Wine and Spirits

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This Light Lillet Paloma Hits the Spot

Make the classic cocktail with a French twist
Spring Wine & Food Pairing Guide 101

A new season, transitioning from deep, rich stews and braised meat to lighter, earthier fare begs for a new approach to choosing something to sip…
Rum This Town: What is Rum Agricole?

Want to taste the purity of cane? Look no further than Martinique’s unique rhum Agricole!
These Delicious Cocktails are the Second-Best Way to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (The First Is in Ireland)

If you’re lucky enough to make it to Ireland, check out these 5 hidden gems. If not, say sláinte with these delicious cocktails for St.…
The 2023 Academy Awards Governer’s Ball Menu Revealed

The 95th Academy Awards (aka. The 2023 Oscars) is set to air for March 12 and we’ve got the full Governers Ball menu and it…
This International Women’s Day, Celebrate with Wines from this Region

Whether they are winemakers, cellar masters, technical or commercial directors, women are an integral part of the Côtes du Rhône wine ecosystem.
A Delightful Orange-y Twist on the Classic Old Fashioned

How to make a classic old fashioned with a Grand Marnier twist.
Champagne and Port to Ring in the New Year

Nothing is more satisfying than a warm Portuguese custard tart with a cup of espresso for a New Year’s Eve pick-me up. Unless of course,…
Yuzu-Ginger-Poire William Reviver

Sip this fragrant cocktail! A combination of aromatic, sharp yuzu wine (a fragrant citrus wine with fruit from Katsuragi, Japan), sweet juicy pear and elderflower.
This unusual cocktail is Perfect for Halloween

A mash-up of a flying dutchman and basil gin smash, this elevated sipper takes on an Asian twist (and delightfully bright purple colour) with the…