseback riding and feasting on ceviche, salt-baked fish and ... More

Over the weekend at the Savor Craft Beer & Food Festival, the Altman Building in New York, beer enthusiasts sampled several well-conceived pairings of pints and plates, but it was the local (plus a few extremely hard-to-find) craft brews that undoubtedly stole the show. Below, a round up ... More

There’s an effortless elegance associated with all things French. Even the simplest item, like the lemonade or “pressé” served in French cafés, is made to order using fresh-pressed lemons, water and sugar. According to master mixologist Nick Mautone, cocktails inspired by the classic French beverage make the perfect summer drink. “They’re easy ... More

There are plenty of ways to celebrate the fact that it’s finally summer, but one of the most enjoyable is by popping a limited-edition bottle of Chandon American Summer. The California sparkling wine, now in its 40th year, is celebrating summer with the release of a nautical-inspired red, ... More

Cinco de Mayo is for celebrating, and you're probably doing so with tequila. But in case you don't consider yourself an expert on the spirit du jour, look no further than Milagro Tequila's ambassador, Gaston Martinez. The ... More

When it comes to wine, the future is sparkling. Well, at least as far as a trio of Italian entrepreneurs is concerned. "A year and a half ago, we decided prosecco—the wine we've been drinking since we were kids—was lacking attention," Gian Luca Passi, one of the founders of ... More