Cheers

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Natalie Tapken is the lead sommelier and beverage director at Bluepoint Hospitality Group in Easton, MD. I then worked at a steakhouse in high school where I always loved winning the wine contest for highest weekend sales. where I fully immersed myself into the world of wines. How did you get into the beverage alcohol business?

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

When the team behind Oxalis , a Michelin-starred restaurant in Brooklyn, opened Clinton Hill wine bar Place des Fêtes in 2022, beverage director Piper Kristensen knew exactly what he didn’t want to do: re-create the same-old, same-old bistronomy-style French-heavy list. Spanish wine—even great Spanish wine—isn’t new to stateside customers.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Napa Valley is perhaps the most famous and well-publicized wine region in the United States. Despite its relatively compact size, the region produces almost 50 million cases of wine every year, about a quarter of California’s total wine production. The most underrated Napa wines, according to sommeliers: Corison J.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

In June 2021, she founded Denise Soto With Flair LLC and launched La Chingona Miks, a line of drink mixers. Additionally, the restaurant offers a collection of agave-based spirits, craft beer, and a portfolio of Latin American wines curated by Jean Banchet Award-nominated sommelier Richie Ribando (Smyth, The Loyalist, Next).

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Cheers

DECEMBER 4, 2024

At Alora restaurant in San Francisco, executive chef Nicholas Peters , inspired by his Italian heritage, and beverage director and sommelier Sergio Blandon showcase seafood as the star of the holiday menu, paired with wines that complement the fare. Here are some of their dish suggestions and wine pairing tips.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Before adjourning for the holiday recess, we were invited to a tasting session curated by Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein. The wines selected were carefully chosen, taking into consideration such factors as altitude, grape selection, sustainability initiatives, and regional popularity. Thoughts on all wines tasted follow.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 15, 2025

ADVERTISEMENT Having wine delivered to your home may once have seemed like an impossible luxury, but the world has changed. Nationwide wine delivery services are affordable, convenient and suited to any taste. However, you may have questions if youre new to ordering wine remotely. Where can I order wine for nationwide delivery?

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VinePair

JULY 18, 2024

Picture this: a region boasting a population of over 92 million, an expanding middle class, and soaring wine purchases. Where can we find this rosé-hued economic region amidst the global effects of climate change , uprooting of vineyards, and declining wine sales? ’s annual wine market is now almost $80 million.

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Cheers

MAY 8, 2024

With a few notable exceptions, most spirit and wine categories were down in sales compared to 2022. In total, 58 spirits , 26 wines and 16 RTDs qualified as Growth Brands this year, based on 2023 calendar year sales. Overall wine decreased 3.4% That’s not to say there are no bright spots and growth areas in the wine industry.

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VinePair

JANUARY 19, 2024

But what of wine? Making a good non-alcoholic wine was never going to be easy. That, and there’s a one-two punch of complexity and mouthfeel in good wine that’s very hard to hang onto after you remove the alcohol. But craft beer didn’t pull off the miracle overnight and we probably shouldn’t expect the same from wine.

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Rose Tavern in Canandaigua, NY recently hosted a seasonal wine pairing dinner event with the Hermann J. During the evening the head chef came out to describe the preparation and story of each course, then Fred and Thera would describe the wine and the intention behind the pairing. Wiemer vineyard.

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VinePair

JANUARY 15, 2024

In the ever-changing world of wine, each vintage brings a new opportunity for eager winemakers to make their mark on the industry. This list showcases the producers of some of the most exciting and thought-provoking wines that recently hit the market, or will in the coming months, with a focus on emerging regions.

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VinePair

MARCH 8, 2024

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.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Cristina Gonzales of Gonzales Wine Company fell in love with wine while studying abroad in South America. where her parents had settled, she sought out various jobs in the wine industry. Indeed, according to The Roots Fund 2021 Annual Report , less than 5 percent of the wine industry “is people of color in ownership in wine.”

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VinePair

AUGUST 1, 2024

Many wine drinkers avoid the grape due to its reputation as “sweet,” while sommeliers and wine professionals sing its praises as a complex, age-worthy, high-acid wine. The sunshine in this region comes through in this ripe and expressive wine. That’s kind of like Riesling.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 11, 2023

It featues more than 20 events and experiences, including not one but two grand tastings, wine-pairing dinners, tasting seminars and an Opening Night Party with a special musical guest. These wines featured at this event are rarely found outside of the cellar doors. 29 – March 2. A opening night Welcome Toast is new for 2024.

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

The results of the 2024 London Wine Competition are out. The 7th edition of the International London Wine Competition was held on March 18-19, 2024 in London. CAT AMONGST THE PIGEONS FAT CAT TAWNY from Australia was awarded wine of the year. 2024 London Wine Competition judges panel picture of one team. “I

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Dry Atlas

JUNE 5, 2024

By Charlie Friedmann, Co-Founder and President of Proxies “Not wine. This simple phrase is our most-used slogan at Proxies, the brand I co-founded in 2021. But if Proxies aren’t wine, does that mean they’re not non-alcoholic wine either? What is non-alcoholic wine? What is non-alcoholic wine?

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Indulge in Global Delicacies across Hundreds of Restaurants and Bars during Taste Around Town HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The annual Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival is making a grand return to Central Harbourfront from October 23 to 27, 2024.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

While restaurants historically featured limited selections of beer or soju, the beverage directors at today’s forward-thinking establishments have pushed the boundaries of what Korean drinks programs can look like, with many curating extensive, award-winning wine lists and pairing menus.

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Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Punch Punch is a James Beard Award-winning online magazine that writes about wine, spirits, beer, and cocktails. In 2021, Punch was acquired by Vox Media , the publisher of food website Eater. brewers, bartenders, distillers, authors, sommeliers, etc). Among all the websites out there teaching wine, Wine Folly is my favorite.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2023

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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VinePair

JANUARY 25, 2024

Beloved for producing alluring, terroir-based Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, historic Burgundy has bewitched the beverage world for centuries. That said, we’re here to tell you it is possible to find Burgundy wines that are both excellent and affordable. Jenna Isaacs, sommelier, Rustic Canyon , Santa Monica, Calif.

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Dry Atlas

MAY 15, 2024

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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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Familia Torres’ Mas de la Rosa 2020 and Forcada 2021 have been recognised for their exceptional quality, earning a place in The World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection 2025 (WBSS). This exclusive list highlights outstanding wines chosen by some of the world’s most influential sommeliers.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

On the other hand, some signals can indicate good times ahead, whether that be a friendly server, complimentary bread service, or a stellar wine list. But what makes for a standout wine program? Curious which regions or winemakers sommeliers look for? Their wines are brisk, challenging, and hard to get a hold of.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

Were quite a young wine region, says Sheralee Davies, the CEO of Wine Tasmania. The first two vineyards of the modern Tassie wine industry were planted in the 1950s. The cool climate helps create the sort of crisp, lower-ABV wines that headline trend-setting bars and restaurants worldwide. saratogawine.com , $92.98

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2025

In the world of wine, grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon , Pinot Noir , and Chardonnay tend to take up a lot of the conversation. But their popularity often means that some pretty spectacular wines made from less common grapes in unsuspecting regions get overlooked. It is a complete wine, and pairs well with a myriad of foods.”

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VinePair

MARCH 5, 2025

A new cult wine has grabbed the attention of American wine buyers and enthusiasts. This might sound like the hype that typically surrounds a top producer in Burgundy but the wine in question actually hails from Hokkaido, Japan. A Natural Connection Japanese wine can be broadly categorized into two styles.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

24 Imbibe Gift Subscription Give the gift of great drinks with a subscription to Imbibe —perfect for the home bartender, beer lover, wine connoisseur, or general beverage enthusiast! $25 45 Italian Wine Puzzle Learn, and sip, your way through the Italian countryside while assembling this 1,000-piece puzzle from Water and Wines.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

New York City is one of the best places in the world to drink wine. From fine-dining institutions and classic red-sauce joints to the bounty of natural wine bars across Brooklyn, there’s no shortage of spots to indulge in a glass or a bottle (or two). This list by no means covers every great place to drink wine in the city.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2024

They are walking through perhaps the most unusual wine facility in the world, and certainly one of the least conventional prizes in war: Artwinery in Bakhmut. Stalin responded by ordering the establishment of a facility for sparkling wine production using the methode champenoise in a spent gypsum mine 236 feet underground in Bakhmut.

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 18, 2025

After a year of perfecting his recipes and touring some of the biggest UK events in the Heard food truck, Jordan brings his concept to a new pop-up restaurant in Borough, where his smash burgers and signature beef salt fries are paired with low-intervention wines and craft beers from a local independent brewery.

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Cocktail Whisperer

DECEMBER 28, 2024

You are evidently extremely talented in fine wine and how do you use this knowledge in what you are doing now. Yes, I learned about terpenes in wine! I defiantly analyze cannabis and cannabis products like wine and smell is everything! I suppose a lot of what I learned as a Sommelier helps me in the Cannabis industry.

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The Informed Drinker

MARCH 10, 2021

Source: Virginia Wine, [link] Last night the Virginia Governor’s Cup was awarded to Barboursville Vineyards for their 2015 Paxxito dessert wine, which is made from hand-picked grapes that are air-dried for up to 120 days before being crushed and pressed. Wines receiving a score of 90 and above are awarded a gold medal.

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