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These Are the Winners of the 2025 Sunset International Spirits Competition

Congratulations to this year’s honorees.

July 16, 2025

July 19, 2025

Wine & Drinks

Gold Winners of the 2025 Sunset International Spirits Competition

Cheers to the honorees!

July 16, 2025

July 15, 2025

Wine & Drinks

Double Gold Winners of the 2025 Sunset International Spirits Competition

Cheers to the honorees!

July 16, 2025

July 15, 2025

Wine & Drinks

Sip with Purpose: Iron Horse Vineyards Supports Coastal Conservation

Iron Horse has a partnership with Heal the Bay.

June 26, 2025

July 3, 2025

Be Your Own Mixologist

Wine & Drinks

How to Order the Perfect Cocktail on Vacation

Top tips for selecting, serving, and sipping summery agave spirits like a pro.

May 31, 2024

Restaurants

5 Easy Ways to Order Wine at a Restaurant, According to Sommeliers

Tips worth toasting to!

March 6, 2024

March 8, 2024

Wine & Drinks

If You’re Using Regular Ice in Your Cocktails, You’re Ruining Your Drink. Here’s How to Make Perfect Ice at Home.

A drink is as only as good as its ingredients and ice is a critical piece of cocktail perfection.

September 7, 2023

September 6, 2023

Food & Drink

Love Espresso Martinis? You Need to Try This Drink That Rivals It

Bonus: It’s great served hot or cold.

August 8, 2023

August 4, 2023

Recipes

Here’s How to Make Danny Trejo’s Favorite Booze-Free Cocktails at Home

The legendary action hero, lifelong Angeleno, and man behind the Trejo’s empire of restaurants shares zero-alcohol cocktails in this excerpt from his new cookbook, Trejo’s Cantina.

April 14, 2023

Wine & Drinks

Say Salud with These Great Tequila Drinks

Our favorite tequila cocktails, from classic flavored margaritas to more modern sips.

May 5, 2023

Food & Drink

Crowd-Pleasing Cocktails Where Vodka Is the Star

Cheers to the vodka cocktail, from a fruity Moscow Mule to a film-inspired green beverage waiting to be shared.

April 27, 2022

April 29, 2022

Food & Drink

13 Recipes to Elevate Your Beloved Gin & Tonic

Use botanicals in your cocktails to bring the floral flavor of gin to life.

April 20, 2022

April 19, 2022

Stock the Bar

Wine & Drinks

Cork vs. Screw Top: What’s Better? A Wine Expert Explains

Let’s settle the debate.

August 7, 2024

August 9, 2024

Wine & Drinks

5 Wine Hacks Pros Have Been Keeping a Secret Until Now

Make the most out of that bottle of vino.

September 13, 2024

December 10, 2024

Trader Joe's Big Churn Chardonnay California

Wine & Drinks

These Are the Best Wines at Trader Joe’s, According to Sommeliers

Ever been lost in Trader Joe’s vast wine collection? These wine experts are here to help.

March 1, 2024

March 8, 2024

Food & Drink

5 Gift Ideas for the Wine Lover in Your Life

We've got gift ideas for all kinds of oenophiles, from foodies to adventurers.

October 8, 2021

February 5, 2022

Classic Pairings

Recipes

These Are the Best Wines to Pair with Summer Dishes

The Sunset Wine Club perfectly pairs standout wines with recipes from the magazine. See our favorite wine pairings here.

May 30, 2024

May 29, 2024

Food & Drink

Yes, You Should Pair Pork Rinds with Cabernet—Plus, More Wild Pairings from Top Winemakers

The high-low combo of potato chips and wine is having a moment on TikTok. Here’s how to pair them properly.

September 26, 2023

September 28, 2023

Wine & Drinks

5 Tricky Food & Wine Pairings We’ve Mastered

Go beyond the classics with dynamic food-and-wine pairings from our backyard

May 4, 2018

February 5, 2022

Food & Drink

Best Wine & Cheese Pairings

Wine and cheese is a classic combo—but which styles go with which? Find out with our handy tasting guide

September 18, 2013

February 5, 2022

All About Wine Country

Food & Drink

Wine Sales Are in Decline—Here’s How Western Wineries Are Reaching Younger Generations

Every bottle has a story—and everyone’s invited.

June 19, 2025

June 24, 2025

Travel

Here’s Why Art Is Becoming the Main Attraction for Wineries

A treat for all of the senses.

March 19, 2025

March 24, 2025

Culinary Travel

5 Wine Growing Regions Every Oenophile Should Visit

The places to steal away to for prime wine tasting experiences.

September 10, 2024

October 1, 2024

Wine & Drinks

These Are the Perfect Wine and Cheese Pairings, According to Chefs

These Under-the-Radar Wine Regions Deserve a Visit

How Long Should You Age Your Wine For? Here’s What the Pros Say

The Best Cocktails and Spirits in the West Right Now—Read Our 2025 Spirits Issue

The Latest From Sunset

These Are the Winners of the 2025 Sunset International Spirits Competition

Gold Winners of the 2025 Sunset International Spirits Competition

Double Gold Winners of the 2025 Sunset International Spirits Competition

Sip with Purpose: Iron Horse Vineyards Supports Coastal Conservation

Be Your Own Mixologist

How to Order the Perfect Cocktail on Vacation

5 Easy Ways to Order Wine at a Restaurant, According to Sommeliers

If You’re Using Regular Ice in Your Cocktails, You’re Ruining Your Drink. Here’s How to Make Perfect Ice at Home.

Love Espresso Martinis? You Need to Try This Drink That Rivals It

Here’s How to Make Danny Trejo’s Favorite Booze-Free Cocktails at Home

Say Salud with These Great Tequila Drinks

Crowd-Pleasing Cocktails Where Vodka Is the Star

13 Recipes to Elevate Your Beloved Gin & Tonic

Stock the Bar

Cork vs. Screw Top: What’s Better? A Wine Expert Explains

5 Wine Hacks Pros Have Been Keeping a Secret Until Now

These Are the Best Wines at Trader Joe’s, According to Sommeliers

5 Gift Ideas for the Wine Lover in Your Life

Classic Pairings

These Are the Best Wines to Pair with Summer Dishes

Yes, You Should Pair Pork Rinds with Cabernet—Plus, More Wild Pairings from Top Winemakers

5 Tricky Food & Wine Pairings We’ve Mastered

Best Wine & Cheese Pairings

All About Wine Country

Wine Sales Are in Decline—Here’s How Western Wineries Are Reaching Younger Generations

Here’s Why Art Is Becoming the Main Attraction for Wineries

5 Wine Growing Regions Every Oenophile Should Visit

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