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By Ian Garrity, as told to Eliza Dumais As a sommelier, I want to usher in a new generation of drinkers-and make wine feel more democratic on the whole—but that's not always easy. For casual and novice drinkers, it's tough...
Oh those moments at a lovely party when you reach for your glass of wine and then suddenly hesitate: Is this my glass or is mine the identical one next to it? Avoid any awkwardness with these petite markers that come in all sha...
Here at Buy Side, we spend a lot of time thinking about the many different ways one can prepare a cup of coffee. From drip to cold brew to espresso, we’ve tested dozens of models across a range of designs to find those that are...
Whether you’re drinking Champagne—you know, the real stuff, from the Champagne region of France—or Prosecco, Franciacorta, Sekt, Cava, or Crémant, you’ll need a vessel that is up to the task. The glass you drink your bubbly fro...
The U.S. has a serious coffee habit: Three-quarters of American adults drink coffee, and of those, more than half sip the stuff on a daily basis. But taking your brew on the go has its challenges. Without the right travel mug, ...
Maybe you’ve never considered an aerator until right now. These devices often fit snugly onto a bottle, or serve as a pass-through between the vessel and your glass, and they help introduce oxygen, which can dramatically enhanc...
Flute. Bowl. Stemless. Varietal-specific. The search for glassware can feel endless, which is why we brought in the experts. We asked sommeliers, wine writers, beverage directors and overall oenophiles for their take on the abs...
The next time you sit at a craft cocktail bar, take a second to consider the glass you’re holding and know that it went through serious vetting. When bartenders shop for glassware, for their bars and their homes, they consider ...
Maybe you didn’t spend a lot of time mulling which wine opener to buy in the past, yet there are many differences. An opener designed for young bottles, for instance, may not be appropriate for wines with older corks. Wine open...
A decanter—whether for wine or whiskey—can serve a number of purposes. It can introduce oxygen to a young and tight wine that needs help opening up, aid in the process of separating sediment from an older bottle or even help a ...