Why Cab Franc Was the Star of Napa Valley’s Top Wine Auction This Year
At the Premiere Napa Valley 2026 barrel auction, Cabernet Franc fetched a higher average price per bottle than the region’s flagship Cabernet Sauvignon. Cab Franc averaged $207 per bottle versus $189 for Cabernet Sauvignon, despite representing only 13 of the 142 lots sold. The grape, planted on just 1,270 Napa acres compared with 25,000 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, is gaining traction among trade buyers for its bright acidity and elegant profile. Industry insiders view the trend as a signal that consumers are seeking more nuanced, drinkable reds beyond the traditional bold Cab Sauv.
How to Cook Lamb Like a Michelin-Starred Chef
London’s Fallow restaurant, founded by chefs Jack Croft and Will Murray, has released a step‑by‑step YouTube tutorial for braised lamb shank inspired by Michelin‑starred dining. The recipe emphasizes a 24‑hour brine, searing, roasting a mirepoix with lamb bones and fat,...
The 101 Best Steakhouses in the World, According to a New Ranking
World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants has unveiled its 2026 ranking, crowning La Cúpula in Jiménez de Jamuz, Spain, as the world’s top steakhouse. Spanish venues dominate the top five, with Laia Erretegia, I Due Cippi, and Lana rounding out the podium. New York’s Eighty Six jumps to #12, becoming the highest‑ranked North...
7 Spectacular Bordeaux Wines to Drink Now
The article profiles seven Bordeaux wines ranging from $70 to $930, selected from a tasting of over 100 bottles at Wine Paris. It highlights the region’s 7,000 châteaux and 57 AOC sub‑regions, emphasizing that high‑quality options exist at many price...
The 15 Most Exciting Restaurant Openings in the U.S. This Spring
This spring, 15 new restaurants opened across the United States, ranging from French‑inspired brasseries in New York to Caribbean‑infused steakhouses in Las Vegas. Notable chefs such as David Barzelay, Gabriel Kreuther, and Kwame Onwuachi are debuting fresh concepts, while established...
The New Low-Alcohol Wines That Will Win Over Skeptics
Winemakers are increasingly producing naturally low‑alcohol wines by managing vineyards to limit sugar accumulation, rather than relying on post‑fermentation de‑alcoholization. Techniques such as canopy shading, kaolin sprays, and using older, cooler‑climate vines yield wines with ABVs typically between 9% and...
Taste Test: This Small Texas Distillery Shows Again That Big Things Happen When It Experiments
TX Whiskey, a Pernod Ricard‑owned distillery in Fort Worth, has launched the 15th release of its Experimental Series – Vino de Naranja. The bourbon‑rye blend spends three years in new charred oak before a further three‑year secondary maturation in Spanish orange‑wine casks, yielding a...
Jack Daniel’s New McLaren F1 Collab Is a High Octane Version of This Tennessee Whiskey
Jack Daniel’s has launched its fourth limited‑edition Tennessee whiskey in partnership with McLaren Racing, commemorating the team’s 1,000th Formula 1 Grand Prix and the distillery’s 160th anniversary. The 86‑proof release, up from the standard 80 proof, uses the brand’s classic mash...
7 Incredible White Wines From Burgundy to Drink Now
The article spotlights seven standout white Burgundy wines, ranging from entry‑level Montagny Premier Cru to elite Grand Cru offerings, each praised for mineral‑driven aromatics, bright acidity, and nuanced oak integration. Prices span $46 to $210, reflecting the region’s tiered appellation...
Woodford Reserve Just Unveiled Its Annual Kentucky Derby Bottle
Woodford Reserve has unveiled its 2026 Kentucky Derby bottle, featuring a new label designed by artist Anna Murphy titled “Dress to Impress, 152.” The limited‑edition bourbon, identical to the standard Woodford Reserve expression, will retail for $50 and hits shelves nationwide...
Heaven Hill Just Released the Oldest Edition of Its Unicorn Heritage Collection Whiskey
Heaven Hill has unveiled the 22‑year‑old straight bourbon from its Heritage Collection, the oldest release in the series to date. The expression blends 270 barrels distilled in 2003, bottled at barrel proof (64.6% ABV) without chill filtration, and carries a...
These New Rare Agave Spirits Double as Elegant Sculptures
Singular Archive, founded by veteran spirit maker Vicente Cisneros, launches a limited‑edition line of agave‑based liquids housed in handcrafted metal and crystal sculptures. The spirits are deliberately left unclassified by Mexican authorities, allowing the use of rare agave varietals such...