Advanced Mixology

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Wine is an excellent base for cocktails. However, if you want to up the ante, use high-end wines to make your seasonal beverages extra special. Marketview Liquor should be your first stop for some of the most sought-after rare wines on the market at affordable prices. Mike and his staff have never looked back.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2024

A person-by-person palate shift helps Alma’s cultivate a customer base crossing over from sour ales or natural wines. It was pigeonholed as a drink for kids,” says Alex Doman, the co-founder and CEO of AVEC Drinks , which makes an alcohol-free cider flavored with cardamom. They’re beverage-alcohol drinkers.”

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 9, 2024

The American Distilled Spirits Alliance (ADSA), the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and the Wine Institute (WI) sent a letter today to Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves urging his veto of another increase in the state bailment fee on alcohol. Prior to 2022, there was no such tax.

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Cheers

MARCH 22, 2024

We asked the our national wine panel to taste and rate Old World wines from this past year. As always, these selections include brief tasting notes, a rating and the wine’s retail price (which can vary from store to store and market to market). Four Stars (91-86): A very good wine and an excellent value.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

It says something when a well-known TV series about Italian food, in an episode about Puglia, ignores the wines of the region in the heel of the boot of southern Italy. But the wines? I guess the show’s host (a well-known actor) and producers must have figured that Puglia is still a backwater region when it comes to wine.

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VinePair

MAY 22, 2024

While Portugal is most famous for its Port , the fortified wine only begins to tell the story of Portuguese wine, with new interest in the country’s countless non-fortified offerings, both red and white. Still, beyond Port, wines from Portugal remain a footnote on most restaurant wine lists.

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VinePair

JUNE 12, 2024

Summer is fast approaching, which means coolers around the country will soon be filled with rosés and crisp white wines to fend off the season’s inevitable heat. But this year, some wine-lovers will swap out the typical bottles of Sauvignon Blanc and Chablis for… red wine? So what makes a red wine chillable?

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2024

As the alcohol-free category continues to expand with new zero-proof offerings , more spirit-free bottle shops and sober bars are opening across the country And the growth shows no signs of slowing. Gonzalez is the founder of Los Angeles’ The New Bar spirit-free bottle shop , which opened in July of 2022. But no alcohol.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Northern Rhône Valley has some of the most breathtaking vineyards in the world — and some of the most stunning wines. The Northern Rhône has a more continental climate, not as warm as that of the south, and the wines, especially the reds, can be a bit lighter (though not “light”), lower in alcohol, and offer more acidity.

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VinePair

JANUARY 10, 2024

It’s a new year and we’re eager to dive into the world of red wine — trying new bottles and revisiting some old favorites from the last year of tastings. Here at VinePair we try mountains of red wine every year and encounter so many different styles from juicy and chillable Gamay to tannic and earthy Bordeaux blends. It’s incredible.

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VinePair

AUGUST 7, 2024

Like the white wines of Greece, the red wines are underappreciated and perhaps even more obscure. Outstanding quality with amazing value,” Kamal Kouiri, wine director and a managing partner in Molyvos , a leading Greek restaurant in New York, says of Greek wines in general. So, what unifies the red wines of Greece?

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

The region is best known for Zinfandel, but the wine makers at Avivo note that it has a climate similar to what we find in the Mediterranean and choose to cultivate grapes that are typically grown in Italy. I recommend giving the wine some air before trying it or maybe even using a decanter. B+ / $24 2022 Avivo White – 100% Vermentino.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 25, 2024

Rias Baixas is ground zero for the grape, and today we look at the wine from three different angles, specifically three different subregions within Rias Baixas: O Rosal, Soutomaior, and Val do Salnés. Let’s see what these wines can do. Ready to get nerdy on Spanish albarino? Exemplary. Tops in this tasting, by a smidge.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

On a bustling evening at New York’s Contento , a restaurant celebrated for its globe-trotting fare and wine program, head sommelier Abe Zarate faces a challenge from diners eager to try a wine similar to the light, fruity profiles of Pinot Noir or Beaujolais. “I This is a Mexican wine made from the Misión grape.”

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

One would assume that the countries that drink the most wine in the world would remain pretty enthusiastic about the beverage, but this year, that doesn’t seem to be the case. Wine Industry Report , sharing current data on wine trends, including a list of the top 10 countries that consume the most wine. is the No.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Carriers include Total Wine and ReserveBar. Upon its original release in 2022 , Skrewball co-founders Steven and Brittany Yeng said: “Eggnog is the top holiday cocktail in more than half of the United States – and for many, their holiday spread isn’t even complete without the spirit. You can find your nearest retailer here.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 9, 2024

If you’re looking for great wine values, there may be no better place on Earth than the Rhône Valley. It offers an almost endless array of notable wines — red, white, and rosé — in the under-$25 range. For less than $20, you can get a very very good bottle of wine,” says Nicolas Benivay, who manages sales at Domaine Pélaquié in Laudun.

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Cheers

JANUARY 26, 2024

Why does the wine category struggle with Millennials and Gen Z? The wine industry had been on an upward trajectory since 1997, averaging growth levels over 2% through 2018, according to data from The Beverage Information Group , the data partner of Cheers magazine. But the rate of growth has decelerated since 2004.

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VinePair

MAY 16, 2024

Anyone keeping up with the wine world is probably familiar with the consistent drum of negative data and hyperbolic headlines suggesting the industry is on death’s door. The report sounded alarm bells for many in the business, driving home that consumer demand for wine is dwindling in favor of RTDs, spirits, and cannabis.

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VinePair

JUNE 26, 2024

Understanding wine is often about comparisons: If you’re not familiar with a certain variety, what does it remind you of? The issue is tannins, the chewy, often “dusty” remnants of the grapes that coat the mouth, give red wines structure, and make them worthy of aging. Those young California Cabs are quite tannic. Plenty of time.

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VinePair

MARCH 7, 2024

In only two years, the Blue Cloud Distribution team stood up a malt alcohol distribution network across 18 states,” a Pepsi executive told Brewbound in a statement. “We In July 2022, BBC’s then-chief executive blamed the “slower-than-expected regulatory process” Pepsi’s distribution arm was then facing for Hard MTN Dew’s stilted rollout.

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VinePair

JULY 24, 2024

But although Greek wines were little more than a footnote for much of the 20th century — largely defined by an era of cheap, overly resinated Retsinas — Greece may be enjoying a golden age of wine, thanks to modern techniques, vastly improved production, and an emphasis on artisanal winemaking. And that only scratches the surface.

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VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2024

In recent years, the non-alcoholic (NA) space has exploded in breadth and depth. Overall, we determined that the bitter profile of aperitifs lends itself best to an NA format, as it’s seemingly easier to mimic without alcohol. Now that you’re up to speed, here are the 24 best non-alcoholic drinks brands for 2023. Since then, St.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 31, 2024

When its time to ring in the new year, most drinkers will probably raise a glass of Champagne , Prosecco , or some other sparkling wine. The combination of two distinct flavor profiles might confuse some drinkers, as could its Champagne-like alcohol level of 11.5 To clarify, Gde is not a brut IPA. Its really sticky.

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VinePair

AUGUST 13, 2024

One of the joys of summertime is finding the perfect wine to pair with the season’s variety of outdoor activities. Seeking guidance and inspiration from the experts, we asked sommeliers for the go-to wines they turn to when the heat is on. Evelyn Goreshnik, wine director, Last Word Hospitality , L.A.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The hottest new wine of 2023 turned up the heat on the wine industry: Stella Rosa Pineapple & Chili, the first of three new additions to the company’s Spicy Series. The low-alcohol (5 percent ABV) wine blends Moscato d’Asti grapes with tropical fruit natural flavors and a distillate of Calabrian chilis.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This year was a rollercoaster for the wine industry. Natural disasters obliterated vineyards, large companies experienced major turnover, and scammers perpetuated distrust in wine retailers. The heavy investment in wineries this year signals that the industry’s major players aren’t losing faith in wine.

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Cheers

MAY 8, 2024

Coming off three straight years of rapid growth during and after the pandemic, sales in the beverage alcohol industry cooled significantly in 2023. With a few notable exceptions, most spirit and wine categories were down in sales compared to 2022. Overall wine decreased 3.4% in 2023 to 336.6

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VinePair

JULY 3, 2024

Push that macro-lager aside, it’s time to make room in the cooler for canned wines. Though beer, hard seltzer, and cocktails traditionally rule the canned drinks space, there’s a rising number of exceptional wines hitting shelves in this format. Similar to boxed wines , canned wines haven’t always had the best reputation.

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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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VinePair

JULY 25, 2024

The much-anticipated summer Olympics are kicking off in Paris this week and, given the host city, there’s almost as much discourse around the event’s food and wine as the games themselves. So how can you replicate what’s arguably one of the world’s best wine-drinking destinations at home? That shouldn’t come as much of a surprise.

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VinePair

APRIL 17, 2024

Now, despite its fickleness , it’s planted across the globe and is one of the most common wines seen in shops and on by-the-glass lists. After tasting hundreds of wines from all over the world, it’s clear to us that some regions have Pinot’s balance on lock. But in such a crowded market, how can consumers find the best Pinot Noirs?

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VinePair

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits division of luxury powerhouse LVMH, has made its first move into the non-alcoholic beverage space. The acquisition — a minority stake of about 30 percent — aligns the wine company with fellow Moët-Hennesy brands including Dom Pérignon , Krug , and Veuve Clicquot.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Another day, another non-alcoholic (NA) brand acquisition. This time it’s LVMH, and it just bought a 30 percent stake in a rather expensive line of NA French sparkling wines that include a “2022 vintage cuvée” that retails for $119 a bottle. Are these wines just for people who want to performatively be sober?

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

In 2022, Exo opened a second location in an 1885 adobe home in the historically recognized Barrio Viejo neighborhood and added Crisol Bar , a mezcal-focused bar and educational space, with guided tastings every Thursday. “The chiltepin cold brew was recommended to me, and now I pass down the good word to everyone else,” says Sierra.

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Cheers

MAY 20, 2024

Quintessential, a family-owned and -operated import, marketing and sales company known for its wine portfolio, has entered into the craft spirits world with Le Gin 13. It offers something special to both wine and spirits consumers alike with its perfect blend of tradition and innovation.”

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VinePair

MARCH 20, 2024

Even with all these different expressions, Sauvignon Blanc manages to be relatively predictable — which is probably why so many people tend to gravitate toward it — as the wine often reflects the place it comes from. With all of these options, there’s definitely a Sauvignon Blanc for every type of wine lover out there.

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