Grape Of The Week: Furmint

A grape that originated in the Tokaj region of Hungary, Furmint was once spread across the entire country of Hungary and neighboring wine regions. Now, Furmint is cultivated on a little under 4,000...

Spring Sippers Blooming With Good Vibes!

Spring has officially sprung! The days are longer, the sun is shining brighter, and the flowers are starting to bloom, which also means Easter and Passover celebrations are just around the corner.

Region Of The Week: Bairrada

A region that has been producing wines since the 10th century, Bairrada is a flat coastal region with an Atlantic climate. It tends to be cool and humid with rainy winters and summers, while being ...

What's Your Pouroscope? Aries Edition!

The cosmic calendar is ready for a new zodiac cycle, as the Sun returns to 0° Aries. Which also means we’re ringing in the season with the Spring Equinox, which is a great time to reset. Spend this...

Grape Of The Week: Aleatico

Aleatico is an indigenous grape that is thought to have originated in Greece but is mainly grown in central Italian regions like Tuscany, Puglia, and Lazio. It thrives in hot climates with lots of ...

Erin Go Thirsty: An Irish Whiskey Primer

As early as the 12th century, long before Guinness brewed its first batch of highly distinctive Irish stout, the people of Ireland were sipping on uisce beatha, or the “water of life.” Just in time...

Region Of The Week: Douro

Recognized by UNESCO as a “World Heritage Site” for its beauty, Douro is covered in steep terraced vineyards that span across 24,000 hectares, while the Douro River carves out the valley below. Pro...

#GGBookClub: Saluting The Women In Liquor & Literature

From pioneers like Hannah Weinberger, Napa Valley’s first female winemaker, and Enheduanna, a priestess who wrote poetry a millennium before Homer, women have made an impact that spans the length o...

Grape Of The Week: Roter Veltliner

Much like Pinot Gris, Roter Veltliner’s skin reddens as it ripens, but it produces delicious full-bodied white wines that can have notes of fresh acidity, subtle spice, and slight nuttiness as the ...

Celebrating Women Makers of the Past, Present and 'Future'

While men have taken the glory (and many of the jobs) in wine and spirits for centuries, the truth is, women have always been in the vineyards, cellars, and distilleries of the world.  In honor of ...