Strawberry Letter
Hawthorne’s crimson-colored punch is a summery, sophisticated combination of gin, Lillet Rouge and strawberries, turned effervescent with sparkling wine.
- story: Liz Lucking
- photo: Daniel Krieger
A Serious Case for Sweet, Fizzy Wine
Artisanal off-dry, fizzy wines—of which Bugey-Cerdon is the poster child—have made headway amongst some of the wine world's avant-garde. But will they ever really happen? Jon Bonné on what's held…
- story: Jon Bonné
- illustration: Kaye Blegvad
Is There a Prosecco Shortage Coming?
There has been speculation swirling as of late that there could be a potential Prosecco shortage in the coming months. A large part of the worries for the 2014 vintage…
- story: Joanna Harkins
Six Awesome Sparkling Wines Under $25
Welcome to "House Wine," a new monthly column dedicated to exploring the best that wine has to offer under $25. This month, the panel is all about that bubbly. Here…
- story: Punch Staff
- illustration: Natalie K Nelson
What Is “Pét-Nat,” Really?
The lightly bubbly, often cloudy style of sparkling wine called pétillant-naturel—aka "pét-nat"—seemed to come out of nowhere to stake its claim as the wine trend of the moment. But what…
- story: Zachary Sussman
- photo: PUNCH
Champagne’s Next Revolution Is Now
For years, the balance of power in Champagne has been shifting—from large producers to small growers—but there is a deeper change afoot. Jon Bonné on how a new outlook on…
- story: Jon Bonné
- illustration: Kaye Blegvad
People Are Mad At Beyoncé For Wasting Expensive Champagne
The video for Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj's song "Feeling Myself" premiered yesterday to some interesting reactions. Beyond just watching Bey and Nicki perform the song out in the deserts of…
- story: Joanna Harkins
Prosecco Outsells Champagne in the UK
For the first time ever, the British are spending more money on prosecco than Champagne says The Guardian. UK shoppers spent £181.8m (approximately $266.34m) on prosecco in 2014, versus £141.3m (or approx. $207.01m)…
- story: Joanna Harkins
Moët Now Making Sparkling Wine in China
Luxury wine producer Moët Hennessy is later this month launching its first line of sparkling wines from grapes grown entirely on Chinese soil, reports ABC News. The move, they say,…
- story: Stephen Praetorius
How Bubbly Should Champagne Be?
Champagne’s defining feature is undoubtedly its bubbles. But just how aggressive should they be? Peter Liem on why producers are reconsidering the standard pressure in their wines, and what it…
- story: Peter Liem
- photo: Bradley Johnson
