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There are many different ways that one can enter the drinks industry. From winemakers to bartenders to barbacks, there are plenty of things to do. One of the coolest industry professions though? Falconer.

There are tons upon tons of unpicked produce in and near cities. These community cider programs are working to pick that fruit and they do it for a good cause.

Looking to get involved in the wine harvest this year? Here are three ways you can get your hands dirty (or at least see others doing so).

First, there were bottles. Then, came the (sometimes) dreaded box wine. Now, producers are taking the game to the next level with canned wines.

Ever thought about the labor that goes into making a bottle of wine? What about the stresses that labor puts on workers? If you haven't, you should.

One of the banner chain restaurants of the mid-1990s, the Rainforest Cafe has endured and you can still go. Here's what to expect.

White wines and rosés shouldn't have all of the fun. Here are five types of red wines that you should chill.

Ever thought about what keeps your wine (or beer) safe from spoilage? No? Well, it's time to learn a little bit more about cork.

It has taken almost two decades, but it seems Merlot has recovered from the damage done to it by the movie Sideways. Here are some of the best to try today.

L.A. has a bustling beer scene. Here's what you need to know and where to visit the next time you want a pint in the City of Angels.

As a brewer or winemaker, you can't always drink your own product. We sat down with five drink-makers' producers to find out what they drink when they're not drinking their own stuff.

Ever wonder what makes a hard-to-find beer so hard to find? We talked to someone about one of those beers, Russian River Brewing's Pliny the Elder, to find out.

Managing wine and managing bands aren't all that different when you think about it. Just ask Jay Boberg, because he's done both.

If you've seen the word 'sulfites' on your bottle of wine and you have no clue what that means, you're in the right place.

The Pacific Northwest is a place rich in beer, wine, and spirits. Now, even the barrels are being made there.

Natural wine is hard to define but well worth exploring especially after some insider wisdom from someone inside the winemaking industry.

Elevate your food culture status with these five free apps that go well beyond meal delivery and new recipes (although the latter are included).