Starting in 2026, all alcoholic products sold in the Republic of Ireland must prominently feature bright red text that states: “THERE IS A DIRECT LINK BETWEEN ALCOHOL AND FATAL CANCERS.” The mandate, signed into law last year, is based on decades of scientific research. It goes far further in communicating alcohol-related health risks than any...

The biggest annual event in the Italian wine world did not disappoint in its 56th edition, held this year from April 14 to 17 in the beautiful medieval city of Verona. Attendance clocked in at 97,000 individuals over four days of nonstop action, which coincided with unseasonable heat and wild wind. Vinitaly 2024 confirmed that Italian wine largely aligns...

The American craft brewing industry would not be where it is today without homebrewing.   The practice has long been a part of our nation’s societal drinking fabric, dating back to at least the time of the indigenous Pueblo people in the American Southwest 800 years ago. Famously, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson made beer for at-home consumption....

Sparklers have moved beyond special occasions into everyday life in recent years. According to analysts at the beverage alcohol market data firm IWSR Group, the number of Americans buying bubbles rose by 30% between 2019 and 2022. People are not only drinking more sparkling wine, they are drinking it more frequently. During that period the number...

The white wines from France’s famed Burgundy region—not always but most often Chardonnay—are some of the most beloved from around the world. The region’s cool climate and limestone-rich soil yield exceptional bottles, whether it’s a splurgy Grand Cru for special occasions or an affordable everyday option from one of the larger appellations.  ...

Wine Enthusiast Companies Is B Corp Certified Wine Enthusiast Companies is a media and commerce company that stands as the leading source of innovation and information around wine. In February 2024, the company became a certified B Corporation (B Corp). B Corp Certification is a designation that a business...