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When you talk about Italian wines, there’s the ever-popular Moscato (how can anyone resist the bubbliness?), the Chianti Clasico (a mainstay of “rustic” pizza joints everywhere in America), and Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Considering where it’s from, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo gets a lot more attention than grapes from more famous locations in Italy, such as Veneto or Tuscany. That probably has something to do with its low-key home region, Abruzzo. Located to the southeast of Rome with the Apennine Mo …

Back in 1986, three friends from Boston went on a trip to Europe. They were so inspired by the rich traditions of breweries in countries such as Germany and Belgium that they decided to start a brewery that emulated the love of beer and life they saw on their travels. Harpoon Brewery has grown a lot in 30 years, and now brews beers in Boston and at a facility in Windsor, Vermont. But to New Englanders, they will always be the first craft brewery in the proud city of Boston (not to mention, hosts …

It’s March, which means one of America’s favorite holidays is here: Saint Patrick’s Day!  Somehow it’s become a tradition to drink beer dyed green, which is something the Irish themselves don’t do. But they do know how to have a good time, and it probably has something to do with the incredible ales, ciders, stouts, lagers, and even IPAs coming out of the Emerald Isle. If you want to celebrate St. Paddy’s day like a proper Irish lad or lass, why not drink what they drink in Dubl …

One of the best reasons to drink vodka is that it makes an exceptionally versatile spirit to add to cocktails. Right now at Liquor Barn you can find a huge array of world-class and affordable vodkas, from Grey Goose toKetel One to Svedka. While you can buy flavored vodkas, it’s pretty fun to try making your own DIY vodka infusions. You’d be surprised at what you can come up with. Here are eight ideas to get you started—we’d love to hear what else you think of! Smoked Bacon – Th …

Malbec is a purple grape of French origin that is now most prominently associated with Argentina, especially from the Mendoza growing region in the western part of the country, in the Andes foothills near the border with Chile.Malbec wines tend to have robust tannins and an inky dark red/purple color; while they used to be secondary wines in French blends they have come into prominence in the last 20–30 years thanks to Nicolás Catena Zapata, who planted Malbec vines at high altitude. When y …