Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

La Ruina Built out in the historic (and long neglected) Robitzsch Brothers Building in San Antonio’s eastside, this cocktail spot from local bar veterans opened in the fall of 2022 and leans into its namesake vibes reminiscent of places like Old Havana and Colón, Panama. a new project from sommelier-turned-vigneron Rajat Parr.

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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. One huge benefit: the price.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Few red wines carry the cachet of Cabernet Sauvignon. The varietal’s textural intensity and richness make it an ideal food-pairing wine. Given these qualities, it’s no surprise that Cab represents some of the world’s most legendary — and most expensive — red wines on the primary market and the collector circuit.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

Certified Bourbon Steward, BarSmarts, CRT Certified in Tequila, Level 3 WSET sommelier. De’Qustay Johnson Expertise: Whiskey, Vodka, Tequila, Rum, Wine. CRT certified as well as WSET Level 2 certified in both Wine and Spirits, cocktail educator, and spirit enthusiast. Elizabeth Lang Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Expertise: Rum.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 3, 2024

An advanced sommelier and alum of spots like New York City’s Eleven Madison Park, de Pano opened her wine shop in late 2022 and highlights terroir-driven wines, with a particular affinity for low alcohol and high acid. Who wants to crush a 16 percent bottle of wine when the sun’s blazing?” And clocking in at 10.5

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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

OCTOBER 14, 2024

It’s a central component in prestigious wines of Bordeaux, particularly in bottles from the Right Bank. At the same time, Merlot can be one of the most approachable and easy-to-love wines, with its fruit-forward characteristics and plush mouthfeel. But despite the on-screen hate, Merlot is still a star in our eyes.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This translation of Pascaline Lepeltier’s One Thousand Vines is dense (the original French edition was released in 2022). Whether it is discussing the geology and topography of France, the process of premature oxidation, or the neurological reactions occurring in the brain while tasting wine, Lepeltier’s writing demands the utmost attention.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

With many people drinking less overall, and generally drinking less wine than they used to, bars and restaurants need to pay close attention to their by-the-glass selection. What makes a wine a good contender to offer by the glass? We asked several on-premise wine professionals to share their current favorites. Classic Penedes.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Imagine getting a bottle of wine on your birthday that matches your moon rising, along with a 10-minute consultation with an astrologer. From zodiac-themed bars to astrologically influenced wine clubs, everyone’s suddenly fascinated with the ways drinking and the celestial intersect. For Scorpio season, the wine is orange.

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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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VinePair

DECEMBER 21, 2023

With red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines that reflect both the terroir and personal style of individual producers, the Languedoc is the place to shop for those in search of personality-driven wines that provide fruit, structure, terroir, and expert restraint. I’m a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Virginia is poised to create something truly unique — a wine scene that values innovation, collaboration, and diversity. While the state’s wine roots stretch back to 1619, Virginia is only just beginning to carve out its own identity, unburdened by the expectations that weigh on more established regions.

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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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VinePair

AUGUST 21, 2024

Despite its contentious reputation among sommeliers and wine nerds, the continued success of the family-owned brand is irrefutably impressive. Caymus is known for its bold wines, and as expected, this liquid appears dark in the glass. percent ABV suggest the wine would be powerful on the palate, it lands surprisingly soft.

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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

OCTOBER 17, 2024

It’s hard to think of a job in wine that Lee Campbell hasn’t had. From retail, to restaurant manager and sommelier, to wine director, winemaker, and more, she’s pretty much done it all. But the wine realm still felt mysterious to her. Then she discovered natural wine. “I Then I just had to find a way in.”

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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

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

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% Delicato Family Wines launched Stoneleigh in the U.S. in 2023 to 336.6

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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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Drinkhacker

MARCH 22, 2024

By lucky coincidence, this happened to dovetail nicely into a simultaneously scheduled webinar with Master Sommelier, wine educator, and all-around amicable fellow Peter Granoff, who presented an overview of wines of Uruguay, as well as the pleasant qualities and attributes of the nation.

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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

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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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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Cheers

JANUARY 2, 2024

Its newest ship, Norwegian Prima launched in 2022 and includes the brand’s first sustainable cocktail bar. The Metropolitan Bar offers responsibly crafted zero-waste cocktails prepared with surplus ingredients, a fully sustainable spirits menu and biodynamic wines.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Among them, you’ll find a deep dive into French wine, a love letter to one of the world’s most underrated spirits, foolproof methods for nailing cocktail techniques every time, and much more. Modern Caribbean Rum Matt Pietrek and Carrie Smith, Wonk Press, November 2022. Consider this a masterclass of Caribbean rum in all its glory.

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Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

25 Bartending Blogs That you should check out in 2022 These days, there are so many different bartending blogs & websites that cover the hospitality industry. So I’ve decided to make it easier for you and compile a list my favorite blogs & websites for 2022 that I think will help you become a better bartender.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Credit: Jeff Brown But what’s invisible to the naked eye are the highly technical calculations and formulas that have powered the bar, a project from restaurateurs David Hess, Aiden Carty, and Justin Hauser, since its fall 2022 opening.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The award-winning Cask & Coast California Bourbon Batch 2 is a four-grain reserve bourbon distilled and matured in Indiana, then finished for six months in California Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc red wine French oak casks at the Cask & Coast location in San Diego. Co-founder and CEO of Cask & Coast Spirits Co.,

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

You didn’t want to walk down a new street because you didn’t want to see what closed,” says Lydia Clarke, co-owner of DTLA Cheese Superette and tinned-fish-centric wine bar Kippered. says Mathieu Giraud, co-owner of wine bar Garçons de Cafe and French restaurant L’Appart. It’s still very much a struggle.”

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Bar Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

The London Competitions prides itself on having award winning buyers, bartenders, master sommeliers, masters of wine and some of the most influential people working in the drinks industry. First we entered our KHB GIN in 2022. Brands are encouraged to enter before the 2025 super early submission deadline of August 31, 2024.

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PubClub

JULY 16, 2024

The lounge also features a specialty drink menu and wine list 1 reflective of the DC-metro area curated by Jim Meehan, Centurion Lounge Mixologist, and Anthony Giglio, Centurion Lounge Wine Director. – 9:00 p.m. s cherry blossoms, and Ambrosia Spritz, featuring bitters and liqueurs from local producer Don Ciccio & Figli.

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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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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Everyone likes a good deal, even wine professionals and sommeliers who spend their days pouring pricey bottles. But finding affordable wine doesn’t have to mean settling for something out of a box or off the shelf at a corner store. That’s why we asked sommeliers to recommend the bottles they think are a solid bargain.

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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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