Mixology
April 2026
Apr 6, 2026Multigenerational Varvaglione Redefines Puglian Wine
Puglia is often called the heel of Italy’s boot, but it’s the southern peninsula of Salento that completes the shape. This flat, slender peninsula-within-a-peninsula is flanked by the Adriatic Sea to the east and the Ionian Sea to the south. Warm and eternally sun-drenched yet tempered by cooling maritime breezes, this geographical heel cap boasts ideal conditions for winemaking. Long hang times allow slowly ripening grapes to glean complexity, while mineral-rich clay and limestone soils boost structure, and huge diurnal temperature swings help them retain freshness and acidity.
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February 2026
Feb 19, 2026Dive into Elevated Cocktails, Hidden Bars and Smart Sipping at Sea
Blended, boozy concoctions definitely hit differently when you’re sunbathing on the pool deck. But sometimes you might want more from your onboard beverage experience than an umbrella-garnished frozen daiquiri. Here are five tips to help you find a better-made drink, wherever you’re sailing: