Wine, Beer & Cocktails

The country has a long history — more than a century — of making nonalcoholic wines. It’s no wonder they’re good.

A new creative energy is invigorating this laid-back northern Michigan city, loved for its cherry festival, unspoiled lake vistas and access to epic dunes.

These bottles, reflecting thousands of years of winemaking history and a fresh wave of energy, are now arriving in the U.S.

This slow-paced Spanish island offers a quieter and wilder retreat than its more touristy neighbors.

Beaujolais, and its prices, are not what they used to be. Instead of bemoaning what has been lost, the wines today ought to be celebrated.

The beauty and hospitality of this Hawaiian island, still recovering from last year’s wildfires, remain as vibrant as ever.

As corporate diversity efforts fade out, Channing Frye and his Chosen Family Wines have taken an unpretentious grass roots approach, bringing wine to communities of color.

In an effort to reach an increasingly diverse customer base, brewers are turning over some of their equipment to producing wine.

Shedding its conservative reputation, the Bavarian capital is finding unusual ways to balance tradition and innovation.

Mocktail trails, olive oil tours and elevated dining experiences are among the many ways the renowned wine-producing areas of Sonoma, Mendoza and Tuscany are appealing to sober or sober-curious travelers.

Get ready for summer with homemade hard lemonade and the Sgroppino, an icy Italian favorite.

In bars from Hong Kong to Vancouver, the medicinal tang of bitter melon is making its way onto drinks menus.

Bar-hop in an old quarter, explore a street splashed with murals and fly kites on the lawn of a fortress in this Caribbean capital.

Great wine lists abound in this fascinating city. Here are eight places with distinctive lists that stand out.

There’s more to Austrian wines than grüner veltliner. Its reds range from juicy and refreshing to satisfyingly complex.

Explore ancient caves, catch a concert in a former textile mill, feast on mangoes and go on a poetry crawl in this fast-changing Indian city.

The century-old club, in Helena, had a celebrated Black bartender and a membership of Montana’s biggest movers and shakers.

The spectacular South African city is shedding its Eurocentric identity and emerging as a culturally rich African hub.

Something about the crackle of the crust, the snap of the bubbles and the salt and spice of the chicken makes for an extraordinary combination.

Kayak through mangroves, take a Black history trolley tour and spot dolphins from a white-sand beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

For the adventurous traveler, the Paraguayan capital’s off-the-radar quality is its strongest asset.

Admire the skyline from a kayak, treat yourself to barbecue and start each morning with a breakfast taco in the colorful capital of Texas.

Rich in culture and history, the city is an antidote to the wall-to-wall all-inclusive resorts of the Yucatán coast.

Hit the city’s trails and dining patios in late winter, when the temperature is pleasant and wildflowers are in bloom.

Discover a haven of Islamic architecture, cool contemporary design and some of North Africa’s best restaurants and nightlife.

For occasions like a day that spotlights sweets, a special bottle of sweet wine might be the perfect ending.

With the Alps as a background, Turin, Italy’s fourth-largest city, is elegant, photogenic and rich with history.

Many breweries, bars and supermarkets that once offered a dizzying array of new beers are now paring back to a chosen few.

Scuba dive through an underwater art gallery, grind your own chocolate and chill at a beach barbecue in this often-overlooked Caribbean island nation.

It used to be rare, but around the wine world, and with a particular concentration in Chianti Classico, daughters are taking on leadership roles.

Envision the quintessential Rocky Mountain ski town and you may picture Breckenridge.

Ride a fondue tram, explore art galleries in a converted brewery and toboggan down a mountain in Switzerland’s largest city.

Experience the incense-filled neighborhoods, thought-provoking art and hilltop views of this glittering, international metropolis at a moment of deep political transformation.

Meet history at every turn in this southern Spanish city with Roman ruins, spectacular Moorish architecture and a Jewish quarter with picturesque alleys.

A Croatian immigrant’s California chardonnay was judged the top one in a famous Paris tasting. He later established his own acclaimed winery in Napa Valley.

Unwind, stargaze and explore a dreamlike landscape in California’s high desert.

Plans are afoot for Ajabu, which will draw bartenders from around the world to focus on Africa’s contributions.

The best bottles are not the ones that meet certain technical standards. They tell unforgettable stories and create enduring images.

The Austrian capital beckons as a wintry escape with ice skating paths, cozy coffeehouses and a Christmas market in a palace.

With machine learning, scientists are trying to chemically define the murky concept of terroir. The models might be useful for detecting wine fraud.

For many in the islands, it’s not the Christmas season without cremas, coquito and other milky rum-based drinks.

From Australia to Burgundy and Britain, navigating what’s real and what’s not, what’s new and what’s delicious.

Visitors willing to explore the alleyways of this arts- and food-loving city will find gems at every turn.

The author of “The Jemima Code” has distilled 200 years of African American drinking know-how into her new “Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs and Juice.”

Make mole, learn printmaking and dance in the streets in this city alive with tradition and creative vigor.

How many bottles to buy and more holiday advice from our wine critic.

These lively, versatile bottles are perfect for a crowd. Don’t worry about pairing, these will go with anything.

Explore Cajun Country, a region where French, Creole, Native American and African traditions come together in a cultural gumbo.

Distilleries are popping up across the country as Chileans use the versatile spirit to showcase their country’s unique botanicals.

These alcohol-free wines will help everyone give thanks this Thanksgiving.