Wine
Pro Tip: Toast Summer With an Outdoor Wine Party
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
It's easy to open your home, your patio, your backyard or even your tiny balcony...
Moonlight Meadery: A Whole New Category of Delicious Booze
by The Drink Nation in Wine
Mead is seeing a resurgence, and Moonlight Meadery is one of the leaders in that...
Pre-Order Your Star Trek Wine From Vinport
by The Drink Nation in Wine
It may not be Romulan Ale, but Star Trek wine is now available for pre-order. ...
Sign Up for Early Word on Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Next Wine Release
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
We also found two online retailers still carrying the first release....
Pairing Wine With Fast Food: 5 Winning Combos
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Just because you succumbed to the drive thru doesn't mean you need to pair your ...
Jim Barrett, California Wine Pioneer, Dies at 86
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
The wine world recently lost a treasured member: Jim Barrett. Don't worry if you...
Papal Heritage: Prime Wines of Argentina
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
No one knows where this pope will take us, but we know where he's been - Argenti...
On Scales Both Large and Small, Wine Fraud Happens
Here's how to spot it
by Robin Shreeves in Wine
Collectors who invest millions in rare wines aren't the only ones that need to b...
Sweet Finish: Dessert Wine Pairing Guide
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
If you're still going strong at the end of a meal, the wine might as well, too....
Gift Guide: The Drink Nation Wine Shopping Cheat Sheet
Surprise! It's wine.
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
The holidays are a time for surprise and fun, so maybe something new is in order...
Champagne Tips: How to Choose a Great One
by David Snyder in Wine
For many, selecting a good bubbly is one of the more stressful activities of the...
How to Drink Wine: 4 Tasting Tips
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
No matter your surroundings, a few simple steps can help you get a better apprec...
Wine & BBQ: An Underappreciated Pairing
Move over, beer
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Four suggestions for which wines will best suit mounds of smoky meats and veggie...
Open Door Cellars: High-End, Easy-Drinking Boxed Wine
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
This vino combines the benefits of a box - freshness, convenience, value, and gr...
Biodynamic Wines: Growing Support for A New-Age Trend
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
How many of you have buried a cow horn filled of manure under a full moon? Reall...
Celebrate the Summer of Riesling
Several bars will feature the varietal by pouring three different Rieslings by t...
Sparkling Wine Cocktails: Four Ways to Enjoy Bubbly in the Summertime
Mix up some refreshing spirit
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Amazing on their own, sparkling wines like champagne, cava, and prosecco also ma...
Explainer: Italian Wine Classifications
DOCG, DOC, IGT... che casino!
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
The terms DOCG, DOC and IGT are bestowed upon Italian wines based on what regula...
Rare Wine Co. Madeira: Tasting America's Past
by Dan Packel in Wine
Madeira was America's favorite wine in the 18th and 19th century, and Rare Wine ...
A Month of Washington, D.C. Wine: 9 Events in April & May
by Vanessa Carbajal in Wine
Spring is in full swing, and along with all the flowering greenery, there's a co...
Warm Weather Wines: 4 Varietals for Spring
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
This is the sweet spot, when a cool glass of wine and a dusky sky can provide th...
Mid-Atlantic Wine Trails
Get outside and get some vino
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
Save the cash you were about the blow on airfare west and instead put it towards...
Ruinart Champagne Introduces New Brands to D.C.
by Lauren Sloat in Wine
Last week, area tastemakers gathered at Poste for a "sensory interpretation meal...
Vinho Verde: Green Beer's Refined Cousin
by Melissa Auman Greiner in Wine
While many a celebrator has a mug of food coloring-spiked beer in hand, we'd lik...
Sip and Savor on Wednesdays at The Capital Wine Festival
by Lauren Sloat in Wine
District food and wine enthusiasts have a unique opportunity to learn about some...
The History of The Boulevardier Cocktail - and How You Can Make it at Home
In this history segment, we take a closer look at a classic cocktail: The Boulevardier....read more ›
by The Drink Nation Nov 2, 2020
Inside Look: Campari's Stylish North American Headquarters in New York
If you're a frequent Negroni drinker, always order Wild Turkey Bourbon in your old fashioneds, or prefer your margaritas made with Espolón Tequila, C...read more ›
by The Drink Nation Jan 9, 2020
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