🍾Why Stop at Champagne? The Best Bubbles from Around the World

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Is the Death of Happy Hour Upon Us?

Not only are young people drinking less, but many bars and restaurants can no longer afford to sell drinks at a discount.

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Gratsi NV Red Blend (Pays d'Hérault), $40

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Gratsi NV Red Blend (Pays d'Hérault), $40

This sustainably-positioned boxed wine is quite pleasing. Aromas of roasted red fruit, vanilla, and nutmeg kick off the nose.

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Rodney Strong 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County), $25

The palate feels nimble, with flavors of cherry gastrique, concentrated raspberry, black pepper, and licorice resonating along the finish.

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Maison Wessman 2020 Raven Blood Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon (Périgord), $21

A fine texture and a layer of tannins give this wine a firm core. The black coffee aroma and juicy black currant flavors are balanced by the wine's spicy final texture. Drink now.

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The Top Whiskeys of 2025

These diverse whiskeys balance grain, oak, and spice in a way that results in a great pour that’s so much more than just the base ingredients.

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Why Stop at Champagne? The Best Bubbles from Around the World (for Every Budget)

While Champagne might get top billing in the cast of sparklers, there are so many worthy sparkling wines to explore from all over.

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The Year’s Best Mezcals Will Knock You Out of Your Comfort Zone

From notes of raspberry compote and vanilla wafer to Chinese five-spice roast duck, 2025's top mezcals command attention.

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You’re Not Imagining It—Draft Beer Lists Are Getting Shorter

Across the country, a number of bar owners are moving away from the massive tap lists of the craft era.

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The Michelin Man Is Coming for Wine. Should Critics Like Me Be Worried?

Everyone’s wondering how the world’s most trusted restaurant guide is going to break into the extremely saturated wine criticism game.

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South African Gin Is Finally Getting Its Flowers

Thanks to its unique flowering fynbos, South African craft gin is having a moment. Get to know the botanical spirit and where to enjoy it.

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For Midwesterners, It’s Not Winter Without a Tom and Jerry

With its blend of creamy, nap-inducing ingredients, you might mistake this holiday staple for egg nog—but you'd be wrong.

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