From Finger Lakes Rieslings to Long Island Merlot, the grapes in New York State reflect the region’s challenging growing conditions.

French, but with a German twist, the beautiful region is home to fiercely independent vintners who craft precise, age-worthy wines.

Dung beetles create healthier soils and ultimately, better wines, say the producers who are coaxing these creatures into their vineyards.

Fizzy, lightly boozy and highly drinkable, the spritz and spritzer are classic warm-weather drinks for a reason.

While rums made from fresh cane juice or molasses remain bar staples, a growing range of brown sugar-based versions offers exciting new options to pour.

A well-made vessel enhances what you drink, from how it looks to how it performs. Get to know common glassware materials like crystal, borosilicate and more.

In a state without preconceived notions of what one should or could grow, unpretentiousness and a renegade spirit have proven useful qualities.