In many languages, the word “champagne” has become synonymous with bubbles. This is an injustice to an entire family of sparkling wines—Italian, Spanish, German, and French as well—each with its own history, method, and terroir. In this second issue, we present a comprehensive guide to sparkling ...

The Table of Origins is a white book on food and wine pairings—but not in the traditional sense. No rules to memorize, no lists of grape varieties to know by heart. A four-step method: understand the origin of a dish, decipher the chef's reinterpretation, grasp what cooking transforms, and open ...

We think we understand wine because we drink it. In truth, we grasp far less than we imagine. Beyond the liquid itself, it is the gestures, the objects, and the rituals that reveal its true depth. In this first issue of Wine Curiosities, three seemingly minor details change everything: ...