Between Two Worlds

South African Sauvignon Blanc is part new and part old, but all good.

The Expanding World of Pinot Noir

New Zealand gets in on the Pinot action.

Grapefruit Bitters

Campari, vodka, vermouth, and grapefruit syrup combine for a tart, citrusy take on bitters that makes for tasty riffs on anything from a Greyhound to a sparkling tail.

Blood Orange Sparkler

Slightly bitter blood orange juice is beautiful with bubbly.

Wines that Won't Get You Drunk

Alcohol level is one of the more-discussed subjects in the wine world.

Luxury Wine for Less

Semifancy wines to drink over the holidays.

French 75

Named after a piece of artillery, this drink combines brandy, sparkling wine, and citrus flavors.

To See a World in a Grain of Dry Ice

Does Chef Heston Blumenthal really find perfection?

Serve Wine, Make Wine

Sommeliers leap from restaurant floor to vineyard.

Lo Scintillante

Hard to pronounce, easy to make.

Wine in Time

A light, summery wine can be perfect in winter.

Bellini

Named for the Venetian painter Giovanni Bellini, this tail was created at Harry’s Bar in Venice in 1948.

Femme Fatale Punch

Don’t be fooled by its ladylike looks—this one carries a punch.

Botanical Champagne Glasses

Go beyond the flute.

The Extortionate Glass of Wine

Is wine by the glass a total ripoff?