Wine Enthusiast
What is Malört--and Why Were Governors Doing Shots of It at the DNC?
When Chicago’s population swelled by tens of thousands last month for the
DNC Convention, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker declared Jeppson’s Malört the
unofficial drink of the four-day event. Sharing shots of the ultra-bitter liqueur with
fellow governors elicited varied reactions. “Malört is a lot like Chicago itself—misunderstood, sometimes a little prickly, but ultimately a unique and delicious
part of history,” Pritzker tells Wine Enthusiast. “I loved sharing it with DNC visitors
and plan on continuing to proselytize for it as long as I’m governor and beyond.”
Here’s everything to know about this divisive spirit.
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What is Malört--and Why Were Governors Doing Shots of It at the DNC?
When Chicago’s population swelled by tens of thousands last month for the
DNC Convention, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker declared Jeppson’s Malört the
unofficial drink of the four-day event. Sharing shots of the ultra-bitter liqueur with
fellow governors elicited varied reactions. “Malört is a lot like Chicago itself—misunderstood, sometimes a little prickly, but ultimately a unique and delicious
part of history,” Pritzker tells Wine Enthusiast. “I loved sharing it with DNC visitors
and plan on continuing to proselytize for it as long as I’m governor and beyond.”
Here’s everything to know about this divisive spirit.
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Business Insider
I recently saw a few bottled and canned versions of the alcoholic drink — usually
made with vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and simple syrup — at my local liquor store.
Eager to see which was best, I decided to try three brands of pre-made espresso martinis.
To level the playing field, I made sure to prepare each drink the same way --
pouring the liquid into a shaker with ice and straining the drink into a martini glass.
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I recently saw a few bottled and canned versions of the alcoholic drink — usually
made with vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and simple syrup — at my local liquor store.
Eager to see which was best, I decided to try three brands of pre-made espresso martinis.
To level the playing field, I made sure to prepare each drink the same way --
pouring the liquid into a shaker with ice and straining the drink into a martini glass.
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Boston Globe
Rhode Island’s winemakers say this year’s grapes are ripe for the picking
The early morning sun reflected off rows of plump, bespeckled Vidal Blanc grapes dangling
from their vines at Sakonnet Vineyard in Little Compton, R.I. Marissa Stashenko, the
vineyard’s operations director, plucked one of the ripened fruits into her mouth. A smile
spread across her face as the floral, pear, and citrusy flavors of the French hybrid grape, known
for its cold hardiness, awaken her palate. Her expression is indicative of how vintners across
Rhode Island are feeling about this year’s stellar harvest.
(Story and all photography)
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Rhode Island’s winemakers say this year’s grapes are ripe for the picking
The early morning sun reflected off rows of plump, bespeckled Vidal Blanc grapes dangling
from their vines at Sakonnet Vineyard in Little Compton, R.I. Marissa Stashenko, the
vineyard’s operations director, plucked one of the ripened fruits into her mouth. A smile
spread across her face as the floral, pear, and citrusy flavors of the French hybrid grape, known
for its cold hardiness, awaken her palate. Her expression is indicative of how vintners across
Rhode Island are feeling about this year’s stellar harvest.
(Story and all photography)
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Time Out Boston
14 Best Wine Bars in Boston for Variety and Vibe
Looking for complex cabs or where to rosé all day? Discover the city's top wine bars and wine-centric restaurants with standout service and chill lounges.
Boston’s wine scene has never been buzzier, thanks to a perfect blend of inspired newcomers and long-standing spots that have proven their worth. In a city best known for beer (we tip our tricorne to you, Mr. Adams), wine bars and wine-focused restaurants have put pét-nats on the map. Today’s dynamic wine landscape illuminates obscure organic offerings, biodynamic bottles, ethically produced pours and picks from women winemakers along with the old guard. And Boston is home to exceptional sommeliers eager to steer you in the right direction to please both your palate and your budget. For connoisseurs and the simply curious, here’s where to enjoy, explore and experience great wine in Boston.
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14 Best Wine Bars in Boston for Variety and Vibe
Looking for complex cabs or where to rosé all day? Discover the city's top wine bars and wine-centric restaurants with standout service and chill lounges.
Boston’s wine scene has never been buzzier, thanks to a perfect blend of inspired newcomers and long-standing spots that have proven their worth. In a city best known for beer (we tip our tricorne to you, Mr. Adams), wine bars and wine-focused restaurants have put pét-nats on the map. Today’s dynamic wine landscape illuminates obscure organic offerings, biodynamic bottles, ethically produced pours and picks from women winemakers along with the old guard. And Boston is home to exceptional sommeliers eager to steer you in the right direction to please both your palate and your budget. For connoisseurs and the simply curious, here’s where to enjoy, explore and experience great wine in Boston.
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Alcohol Professor
Discover the Standout Sparkling Wines of the Finger Lakes Region
Though rieslings have long been considered the modern day apogee of Finger Lakes winemaking, sparkling wines are increasingly in demand – and making an impression – just in time for
the holidays. The largest producing wine region in New York State, the Finger Lakes American
Viticultural Area (AVA) encompasses 11,000 acres with diverse soil and enviable topography
marked by glacially-designed lakes and steep hillsides. Together, they combine to create idyllic
drainage conditions for growing grape varieties. Unsurprisingly, riesling, gewürztraminer, and
cabernet franc thrive here.
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The Takeout
How an airport bar catering to stranded travelers brought us the
whiskey-and-coffee combo we love.
While Joe Sheridan may not have been the first-ever Irishman to add whiskey to coffee,
he's widely credited with popularizing the drink we now know as Irish Coffee, enjoyed by
countless St. Patrick's Day revelers each year. According to legend, the invention had much
less to do with mixology and more to do with simple hospitality.
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How an airport bar catering to stranded travelers brought us the
whiskey-and-coffee combo we love.
While Joe Sheridan may not have been the first-ever Irishman to add whiskey to coffee,
he's widely credited with popularizing the drink we now know as Irish Coffee, enjoyed by
countless St. Patrick's Day revelers each year. According to legend, the invention had much
less to do with mixology and more to do with simple hospitality.
Read More >>
Providence Monthly
Matthew MacCartney of the Ocean House
The wine director of Watch Hill’s world-class hotel takes the
pretension out of wine culture
While a student in the hospitality management school at the New York City College
of Technology in Brooklyn, Matthew MacCartney immersed himself in all facets of
the industry, but it was an opportunity to explore the slow food movement in Europe
that ignited a spark in the young culinarian and future wine enthusiast.
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Matthew MacCartney of the Ocean House
The wine director of Watch Hill’s world-class hotel takes the
pretension out of wine culture
While a student in the hospitality management school at the New York City College
of Technology in Brooklyn, Matthew MacCartney immersed himself in all facets of
the industry, but it was an opportunity to explore the slow food movement in Europe
that ignited a spark in the young culinarian and future wine enthusiast.
READ MORE >>
The Takeout
Make Taylor Swift's Favorite Cocktail for Super Bowl Sunday
What is the French Blonde? A sophisticated sip for the Chiefs–49ers showdown.
Taylor Swift is a multi-lane cultural phenomenon with the power to impact everything
from NFL jersey sales to flight schedules. And while stimulating the global economy
one city at a time seems like a lot of weight to have on one's sequined shoulders, the
megastar seems to know how to "Shake it Off": with a refreshing, citrus-forward
cocktail known as the French Blonde.
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Make Taylor Swift's Favorite Cocktail for Super Bowl Sunday
What is the French Blonde? A sophisticated sip for the Chiefs–49ers showdown.
Taylor Swift is a multi-lane cultural phenomenon with the power to impact everything
from NFL jersey sales to flight schedules. And while stimulating the global economy
one city at a time seems like a lot of weight to have on one's sequined shoulders, the
megastar seems to know how to "Shake it Off": with a refreshing, citrus-forward
cocktail known as the French Blonde.
Read More >>