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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VinePair

JUNE 26, 2024

Although last year’s domestic alcohol sales were pretty grim, most are referring to 2023 as a reset year for the U.S. alcohol industry. Consequently, this marks the first year in nearly 30 years that the industry saw a slip in spirits, beer, and wine sales. spirits market to recover from the harsh blow it took in 2023.

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VinePair

AUGUST 1, 2024

Alcohol is under scrutiny from regulators, public health experts, and the media. On the broad message — that alcohol has a place in society, and that it can be consumed at safe levels — the industry largely agrees. Earlier this year, two of the most important alcohol companies in the U.S. Or is it at war with itself?

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Booze Business

JULY 9, 2024

The alcohol industry stands out as it undergoes changes that are not only fundamental but also unique, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and shifting demographics. One of the key factors driving the non-alcohol trend is the ‘sober curious’ movement. Dry January is a good example.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Photos by Justin Harrison The pair explained that absinthe, an herb-infused alcohol made from fennel, anise, and wormwood, was once widely known as a liquid that made people crazy. Around the same time, an aphid-like insect called phylloxera began ravaging vineyards in Europe, limiting wine resources, and furthering the absinthe boom.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

billion gallons of alcohol consumed in the U.S. drinkers may consume more beer and wine than spirits on a yearly basis, Americans still drank a whopping 680.5 gallons consumed in 2023, and the Midwest rounds out the top three with 146.8 For this data, the alcohol by volume value for beer is 0.045. With over 8.1

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Cheers

MAY 8, 2024

The sparkling wine category, which had posted growth for 20 consecutive years since 2002, took a tumble in 2023. Sparkling wine consumption fell 3.4% That’s the same percentage decline as total wine volume consumption for this past year. Sparklers have a distinct advantage over still wines, however.

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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

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

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. Here are some of the best drinks books to gift in 2023. Norton & Company, May 2023.

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VinePair

JANUARY 1, 2024

When you remove alcohol — one of beer’s most appealing features — taste becomes even more paramount. We tasted through brews from dozens of brands to determine the best non-alcoholic beers on the market going into 2024, and aimed to include a wide variety of styles. Let’s just say we’ve come a long way from O’Doul’s.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It also has a Wine, Beverage and Hospitality concentration in its Bachelor’s program, which has sent dozens of graduates specializing in beverage operations out into the industry. The restaurants feature craft cocktail lists as well as innovative wine programs. 5-Day program every winter.

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Spiritz

JUNE 26, 2024

Enter the realm of fruit wines-the delightful concoctions that transform humble fruits into liquid poetry. For "Wine is bottled poetry" as Robert Louis Stevenson would have us say. As time marched on and kingdoms rose and fell, the tradition of brewing and imbibing alcoholic beverages continued to thrive.

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Bar Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

Consumer demand for WTF’s unique canned fruit wines proven. Hampshire based Wine That’s Fruit (WTF) today announces its expansion plans following strong initial sales growth from 2022 to 2023, with a further 200% sales growth projected for 2024. Awards confirm quality and consistency.

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Dry Atlas

JULY 31, 2024

Winning over the French Lauded as first the alcohol-free wines to win over the French themselves, the Cuvée Révolutionnaire boasts the industry’s finest dealcoholization capabilities along with the traditional markers of great French winemaking. And fine like the line it toes between its alcoholic counterpart. Fine taste.

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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 We are proud of the Blue Cloud associates who pioneered a new business model in a new space.” It was only a matter of time before Pepsi pulled the plug, and now it has.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

We sampled plenty of outstanding gins over the last year, and with this feature we profile the greatest hits of 2023. You can also search multiple stores at wine-searcher to find the best prices on all these products and more. The post The Top 10 Gins of 2023 appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

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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

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

We’ve all had the fantasy of slipping into a bathtub, pool, or even an entire lake of wine. But as fun as it sounds to snorkel through Sauvignon Blanc , cannonball into some Cava , or do flips in a crisp and fruity rosé , there’s no such thing as a real wine lake (that we know of, at least.)

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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 7, 2024

The sparkling wine category, which had posted growth for 20 consecutive years since 2002, took a tumble in 2023. Sparkling wine consumption fell 3.4% That’s the same percentage decline as total wine volume consumption for this past year. Sparklers have a distinct advantage over still wines, however.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

LP has also collaborated with numerous celebrities and companies, providing curated cocktails and mocktails for events such as Disney Food & Wine and the 2023 Emmy Awards. ’s new line of non-alcoholic cocktails, marking a significant expansion into the world of mocktails.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

Tony Parker, the six-time NBA All-Star who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023, started learning about wine when he was 17. The parents of the girl I was dating were really into wine,” he says. “My My family couldn’t afford big wines or restaurants, but I got to taste some good ones with them.

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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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Dry Atlas

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The study, conducted by alcohol-free retailer Club Soda and marketing agency Boldspace, emphasizes the importance of language in marketing these products. The report advises these brands to focus on presenting the product’s alcohol by volume (ABV) without emphasizing the non-alc aspect.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 29, 2023

As with any exceptional wines and spirits one has over the course of a lifetime, the best beers should linger long after the last sip, lip smack, and smile. So, what new brews impressed and refreshed in 2023? In general, I gravitated toward balanced and lower-alcohol, yet flavor-forward, beers. Exemplary and delicious!”

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VinePair

AUGUST 13, 2024

In it, Allardyce appears to be quaffing — wait for it — a full imperial pint of wine. We drink our wine by the pint!” Fast-forward to December 2023. Pint bottles of wine. wine journalist and wine publication editor, Julie Sheppard , doesn’t mince words in her overall evaluation of Brexit and its outcome for the U.K.

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Dry Atlas

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The Greeks and Romans, while favoring wine, also brewed beer, particularly in regions where grape cultivation was difficult. IPA India Pale Ales (IPAs) are a popular style of ale known for their stronger hop bitterness, floral or citrusy aroma, and sometimes higher alcohol content. What is Non-Alcoholic Beer?

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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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Chilled Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

In 2023, she curated the cocktail program at Cariño, a new Latin American fine dining restaurant in Chicago, creating unique drinks inspired by Latin American flavors and ingredients. The ‘Morada Sour’ embodies Peru by fermenting purple corn into a popular alcoholic drink in Peru called ‘chicha.’

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The History of Vermouth Seminar at ELEVATE 2023 was presented by Steven Dragun, United States Ambassador Bodegas Lustau. Vermouth is a fortified wine, distilled spirit added to increase the alcohol proof. Sherry is also a fortified wine produced in Spain. Its alcohol content is usually a bit higher than that of vermouth.

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VinePair

JUNE 19, 2024

The wine industry often likes to categorize products into neat little boxes. Even the radical natural wine movement that broke drinkers’ preconceived notions of what wine can be depends on categorization to some degree — where would it be without “ orange wines ” and “ chillable reds ”?

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Cheers

MAY 17, 2024

Long known for its wine business, and more recently, spirits and ready-to-drink beverages, Gallo is now getting into beer. “Today’s consumer is shopping brands, flavors, and occasions across beer, wine, spirits, and RTDs. . Gallo Winery to reflect its expanded coverage in beverage alcohol.

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Dry Atlas

JULY 31, 2024

While the total number of breweries is at an all-time high, the year-over-year increase from 2022 to 2023 was a mere 0.8%. In 2023, the rate of microbrewery closures exceeded new openings for the first time in over two decades. In 2023, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction released a report underscoring these risks.

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Dry Atlas

AUGUST 28, 2024

Partner Content: moderato In a country where wine is more than just a beverage—it’s a cultural cornerstone—launching a non-alcoholic wine brand in France is nothing short of revolutionary. Dry Atlas: French culture and alcoholic wine seem to be inextricably linked.

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VinePair

JULY 11, 2024

Ah, Pinot Grigio, a zesty white wine that is as refreshing as a cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer’s day. The second most popular white wine in America, Pinot Grigio (a.k.a. Pinot Gris) is a dry white wine that has a punchy acidity with flavors of lemons, limes, green apples and honeysuckle.

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Cheers

JANUARY 23, 2024

One thing everyone seems to agree on: No-/lo-alcohol drinks are here to stay. Dramatic yet practical towers of wine and cocktail holders (called ‘trees’ by some) allow servers to deliver three glasses or more to the table at once, bringing an element of fun to the whole table and catching the eye of those nearby,” the report says.

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