Just Drinks

MARCH 11, 2024

Spirits, wine and beer sales fell in volume terms in Norway in 2023 compared to the previous year, reaching the lowest figures since 2019.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Beverage alcohol has a sizeable carbon footprint. The global alcoholic beverage industry produces about 1.5 There have been exciting developments in lightweight glass molds and alternative materials for wine bottles, says Madison Grace, general manager of Natural Merchants Organic Wine Imports at Amass Brand Group.

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Spiritz

JUNE 21, 2024

First, I would like to thank you for this opportunity to speak to Spiritz magazine on behalf of OIV, the international scientific and technical reference organisation for the vine and wine sector. Further, this year we have sought to bring the world of vine and wine together to consider the challenges and opportunities ahead.

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VinePair

AUGUST 15, 2024

In its new 2024 Alcoholic Drinks Report, brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance revealed the 10 most valuable wine and Champagne brands in the world. Despite a lot of doom and gloom surrounding the wine industry this year, this data suggests that many of the category’s biggest brands continue to show growth.

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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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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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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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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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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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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

. $32 The Bartender’s Pantry: A Beverage Handbook for the Universal Bar The newest tome from bar industry vet Jim Meehan, co-authored by Emma Janzen with illustrations by Bart Sasso, delves into the essential non-alcoholic components that make cocktails shine. It’s easy to see why.

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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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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

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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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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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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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

DECEMBER 15, 2023

From Parmesan-dusted Espresso Martinis and wine floods to boycotts and bourbon scams, weird moments and flashy trends crossed our radars with shocking regularity. But if one thing was made entirely clear in 2023, it’s that beverage brands were willing to do almost anything to attract and captivate consumers this year. Probably not.

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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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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

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.

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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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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Despite gaining momentum in the casual wine bar and restaurant scene, it’s a delivery system that still makes some winemakers and venues — not to mention certain wine drinkers — a little uneasy. The Yes, Yes, and Yes of Keg Wine The keg concept, at least on paper, should be a no-brainer and win-win all around.

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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

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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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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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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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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Bar Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Caleño, the tropical non-alcoholic spirit brand that bottles up the vibes of Colombia, today announced the launch of two new flavoured non-alcoholic rums – White Coconut Rum and Mango & Passion Fruit Rum. Within the no and low alcohol category, rum is projected to be one of the fastest-growing segments, with a CAGR of 14.1%

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VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Nearly two decades have passed since the first Charleston Wine + Food festival kicked off in South Carolina in 2005. Nineteen years and hundreds of popped bottles later, the 2024 iteration of the annual celebration, like the wine and spirits served to attendees every year, has only improved with age.

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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

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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Dry Atlas

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on the top non-alc trends of the year. Ready-to-drinks 2023 was the year of the RTD, with brand after brand launching canned mocktails. RTDs are particularly strategic in the alcohol alternatives category for two reasons. In 2023, new brands took note of the consumer need to unwind.

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Dry Atlas

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

By Ricki Crowley, Founder of celi I’ve had non-alcoholic beers around the world—at sunset in Santa Marta on the Caribbean Sea, at the foot of the Trevi fountain in Rome (one euro lighter), and on a cliff in Dubrovnik moments before a seventh impulse tattoo. You’re also missing out on revenue. Don’t miss out on this booming market.

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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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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 28, 2024

The finish is daunting with oxidized wine character, turning slightly pruny on the denouement. A much better barrel than the brash #132, despite #137 being notably higher in alcohol. On the palate, more of the same, but backed by a slightly bitter, petrol-laden edge. Ultimately quite similar to its predecessor. 116 proof. 126 proof.

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