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At VinePair, drinking is culture. We’re a group of people obsessed with experiences centered around drinking and connecting them to everything else in their lives from news, to politics, to arts, to sports and culture. We hold a firm belief in the distinct difference between covering drinking in a thought provoking way, and covering drinking in a way that is disrespectful and celebrates overindulgence. Our content fuels the conversations people have over a drink. We’re a passionate and committed team that uses our expertise and unique voice to create lifestyle content that resonates. It is our goal to become one of the world’s leading lifestyle publications and fundamentally influence our generation. Source
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
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Search ArticlesAsk a Wine Pro: What Is Pink Chardonnay?
See more of VinePair in your search results. Grown in almost every major winemaking region, there are over 520,000 acres of Chardonnay vines planted around the world. The versatile white grape is notorious for its somewhat divisive nature, with expressions ranging from rich and buttery to fresh and zingy. Though the grape is ubiquitous at wine shops and restaurants, there’s one particular type of Chardonnay that might come as a surprise when you see it on a label or shelf talker: Pink Chardonnay.
The 20 Best Merlots for 2026
See more of VinePair in your search results. Merlot is thought to be named after Merle (or Merlau), a local bird in the Bordeaux region of France. Whether this is true or not, it can be helpful to think of Merlot as the little blackbird of Bordeaux. It’s the softening ingredient to Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc: it has more flesh between the skin and fewer seeds than many other grapes, which can result in supple, deep, and fleshy red wine.
The 10 Most Expensive Tequilas in the World (2026)
Though many consumers might recognize tequila as what they encountered in a shot in college or as the ingredient in their favorite cocktail, there’s also a market for extremely high-end tequila. These luxury bottles, often from prestigious brands like Clase Azul and Patrón, are revered for both their flavor profiles and elaborate presentations — many are sold in artisanal decanters made in collaboration with esteemed artists.
We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best Rye for Beginners? (2026)
See more of VinePair in your search results. Unlike the approachably sweet vanilla and caramel flavors of corn-based bourbon, rye whiskey’s unique base delivers a distinct spice note that might turn off some first-timers. But once immersed in the category, rye’s savory qualities make it an essential tool in an at-home bartending arsenal, ideal for adding an extra kick to any whiskey cocktail.
The VinePair Podcast: When Rebrands Go Wrong
See more of VinePair in your search results. Sometimes, it feels like a product needs a brand refresh. A new label, a new design, a new bottle shape — something. Yet as Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss on today’s episode of the “VinePair Podcast,” moving away from an established design or aesthetic can serve to confuse and even alienate consumers. By changing the package, are you also tinkering with the product inside as well?
Paloma Vineyard Merlot 2021 Review
Rating 96 Style Red Variety Merlot Vintage 2021 Appellation Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA ABV 14.8% Price $72.00 Buy This Wine Print Shelf Talker Reviewed By Keith Beavers Reviewed 2026-09-29 Perfect For Holiday Meals, Steak Dinner, Treat Yo'self Drink If You Like Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec , Merlot Paloma Vineyard Merlot 2021 Review The term Mountain-grown Merlot is a statement.
Arietta Merlot Hudson Vineyards 2022 Review
Rating 95 Style Red Variety Merlot Vintage 2022 Appellation Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA ABV 14.9% Price $105.00 Buy This Wine Print Shelf Talker Reviewed By Keith Beavers Reviewed 2026-09-29 Arietta Merlot Hudson Vineyards 2022 Review Napa Valley’s cool-climate Carneros subregion is a sweet spot for Merlot. Winemaker Andy Erickson, formerly of Harlan Estate and Screaming Eagle, works with fruit from the Hudson Vineyard to coax out a stunningly opulent expression of Merlot.
Component Wine Co. Napa Valley Merlot 2024 Review
Rating 96 Style Red Variety Merlot Vintage 2024 Appellation Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA ABV 14.5% Price $100.00 Buy This Wine Print Shelf Talker Reviewed By Keith Beavers Reviewed 2026-09-29 Perfect For Holiday Meals, Long-Term Aging, Treat Yo'self Component Wine Co. Napa Valley Merlot 2024 Review Component is Friache Wine Group's way of expressing single-varietal wines. This is its Merlot, and it truly captures the variety’s innate characteristics.
Mt. Brave Mt. Veeder Merlot 2022 Review
Rating 93 Style Red Variety Merlot Vintage 2022 Appellation Mount Veeder Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA ABV 14.4% Price $115.00 Buy This Wine Print Shelf Talker Reviewed By Keith Beavers Reviewed 2026-09-29 Perfect For Holiday Meals, Long-Term Aging, Treat Yo'self Drink If You Like Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec , Merlot Mt. Brave Mt. Veeder Merlot 2022 Review Mountain fruit with the depth of the sun. This wine comes from high above Napa Valley from vineyards atop Mount Veeder.
Turks Head Wines Olson Vineyard Merlot 2023 Review
Rating 94 Style Red Variety Merlot Vintage 2023 Appellation Sonoma Mountain Sonoma County North Coast California USA ABV 13.9% Price $65.00 Buy This Wine Print Shelf Talker Reviewed By Keith Beavers Reviewed 2026-09-29 Perfect For Holiday Meals, Steak Dinner, Treat Yo'self Drink If You Like Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec , Merlot Turks Head Wines Olson Vineyard Merlot 2023 Review Turks Head makes wines from the cool-climate vineyard sites of Sonoma, but also has a tasting room in Pennsylvania.