Sarah Chappell
Sarah is a writer and winemonger living in Brooklyn, NY. She holds the Intermediate and Advanced Certificates with Distinction from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust, and is currently pursuing the Diploma. You can find her drinking syrah, talking to her goldfish and reading books about dragons.
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June 27, 2011
French wine consumption has plummeted over the past two generations from seven billion bottles a year to three billion, or just one bottle per French adult per week. According to a study by ESC...
June 27, 2011
Lassis are a yogurt-based drink from the Punjab region of India. These four luscious lassis resemble smoothies and are fun for breakfast or dessert. Mango Lassi A traditional sweet treat. Use fresh...
June 26, 2011
At the recent Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, bartender Jim Meehan of Manhattan's PDT got together with Food & Wine's Kate Krader to discuss the top cocktail trends of 2011. Some of...
June 26, 2011
Tiki cocktails are having a comeback and summer is a great time to try them out. These four classic tiki cocktails focus on rum and have many overlapping ingredients, making it easy to throw a tiki-...
June 25, 2011
The first seasonal tomatoes are showing up and I am eager to celebrate. While I do love them fresh-sliced with a bit of mozzarella, sometimes a more substantial craving deserves a fried green tomato...
June 25, 2011
New Hampshire drinks the most beer per capita in the country with an average of 32.7 gallons of beer sold per legal drinker in 2010, according to the Beer Institute. With the average country-wide at...
June 25, 2011
It only takes one alcoholic drink to boost the risk of a car crash according to a new study published in the journal Addiction. The University of California San Diego study used data from the ...
June 24, 2011
Now that you know all the hard work that goes into making wine corks, put the ones lying around your house to good use. Danny Seo has some great ideas for upcycling corks on his blog Daily Danny,...
June 24, 2011
The 3rd annual St. Paul Summer Beer Fest is tomorrow, June 25th. Over 70 breweries will descend on the city for four hours of drinks and fun. Craft beer lovers will be able to sample an...
June 23, 2011
Beer, wine, and cocktails all popped up in the media this week with new - and newly discovered - trends, the best wine blogs, and gnomes. Check out our favorite articles to stay up to date on drinks...
June 23, 2011
Fresh fruit and bubbles make for a refreshing summery spritzer. While sparkling wine is perfect for adults, these recipes can easily be made into a non-alcoholic treat for the whole family by using...
June 23, 2011
Many summer drinks like cocktails, lemonade, and even water necessitate a straw, but plastic ones can leave an odd taste in the mouth and end up in the landfill. As an alternative, try Glass...
June 22, 2011
Light and tart lemonade is a summer staple, but let's raise the stakes with an adults-only version. Lemon juice and simple syrup come together to make an easy base for a cocktail. I like gin for...
June 22, 2011
Last night at the San Diego Padre/Boston Red Sox game a Padre foul ball landed in a fan's beer. Watch the video above to see him gamely drink the beer with the ball still in the glass as his...
June 22, 2011
We've taken a look at different wine closures before, but haven't really gotten into the nitty gritty of how cork is made. Lucky for us, scientist and wine write Jamie Goode has done the hard...
June 21, 2011
New York City's Summer of Riesling launches nationwide today. The Summer of Riesling was founded in 2008 at Terroir Wine Bar in Manhattan's East Village, expanded across the city, and is...
June 21, 2011
With local markets and grocery stores starting to burst with fresh produce, now is the time to think about preserving some of these seasonal goodies before it's too late. Preserving fruit in...
June 21, 2011
James May at the BBC investigates the science of hangovers in this charming video. With Monty Python-esq graphics and retro-style video clips, May points out that on average we each drink a gallon...
June 21, 2011
A new dispensing system fills pints of beer from the bottom up. The Bottoms Up Dispenser from GrinOn Industries is practically hands-free and reduces excess foam from developing at the top...
June 20, 2011
Ever wonder what the best wines for grilled burgers are? Over at Serious Eats: Drinks I have shared some grilled burger and wine pairings tips. Grilled burgers have tons of extra flavor from the...
June 20, 2011
Starting June 26th, Atlantic City will be hosting the World Beer Pong Championship! Didn't know that your time practicing in college instead of attending class would come in handy? There is still...
June 20, 2011
Blind tasting is one of the most difficult activities in which wine professionals engage, but it can be a fun way to test your wine knowledge. Canadian online wine community WineAlign has gathered...
June 19, 2011
The Kilchoman distillery has released the first 100% Islay whisky. The whisky was made from barley grown in Islay, and all aspects of the production from malting to distillation occurred on the...
June 19, 2011
Why recycle beer empties when you can upcycle them into something fun and useful? That seems to be the thought process of San Diego artist Rich Morrison and surfboard maker Gary Seagraves, who ...
June 18, 2011
Royal Salute has created the world's most expensive whisky. At $200,000 a bottle with only 21 bottles produced, the Tribute to Honour is truly a collector's item. The whisky was created to...
