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Review: 2019 Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir Goldrock Estate and Crossbarn Cabernet Sauvignon

Drinkhacker

Both are from the (current release) 2019 vintage. 2019 Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir Goldrock Estate – An intense Sonoma Coast pinot, filled with notes of graphite and minerally slate, informing a subdued core of plum and blackberry. Somewhat unexpected, but solid all around.

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L’Aperitivo Nonino is Girl Power in a Bottle

Chilled Magazine

The distillery’s 2019 release, L’Aperitivo Nonino BotanicalDrink, highlights the prowess of Nonino’s third-generation female distiller, Silvia Milocco Nonino. Though a diehard cocktail lover, Francesca Nonino left us with one dare—to find any other aperitif that tastes this good neat.

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Diageo acquires Ritual Zero Proof

Spiritz

Since its launch in Chicago, Illinois in 2019, Ritual has grown rapidly and is now the number one non-alc spirit brand in the United States. Diageo North America has acquired Ritual Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Spirits (Ritual).

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Campari Buying Courvoisier

Cheers

The acquisition stands to make Cognac the fourth major leg of Campari Group, according to the company, along with aperitifs, bourbon and tequila. Courvoisier, along with Henessy, Martell and Rémy Martin, is one of the “big four” Cognac houses. The post Campari Buying Courvoisier appeared first on Cheers.

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Drink of the Week: Casamara Club Superclasico

Imbibe Magazine

Their original lineup even caught our attention back in early 2019 when the company (aka founders Erica Johnson and Jason LaValla) first began expanding beyond the Great Lakes region. .” Their botanically laced beverages offered complex, not-too-sweet flavors perfect for when you wanted to sip something special, sans alcohol.

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The VinePair Podcast: Diageo Bets Big on NA Spirits

VinePair

The conglomerate had already owned a minority stake in the non-alc label — which includes whiskey , tequila , gin , rum , and an aperitif — though full ownership poses interesting questions. Could this be Diageo buying up any potential competition to Seedlip, a brand that’s been in the portfolio since 2019?

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Review: Doladira Aperitivo

Drinkhacker

Doladira’s creator, Meredith Erickson, first teased an early version of the product as a Rhubarb Elixir in her 2019 cookbook, Alpine Cooking , but its popularity with readers inspired her to refine it and bring it to the masses. In fact, Doladira reportedly has a whopping 60% less sugar content than the leading aperitifs.