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BevX 2023: Why The CIA is Best in Class

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He’s also seeing an interest in demi or half-portions of drinks, which enables guests to have more flavor experiences without consuming too much alcohol or sugar. The CIA’s beers are sold in all of its restaurants and distributed by CBG from Westchester County up to Lake Placid, NY. 5-Day program every winter.

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We Asked 20 Sommeliers: What Pinot Noir Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

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A darling among sommeliers, Pinot Noir’s prominent acidity and gentle tannins make it a versatile and food-friendly wine. With holiday feasts on the horizon, we asked sommeliers for their picks when it comes to high–quality, affordable Pinot Noir. Emily Johnston, sommelier, The Dutchess , Ojai, Calif. “I

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Meet The Beverage Directors Behind NYC’s New Wave of Korean Fine-Dining Restaurants

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Some in the movement are using the spotlight to highlight Korea’s traditional drinks and drinking culture, incorporating unique Korean “sool” (alcoholic beverages) into their programs and emulating the atmosphere of Korea’s “pocha” or pubs. It also offered a saline finish that added an extra accent to the experience.

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I Tested Over 40 Booze-Free Sparkling Wines. Here’s What I Thought.

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By Isabel van Zuilen, Founder of Sobertopia Since I love bubbles, here’s an overview of over 40 non-alcoholic sparkling wines I’ve tried and tested myself, including my reviews, my bubbly rating, and where you can get them! Why only bubbles… My favorite drink while still drinking alcohol was sparkling wine, preferably pink Champagne.

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Why Somms Love Textural Whites From Spain and Portugal — and 8 to Try

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As red wine skews toward lighter-bodied, low-alcohol, chillable expressions , there’s an opposite movement gaining steam in the world of white wine. Instead of leaning lighter, sommeliers are embracing more textured and full-bodied whites — particularly those from the Iberian peninsula. Rodriguez ‘A Teixa’ 2019 Luis A.

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The Mount Rushmore of California Wine, According to 8 Wine Experts

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Clara Klein Lead sommelier, Sunday Vinyl @clarantula Dalla Valle “Maya” Red, Oakville, Napa Valley: The “Maya” wine from Dalla Valle is a significant emblem of California wine culture, representing innovation, legacy, and the pioneering spirit that has helped shape Napa Valley’s reputation on the global stage.

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