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Selecting the Best in Alcobev, Hospitality & Travel Retail

Spiritz

The categories they were tasked with adjudicating ranged from individual excellence to corporate leadership, product debuts, and standout performances in the hospitality, travel retail and alcoholic beverage industries. Judging in each category demanded a deep understanding of industry trends, consumer preferences, and operational excellence.

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2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Imbibe Magazine

. $32 The Bartender’s Pantry: A Beverage Handbook for the Universal Bar The newest tome from bar industry vet Jim Meehan, co-authored by Emma Janzen with illustrations by Bart Sasso, delves into the essential non-alcoholic components that make cocktails shine. Perfect for starring in any coffee-centric cocktail.

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BevX 2023: Why The CIA is Best in Class

Cheers

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

VinePair

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

VinePair

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

VinePair

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

VinePair

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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