Articles

  • 1 week ago | vinepair.com | Hannah Staab

    Whether it’s at a local café or a big chain, cold foam has conquered coffee menus across the U.S. From Starbucks’ vanilla- or lavender-flavored versions to the fluffy sweet cream at buzzy coffee shops like Los Angeles’s Maru, coffee fans line up to get lattes and cold brews topped with a cool layer of foamy milk.

  • 1 week ago | vinepair.com | Hannah Staab

    From Monte Bello to Geyserville and Lytton Springs, Ridge Vineyards works with some of the most iconic vineyard sites in the history of American wine. But while many sommeliers and oenophiles are enamored by the winery’s expressive Bordeaux-style blends and Zinfandels, some might not be aware of just how far back this winery’s history goes. From the conception of the Monte Bello vineyard in the 1800s to the Judgement of Paris, there’s a lot that went into the brand that Ridge is today.

  • 2 weeks ago | vinepair.com | Hannah Staab

    From the rising popularity of dirty soda to the viral takeover of the beloved (and feared) Gonster, content creators have a penchant for mixing up odd drink combinations on camera. And while some concoctions are stomach-churning, others have lasting appeal. Enter: matcha beer, the latest unexpected drinks combo to pop up on phone screens across the globe. The recipe behind this trending beverage is exactly as it sounds — a mixture of matcha green tea and light beer.

  • 2 weeks ago | vinepair.com | Hannah Staab

    In the world of wine, there are certain bottles that carry a mysterious air of exclusivity and importance around them. These wines tend to be extremely hard to find or prohibitively expensive, or both. Eager consumers patiently join waitlists, sign up for members-only clubs, or cross their fingers for an allocation just for the chance to drop some serious money on a bottle, whether it’s a coveted Napa Cab or an elusive small-production cuvée from an obscure French region.

  • 2 weeks ago | vinepair.com | Hannah Staab

    While visiting a wine region in person can provide stunning views and eye-opening experiences, a wine-focused trip doesn’t always have to revolve around vineyards and wineries. Cities, though miles away from where the grapes are grown, make some of the best wine destinations for drinkers eager to explore a wine variety of bottles. Paris, Tokyo, New York City, and Copenhagen are renowned for their bar and restaurant scenes, with deep cellars and pairing menus well-worth traveling for.