Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

3 days ago

We Asked 14 Sommeliers: Which Expensive Pinot Noir Is Worth the Splurge? Regions like Burgundy and the Willamette Valley offer some killer yet costly Pinot Noirs, so we asked sommeliers to spill which are worth it.

We Asked 14 Sommeliers: Which Expensive Pinot Noir Is Worth the Splurge? | #VinePair zurl.co/5DApZ

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

4 days ago

The 30 Best Red Blends for 2026 To discover the 30 best red blends for 2026, we tasted the most interesting and delicious bottles that define the category today.

The 30 Best #RedBlends for 2026 #Wine | #VinePair zurl.co/xhUDA

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

4 days ago

We Just Drank 32 of NYC's Best Martinis, Here's What We Learned After a month of tasting and scoring, we named the victor in this year's Martini Madness. Here are the other numbers behind the 2026 bracket.

We Just Drank 32 of #NYC's Best #Martinis, Here's What We Learned | #VinePair zurl.co/BMefP

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

1 week ago

Passover Is the Best Holiday for Wine Lovers — Here’s What You Should Be Drinking Among other things, Passover is an occasion to sing, eat matzo, and, most importantly, drink wine. Here's what you should be drinking.

Passover Is the Best Holiday for #Wine Lovers — Here’s What You Should Be Drinking | #VinePair zurl.co/PEgvj

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

We Asked 16 Sommeliers: Which Red Wine Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2026) Red wine has a reputation for being expensive, so we asked 16 sommeliers for the reds that offer the best bang for your buck.

We Asked 16 #Sommeliers: Which Red #Wine Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2026) | #VinePair zurl.co/C4rql

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

The 18 Best Malbecs for 2026 From Argentina to Long Island, Malbec boasts a diverse representation across the winemaking world. Here are 16 of the best Malbecs for 2026.

The 18 Best #Malbecs for 2026 | #VinePair zurl.co/GC7I1

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

The 16 Most Important Irish Whiskeys of the 21st Century So Far We spoke with nine experts, enthusiasts, distillers, blenders, and influencers to discover the most important Irish whiskeys of this century.

The 16 Most Important #Irish #Whiskeys of the 21st Century So Far | #VinePair zurl.co/NbIg1

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

1 month ago

We Asked 17 Sommeliers: Which White Wine Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2026) We asked 17 sommeliers to share the white wines they seek out when they’re in the mood for excellent value at a friendly price.

We Asked 17 #Sommeliers: Which White #Wine Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? | #VinePair zurl.co/MQI70

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

1 month ago

10 of Burgundy’s Most Legendary Vintages From the first vintage after Nazi occupation to dry summers that yielded amazing harvests, here are 10 of the most iconic Burgundy vintages.

So much to know! ~> 10 of #Burgundy’s Most Legendary #Vintages | #VinePair zurl.co/LiM6K

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

1 month ago

12 Essential Bottles of Bordeaux [Timeline] From its sweet-wine beginnings to the multiple implementations of classification systems, here are 12 momentous bottles of Bordeaux.

12 Essential Bottles of Bordeaux [Timeline] | #VinePair zurl.co/rVEFP

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

1 month ago

The 10 Most Important Cocktails of the 21st Century From tried-and-true mixes to riffs on the classics, here are the 10 most influential drinks of the past 25 years.

The 10 Most Important #Cocktails of the 21st Century | #VinePair zurl.co/dvtNm

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

1 month ago

6 Alternatives to Clos Rougeard, the Loire Valley's Most Coveted Cabernet Franc Clos Rougeard may be the beacon for Loire Valley Cab Franc, but winemakers in the region are producing comparable, more affordable bottles.

6 Alternatives to #ClosRougeard, the #LoireValley's Most Coveted #Cabernet Franc | #VinePair
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Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

1 month ago

The Flex Wine Bottles of 2026, According to 16 Sommeliers 16 sommeliers share the wines that they think will be the hottest among in-the-know drinkers in 2026. That is, if you can still find them.

The Flex #Wine Bottles of 2026, According to 16 Sommeliers | #VinePair zurl.co/iePeC

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

1 month ago

9 Bartenders Share Their Favorite 3-Minute Cocktails to Make at Home From Negronis to Martinis to Daiquiris, these are bartenders' favorite three-minute cocktails to make at home.

9 #Bartenders Share Their Favorite 3-Minute #Cocktails to Make at Home | #VinePair zurl.co/6pW7q

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

1 month ago

10 Producers You Should Know to Get Into Burgundy From buttoned-up classics to exciting young producers, here are 10 producers early or new Burgundy drinkers should know.

10 Producers You Should Know to Get Into #Burgundy | #VinePair zurl.co/lE9Ix

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

1 month ago

We Asked 10 Beer Pros: What's the Most Overrated Beer Style? (2026) From imperial stouts to milkshake IPAs, some brews are a bit overwrought. We asked 10 beer pros for the beer styles they find overrated.

We Asked 10 #Beer Pros: What's the Most Overrated Beer Style? (2026) | #VinePair
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Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

1 month ago

Portugal's Major Wine Regions, Mapped A better understanding of Portuguese wines begins with a primer on its wine-producing regions. Here is a map of the country's major regions.

Portugal's Major #Wine Regions, Mapped | #VinePair zurl.co/S9w8l

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

2 months ago

The Dolomites’ Signature Cocktail Is Ready for Its Olympic Moment The Bombardino is not just a regional curiosity. The Milan-Cortina Olympics will launch the unassuming Alpine drink onto a global stage.

The #Dolomites’ Signature #Cocktail Is Ready for Its #Olympic Moment | #VinePair zurl.co/4csXj

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

2 months ago

You’ve Heard of West Coast IPAs, but What Is a West Coast Pilsner? IPAs largely make up the “West Coast” beer scene, but in recent years, a new style has emerged: the West Coast pilsner.

You’ve Heard of West Coast #IPAs, but What Is a West Coast #Pilsner? | #VinePair zurl.co/c2ab9

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

2 months ago

Ask a Beer Pro: What Is a Black IPA? There's one exception to IPAs' recent boom: black IPAs. Most consumers don't know what a black IPA is, so we tapped a brewer to find out.

Ask a #Beer Pro: What Is a Black #IPA? | #VinePair zurl.co/xBUB5

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

2 months ago

We Asked 16 Wine Pros: What's Your Go-To Bargain Wine? (2026) We asked 16 wine professionals from around the nation for the bottles they're reaching for when drinking on a budget.

We Asked 16 #Wine Pros: What's Your Go-To Bargain Wine? (2026) | #VinePair zurl.co/tLBjH

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

2 months ago

Does Trade Etiquette Still Exist Among Bartenders? Seasoned bartenders have seen younger mixologists ignoring set-in-stone trade etiquette. How did the industry's workers lose their way?

Does Trade #Etiquette Still Exist Among #Bartenders? | #VinePair zurl.co/0Rskr

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

2 months ago

The U.S. Hop Industry Is on a Knife’s Edge From a massive glut to agita about privatization, the U.S.’s half-a-billion-dollar hop industry is the subject of plenty of high drama.

The #US #Hop Industry Is on a Knife’s Edge | #VinePair
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Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

2 months ago

7 Alternatives to Petrus, the World’s Most Expensive Bordeaux Petrus might be the crown jewel of Pomerol, but there are plenty of other producers from Bordeaux and beyond offering comparable expressions.

7 Alternatives to #Petrus, the World’s Most Expensive #Bordeaux | #VinePair zurl.co/bLnHh

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

2 months ago

How Pappy Van Winkle Became the Ultimate Cult Bourbon Many bourbons have rabid fan bases, but not one comes close to matching the voraciousness for Pappy Van Winkle, the ultimate cult bourbon.

How #PappyVanWinkle Became the Ultimate Cult #Bourbon | #VinePair zurl.co/dRz0U

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

2 months ago

We Asked 10 Brewers: Which Beer Do You Wish People Ordered More? (2026) We tapped into 10 breweries around the nation to figure out which style of beer brewers thought drinkers are missing out on.

We Asked 10 Brewers: Which #Beer Do You Wish People Ordered More? (2026) | #VinePair zurl.co/fmIEe

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

3 months ago

8 Producers You Should Know to Get Into Sake Sake newbies should taste through several producers to learn what they enjoy most. Here are eight essential sake producers for first-timers.

8 Producers You Should Know to Get Into #Sake | #VinePair zurl.co/bs0t7

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

3 months ago

We Asked 17 Sommeliers: Which Wine Should Disappear From Lists This Year? (2026) We asked 17 wine professionals from around the nation for the wines they think should be ditched this year. Here's what they said.

We Asked 17 Sommeliers: Which #Wine Should Disappear From Lists This Year? (2026) | #VinePair zurl.co/29AqO

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

3 months ago

What Flavors Will Dominate the Cocktail Scene in 2026? 30 Bartenders Weigh In. From spicy peppers to fermented additions, 30 bartenders around the world share what they think are the next big cocktail flavors.

What Flavors Will Dominate the #Cocktail Scene in 2026? 30 Bartenders Weigh In. | #VinePair zurl.co/jgP2W

Charlie Jeffers

@chljeffers.bsky.social

3 months ago

We Asked 13 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2026) We asked 13 bartenders from around the nation for the deep-cut cocktails they wished guests would order more often. Here's what they said.

We Asked 13 Bartenders: Which #Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2026) | #VinePair zurl.co/jprpO