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The VinePair Podcast: The Middle Tier Is Merging and Morphing

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:43 +0000

In January, VinePair broke the news of Reyes Beverage Group (RBG) buying a portion of Republic National Distributing Company’s (RNDC) national operation. Since then, a spate of mergers and acquisitions in the alcohol industry’s middle tier have made for a newsworthy first few months of 2026. Then…

7 Things You Should Know About Beringer Vineyards, Napa’s Oldest Continuously Operating Winery

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:55:45 +0000

Like many of Napa’s earliest wineries, the story of Beringer Vineyards is the story of the American dream. In the late 1860s, Jacob Beringer emigrated from Mainz, Germany — a town just off the banks of the Rhine River — to the U.S. after hearing about the country’s bountiful opportunities. He lan…

After the Craft Beer Gold Rush

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:45 +0000

Now that the release lines have died down and the hazy bros have moved on, craft beer culture in America is different—but that’s not such a bad thing.

Source: Punch

Molson Coors Needed a Slam-Dunk RTD Play. Instead, It Went for the Layup

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:01:47 +0000

From the outside looking in, Big Beer can appear like a lager-spewing monolith. This seemed especially true during the heady days of the craft-brewing industry’s second boom, during which scrappy beardos and reformed Boston Consulting Group executives alike smeared “corporate beer” as a bland, ho…

Gallo Finalizes Acquisition of Four Roses Bourbon From Kirin Holdings

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:41:47 +0000

Megawatt wine, beer, and spirits producer E&J Gallo Winery announced today that it completed its acquisition of Four Roses Bourbon from Japan beverage conglomerate Kirin Holdings. Neither party disclosed the terms of the transaction. The completion comes roughly two months after Gallo agreed …

The Best Steakhouses in Austin

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Beef holds a sacred spot on Texas tables, and Austin offers no shortage of ways to indulge. Rib-eyes, prime ribs, and thick-cut steaks show up across the city, from old-school dining rooms to newer hotspots, sometimes with a smoky, live-fire edge. This town takes its meat seriously and makes a st…

Inside the Wine Lockers at The Capital Grille — the Elusive Steakhouse Status Symbol

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:43 +0000

Before a host greets you at the New York City outpost of The Capital Grille off Wall Street, columns of walnut-colored wood lockers with crosshatched metal doors set the scene. Nameplates listing individuals and companies label each unit. Inside the lockers are shadowy bottles of wine. These are …

The Buildout Podcast: De Vie

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:15 +0000

This episode of The Buildout is brought to you by Farmer’s Gin. It’s brought to you by the same amazing people who brought you Michter’s, and it’s actually the gin that I use at home for my Martinis. It’s clean, crisp, unfussy — perfect for building any kind of Martini that you would like. Farmer…

Wine 101: Quintessa

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:30:34 +0000

In 1944, George Mardikian purchased a 280-acre plot of land in the northern Napa Valley as a vacation home for his family. By then, Mardikian was already something of a popular name on the West Coast: He gained renown for surviving the Armenian Genocide, escaping Turkish prison, and opening one o…

U.S. Spirits Exports Slid 3.8 Percent in 2025 Amid Ongoing Tariff Battle

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:27:55 +0000

Revenue from U.S. spirits exports dipped by 3.8 percent in 2025, a much gentler drop than the 26 percent plummet experienced by the wine and beer categories. Exports of American spirits raked in $2.37 billion last year according to the 2025 American Spirits Exports report from the Distilled Spiri…

Tequila 101

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:48:28 +0000

A brief history of tequila. The post Tequila 101 appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.

Source: Imbibe Magazine

11 of the Best White Wines From Italy’s Piedmont

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:30:39 +0000

The red wines of Piedmont are among the most famous in Italy. The Barolos, Barbarescos, and others made from the Nebbiolo grape — along with those from the Barbera and Dolcetto varieties — define the northwest region and are coveted by wine lovers. Far less familiar are Piedmont’s white wines, wh…

The 10 Best High-Age-Statement Bourbons (2026)

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:55:55 +0000

Like for all whiskeys, oak aging is a crucial part of the bourbon production process. All bourbons must age in charred, new American oak barrels to be labeled as such, with the time spent in barrel imbuing the spirit with its signature color and vanillin-rich flavor profile. And while bourbon is …

With ‘High Voltage,’ Shock Top Follows Voodoo Ranger up the ABV Ladder

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:20:00 +0000

Now that a slew of popular craft beer brands, including Voodoo Ranger and Dogfish Head, have put out high-ABV new releases, Shock Top wants in. The brand debuted High Voltage, which comes in at 9.6 percent ABV, in Southern California markets today, making this new offering the brewery’s product w…

1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Breaks Record for Most Expensive Bottle of Wine Sold at Auction

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:39:44 +0000

A bottle of 1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) sold for a record-smashing $812,500 at Acker’s annual La Paulée Auction this weekend. The auction raked in $25 million in total sales from bottles produced by additional famed Burgundian estates like Domaine Dujac, Leflaive, Coche-Dury, and other…

We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the One Flavored Liqueur You Actually Respect in Cocktails?

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:12 +0000

Pity the flavored liqueur. Infused with various fruits and nuts and enhanced with sugars, these low-ABV bottles of alcohol tend to be easy back bar targets to mock based on somewhat stereotypical perceptions. They’re too sweet. They have funky colors. They taste a little too artificial. The viewp…

Costco’s ‘Got That Dog’ in New Bourbon With Iconic $1.50 Hot Dog on the Label

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:13:50 +0000

On Friday, Costco customers shopping in the alcohol aisles found themselves face to face with a frankfurter. Last week, Costco added to its shelves a new bourbon called “I Got That Dog in Me,” bearing a label with the chain’s famous $1.50 hot dog and soda combo. Now, Costco loyalists are vying to…

Tequila Cocktails That Go Beyond the Margarita

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:24:47 +0000

Explore tequila’s wide range with these cocktails. The post Tequila Cocktails That Go Beyond the Margarita appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.

Source: Imbibe Magazine

The Ultimate Guide to Wine Glasses

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:58 +0000

We asked the pros to share their go-tos in every category.

Source: Punch

14 Restaurants Worth the Drive From Austin

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In Central Texas, driving long distances for great meals is a rite of passage. These trips are usually built around barbecue pilgrimages, defined by pre-dawn departures and the patience to wait out long lines for the promise of well-smoked meats. But these days, road trips for food are about more…