Winemaking trends come and go—but some of the most exciting wines we’re seeing right now are leaning into one of the oldest vessels out there: the amphora. These ancient, egg-shaped clay jars date back to around 6,000 BC, and today, a handful of thoughtful winemakers are bringing them back. Why? Because amphora let the wine breathe naturally and hit a nice middle-ground between the added flavours that oak can bring and with more character than neutral stainles steel. The result? Pure,...

Yes, we all know alcohol dehydrates and the liver works overtime. But the holiday hangover can be sneakier than just “oops, I forgot to drink water.” Enter acetaldehyde, a toxic byproduct your body makes while breaking down alcohol. It's significantly more toxic than alcohol itself. While your body does eventually clear it out (thanks to enzymes), the backlog can cause that foggy, 3-coffees-won’t-fix-it morning. Alcohol also messes with your immune system (hello, inflammation) and disrupts...

The fourth Friday of October is International Champagne Day... we believe champagne is for every day (well, as long as your wallet permits), but the 24th is for celebrating the bubbly stuff. Although champagne's roots can be traced back to the 13th century, International Champagne Day (aka Global Champagne Day) only started being marked more recently in 2009. We don't really need an excuse but this is a fun one, to enjoy with other 'lovers of bubbles' in the enjoyment of the good stuff. And...